Cinco de Mayo

Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Houston

In a city chock-full of Tex-Mex destinations, Mexican restaurants and margarita bars, there is no shortage of places to partake in Cinco de Mayo.

05/04/2022 By Megha McSwain and Shelby Stewart

Greatest of all time

Night Moves Hospitality Announces New Mexican-American Restaurant

The restaurant pivots from both traditional Mexican and Tex-Mex, offering a new twist to Mexican-American cuisine.

11/03/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez Edited by Shelby Stewart

cheesy goodness

Learn to Make Authentic Tex-Mex from Houston's Enchilada Queen Sylvia Casares

You can learn to make Tex-Mex like Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen.

07/16/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Looking Back

At 80 Years, Molina's Still Riding High

Putting family first, the Mexican restaurant has remained one of our most treasured spots.

06/21/2021 By Jaisal Kalapatapu

Next-Mex

Popular Chef Bringing El Paso to the Heights with The 915

Vanessa Lomeli gained plenty of followers during her time at Habanero & the Guero.

03/18/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Eat at Home

What We're Ordering Out This Week: Neighborhood BBQ and Szechuan Heat

We battle our cravings, whether they be for peppercorns or creamy Gulf-style grits.

12/02/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

take me out

Comfort Food Takeout Guide: Lazybrook/Timbergrove/Shady Acres

Enchiladas, homestyle Vietnamese dumplings, big game classics, and more enchiladas.

10/16/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Eat at Home

What We're Ordering Out: Award-Quality Indian and Thai Green Curry

Plus some comforting Tex-Mex, DIY spring rolls, and specialty breakfast tacos.

07/22/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Get Comfy

6 Tex-Mex Spots For Takeout, Curbside Pick-Up

Need some queso? Some enchiladas? Yeah, we got you.

04/13/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

The Bird's the Word

Our Latest Obsession: Smoked Turkey Enchilada at Brett's BBQ Shop

This occasional special is coated in green sauce and jack cheese. My oh my.

01/29/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Just Eat It

Our Favorite Meals When It's Time to Stress-Eat

What's better than a plate of cheesy enchiladas? Anyone?

01/16/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Ice House

These New Houston-Centric Cookbooks Are the Gifts That Keep On Giving

Here's how to put Chris Shepherd's lamburger helper and Ford Fry's queso under the tree this year.

12/01/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Buzzworthy

How Does Candente Fit in With Houston's Tex-Mex Favorites?

A busy Saturday at the Montrose spot from the folks that brought you the Pit Room.

11/20/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Sorry, I'm Late!

Appreciating Relaxed Migas Meals at La Guadalupana

Why this Tex-Mex favorite of tortilla strips and eggs is the best.

11/12/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Burnt Out

El Real Has Suddenly Closed

The Tex-Mex restaurant from Bryan Caswell is apparently no more.

10/28/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Editor's Note

Superica Is Our New Favorite Houston Restaurant

Pappasito’s, who?

09/25/2019 By Catherine Matusow

Nacho Mama

Our Latest Obsession: Brisket Nachos at Candente

After one bite, this could top one man's all-time nacho rankings.

09/24/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

First Look

The Pit Room Unveils Its New Tex-Mex Restaurant

Candente is about to open in Montrose.

09/10/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

What's at Steak Here?

Is Antone's Really Serving One of America's Best Sandwiches?

Giving the Tex-Mex Cheesesteak a serious critique.

09/06/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

First Bite

Beautiful Digs, Familiar Plates at New Los Tios in Tanglewood

Cozy up to the newest location of the Tex-Mex chain.

09/05/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

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