Marco Torres is a writer and photographer based in Houston, Texas. He has covered Houston's vibrant music, art, and taco cultures since 2009. Torres grew up in Houston's North Side, and later attended Jones Senior High in Houston's South Park district at the height of the DJ Screw era, fueling his love for Houston Rap. He is the principal photographer for the Tacos of Texas book, published in 2016 by the University of Texas Press. His photos and bylines have been published in the Houston PressChron.com, Texas Monthly, Billboard Magazine, Rolling Stone, and more. 

Coming of Age, Houston-Style

Inside a Houston Bar Mitzvah

This Jewish tradition is also a helluva party.

05/29/2018 By Morgan Kinney

⚾️Is 🔙

In Photos: Astros 2018 Home Opener

It was a beautiful night for baseball as our World Series champs took on the Baltimore Orioles.

04/03/2018 By Marco Torres

Baseball is Back

The 2018 Houston Astros Home Opener Dining Deals Roundup

If you're not going to be at Minute Maid Park Monday, here's where to watch the Astros when they come home.

03/28/2018 By Cory Garcia

Taco Town

The Houstonian's Guide to the Best Tacos (and Beer!) in the Bayou City

Take a mouthwatering tour through H-Town.

03/28/2018 By Marco Torres and Katharine Shilcutt

Taco Town

3 Houston Taco Truck Owners You Need to Know

Learn more about the gurus behind your favorite mobile tacos.

03/28/2018 By Marco Torres

Taco Town

You Can Discover Houston's Deliciousness By Bike

Work off all that Tex-Mex every month with Crucial Matter's Tour de Taco.

03/28/2018 By Marco Torres

Taco Town

The Beauty and Art of Houston's Taco Trucks

The tacos aren't the only masterpieces.

03/28/2018 By Marco Torres

Taco Town

The 12 Best Local Beers to Go With Your Tacos

What pairs perfectly with a taco from your neighborhood taco truck? A Houston-brewed beer, of course.

03/28/2018 By Katharine Shilcutt

Taco Town

The Houstonian's Guide to the Best Tacos (and Beer!) in the Bayou City

Take a mouthwatering tour through H-Town.

03/28/2018 By Marco Torres and Katharine Shilcutt

Essay

Why I Became a Taco Journalist

"I’ve spent almost every day since chasing the perfect taco."

03/28/2018 By Marco Torres

The Season Ahead

The Ultimate Astros Fan Guide

Everything Houston's rabid fans need to know, from can’t-miss games and theme nights to new ballpark food and game gear.

03/28/2018 By Houstonia Staff

Sports

Inaugural Houston Sports Awards Honors Legendary No. 34s

After a banner year for Houston sports in 2017, it was time to show our local athletes some love.

02/09/2018 Photography by Marco Torres

Politicking

Beto O'Rourke Is Doing Well, But Don't Count Ted Cruz Out

Can a Texas Democrat unseat one of the state's most gifted GOP politicians? Probably not.

01/30/2018 By Dianna Wray

Politics

Beto O'Rourke Stops by Houston for 'Beers with Beto'

The El Paso native hopes to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz in November.

01/09/2018 Photography by Marco Torres

Year in Review

Our 10 Most Popular Arts & Culture Stories of 2017

Y'all really enjoyed the Super Bowl, huh?

12/29/2017 By Morgan Kinney

H-Town Diary

A Houston Sports Fan Learns to Love Again

After the World Series, Houston sports fans have multiple real, honest-to-goodness reasons to hope.

12/29/2017 By Jeff Balke

fest of the future

Peek Inside the Weird, Wonderful World of Day for Night 2017

The annual arts and music festival went off without a hitch, rain be damned.

12/18/2017 Photography by Marco Torres

Meat Battle

A Texas Showdown at the HOU-ATX BBQ Throwdown 2017

Pitmasters from Houston and Austin came together for a battle for meat supremacy at Saint Arnold Brewing Company.

12/06/2017 Photography by Marco Torres

Ice House

An Ode to the 2017 Houston Astros

This year, the stories of a city and its team became intertwined.

12/04/2017 By Scott Vogel

Bayougraphy

Chingo Bling Tries Comedy

Houston’s favorite Tex-Mex rapper now has his own Netflix special.

12/04/2017 By Morgan Kinney