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Chef Hugo Ortega

July 27, 2017 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Savor Summer with the Flavors of Mexico!

July 27, 2017 By Tanji Leave a Comment

It’s no secret we’re afforded some of the finest Mexican food one can find in Texas! When it comes to interior Mexican flavor, we’ve compiled our “must-haves” for a sensational summer meal!

Filed Under: Aldaco's Mexican Cuisine, Blanca Aldaco, Chefs, Fonda San Miguel, Greater Austin, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, Hugo Ortega, Hugo's, Miguel Ravago, Seasons, Summer Tagged With: Aldaco's, Aldaco's Centerpiece, Aldaco's Mexican Cuisine, Blanca Aldaco, Ceviche Veracruzano, Chef Hugo Ortega, Chef Miguel Ravago, chile rellenos, Cochinita Pibil, Enchiladas Verdes, Fonda San Miguel, Hugo's, Hugo's Chile Rellenos, Hugo's Houston, Hugo's Restaurant, margaritas, pastel tres leches, The Centerpiece

Filed Under: Aldaco's Mexican Cuisine, Blanca Aldaco, Chefs, Fonda San Miguel, Greater Austin, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, Hugo Ortega, Hugo's, Miguel Ravago, Seasons, Summer Tagged With: Aldaco's, Aldaco's Centerpiece, Aldaco's Mexican Cuisine, Blanca Aldaco, Ceviche Veracruzano, Chef Hugo Ortega, Chef Miguel Ravago, chile rellenos, Cochinita Pibil, Enchiladas Verdes, Fonda San Miguel, Hugo's, Hugo's Chile Rellenos, Hugo's Houston, Hugo's Restaurant, margaritas, pastel tres leches, The Centerpiece

July 23, 2017 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Serve It with Salsa!

July 23, 2017 By Tanji Leave a Comment

South Texas is home to some of the finest salsa concoctions this side of the Rio Grande! Pair them with authentic interior Mexican cuisine and you’re in business! Ready to take a dip?

Filed Under: Cooking Connection, Fonda San Miguel, Greater Austin, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, H-E-B, Recipe, Tacodeli Tagged With: avocado, Chef Hugo Ortega, Chely's Salsa de Arbol, chicken, chile relleno, Chuletas Con Rajas Tacos, cooking connection, Fonda San Miguel, H-E-B, H-E-B Cooking Connection, Hugo's, salsa, Tacodeli, tacos, Yucatan Chicken Jicama Tacos

Filed Under: Cooking Connection, Fonda San Miguel, Greater Austin, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, H-E-B, Recipe, Tacodeli Tagged With: avocado, Chef Hugo Ortega, Chely's Salsa de Arbol, chicken, chile relleno, Chuletas Con Rajas Tacos, cooking connection, Fonda San Miguel, H-E-B, H-E-B Cooking Connection, Hugo's, salsa, Tacodeli, tacos, Yucatan Chicken Jicama Tacos

July 13, 2017 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Where To Go When You Gotta Have Fresh Gulf Seafood!

July 13, 2017 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Feelin’ some fish? When it comes to finding the freshest seafood possible, you’re in the right place! Texas is home to some of the most amazing restaurants, sourcing the freshest fish right from the Gulf of Mexico!

Filed Under: Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, Greater Austin, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, Recipe, Seafood Tagged With: Alcomar, baked oysters, BBQ Gulf Shrimp, Blackened Texas Redfish Sandwich, Caracol, Chef Bryan Caswell, Chef Hugo Ortega, Chef Jason Dady, Monger's Austin, Monger's Market + Kitchen, Mongers, Mongers Baked Oysters, oysters, redfish, Reef, Reef Houston, Tommy's Clear Lake, Tommy's restaurant, Tommy's Restaurant Oyster Bar, Water Grill

Filed Under: Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, Greater Austin, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, Recipe, Seafood Tagged With: Alcomar, baked oysters, BBQ Gulf Shrimp, Blackened Texas Redfish Sandwich, Caracol, Chef Bryan Caswell, Chef Hugo Ortega, Chef Jason Dady, Monger's Austin, Monger's Market + Kitchen, Mongers, Mongers Baked Oysters, oysters, redfish, Reef, Reef Houston, Tommy's Clear Lake, Tommy's restaurant, Tommy's Restaurant Oyster Bar, Water Grill

June 18, 2017 By Tanji 2 Comments

First-Rate Cuisine from South of the Border!

June 18, 2017 By Tanji 2 Comments

Join us for a mouthwatering feast of Mexican fine dining like no other on Goodtaste with Tanji! Fire up your appetite at El Machito. Then, say ¡Salud! to Caracol, and feel like familia at Alcomar.

Filed Under: Alcomar, Caracol, Cooking Connection, El Machito, Goodtaste TV Episodes, Greater Austin, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, H-E-B, H-E-B Wine Finds Segment, Sysco Tagged With: Alcomar, Alcomar Austin, Caracol, Caracol Houston, Chef Hugo Ortega, Chef Johnny Hernandez, El Machito, Good Taste with Tanji, Goodtaste, Goodtaste with Tanji, Goodtaste.tv, H-E-B, H-E-B wine, HEB, HEB wine, Sysco, Sysco Central Texas, Sysco Foods, Sysco Houston, Tanji Patton, wines

Filed Under: Alcomar, Caracol, Cooking Connection, El Machito, Goodtaste TV Episodes, Greater Austin, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, H-E-B, H-E-B Wine Finds Segment, Sysco Tagged With: Alcomar, Alcomar Austin, Caracol, Caracol Houston, Chef Hugo Ortega, Chef Johnny Hernandez, El Machito, Good Taste with Tanji, Goodtaste, Goodtaste with Tanji, Goodtaste.tv, H-E-B, H-E-B wine, HEB, HEB wine, Sysco, Sysco Central Texas, Sysco Foods, Sysco Houston, Tanji Patton, wines

March 26, 2017 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Global Street Food Finds!

March 26, 2017 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Time to spice things up a bit! Gear up to go ‘beyond borders’ with Goodtaste as we encounter some seriously good street foods from outside the United States. The ingredients are often cheap, quick to prepare and gone in an instant!

Filed Under: Recipe Tagged With: Analida's Ethnic Spoon, Andes Cafe, Andes Cafe Houston, avocado cream sauce, Banh Mi, banh mi tacos, Ceviche De Huachinango, Chef David Guerrero, Chef Hugo Ortega, Choclo Asado con Queso, grilled shrimp, grilled white corn, Hugo Ortega’s Street Food of Mexico, red snapper ceviche, Satay Gai, shrimp, Songkran, Songkran Thai Kitchen, tacos, The Peached Tortilla, tostones

Filed Under: Recipe Tagged With: Analida's Ethnic Spoon, Andes Cafe, Andes Cafe Houston, avocado cream sauce, Banh Mi, banh mi tacos, Ceviche De Huachinango, Chef David Guerrero, Chef Hugo Ortega, Choclo Asado con Queso, grilled shrimp, grilled white corn, Hugo Ortega’s Street Food of Mexico, red snapper ceviche, Satay Gai, shrimp, Songkran, Songkran Thai Kitchen, tacos, The Peached Tortilla, tostones

March 25, 2017 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Oaxacan Cuisine Wows at Xochi!

March 25, 2017 By Tanji Leave a Comment

The buzz in H-Town is brewing for Xochi. Celebrity Chef Hugo Ortega’s latest culinary concept is THE place to go if you’re downtown, and worth the trip if you’re not!

Filed Under: Chefs, Greater Houston, Hugo Ortega, Sysco, Sysco Houston, Xochi Tagged With: Callo de Hacha, Chef Hugo Ortega, Oaxaca, Oaxacan cuisine, Pastry Chef Ruben Ortega, Tlayudas, Xochi, Xochi Houston

Filed Under: Chefs, Greater Houston, Hugo Ortega, Sysco, Sysco Houston, Xochi Tagged With: Callo de Hacha, Chef Hugo Ortega, Oaxaca, Oaxacan cuisine, Pastry Chef Ruben Ortega, Tlayudas, Xochi, Xochi Houston

January 30, 2017 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Spend Super Bowl at Xochi

January 30, 2017 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Award-winning Chef Hugo Ortega’s beautiful new restaurant, Xochi, has officially opened its doors just in time for Super Bowl LI in H-Town! The energy downtown right now is electric!

Filed Under: Chefs, Events, Greater Houston, Hugo Ortega, Super Bowl, Xochi Tagged With: Chef Hugo Ortega, Oaxaca, Oaxacan cuisine, Super Bowl, Super Bowl LI, Xochi, Xochi Houston

Filed Under: Chefs, Events, Greater Houston, Hugo Ortega, Super Bowl, Xochi Tagged With: Chef Hugo Ortega, Oaxaca, Oaxacan cuisine, Super Bowl, Super Bowl LI, Xochi, Xochi Houston

April 11, 2016 By Tanji 2 Comments

Ep. 1: Caracol

April 11, 2016 By Tanji 2 Comments

Sleek and sophisticated, yet casual and comfortable all the same, Caracol in Uptown is known for its delicacies inspired by Pacifica coastlines and Mexican street food. What makes this spot even more special is…

Filed Under: Caracol, Goodtaste TV Episodes, Greater Houston, Hugo Ortega, Scallops, Seafood Tagged With: Callo de Hacha, Caracol, Chef Hugo Ortega, Good Taste with Tanji, Goodtaste with Tanji, Goodtaste.tv, scallops, Tanji Patton

Filed Under: Caracol, Goodtaste TV Episodes, Greater Houston, Hugo Ortega, Scallops, Seafood Tagged With: Callo de Hacha, Caracol, Chef Hugo Ortega, Good Taste with Tanji, Goodtaste with Tanji, Goodtaste.tv, scallops, Tanji Patton

April 5, 2016 By Tanji 1 Comment

Your Flavorful First Look at Episode 1!

April 5, 2016 By Tanji 1 Comment

If you missed our show this weekend–don’t fret! Stay tuned for the first FULL EPISODE of Goodtaste with Tanji – available Monday, April 11th right here on Goodtaste.tv!

Filed Under: Caracol, Greater Austin, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, Jack Allen's Kitchen, Mi Tierra's, Texas Hill Country Tagged With: Callo de Hacha, Caracol, Chef Hugo Ortega, Chef Jack Gilmore, Jack Allen's Kitchen, Jorge Cortez, Mi Tierra, scallops

Filed Under: Caracol, Greater Austin, Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, Jack Allen's Kitchen, Mi Tierra's, Texas Hill Country Tagged With: Callo de Hacha, Caracol, Chef Hugo Ortega, Chef Jack Gilmore, Jack Allen's Kitchen, Jorge Cortez, Mi Tierra, scallops

March 30, 2015 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Scratch Made Chocolate Desserts from Caracol

March 30, 2015 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Tantalizing chocolate desserts are always on the menu at Caracol – Hugo Ortega’s highly acclaimed Uptown eatery. Chef Ortega, a master of authentic Mexican cuisine, makes these scrumptious treats the real artisan way, entirely from scratch, much like his grandmother years ago…

Filed Under: Caracol, Chocolate, Greater Houston, Sysco Houston Tagged With: authentic Mexican cuisine, Caracol, Chef Hugo Ortega, chocolate desserts, Mexican chocolate, Pastry Chef Ruben Ortega

Filed Under: Caracol, Chocolate, Greater Houston, Sysco Houston Tagged With: authentic Mexican cuisine, Caracol, Chef Hugo Ortega, chocolate desserts, Mexican chocolate, Pastry Chef Ruben Ortega

February 17, 2014 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Coastal Flavors Find a Home at Caracol

February 17, 2014 By Tanji Leave a Comment

To those in the know, Chef Hugo Ortega’s name is synonymous with quality…and creativity, integrity, diligence, talent…the list of adjectives could fill this page. His long-time successful dining spots–Hugo’s, Prego’s and Backstreet Café–never disappoint. So, Chef Hugo fans, it should come as no surprise that his new Uptown venture, Caracol, shines as well…

Filed Under: Caracol, Greater Houston, Hugo Ortega Tagged With: Caracol, Chef Hugo Ortega, chile relleno, oysters, soup, tuna, tuna tartar

Filed Under: Caracol, Greater Houston, Hugo Ortega Tagged With: Caracol, Chef Hugo Ortega, chile relleno, oysters, soup, tuna, tuna tartar

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