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

Travel

The Loco-vore: Finding Mexico's Wildest Foods

Just think of that larvae as ant caviar.

04/28/2017 By Bill Wiatrak

Editor's Picks

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo the Houstonian Way with Margaritas y Mariscos

These three Mexican seafood dishes will make May 5 a proper celebration.

04/17/2017 By Alice Levitt

Editor's Picks

Eat Your Way Through Uptown with These 9 Restaurants

Explore both classic cuisines and new takes in Houston's hottest dining destination this side of the Galleria.

04/17/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

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

Editor's Picks

Slightly Less than One Dozen Egg Dishes to Try for Easter

Embrace the versatility of the egg with these diverse restaurants' hot takes.

03/21/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Editor's Picks

The 10 Best Restaurants for Late-Night Nosh

For when need some grub to soak up the night's festivities (or you're just craving breakfast tacos at 1 a.m. — no judgment, we've been there).

03/21/2017 By Brooke Viggiano

Mole & More

Tex-Mex Tuesday: Los Cocos Restaurant

A celebration of "the other mole," mole Poblano.

03/21/2017 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

Editor's Picks

The Montrose Must-Eat List

From neighborhood fixtures to hot new spots, Houston's dining district is more vital than ever.

02/20/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Food News

Xochi Is Now Open at the Marriott Marquis

Downtown's most anticipated restaurant opening of 2017 is here.

01/31/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

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

Ice House

How to Throw a Fun, Productive Tamale Party for the Holidays

What to prep, where to get it, and who to assign to masa-spreading duties.

11/21/2016 By Gwendolyn Zepeda

Restaurant Review

Edgar’s Hermano and La Fisheria, Reborn on the Bayou

In new locations with new chefs, two Houston spots are revitalized.

11/21/2016 By Alice Levitt

Travel

Mole y Más: Tasting History in Oaxaca City

Plus: the 5 best things we ate in Oaxaca

11/21/2016 By Alice Levitt

Steady Rotation

Tex Mex Tuesday: La Macro

The trompo's the thing at this Monterrey-style sports bar.

11/15/2016 By Alice Levitt

Snow Falling on Houston

In Need of Nieves? Head to El Kiosko

The hard-to-find Mexican treat is a specialty at this Houston chain.

11/07/2016 By Alice Levitt