Who's a Pepper?

The piquant history of an American hot sauce

"...in parts per million of each incoming batch of jalapeños. For a company that uses around 30 million pounds..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Hot Takes

What to drink with the fieriest salsas at the AC Hot Sauce Festival

"...Hot Sauce: Yellowbird Jalapeño..."

Aug. 19, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Restaurant Review: Teddy’s in Rosedale

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

"...goat chèvre, and a rustic salsa made with charred jalapeños. If you’re a fan of pimento cheese, you’ll enjoy..."

April 4, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Capital Idea!

On the phone, on the Web, on the farm, or in the store: giving a little Austin to the foodies on your gift list

"...Joy Smith's incredible bread & butter jalapeño slices have been racking up awards at fiery and..."

Dec. 5, 2003 Food Feature

Cooking for One: Three Easy Sauces to Keep Things Interesting

Mix-and-match bowls with tons of flavor

April 10, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Steak With Green Chile Flautas

Marinated steak with Fire-Roasted Salsa Verde and green chile corn flautas with Smoked Tomato and Wild Chili Salsa

"...2 jalapeños..."

Aug. 21, 2015 Food Feature by Andria Millie

Roadhouse

"...a sweet sourdough bun, an onion bun, or a jalapeño cheese bun, and served with house-made fries or sweet..."

Nov. 15, 2013 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

ACL's Food Court Keeps the Crowds Nourished and the Good Times Rolling

Take an ACL break Austin-style with local eateries and portable fine dining

"...relish; a fajita steak and cheese sandwich; and tempting jalapeño cheese tots (who doesn't love tots?). Pluckers Wing Bar..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Music Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Flame On

Hot-saucy legends get fired up for the festival

"...Sol line features the rich, heady flavor of smoked jalapeños; and the Ancho Mama line relies on the earthy..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

As You Like It

Welcome! The following is our comprehensive Austin guide to the American classic commonly known as the hamburger.

"...Blaster (cheddar cheese, spicy mustard, lettuce, pickle, onions, and jalapeño) or a Mushroom Bacon Swiss Burger or even, gasp,..."

March 7, 2003 Food Feature

Finding the Perfect Hot Sauce Is an Art Form

A pepper for every palate

"...during last year's festival. If your favorite bottles contain jalapeños or habaneros, seek out more sauces with those peppers,..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Food Feature by Alisha McDarris

Food Trailer on Airport Nails Salvadoran Tex-Mex

SalvaTex’s pupusas, my dudes, are nothing short of incredible

"...trailer who struggles to describe what loro actually is: jalapeño, cheese, and bean; pork and cheese; and a loroco..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Food Column by Emily Beyda

Burger Town

How do our hometown patties match up against the influx of trendy national chains?

"...changing ingredients, from bleu cheese to sautéed mushrooms, roasted jalapeños, or crumbled bacon, depending on whatever inspiration comes to..."

March 7, 2014 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Freedmen's

There's room for improvement at Freedmen's

"...The Smokin' Cactus ($8), made with mescal, grapefruit, lime, jalapeño-infused agave syrup, and smoked sea salt, and the Three..."

June 21, 2013 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Beer Flights: Guys, I'm Sorry I Ever Doubted You

Twisted X makes jalapeño beer a reality

"...And when they said they planned to make a jalapeño-flavored brew, I was downright incredulous. "Oh hell no," I..."

May 20, 2011 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Austin Eats Is Now Bigger and Better Than Ever!

If these choices aren't enough for you, we don't know what is

"...for four or a single order, plus bacon-wrapped, cheese-stuffed jalapeños in a Lone Star Beer honey glaze, or baked..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Music Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Bringing the Heat

These formidable opponents duke it out in the commerical bottlers' categories

"...sold from the refrigerator case, like its queso: Creamy Jalapeño and Green Chile Salsa Fresca. The Creamy Jalapeño is..."

Aug. 27, 2010 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Dining del Lago 2010

What a difference some rain makes! The water is blue, the hills are green, and several new restaurants are cooking near area lakes.

"...(fried green tomatoes, pimento cheese, black pepper bacon, Veldhuizen jalapeño jack). For dinner, there's country-fried steak, fried chicken and..."

July 2, 2010 Food Feature

Ruth's Easy Salsa Recipe

"...10-12 fresh jalapeños..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Food Feature

Saké on Sixth

Saké on Sixth is presented as a sleek, contemporary place with an innovative approach to the regular sushi bar, offering sushi, sake, and music, so we had to check it out.

"...mussels in a spicy broth with basil, tomatoes, and jalapeños. However, when it arrived at the table, there were..."

Jan. 16, 2004 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

The Flask Section's "Owlballs"

"...1/3 cup pickled jalapeño juice..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Food Feature

Where to Find Tequila Around Austin

Our favorite orders at a dozen-plus bars and restaurants

"...several tequila cocktails, plus their famous margs like cucumber, jalapeño, and avocado (frozen) available by the pitcher.4215 Duval St.,..."

July 7, 2023 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Five Tasty Sauces & Dressings & Marinades

New condiments for the best flavors in your kitchen

March 25, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Thanksgiving Feasts for Pickup or Delivery in Austin

And a couple of dine-in options for lagniappe

"...other meats, then you're probably also addicted to their jalapeño cheese grits. Which is why we're stoked to tell..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Perfectly Barked Barbecue and Unlimited Hush Puppies at the Switch

The restaurant just off Highway 290 also serves up phenomenal peach cobbler

"...the chop block queso (just okay) and the smoked jalapeño poppers (rich, smoky, and delicious). For my entrée, I..."

June 21, 2019 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

The Spice Is Right With These Indian Tacos

A mix of cultures in a Tex-Mex shell

"...Dude, made with goat, poblano chutney, feta cheese, and cucumber-jalapeño pico. "My food is actually just like my music:..."

May 4, 2018 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Review: Proof & Cooper

Simple done right in Dripping Springs

"...That proved to be a problem with the stuffed jalapeños ($8) as well. The pimento cheese filling was suitably..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Straight Outta Austin

SLAB's new take on old-school barbecue

"...of meats, breads (Lil' Mama's Bakery white, wheat, or jalapeño cheddar buns, El Milagro tortillas), garnishes, and house-made sauces...."

Oct. 31, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Cock of the Walk

Sriracha ain't just about rooster sauce

"...It's August, season of the Southern California red jalapeño harvest, and chile-grinding time has come again to Irwindale's..."

Aug. 22, 2014 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Best of Both Worlds

El Sapo wows with Tex-Mex burger mix

"...gigantic, all-beef hot dogs can be dressed with fire-roasted jalapeños, queso, chile con carne, guacamole, pico de gallo, and..."

Aug. 15, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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