Get to Know Cochi's

Breakout Chef Bringing Mexican Street Food to the Heights

Here's the next chapter for the talented Victoria Elizondo.

11/03/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Hop in The Car

Spring's Belly of the Beast Is Destination-Worthy Dining

Inventive starters and insanely flavorful tacos? Add this to your list.

10/06/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Eat at Home

What We're Ordering Out: Afghan, Mexican, Turkish, Japanese, and a Sandwich

It isn't hard to indulge in a world of flavors when you live in Houston.

09/09/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

North of the (Houston) Border

First Bite: Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina

The Goode family's latest endeavor hits The Woodlands.

09/14/2017 By Alice Levitt

Creative Cocina

Peska Cocina Latina Is the Upscale Mexican Spot You've Been Missing

With a new name and a new chef, the revitalized Peska is interesting again.

08/18/2017 By Alice Levitt

Tortilla Takedown

Taco Loco Is Taking the Taco to the Next Level

The top five reasons we're excited for the debut of Houstonia's taco smackdown.

05/25/2017 By Alice Levitt

South-of-the-Border Sweets

Tex-Mex Tuesday: La Real Michoacana Paleteria

Looking for ice cream with a Mexican twist? This small chain has your number.

05/09/2017 By Alice Levitt

Tex-Mex Guide

Tex-Mex City: Eating Across Houston the Texican Way

Overwhelmed by your options? Houstonia is here to help.

05/04/2017 By Houstonia Staff

Meat of the Matter

Tex Mex Tuesday: Pollos Asados La Silla

There's more than chicken within this restaurant's bright-yellow walls.

04/11/2017 By Alice Levitt

On the Line

Make Your Brunch Reservations at Xochi Now

With Oaxacan delicacies, special cocktails and face-painting, the brand-new buffet is going to be a hot ticket.

03/15/2017 By Alice Levitt

Flamin' Hot

Tex-Mex Tuesday: Culichi Town

Freshen up your ceviche routine at this Sinaloan-style seafood spot.

03/07/2017 By Alice Levitt

Stores of Excellence

Tex-Mex Tuesday: Mi Tienda

Eat 'til you drop at this Mexican market.

01/24/2017 By Alice Levitt

Get in Me Belly

Three of Houston's Best Pork Belly Dishes

Houston's game with the gooey, meaty cut is strong.

01/04/2017 By R. Gonzales

Tlayuda Time

Hugo's Owners Are Bringing Upscale Oaxacan to Downtown

It's hard to find the beloved Mexican cuisine in Houston — next month, that will change.

12/16/2016 By Alice Levitt

Chili Gravy

How Molina's Cantina Helped Invent Tex-Mex Cuisine

The restaurant is celebrating its 75th birthday, but these menus show that the more things change, the more they remain the same.

09/09/2016 By Alice Levitt

Boba Fête

Our Latest Obsession: Mangonada Bubble Tea at Pho 290

Could this Vietnamese take on a Mexican drink be the most Houston thing ever?

08/12/2016 By Alice Levitt

Being Green

Tex Mex Tuesday: Skinny Rita's Grille

Slimming down a notoriously Rubenesque cuisine.

08/09/2016 By Alice Levitt

Hot Dog!

Meet the Mexidog, Your New Favorite Indulgence

The Sonoran dog gets beefed up at Habanera and the Gringo.

06/14/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Still Mex-Mex

Celebrate All Seven Regions For Cinco de Mayo at Pico's

Perfect margaritas and make-your-own guac is just the beginning.

05/04/2016 By Alice Levitt

Southwestern Surprise

First Bite: Edgar's Hermano at the Whitehall

Where has exceptional chef Silvia Couvarrubias been hiding? At the old Crowne Plaza Downtown.

05/02/2016 By Alice Levitt