San Antonio’s Tex-Mex hideout for San Antonio Spurs players, sensational sushi from one of Houston’s master chefs and the juiciest barbecue in Tyler, Texas THIS WEEKEND! Set your DVR!
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S4E1 – Guac Out at Picoso’s Mexican Kitchen
Pull up a seat at Picoso’s Mexican Kitchen, a family-owned gem with deep Tex-Mex roots. In addition to classics like crispy chile rellenos, they also have unexpected dishes such as the ultra-cheesy, deep-fried stuffed avocado. That isn’t the only thing that sets this place apart: The owners are giving back in a very big way […]
¡Ven a Comer! A Culinary Cookbook Celebration
It’s going to be un buen día as San Antonio chefs celebrate the rich heritage of Mexican cooking at Ven a Comer this Cinco de Mayo weekend! The three day festival will culminate in a delicioso multi-course dinner featuring…
Meatpacking District, NYC: Dos Caminos
New Yorkers love brunch. In fact, it’s an all-day affair there! You can find most brunch menus running into dinner hours on the weekends. One brunch spot that is tucked away in the Meatpacking District is Dos Caminos…
Happy Hour is a Hot Topic at La Condesa
Farm-fresh ingredients – with emphasis on the “fresh” part! Happy Hour is a tempting time frame for La Condesa – an award-winning modern Mexican restaurant in downtown Austin – but then again so is just about every time.
Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcake Recipe Revealed!
This year, give your oven a break and let some of the top cupcakeries in town do all the baking! Cakes and cookies are desserts of decades past. Cupcakes are the new holiday party dessert.
Don Pedro’s Puffy Tacos are a Real Pleasure!
Three words come to mind to describe Don Pedro’s puffy tacos…pretty darn good! Handmade and highly addictive, they’re an entrée that’s fairly unique to San Antonio and something this Southside institution has been serving up for 44 years.
You Need Nicha’s Chilaquiles!
Every year, millions of folks come to San Antonio, not only to visit the legendary Alamo, but also to feast upon amazing Mexican food. You’re looking at my all-time favorite dish, the chilaquiles, from one of the city’s best Tex Mex haunts – that’s Nicha’s!
Enchiladas for Everyone at Mi Tierra’s!
Tex Mex rocks in San Antonio – plain and simple! Some of the best you’ll find in the entire country comes from our own backyard. Undoubtedly, an icon for Mexican food in town is Mi Tierra. Their Vegetable Enchiladas are off the charts! …
Rare collection of Mexican cookbooks at UTSA
A treasure trove of antique recipes is tucked away into the stacks at the University of Texas San Antonio Library’s Special Collections.
Fun for Tamale Fans
A big congratulations to one of my favorite Mexican food restaurants – Rosario’s. The fun, popular eatery won top honors at the Tamalada Throwdown this past weekend at Our Lady of the Lake University. Their delicious creation…a roasted corn poblano and queso fresco tamal.
