Tex-Mexplainer
August 4, 2022
Trompo Tacos Are So Much More Than Tacos al Pastor
Although the Mexico City style is dominant, tacos made with trompo meat vary regionally, offering many ways to enjoy the spit-roasted specialty.
Food & Drink
Find Texas food and drink news and reviews on restaurants, recipes, fine dining and more
Recipes
August 2, 2022
Kerabu Cucumber Salad
The water-dense fruit (yes, cucumber is a fruit) serves as the great base for a cooling salad that kicks it up a notch with a spicy dressing.
Health
July 28, 2022
Texas Bar and Restaurant Owners Are Finding New Ways to Help Employees Seeking Abortions
After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, employers and workers in the majority-female food-service industry stepped up their fund-raising and travel assistance.
Food & Drink
July 25, 2022
Cookbook Author and Culinary Anthropologist Diana Kennedy Dies at 99 in Mexico
Throughout her fifty-year career, the English-born cook influenced—and even advised—chefs of some of Texas’s best Mexican restaurants.
Libations
July 19, 2022
Invest in Hefeweizens During This Hotter-Than-Hell Summer
The easy-drinking German beer pairs perfectly with high temps. Luckily, there are several Texas breweries making excellent versions.
Dining Guide
July 18, 2022
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our August 2022 Issue
We review dozens of restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new.
Tacos
July 14, 2022
On Salsa, Dragons, and Fatherhood: A Taco Editor Bonds With His Son
A beloved children’s book led the pair to collect salsas and hot sauces and host live tastings on Instagram.
Libations
July 13, 2022
The Strange, Symbiotic, Political Relationship of Two Amarillo Coffee Shops
On opposite sides of the street and the aisle, these coexisting cafes represent a lot more than just a good cup of joe to their customers.
Pat’s Pick
July 12, 2022
Hamsa Is About as Close as You’ll Get to Eating in Tel Aviv
Named for the ancient symbol used to ward off danger, the Houston restaurant fuses traditional and modern Israeli cuisine to miraculous effect.
Tacos
July 8, 2022
Birria Is the Greatest Threat to Taco Culture—and Its Savior
The Instagram-famous tacos are major moneymakers for the restaurants that sell them. But being popular doesn’t always mean being good.
Libations
June 30, 2022
Are Age-Exclusive Bars the Way of the Future?
Two bars in San Antonio are blazing a new, mellower trail, one where being 21 and legally able to drink won't get you very far.
Tacos
June 29, 2022
This San Antonio Joint Might Serve the Best Tacos al Pastor in Texas
El Pastor Es Mi Señor follows the Mexico City tradition of trompo cooking, which yields beautiful pork and sirloin in tacos, salads, tortas, and more.
Dining Guide
June 22, 2022
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our July 2022 Issue
We review dozens of restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new.
Tacos
June 22, 2022
No Beef? No Problem. The Panhandle Embraces Vegan Tacos.
Amarillo may be famous for its steak-eating contest, but Yellow City Street Food is drawing hype for tacos stuffed with mushrooms and seitan.
Recipes
June 21, 2022
Recipe: Banana Pudding
Corsicana-based pitmaster Kevin Bludso shares his family's fascinating story—alongside a multitude of recipes—in a new cookbook.
Food & Drink
June 16, 2022
This Duo Prove a Chef and a Restaurant Investor Really Can Be Great Friends
Mashama Bailey and John O. Morisano, who opened two restaurants in Austin this year, defy industry norms with their dynamic friendship.
Pat’s Pick
June 16, 2022
Star Chef Mashama Bailey Alights in Austin
And the two-time James Beard Award winner has brought the same dynamic Southern fare that made the Grey, in Savannah, a destination restaurant.
Food & Drink
June 14, 2022
Inside the Updated Voting Process That Helped Texas Win Its First National James Beard Awards
After a diversity scandal in 2020, the Oscars of the restaurant industry upgraded its standards. A bar in Houston, a taqueria in Austin, and Texas Monthly taco editor José Ralat are among the first winners under the new system.
Tacos
June 9, 2022
Find Tacos, Tortas, and Aguas Frescas at This Community-Focused Market
In its South Dallas neighborhood, Encanto Market & Cocina serves essentials for nearby residents, from dry goods to fruit to guisado-filled tacos.
Libations
June 6, 2022
Texas Brewers Are Using Native Yeasts to Create Some Truly Wild Beers
San Antonio’s Community Cultures Yeast Lab—the only one of its kind in the southern U.S.—collects indigenous strains for craft breweries.
Libations
June 1, 2022
11 Texas Wines to Beat the Heat
This summer is already too . . . summery. Cool down with citrusy whites or cherry reds that will take you from poolside to grillside.
Tacos
May 31, 2022
Enjoy a Breakfast Taco With Every Filling From This Homey Tex-Mex Diner
Sylvia's Mexican Restaurant has become such a staple over its 32 years in Stockdale that it's practically a second home for locals.
Tacos
May 26, 2022
Big Red–Infused Tortillas Aren’t Gimmicks. They’re Revelations.
Leo Davila’s combos are twists on the classics of his multicultural San Antonio upbringing, and they make Stixs & Stone worth the hype.
Libations
May 25, 2022
Who’s Allowed to Make Sotol?
A group of Mexican sotoleros, an activist, and some Mexican government officials take issue with Texas-based producers of the rising spirit.
Tacos
May 19, 2022
These Carne Guisada Tacos Have Brought Folks to Tears
Marcelino's has been in East Austin for 35 years, and the family who runs it serves multiple generations of adoring customers.
Food & Drink
May 18, 2022
Can Cow’s Milk Make a Comeback?
The stats say yes, and small dairy farmers in Texas are betting on it. But alternative, plant-based milk isn’t going away anytime soon.
Tacos
May 17, 2022
Six Tacos That Wowed Us at Taco Fest Music y Más
The San Antonio festival brought together the city's best taquerias—plus some special guests—for a hot day of delicious food.
Dining Guide
May 16, 2022
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our June 2022 Issue
We review dozens of restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new.
Libations
May 12, 2022
Step Into the Wild, Wild World of Fermentation at This Festival
Taking place May 14–15, the Wild World Festival sets up in Austin to showcase natural wines, kombucha, and other “science fair” drinks.
Business
May 11, 2022
The U.S. Is Offering Meat Processors $1 Billion in Grants. Will It Actually Help?
Today’s the deadline to apply for federal aid, but some experts say decreasing regulations and hiring more inspectors would be more useful.
Pat’s Pick
May 9, 2022
The Mexican Aims to “Bring the Best of Mexico to Dallas”
With 15,000 square feet, three private dining rooms, and one tequila sommelier, this Dallas restaurant is as lavish as it gets.
Tacos
May 9, 2022
Why Serve $250 Margaritas Alongside Industrial Tortillas?
The Mexican, a fancy new restaurant in Dallas, aims for authenticity but isn’t using proper masa.
Best Thing in Texas
May 6, 2022
A 19-Year-Old Arlingtonian Might Be the Best Chef in the World
At the World Food Championships’ Final Table last weekend, Dallas College student Preston Nguyen took the top prize.
Recipes
May 3, 2022
Carrot Cake
Dallas pastry chef Diana Zamora shares her version of this classic dessert, which is chock-full of the vegetable and stands at a towering five layers.
Tex-Mexplainer
April 27, 2022
Tetelas Are the Tasty Triangles You Need to Try Right Now
The ancient snack has found new prominence on Texas menus, thanks to enterprising chefs stamping it with their own creativity.
Libations
April 25, 2022
For Beer That Tastes Like Texas, Go “Farm to Glass”
These six Hill Country breweries use sustainable practices and ingredients grown on-site (or very nearby) for brews and food that capture Texas’s terroir.
Food & Drink
April 20, 2022
Tacos Rule in Laredo, But Kaitodthai Hopes Its Pad Thai Will Win Locals Over
The new restaurant is indicative of the changes happening in the city, where former residents are returning and bringing new ideas from their travels.
Recipes
April 19, 2022
Street Tacos Frandiablo
Turn up the heat with these crowd-pleasing spicy shrimp tacos topped with cabbage slaw from Jeffry Angelo of Montgomery’s Hodge Podge Lodge.
Tacos
April 14, 2022
The Houston Taco Trail
There's a taste of everything in this city, from upscale Mexican cuisine to trucks specializing in globally inspired delights.
Pat’s Pick
April 13, 2022
From Church Cookbooks to Houston’s Culinary Scene
“We are just scratching the surface of what we can learn about Texas food,” says Wild Oats chef Nick Fine.
Best Thing in Texas
April 12, 2022
Meet Taco Dad, the Viral Visionary Behind the “Travel Taco”
Corpus Christi's Roberto Ruiz elaborates on his Twitter-beloved plan for a half-crimped, half-open taco that won't deposit guisada all over your lap.
Dining Guide
April 11, 2022
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our May 2022 Issue
We review dozens of restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new.
Tacos
April 6, 2022
Nuri’s Korean-Mexican Tacos Are at Home on the Fusion-Friendly Border
The McAllen restaurant features tacos stuffed with bulgogi, kimchi, choriqueso, and more, and it’s dedicated to giving back to its community.
Recipes
April 5, 2022
Recipes: Smoked Strawberry Jam and Pickled Texas Strawberries
Nothing screams spring like strawberries. Make the most of Texas-grown fruit in these side dishes by Cabernet Grill chef Ross Burtwell.
Tacos
March 29, 2022
Ana Liz Taqueria in Mission Is a Pilgrimage-Worthy Spot
And its young owner, Ana Liz Pulido, is not to be underestimated. After losing her supplier of nixtamalized-corn tortillas, she learned to make her own.
Food & Drink
March 25, 2022
All of H-E-B’s Current Novelty Potato Chips, Ranked
Is “vanilla milkshake” as confounding a flavor as it appears? Does a chicken sandwich-themed chip taste like chicken? All your questions answered.
Tacos
March 24, 2022
Wacoans Are Wacko for the New Wako Taco
After opening a year ago, the restaurant, which serves birria tacos and more, is already looking to expand to serve its growing customer base.
Recipes
March 23, 2022
Everything You Need to Know About Hosting a Crawfish Boil
Spring entertaining in Texas means having folks over for mudbugs. We teach you how to do just that, plus etiquette, beer and wine pairings, and more.
Recipes
March 22, 2022
West Texas Smash
Seeking to make a refreshing cocktail, Amarillo bartender Tiffany Reagan turned to an unorthodox ingredient growing in her garden.
Tacos
March 17, 2022
In Burrito-Centric San Angelo, Reyna’s Tacos Stands Out
With its exceptional tacos tapatios, tacos norteños, and boxes loaded with 15 tacos, there's not another place like it in town.