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.
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Taco editor José R. Ralat covers Tex-Mex and Mexican cuisine with reviews, profiles, and trend pieces
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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.
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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.
Tacos
March 11, 2022
Mission’s El Sancho Tex Mex BBQ Doesn’t Skimp on Beef
Located behind a coffee shop, this RGV trailer serves massive tacos overflowing with brisket and other hearty meats and toppings.
Tacos
February 24, 2022
12 Types of Taquerias and How to Spot Them
The vibes these restaurants cultivate, from the “South Texas diner” to the “Tex-Mex palace,” say as much about them as the food does.
Tacos
February 17, 2022
Don’t Panic Over the Avocado Embargo
After a death threat on a U.S. official halted the importation of Mexican avocados this week, restaurants and grocers remain optimistic.
Tacos
February 8, 2022
Guapo Taco Is a Handsome Addition to Fort Worth’s Taco Scene
After breaking off from Mariachi's Dine-In, taquero Angel Fuentes puts a more personal spin on his tacos and pozoles.
Tacos
February 1, 2022
Yes, Your Tacos Cost More. Restaurants Still Need You to Buy Them.
With inflation and supply issues plaguing the state’s taquerias and Mexican restaurants, they’re counting on loyal customers to see them through.
Tacos
January 27, 2022
This Stellar Dallas Joint Serves Up Fare From San Luis Potosí
While enchiladas are the specialty at Tortilleria La Potosina, the tacos also benefit from the fresh, handmade nixtamalized tortillas.
Tacos
January 27, 2022
The Dallas–Fort Worth Taco Trail
These taquerias, trucks, and restaurants show why this region is one of the best in the state for tacos.
Tacos
January 13, 2022
In Memoriam: a Neighborhood Taqueria
From a word-of-mouth backyard pop-up to a nationally lauded brick-and-mortar, the Oak Cliff location of Trompo was a spot like no other. Now it’s gone.
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December 16, 2021
A Northeast Texas Shop Makes Artisan Tortillas the Old-fashioned Way
Run by a third-generation tortilla-maker, Tortilleria Terrell also offers tacos, tamales, gorditas, and enchiladas.
Tacos
December 1, 2021
My Favorite Mexican and Tex-Mex Bites of 2021
A prickly pear cookie, a revelatory bowl of birria ramen, and twelve other extraordinary things our taco editor tasted this year.
Tacos
November 17, 2021
Houston’s Henderson & Kane Offers Stellar Brisket Tacos, Tamales, and Sundry Other Treats
Don’t miss the horchata cold brew.
Tacos
November 12, 2021
This Austin Chef Reimagines the Taco—and Grinds His Own Corn
At Trill Foods, Nick Belloni is making some of the city’s most creative dishes.
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November 4, 2021
A Robot Will Deliver Your Burrito at This Quirky Plano Joint
Stunts aside, Taqueria Los Angeles makes some of the best burritos in North Texas.
Tacos
October 26, 2021
Urban South’s “Combo Plate” Beers Are a Drinkable Ode to Houston Tex-Mex
Don’t worry: there’s not actually taco meat brewed in.
Recipes
October 13, 2021
If You Love Queso, Try Queso Fundido, Its Equally Delectable Mexican Ancestor
Texas chefs are putting a fresh spin on the dish, which often comes loaded with toppings—or even lit on fire.
Tacos
October 7, 2021
The Carnitas Revolution Is Coming
This might be the biggest taco trend since birria de res.
Tacos
September 28, 2021
McAllen’s Neighborhood Molino Pop-up Mixes South Texas Favorites With Pre-Hispanic Traditions
Just don’t say it’s “elevating” Mexican food.
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September 22, 2021
One of the State’s Best New Taco Trucks Is Owned by a Trio of Folklórico Dancers
The founders of Los Danzantes ATX bring the same vitality to their food and their dancing.
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September 16, 2021
Taconeta’s Veggie-Forward Menu Packs a Punch, With an Anime Twist
The El Paso taqueria offers fresh tortillas, creative fillings, and fiery salsas that nod to Dragon Ball fandom.
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September 10, 2021
Pork Chop Tacos Are San Antonio’s Best-Kept Secret
While figuring out how to eat one might seem daunting, it's well worth the effort.
Tacos
September 3, 2021
Chef Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman Creates Modern Mexican Magic in Dallas
The chef's special tacos—think lobster tail draped with mole verde and maitake mushrooms topped with burrata and pickled peppers—make José on Lovers a must-visit.
Tacos
August 17, 2021
Admit It, You Could Really Use a Rolled Ice Cream Waffle Taco
In Laredo, Chopchop offers a tasty Tejano take on the Thai dessert.
Tacos
August 11, 2021
Barbacoa Tacos and Mollejas Shine at Avila’s BBQ in Hebbronville
The thirty-year-old South Texas joint serves lessons in flavor and living.
Tacos
August 3, 2021
Birria and Brisket Tacos, Plus a Truly Stellar Burrito, Make Starr Barbecue a Gem
This Rio Grande City smoke shack has barbecue in its name, but its Mexican dishes really shine.
Tacos
August 2, 2021
The Socorro and San Elizario Taco Trail
A historic road outside El Paso teems with under-the-radar taco stops.
Tex-Mexplainer
July 27, 2021
With 350 Varieties, Tamales Are as Diverse as They Are Delectable
The iconic dish takes myriad forms, including a sixteen-foot giant (available across Texas) and a tamale sandwich.
Tacos
July 22, 2021
Farewell to El Paso’s H&H Car Wash and Coffee Shop
At this old-school spot, you could get your dusty pickup washed while munching on a taco or an omelet.
Tacos
June 30, 2021
The Phorrito at Cris and John Is Everything You Never Knew You Needed
The Dallas Viet-Mex joint serves up one-of-a-kind delights, from boba horchata to a burrito stuffed with pho fixings.
Tacos
June 23, 2021
Are Breakfast Tacos Better With Bacon Strips or Bacon Bits?
A Texas Monthly investigation.
Tacos
June 18, 2021
The Taco Mafia Is Making Austin’s Restaurant Scene a Little Friendlier
From dousing a fire to fund-raising for a chef's medical bills and hosting pop-ups, this group is changing the city's competitive dining culture.
Tacos
June 14, 2021
Houston’s Tres Artfully Blends Mexican and Middle Eastern Food
Don’t miss the Hummus a la Mexicana.
Tacos
June 8, 2021
A Texan’s Guide to the Kansas City Taco Scene
The Lone Star State and Kansas share a long, rich taco tradition. We ate our way through KC and picked five of our favorites.
Tacos
June 1, 2021
Fresh, High-Quality Tortillas and Salsas Set This San Antonio Taqueria Apart
The tacos at Naco’s Mexican Eatery are some of the best I've tried this year—and they’re refreshingly simple.
Tex-Mexplainer
May 25, 2021
Enchiladas Are So Much More Than You Think
Venture beyond the yellow cheese.
Tacos
May 20, 2021
Seafood Tacos Will Be the Star at a New Dallas Restaurant
Plus: Tacodeli is opening a “cousin restaurant” in West Austin, and Filipino tacos are trending.
Tacos
May 18, 2021
A Wildly Innovative San Antonio Taco Truck Proves That Food Trailers Can Do Anything
Surprising dishes—bulgogi trompo tacos, anyone?—fill the menu at La Fonda de Jaime 2.0.
Tacos
May 14, 2021
Homesick Californians, Rejoice: This North Texas Taqueria Has Stellar Cal-Mex
The next time you hear a California transplant claim that there’s no good Mexican food in Texas, send them to Valerie’s Taco Stand.
Tacos
May 6, 2021
Why Texans Can Expect to Pay More for Corn Tortillas This Summer
Plus, Rusty Taco expands to San Antonio and Mother's Day specials abound.
Tacos
April 29, 2021
11 Great Texas Taquerias Owned by Women
This niche of the food industry is still male dominated, but women have always done the real work behind the scenes.
Tacos
April 22, 2021
Texas Taco Festivals Are Making a Comeback
Plus: a Houston traveler tries to smuggle drugs in a taco, iguana tacos come to El Paso, and French tacos are trés chic.
Tacos
April 21, 2021
The Huarache Shines at Tacos La Gloria
This Dallas food trailer is still finding its footing, but it’s mastered the huarache—a sandal-shaped masa dough piled high with a range of delicious toppings.
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April 15, 2021
This Austin Trailer Has Perfected El Paso–Style Rolled Tacos
El Perrito celebrates the flavors of Texas’s oft-forgotten westernmost city.
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April 13, 2021
No, Chilaquiles and Migas Are Not the Same Thing
These breakfast cousins are often mistaken for each other. But they have some fundamental (and delectable) differences.
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April 8, 2021
Don’t Miss the Chicharrones and Chiles Rellenos at This San Antonio Tortilla Factory
Plus: Pickle margaritas, concha burgers, and a few lines of taco poetry.
Tacos
April 6, 2021
Taste the Rich Flavors of Guanajuato at This Hidden Gem in Paris, Texas
Some of Torres Mochas’ best dishes aren’t listed on the menu.
Tex-Mexplainer
March 31, 2021
Live a Little and Try Crunching on Chapulines, or Roasted Grasshoppers
This Oaxacan delicacy is starting to swarm across Texas.
Tacos
March 25, 2021
Hear Ye, Hear Ye: March 31 Will Be World Taco Day in Houston
It might sound like just another PR stunt—but for Picos, which was recently targeted by anti-immigrant threats, the holiday is a celebration of resilience.