the 120 tacos you must eat before you die

Nov 18, 2015 — By José R. Ralat

Let the vast universe of succulent cuts, chewy entrails, and cooking techniques be a mystery to you no more.

Nov 18, 2015 — By Robert Earl Keen, Carrie Fountain, Sarah Cortez, David Searcy and Carmen Tafolla

Five of the state’s most creative minds pay homage to that which makes the taco great.

Nov 18, 2015 — By Texas Monthly

Eight well-known and proud Texans answer this simple, age-old question.

Nov 18, 2015 — By Dan Solomon

On what it's like to be a beloved minor league baseball mascot.

Nov 18, 2015 — By Texas Monthly

Cachete, Gerardo’s Drive-in Type: Classic Mexican Rating: 5 Price: $2 One of the more curious culinary pageants in Houston happens every Thursday…

Nov 18, 2015 — By Brian D. Sweany

Our exhaustive (and tasty) list of Texas's best tacos.

Nov 18, 2015 — By Texas Monthly

Taco al Pastor a la Tuma, Urban Taco Type: Specialty Rating: 5 Price: $4.50 Markus Pineyro opened the first Urban Taco in…

Nov 18, 2015 — By Texas Monthly

Carne Guisada, Southside Barbacoa Type: Classic Mexican Rating: 4 Price: $2.49 On Saturdays, the carne guisada tacos, filled with cubed beef in a…

Nov 18, 2015 — By Texas Monthly

Potato and Egg, H&H Car Wash and Coffee Shop Type: Breakfast Rating: 5 Price: $4.99/plate Put aside the fact that H&H is…

Nov 18, 2015 — By José R. Ralat

A devotee’s long-awaited taco crawl through Mexico City.

Nov 17, 2015 — By Texas Monthly

Barbacoa, Garpez Authentic Mexican Food Type: Classic Mexican Rating: 4 Price: $2.50 At first glance, you’d think the main attraction of this Shell…

Nov 17, 2015 — By Texas Monthly

Lengua, La Posada Type: Classic Mexican Rating: 4.75 Price: $2.80 La Posada is hidden between a liquor store and an insurance agency—blink and…

Nov 17, 2015 — By Texas Monthly

Carne Asada, Cancún Type: Classic Mexican Rating: 4 Price: $8.59/plate Somehow mini-tacos make you feel as if you haven’t blown your diet. Cradled…

Nov 17, 2015 — By Texas Monthly

Chilaquiles, Anita’s Cafe Type: Breakfast Rating: 4.25 Price: $1.79 Watching the tortilla lady at work in this little place, with its cheery rooster-themed decor, you feel like a guest in someone’s home. Best…

Nov 17, 2015 — By Texas Monthly

Brisket, Mi Cocula Mexican Grill Type: Modern American Rating: 4.5 Price: $12/plate At this hidden shopping-center gem, tender shreds of smoked beef…

Nov 17, 2015 — By Texas Monthly

Pork, Mercadito y Taqueria Type: Classic Mexican Rating: 4.5 Price: $2.29 The cheery, bare-bones joint won’t win awards for decor—it’s a grocery…

Nov 17, 2015 — By Texas Monthly

Avocado Puffy Taco, Ray’s Drive Inn Type: Puffy Rating: 5 Price: $2.15 Flour or corn? Red or green salsa? Ray’s or Henry’s?…

Nov 17, 2015 — By Texas Monthly

Al Pastor, Taqueria Guadalajara Type: Classic Mexican Rating: 4.25 Price: $2 At this American Graffiti–meets–Mexico joint, the baskets of cinnamon-and-achiote-spiked tacos al pastor are even better with a dash of chile de árbol salsa. (Your…

Nov 17, 2015 — By Texas Monthly

Al Pastor, El Tejavan Type: Classic Mexican Rating: 4.75 Price: $8.99/platter Here in cattle country, it’s beef—not pork—that’s cooked al pastor. The well-marinated steak is elevated by simple cilantro, onions, and freshly made corn…

Nov 17, 2015 — By Texas Monthly

Papas con Huevo, Fonda Don Martin Type: Breakfast Rating: 4 Price: $2.49…