Tex-Mex | August 14, 2022
#604: Brisket Tacos at Cotton Patch CafeIt’s rare that a chain restaurant has especially noteworthy tacos, and this was no exception. Decent but lackluster brisket and average accompaniments.
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Tex-Mex | February 25, 2022
#594: Brisket Tacos at Alma Smokehouse BBQLate last fall, I found myself in Alma, TX fortuitously crossing paths with my friend Niki, a long haul truck driver, their stopping point for the night being along my […]
Tex-Mex | November 12, 2021
#586: Asada al Carbón at Maria SolNothing like watching the sunset with tacos and mojitos at the end of the Santa Monica Pier. Relatively simple asada tacos with lightly seasoned steak and a mild, smooth, and […]
Tex-Mex | November 12, 2021
#578-579: Cantina Crispy Melt Tacos from Taco BellThese felt like a dirty little indulgence, what with all the melty cheese and cheese sauce in the bottom. Not bad, but the black beans are too drippy and make […]
Tex-Mex | November 11, 2021
#558: Indian Taco from Hooker’s GrillHow could I not support my local Hooker’s? My friend Jess recommended I try my first “puffy taco” at this little hole in the wall in the stockyards. It was […]
Tex-Mex | April 14, 2021
#536: Smoked Quail & Pork from Woody’s Smokehouse in CentervilleIn my last post I mentioned a mini road trip with my friend Trista. She’d lost a piece of jewelry at a rest area on I-45 on the way back […]
Tex-Mex | July 4, 2020
#511: Steak Street Tacos at El FenixI had admittedly low expectations going into El Fenix. The menu and exterior of the restaurant gave me that typical Tex-Mex, diluted, bland vibes that I got a lot from […]
Tex-Mex | March 13, 2020
#482-484: Brisket, Chicken, & Pulled Pork at Smokey Jalapeno BBQI wish I could tell everyone to try this next place, but the owners mentioned that they’re closing shop next month. Too bad, because they’ve got some great barbeque on […]
Tex-Mex | March 3, 2020
#477: Lobster Tacos at Iron CactusOne of my stops in Austin was an after-party to the 2020 Indie Web Camp, and most of the gang assembled at Iron Cactus for drinks and eats. Nothing says […]
Tex-Mex | January 7, 2020
#459-460: Beef & Fish Tacos at Anamia’sBelated postings from trips to Anamia’s in Coppell. Decent but standard Tex Mex fare. Not a fan of the fish tacos.