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When it comes to comfort food, rich flavors and hearty textures take center stage—and you don’t need meat to make it happen. Vegetarian comfort food is all about warmth, satisfaction, and a little indulgence, from cheesy, saucy eggplant lasagna to smoky, spice-kissed black bean enchiladas. If you’re craving something deeply savory, mushroom bourguignon delivers all […]
It’s Cinco de Mayo time! Not that we need an excuse, but margaritas and tacos are almost mandatory on Cinco de Mayo so now is the perfect time to get your Mexican food fix by visiting the most beloved Mexican restaurants around the state. Check out a few of our favorite Tex-Mex and Mexican restaurants […]
Whether you call ‘em crayfish, crawdads or mudbugs, Texans can’t get enough of them! The season for this southern-favorite is limited, so get your hands on as many of these mini crustaceans as possible. Here are a few of our favorite crawfish recipes to get you started! We’ve got everything from your classic boil to a refreshing salad – find the recipes below!
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There’s new life, new optimism and lots of delicious new beginnings along our Texas coast. Hurricane Harvey’s devastation last year is slowly fading away. In this week’s new episode of Goodtaste, we’ll take you to the coast where you’ll see that your favorite restaurants are back
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La Playa Mexican Grille is a long time Port A favorite for Tex-Mex. Grilled shrimp here is a must-do. We love their enchiladas, especially the buttery crab ones. Hurricane Harvey dealt this spot a huge blow, but La Playa is back! See the ‘miracle’ wall of tequila for yourself. Easy to see why it’s time […]
This weekend on Goodtaste with Tanji, we’ll be visiting some of the many restaurants and locals affected by last year’s Hurricane Harvey. Join me in Port Aransas as I try sizzling plates of made-from-scratch lasagna, sip on top-shelf margaritas and twirl forkfuls of seafood pasta. The stories of resilience and the willpower that went into […]
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Hot and hearty dishes that require little skill–just a skillet! From layered breakfast enchiladas to a classic campfire dessert, we’ve got you covered with one-pan wonder meals best served in cast iron cookware…
This is one iconic restaurant that folks from all over the world flock to. See why traditional Tex Mex continues to thrive at Mi Tierra under the founding Cortez family…
Two of Austin’s favorite Mexican restaurants are taking Cinco de Mayo celebrations from mild to red hot! This week on We are Austin, we’re tasting a variety of authentic dishes…a sampling from the Taste of Mexico happening May 5th at the Mexic-Arte Museum.
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This is one of my favorite Mexican food spots in the Houston area. I fell for their Puffy Queso back in high school! Through the years, this small chain has become a family tradition handed down over generations. Favorite tables, favorite waiters and naturally, favorite dishes have become rituals with Houstonians who have named Los Tios “Houston’s Best Tex-Mex!”
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A big thank you to our viewers who insisted we try Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen, a restaurant that serves eighteen different kinds of enchiladas! My first thought was there’s no way this could be good. After my first taste I was convinced—this is awesome!
Perfect for spring – Aladaco Stone Oak’s delicious enchilada verdes. The secret is the tangy tomatillo sauce, and La Maestra Blanca Aldaco shares her popular recipe.
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