NEW AND NOSHWORTHY
El Lobo Mexican Restaurant and Bakery
4327 S. First St., #102, 444-8861
Monday-Friday, 7am-9:30pm
Saturday & Sunday, 7am-11pm
There are so many new Mexican restaurants on S. First lately that it is
going to take some time to try them all. This pleasant new spot in the St. Elmo
Shopping Center serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day and sells a small
assortment of fresh Mexican baked goods from a single pastry case. Proprietor
Rogelio Tovar serves up generous portions of simple, homestyle food at
reasonable prices. My current favorite is the Carne Guisada Plate
($5.75), fork tender pieces of beef, cooked long and slow with onions, tomatoes
and peppers to form its own rich beef gravy with rice and frijoles de
olla. Another good choice would be the All-You-Can-Eat Fajitas served 5-9pm
on Friday (Beef) and Saturday (Chicken) with all the trimmings for $8.95.
Mexican Aguas Frescas ($0.95) such as Horchata (Rice Water) or
Jamaica (Hibiscus Water) are the perfect choices with which to wash it
all down.
PASTRY CHEF MAKES SWEET HIRE
Granite Cafe
2905 San Gabriel, 472-6483
Culinary Institute of America grad Tina Haverty (formerly of Jeffrey’s and
Mars) is the new pastry chef at the popular UT-area eatery. In addition to the
long-standing favorite Chocolate Bag and Granite Cheesecake, Haverty will
present special seasonal menus featuring her trademark innovative creations.
Try the divinely rich Bourbon Pecan Cake with a deep-fried Coconut Banana and
Caramel Sauce or the Apple Tarte Tatin served with Amy’s Mexican Vanilla Ice
Cream, Toasted Pinon Brittle and Caramel Sauce.
LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULER
Magnolia Cafe West
Tuesday, September 26, 6pm-10pm
The popular Guest Chef series continues with a Cajun/Creole feast provided
by Magnolia Cafe West General Manager Karen Rusk. She’ll be serving up choices
of Crawfish Pie, Duck and Andouille Sausage Gumbo, Stuffed Game Hens, Shrimp
Etouffee and Grillades, or a vegetarian alternative of Artichoke Bisque with
Stewed Okra, Ratatouille and Garlic Cheese Grits plus Bread Pudding or Praline
Pumpkin Pie. Allons a Magnolia, cher!
-Virginia B. Wood
This article appears in September 22 • 1995 and September 22 • 1995 (Cover).