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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

Sponsored Content

La Vibra Challenges Everything You Thought You Knew About Tacos

Immerse yourself in the taco culture of Mexico City right here in Houston.

08/12/2019

Pick Six

Where You Should Eat This Month: July 2019

Enjoy pizza on a warm summer evening and numbing Szechuan spice during a busy dinner.

07/01/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Restaurant Review

Killen's TMX and Tamales Don Pepe Are Welcome Additions to a Packed Field

Más Tex-Mex, por favor.

06/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

New Digs

Ninfa's Uptown Now Open for Business

The new Ninfa's opened its doors in style.

06/10/2019 By Marianna Corcoran

Take It Uptown

Ninfa's Will Open in Uptown on June 10

Who's ready for sizzling fajitas, creamy queso, and sweet margaritas in Uptown?

06/05/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Sorry, I'm Late!

Why We Still Love the Original Ninfa's on Navigation

We agree with the James Beard Foundation in thinking Tex-Mex deserves a national shoutout.

03/28/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Spring Day Trips

How to Eat Your Way Through Katy

Katy is having a foodie moment. Here's what to hit on your restaurant crawl.

02/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Best Breakfasts

The Breakfast Bucket List: What to Order at Houston's Top Breakfast Spots

From nostalgic classics to the flashy new fare, these are the dishes we can't live without.

01/28/2019 By Timothy Malcolm and Gwendolyn Knapp

Yum Yum

Our Dining Editor's Favorite Meals Of 2018

Well, of a half-year. After arriving in Houston in July, he shares some gems.

12/25/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

First Bite

Game On at Newly Reopened Irma's Southwest

White Cross Ranch keeps the restaurant stocked with wild boar and axis deer.

12/19/2018 By Alice Levitt

First Bite

Your Tex-Mex Dreams Are Coming True at Superica

Feel the love at Ford Fry's new paean to Felix Mexican Restaurant.

09/26/2018 By Alice Levitt

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