Restaurant Flashbacks From the Frisco Shop

Last vestige of Nighthawk chain serves comfort food and memories

"...food line, selling his frozen Top Chop’t steaks in Texas supermarkets. He was one of the founders of the..."

May 29, 2013 Food Post by Mick Vann

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...2,000-student behemoths we have far too many of throughout Texas and the USA...."

Jan. 20, 2006 Column

Restaurants Near Zilker

"...2) TEX-MEX: Chuy's Hubcaps, colored lights, and a Velvet Elvis; this..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Music Feature

2001 Restaurant Poll Index

"...Village, 5405 N. I-35 Capital Plaza, 458-2531CRITICS ENCHILADAS, CRITICS TEX-MEX (TIE)..."

May 25, 2001 Food Feature

South Austin Secede!

Our second installment in a series about South Austin explores the roots of "Bubba" and the rivalry between North Austin and south of the river.

"...may have the Broken Spoke, the Horseshoe Lounge, the Tex-Mex strips, and former Armadillo World Headquarters (located, interestingly enough,..."

April 13, 2001 Features Feature by Rob D'Amico

Good Restaurants Make Good Neighbors

"...and were on their way to opening a new Tex-Mex restaurant with a menu designed by Covey. They created..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Restaurant Review: Teddy’s in Rosedale

Texan-themed spot near UT seems designed for picky-parent visits

"...What is “Texan food”? This tricky question inspires a wide range of..."

April 4, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Adrian Lipscombe at Canje, Grounds & Hounds for Austin Pets Alive!, Provision Dining House Returns, Snoozing for Pride, and Here Comes the Bourbon Brawl

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Buffet for the second week of June in Austin, Texas, where we can never have enough breakfast tacos or..."

June 8, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Award-Winning Restaurants Within Walking Distance of the ACL Music Festival

Step away from the music for a taste of Austin

"...Carpenters Hall400 Josephine St., www.carpenterhotel.com Explore Texas' many influences in this chic, updated-vintage spot with dishes..."

Oct. 4, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

A Guide to Finding Beer Outside of Austin’s City Limits

Drinking outside of the box

"...good breweries and brewpubs as the city proper. From Tex-Mex lagers and Belgian wits to American ales and German..."

May 19, 2017 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

A New Generation Opens Up to Global Cuisine

Local tastemakers think outside America's borders

"...a lot of Mexican flavor here, a lot of Tex-Mex – smoky and spicy and heat. And poblano is..."

Dec. 9, 2016 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...statewide search for the best food products made in Texas. In 2015, over 400 companies entered the competition and..."

Aug. 14, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The AggreGAYtor: July 2

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Texas Democrats push back, Kentucky gets a prenup, and Petticoat..."

July 2, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Food-O-File

We've got progress reports on remodels and new openings around town

"...busy with signs of growth as well. Flat Top Burger Shop (1900 Manor Rd.) has recently added a full..."

July 12, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Concierges Make the Call

Seasoned hotel vets share their insider knowledge

"...says a great number of restaurant inquiries are for Tex-Mex and barbecue. She suggests Polvos and Matt's El Rancho,..."

March 1, 2013 Food Feature by Gracie Salem

Food-o-File

Gordon Ramsay scouts Texas, new chains arrive, and trailers go brick and mortar

"...In, and Brodie Park Market, as well as Sarah's Texas Pantry in Hutto... The second local outlet of the..."

March 25, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Red's Porch

With a view of the greenbelt, a relaxing atmosphere, fashionable bar offerings, and above-average food, this new South Lamar restaurant has all the makings for success

"...I would classify the food as "upscale bar food": burgers, wings, Tex-Mex, big sandwiches, spicy appetizers, and so on,..."

March 26, 2010 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

The Wheeler Brothers: Fresh' / 'The Wheeler Brothers: Now Even Fresher'

In two Austin exhibits, Lubbock's Wheeler brothers offer another tour of burger joints, dry landscapes, girls, advertising signs, and references to famous paintings – mostly of girls – in the Americana narrative of Wheelerville

"...where they have been collaborating on paintings that portray Tex-Mex motifs. The work is an oddly consistent collage of..."

April 15, 2005 Arts Review by Rachel Koper

Second Helpings: Vegetarian

"...Abandon preconceptions of Tex-Mex (chili-cheese swamped enchiladas) and treat yourself to a meal..."

March 15, 2002 Food Feature

Dining del Lago

For years, eating out near Lake Travis was pretty strictly limited to burger joints, Tex-Mex places, fish shacks, and typical Texas roadside cafes. The update to our lakeside dining guide illustrates that all that may be steadily changing.

"...out near Lake Travis was pretty strictly limited to burger joints, Tex-Mex places, fish shacks, and typical Texas roadside..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

2000 Restaurant Poll Index

"...Casino el Camino, 517 E. Sixth, 469-9330CRITICS HAMBURGER (AND HOT DOGS)..."

May 12, 2000 Food Feature

Southern Comfort

The Chronicle food staff has scoured Austin in search of the city's best down-home eateries; they're served up within.

"...No, we're not referring to the liquor known as Texan Janis Joplin's swill of choice or to the Keith..."

March 3, 2000 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

La Vista at the Hyatt

"...vista they mean. Rather, the self-proclaimed "Fajita Capital of Texas" sits squarely between the Congress Avenue and First Street..."

Aug. 8, 1997 Food Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Catch up on Lone Star State news and plan some fall fun

"...Tree time. The southeast corner of Texas illustrates the old saying that you can’t see the..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Restaurants Within Walking Distance of ACL Fest

Put a little distance between you and the crowds with these eats

"...Now a national chain, this Tex-Mex-meets-50s-diner first started at this very location. The multicolored checkered..."

Oct. 2, 2024 Food Post by Amber Williams

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Historic hotels, hummingbirds, and highways

"...The Bryan Museum to house their extensive collection of Texas and Western art and artifacts. Bryan built his fortune..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Masa y Más Brings More Tacos to South Lamar

The folks behind Hopdoddy deliver goodness from south of the border

"...South Lamar, from the folks who brought us Hopdoddy Burger Bar and Moonshine Grill. Chef Roberto Campos brings his..."

April 28, 2023 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Where to Eat When It’s Late (or Early) and You’re Broke

Downtown food for every occasion

"...you’re not too concerned about your macros or whatever, Texas Chili Parlor is a classic, can’t-be-missed stop on your..."

March 17, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Bento Picnic Is Closing, Diner Bar Is Boosting Bailey, There’s a Republican With a Cafe for You, Salt & Time and El Chile Enter the Brunching Brawl, Farmer’s Fridge Brightens the Friendly Skies, and So! Much! More!

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Former Texas State Representative Dan Huberty (R, FWIW) and his daughter..."

Feb. 8, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Counter Culture Is Closing and Rents Are Rising, Brunch Is Opening at Asti and Maie Day and Side Eye and Pretty Much Everywhere In Town, Gift Guides Are Clamoring For Your Hard-Earned Spondulics, and OMG What Is This Armadillo Rangoon?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...too – and chef Tony Curet’s wielding a fiiiiine Texas Skillet Pancake to entice us all. And Maie Day..."

Dec. 7, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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