LOCATIONS

La Mancha Tex-Mex Tavern

2203 Hancock Dr., 512/467-4108

John Anderson

The queso here is made with poblanos, and the shrimp and crab chile rellenos comes with a pleasant surprise on top. For brunch, try Pork Carnitas Hash, a toothsome tangle of moist pork under a salsa verde.
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Chronicle Reviews

Fusion Confusion at La Mancha Tex-Mex Tavern

But the quest for a great plate of food is no impossible dream

Virginia B. Wood, August 22, 2013

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