Food & Drink
May 13, 2020
Priya Krishna’s Quarantine Journal, Entry No. 9: The Joy of Herbs
They might not be considered essential ingredients, but they are the easiest way to liven up a dish and break the monotony of meals you make on repeat.
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Tacos
May 12, 2020
Taco of the Week: The Bag Special at Con Huevos Tacos
Classics such as papas con huevos and migas are litmus tests for breakfast taco spots, and this San Antonio shop nails the exam.
Food & Drink
May 8, 2020
Priya Krishna’s Quarantine Journal, Entry No. 8: Kitchen Fatigue Is Here, and It’s Real
Sometimes comfort food like quesadillas is all we can muster—and that's more than okay.
Tacos
May 7, 2020
One Taqueria’s Creative Solution During COVID-19: Selling Tortillas
Nixta Taqueria’s Oaxacan tortillas boosted sales just enough to keep the restaurant from laying off staff.
Libations
May 6, 2020
A New Texas Wine Supports Hospitality Workers in Need
All proceeds from the sale of the Wanderer Series Relief Project cinsault go to the Southern Smoke Foundation.
Food & Drink
May 5, 2020
Priya Krishna’s Quarantine Journal, Entry No. 7: The Beauty of Dining Alone
For the first time in weeks, this extreme extrovert gets time to herself, complete with a comforting bowl of noodles.
Tacos
May 5, 2020
Taco of the Week: The Cheesy Taco at 225 BBQ
This weekends-only Arlington barbecue trailer is a taco joint in disguise.
Food & Drink
May 4, 2020
Five Chefs From Three Cities Make the Final Round for James Beard’s Best Chef: Texas
Anvil Bar & Refuge is still in the running for Outstanding Bar Program. Meanwhile, GQ recognizes two Texas restaurants.
Libations
May 4, 2020
Five of Our Favorite Cinco de Mayo Cocktails
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in quarantine is a cinch with these festive drinks.
Food & Drink
May 4, 2020
These Three Mexican Restaurants Offer Cook-at-Home Meal Kits
Comedor, Suerte, and Cuchara take takeout to the next level by giving diners an engaging experience.
Food & Drink
May 1, 2020
Priya Krishna’s Quarantine Journal, Entry No. 6: Morning Is No Time for Fancy Foods
Even food writers can feel anxious when looking at dishes on Instagram, especially when it comes to breakfast. Pass the toast.
Libations
May 1, 2020
Virtual Wine Tastings Pop Up Across Texas
While nothing can replace a sun-dappled afternoon at a winery, virtual tastings may be the next best thing.
Food & Drink
April 30, 2020
Why Some Texas Restaurants Will Reopen Friday—And Why Others Won’t
Favorite eateries, including barbecue joints and taquerias, have had to make big decisions—and quickly—since the governor's announcement Monday.
Tacos
April 30, 2020
Taco News Roundup: Cinco de Mayo Freebies, Tortilla Fashion, and ‘The Meech’
Good news for those missing Major League Baseball: you can still get your stadium food.
Food & Drink
April 30, 2020
Sweet Relief: Your To-Go Guide to 19 Favorite Texas Bakeries
Where (and how) to get those treats you need right now, from flaky croissants and freshly made kolaches to addictive churros.
Food & Drink
April 29, 2020
Priya Krishna’s Quarantine Journal: Entry Five
She finally lifts her ban on the surprisingly popular saag feta dish, only to find that she was missing a key ingredient.
Tacos
April 28, 2020
Taco of the Week: Birria de Borrego at Birrieria Aguiñaga’s Tacos y Cerveza Drive-through
A Grand Prairie beer barn makes sweet and gamey lamb tacos to go.
Tacos
April 27, 2020
How Twitter Helped a Dallas Restaurant Survive the Pandemic
Scrambling to become a takeout-only business, Los Molcajetes got a much-needed bump from a viral tweet.
Food & Drink
April 24, 2020
Priya Krishna’s Quarantine Journal, Entry Four
To re-create this favorite Indian sweet, we used edible silver given to my mother around the time of her marriage, making it even more special.
Recipes
April 22, 2020
Connecting to Faraway Family Via My Grandmother’s Mexican Stew
A Texpat finally finds her inner chef through a simple dish that reminds her of home.
Tacos
April 22, 2020
Taco of the Week: Chorizo Verde Burrito at Las Almas Rotas
The Dallas mezcal bar's new chef rose to the to-go challenge when the city closed dining rooms his first day on the job.
Food & Drink
April 21, 2020
Priya Krishna’s Quarantine Journal: Entry Three
Fresh, homemade roti is one of the nice surprises of sheltering in place—and it's far easier than sourdough.
Food & Drink
April 17, 2020
Priya Krishna’s Quarantine Journal: Entry Two
Yogurt is an essential, versatile ingredient in times like these. It goes way beyond breakfast and snacks, and you can easily make your own.
Tacos
April 16, 2020
How One Mexican Restaurant Is Feeding Workers at Two Dallas Hospitals
José executive chef Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman and staff are making “five hundred sack lunches” a day to thank frontline health-care workers.
Recipes
April 16, 2020
Instant Pot Tex-Mex Rice (Plus: Refried Beans From a Can!)
Re-create some Tex-Mex restaurant magic in your kitchen.
Recipes
April 15, 2020
Texas-Style Bowl o’ Red Beans
San Angelo–raised Joe Yonan goes there with his chili in his new cookbook, ‘Cool Beans.’
Food & Drink
April 15, 2020
Priya Krishna’s Quarantine Journal: Entry One
As the popular food writer shelters in place with her parents in Dallas, she finally discovers the joy of baking.
Tacos
April 14, 2020
Taco of the Week: Lengua at Cuantos Tacos
At this little yellow food truck in Austin, it’s all about Taco Wednesday.
Food & Drink
April 9, 2020
Feeding Those Who Feed Us
Where restaurant and bar employees can get free or discounted meals in Texas cities.
Tacos
April 9, 2020
Taco News Roundup: The Tortilla Keeps on Truckin’
Updates on taqueria and Tex-Mex meal kits, mail orders, donations, and more.
Food & Drink
April 9, 2020
How the San Antonio Restaurant Scene Is Taking Care of Its Own
Chef Jason Dady, down to two restaurants from six, helps feed laid-off hospitality workers almost daily. ”I wake up every morning at seven o’clock, check the news, and go make thirty gallons of soup.”
Tacos
April 9, 2020
A Texas Taco Lover’s Guide to Binge-Watching Food Television
There’s plenty of Mexican-flavored Texas food content to stream online while you’re sheltering at home.
Tacos
April 7, 2020
Taco of the Week: Tacos al Vapor at Nomad Tacos by Kitchen Zus
The popular pop-up is now serving steamed tacos at one of its brewery stops.
Recipes
April 6, 2020
Out of Yeast? Make Chipotle Matzo
This recipe with a Texas twist isn't strictly kosher, but it's in the DIY spirit of Passover.
Dining Guide
April 3, 2020
Tips and Suggestions for To-Go Orders (Yes, Get the Large Queso)
Our Dining Guide contributors share highlights from recent food pickups and deliveries.
Tacos
April 2, 2020
The Enduring Taco in the Time of COVID-19
The novel coronavirus pandemic won’t defeat the versatile—dare we say perfect—food. “Tacos will feed America.”
Recipes
April 1, 2020
White Pan Bread From David Norman of Easy Tiger
The Austin baker’s book seems essential for these times.
Tacos
March 31, 2020
Taco of the Week: Birria Quesitacos at El Remedio
At this San Antonio taco trailer, everything is better with cheese.
Food & Drink
March 27, 2020
How to Help Texas Restaurant and Bar Employees During the Pandemic
From foundations like Southern Smoke to national and local charity efforts, here's a list of resources for an industry crippled by the coronavirus.
Tacos
March 26, 2020
Taco News Roundup: El Bueno, el Malo, y el Feo
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, we’re kicking off our inaugural biweekly roundup of taco and Mexican food news a tad bit differently than we would otherwise. Instead, we’re taking a cue from our long-running BBQ News Roundup. So first, some good news.El BuenoOur How to Support Your
Business
March 26, 2020
“Everything Got Ripped Out From Under Us”—How Texas’s Restaurant and Bar Workers Are Coping
A bartender, chef, and owner tell us their stories.
Business
March 26, 2020
Inside the Story of How H-E-B Planned for the Pandemic
The grocer started communicating with its Chinese counterparts in January and was running tabletop simulations a few weeks later. (But nothing prepared it for the rush on toilet paper.)
Tacos
March 24, 2020
Taco of the Week: Birria de Res at Wall St. Cocina
This new Mexican restaurant in Midland is bringing a classic taco to burrito-happy West Texas.
Tacos
March 19, 2020
How to Support Your Favorite Taquerias and Mexican Restaurants
Show your local joints some taco love during this crisis. They need it.
Dining Guide
March 18, 2020
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our April 2020 Issue
Texas Monthly adds and updates approximately sixty restaurant listings to our Dining Guide each month. There’s limited space in the print issue, but the entire searchable guide to the best of Texas cuisine is at your fingertips online!Below are a few highlights from the new restaurants reviewed in our April 2020 issue.
Pat’s Pick
March 18, 2020
Playing With Fire at Chef Kevin Fink’s Hestia
From the team behind Emmer & Rye, this new Austin restaurant is a work of hearth.
Tacos
March 18, 2020
The Delicate History of the Puffy Taco
Who invented San Antonio’s signature Tex-Mex dish? And why hasn’t it blown up (sorry) around the world?
Tacos
March 17, 2020
Taco of the Week: Sirloin al Pastor at El Fogón Tacos & Beer
Among the Brownsville taqueria's impressive array of tacos is one using tender beef from a trompo.
Recipes
March 16, 2020
Let Joe Yonan Show You What to Do With All of Those Beans
In his new cookbook, ‘Cool Beans,' the San Angelo native and Washington Post food editor explores all things legume, including a version of his mom's Texas Salad.
Recipes
March 10, 2020
Sous Vide Pork Steak
How to turn pork slices into a juicy steak without leaving your kitchen.