Tacos
August 3, 2020
Find a Taste of the Tropics at This East Texas Taqueria
One of the nation’s only Mexican-Chamorro fusion restaurants, C Rojo’s serves tacos brimming with mangoes, pineapples, and even coconut.
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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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July 30, 2020
Taco News Roundup: Ghost Kitchens and Birthday Taco Platters
Plus: a bizarre Trump campaign ad accuses Democrats of "taking away tacos."
Tex-Mexplainer
July 29, 2020
Tex-Mexplainer: Huitlacoche Is Misunderstood, but It Should Be Prized
The truffle of Mexico, this culinary delicacy—sometimes called "black gold"—is treasured by taqueros and chefs.
Tacos
July 23, 2020
This Dallas Restaurant Makes the Best Double-decker Taco in Texas
Taco y Vino’s homage to the Taco Bell classic, in which a crispy shell is wrapped in a soft tortilla, is comfort food at its finest.
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July 17, 2020
Whataburger’s New Pico de Gallo Burger Is Slightly Above Average
And sometimes that’s all you want in a burger.
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July 14, 2020
This Cajun Tex-Mex Taco Truck Is a True Taste of Houston
At EaDeaux's Cajun Cocina, the tacos come filled with gumbo, etouffee, or boudin.
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July 9, 2020
Taco News Roundup: You Can Now Drink a Dr Pepper Margarita or a Big Red Beer
We won't judge.
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July 7, 2020
A Former Barbecue Pitmaster Pivots to Tortillas, and They Are Glorious
Infused with beef tallow, Michael Wyont's tortillas are the result of his barbecue pedigree and his Mexican American heritage.
Tacos
July 1, 2020
Edoko Omakase Sets the Standard for Japanese-Style Tacos in Texas
Japanese tacos might seem like a recent invention, but they're actually part of a long and rich international history.
Food & Drink
June 26, 2020
Taco News Roundup: Texas Taquerias Are Reopening Their Dining Rooms
Plus: Torchy's removes the Republican and Democrat tacos from its menu.
Tacos
June 22, 2020
Licon Dairy Has Made Cheese for Sixty Years Along El Paso’s Mission Trail
This San Elizario family business, which specializes in queso asadero, started in a home kitchen and now has fans around the country.
Tacos
June 17, 2020
Where to Find Great Birria de Res in Texas
From Dallas to San Antonio, Southern California’s hottest taco trend is hitting Texas.
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June 16, 2020
Behold the Drumstick Taco
It's a a smoky, mesquite-grilled, seasoning-speckled chicken leg wrapped in a corn tortilla.
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June 11, 2020
Taco News Roundup: How Taquerias Are Supporting Black Communities
Plus, Torchy's expands to Louisiana and a stroke survivor chooses tacos for his first meal outside the hospital.
Tacos
June 11, 2020
Corn on the Cob Is a Cook’s Canvas at This Dallas Snack Shop
On National Elote Day, we’re craving the Middle Eastern-inspired za’atar street corn at Locura.
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June 9, 2020
Dallas’s Taco Stop Is Therapeutic
The owner of this walk-up taqueria is a former psychologist, and it shows.
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June 4, 2020
San Antonio Colonial Tortilla Factory Keeps the Ancient Craft of Tortilla-Making Alive
Nixtamalization is the long, slow, difficult way to make tortillas—and it's helped this business grow a loyal following.
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June 2, 2020
In Amarillo, a Mexican Restaurant Named “Big Beaners” Provokes Controversy
After complaints, the owner says he’s not changing the name or logo.
Tacos
May 28, 2020
Taco News Roundup: Embroidered Face Masks and Taco Cabana’s Free Lunch for Kids
Plus: a Taco Bell literary magazine.
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May 26, 2020
Taco of the Week: Weenies and Eggs at Los Muertos BBQ
This smoky, comforting taco recalls the chef’s youth as a migrant farmworker in South Texas.
The National Podcast of Texas
May 22, 2020
José Ralat Believes the Taco Is Pandemic-Proof
On a special edition of The National Podcast of Texas, our taco editor and the author of ‘American Tacos’ on the resilience of “the perfect food.”
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May 19, 2020
Taco of the Week: Bistek at Taqueria El Ultimo Taco
This taco is so beloved that it was part of a thorny trademark dispute.
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May 14, 2020
Taco News Roundup: Restaurant Reopenings, Representation (or a Lack Thereof), and a Taco Robot
Plus: the history of Sweden's “Taco Friday.”
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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April 9, 2020
Taco News Roundup: The Tortilla Keeps on Truckin’
Updates on taqueria and Tex-Mex meal kits, mail orders, donations, and more.
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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.
Politics & Policy
April 2, 2020
Bull Session: We Could All Use a Distraction
Texas politicians, from Ted Cruz to Briscoe Cain, are riding out the coronavirus with movies and TV, like the rest of us.
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.”
Tacos
March 31, 2020
Taco of the Week: Birria Quesitacos at El Remedio
At this San Antonio taco trailer, everything is better with cheese.
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
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.
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?
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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.
Tacos
March 10, 2020
Taco of the Week: Tacos Ahogados at Maskaras Mexican Grill
The lucha-libre-themed Dallas taqueria offers Guadalajaran-style dishes and specialties.
Tacos
March 4, 2020
T-Ghost BBQ Serves Silky, Tender Barbacoa Tacos in the Valley
Joshua and Myra Guerrero’s food truck embraces new barbecue ideas from across the state.
Tacos
March 3, 2020
Taco of the Week: Fruit Tacos at Tarascos Ice Cream
A Mexican ice cream parlor in Houston is making one of the freshest dessert tacos in Texas.
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February 25, 2020
Taco of the Week: Chile Relleno Sausage at Tejas Chocolate & Barbecue
A different sort of Texas Trinity makes for an exceptional taco at this Tomball joint.
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February 18, 2020
Trompo’s Brunch Buffet Offers the Original Mexican Breakfast Tacos
Don’t expect waffles, bacon, or even eggs at this Dallas taqueria’s take on a Sunday favorite.
Tacos
February 18, 2020
Taco of the Week: Vegan Baja “Fish” Taco at Mariachi’s Dine-In
The gas station taqueria in Fort Worth offers impressive vegan options, including this standout taco built around a fried banana blossom.
Tacos
February 12, 2020
The Nuevo Progreso–Style Lonches at Nana’s Are Also Known as Bread Tacos
The family-owned Weslaco restaurant pays homage to the owners' Mexican hometown with this delicious meat-filled sandwich.