Rediscovering an Old Queen

La Reyna, a South Austin gem

"...to Yves and Atticus Macias, who, along with chef Marisela Godinez, had recently opened El Mesón on South Lamar...."

May 18, 2012 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

El Mesón Mexicana y Tequilería

The food here is too exceptional to not be fully supported by consistent service and comfortable ambience

"...in May. This is a new venue for chef Marisela Godinez, a Mexico City native whose cooking has long..."

Sept. 24, 2010 Food Review by MM Pack

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood believes that she has found the elusive pie in the sky, and tells you all about it while reviewing Pascale Le Draoulec's American Pie: Tales of Life (and Pie) From America's Backroads.

"...the more I resisted interruptions. A phone call from Marisela Godinez finally lured me out of the house on..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

El Mesón gets some competition – from itself; plus, an extended Event Menu

"...Town Folks who've missed the distinctive cooking of chef Marisela Godinez since she stepped out of the everyday operation..."

March 31, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Claudia Alarcón's Top 10 Food and Drinks Keeping Austin (Real) Mexican

The best places to get a taste of Mexico deep in the heart of Central Texas

"...Mesón Amuse-bouche at a Mexican restaurant? You bet. Chef Marisela Godinez welcomes every guest with a little something while..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

An Altar-nate View

Liven up the boo-ring Halloween season with Día de los Muertos celebrations

"...los Muertos is a celebration near and dear to Marisela Godinez's heart. The chef from El Mesón fondly remembers..."

Oct. 29, 2010 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Food-o-File

Hot chefs and hot dogs heat up this week's "Food-o-File."

"...Bistro, Lisa Fox of Asti, Andrew Bell of Wink, Marisela Godinez of El Meson, Brian Krellenstein of the Roaring..."

Aug. 1, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Tasting 2002

The Austin Chronicle Food staff looks back at the year in food, 2002.

Jan. 3, 2003 Food Feature

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood introduces you to the most fascinating food people of 2002.

"...a star... I can't say enough good things about Marisela Godinez, the hardworking young mother who is chef/owner of..."

Dec. 27, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

An Ancestral Flavor

Día de los Muertos: The dead can only consume the 'vapors' emitted by our festive foods, so the rest is for us.

"...Last but not least, Marisela Godinez of Taqueria El Meson (5808 Burleson Rd., 416-0749)..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

¡Más Comida!

Austin's newest restaurants are making 'mi casa es su casa' a way of life, one menu at a time

"...that owners Atticus and Yves Macias and Yves' wife Marisela Godinez also own Cen-Tex Produce, just down Burleson Road...."

July 19, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Hot Sauce Fest Cooking Tent

"...2-3pm: Marisela Godinez is the chef and saucier extraordinaire at El..."

Aug. 27, 2010 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Food-o-File

The month of May is mighty busy

"...Austin is also promoting its tequila selection. Chef-owner Mari­sela Godinez describes the second El Mesón (2038 S. Lamar, 442-4441)..."

May 21, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

A bounty of new restaurants has popped up like spring blooms

"...heard in quite a while is that talented chef Marisela Godinez is opening a second outlet of El Mesón..."

March 12, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Top 10 Underrated Restaurants

Good eats you might have missed in 2016

"...all-you-can-eat buffet for a mere $25 a person, chef Marisela Godinez's Interior Mexican brunch service is legendary. And the..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Food Feature by Mary Bryce

Best Interior Mexican Brunch Bargain

El Mesón

"...We've been fans of chef Marisela Godinez' cooking since Chronicle contributor Claudia Alarcón turned us..."

Sept. 12, 2014 Best of Austin Feature

Austin Bars & Restaurants on TV

Turns out Austin is the coolest place on Earth to drink (and eat)

"...the secrets of chile rellenos en nogada from chef Marisela Godinez at El Meson, and stoke the fires at..."

June 25, 2014 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Top 10 Must-Try, No-Hype Places

"...South Lamar standby is not always packed baffles me. Marisela Godinez combines family recipes with creative touches in a..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Food-o-File

Get your buns to these burger joints and bakeshops, plus a fundraiser for a foodie photographer in this week's food news

"...brothers have been sprucing up the restaurant, and chef Marisela Godinez is updating the menu with more fresh ingredients..."

Dec. 16, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Capitol-area standbys shuttered, Mirabelle sold, and artisanal ice cream

"...MM Pack lunched at El Mesón recently, and chef Marisela Godinez insisted they stop at Lick to sample some..."

Oct. 7, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Contest & Festival Facts

"...2pm: Chef Marisela Godinez, El Mesón, red sauce Food Vendors..."

Aug. 27, 2010 Food Feature

Viva la Vida

The 26th annual Día de los Muertos celebration has a new twist this year

"...some of the most representative foodstuffs prepared by chef Marisela Godinez of El Mesón. This program was made possible..."

Oct. 23, 2009 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

The Best of Food in 2007

Top 10 Quotes From 'Ratatouille'

"...of Aquarelle's Terry Wilson, Jeffrey's Alma Alcocer, Austin's BBQ's Marisela Godinez, Stortini's Kristen Kittrel, and Fête Accompli's Quincy Adams-Erickson,..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Virginia B. Wood's Bites

"...3) Chorizo Burger at Austin's Barbecue: The memory of Marisela Godinez's distinctively delicious burger creation stayed with me all..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

What we'd like to see happen in 2007

"...good central-city restaurant location and some backing for chef Marisela Godinez. This woman is so talented – creating great..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Tasting 2002

The year in food

"...6. Rellenos en Nogada at El Mesón: Marisela Godinez served this national dish of Mexico as a..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Food Feature

Tasting 2002

The year in food

"...of Mexico City. Dressed with a generous spoonful of Marisela Godinez's excellent salsas du jour, they are a dish..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Food Feature

Food-o-File

Eat, Drink, Watch Movies at the Alamo Drafthouse North, or just eat and drink in Fredericksburg, in this week's "Food-o-File."

Oct. 25, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Eat, Drink, Watch Movies Menus

"...The food will be prepared by Mexico City native Marisela Godinez, owner of El Meson (5805 Burleson, 416-0749), and..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood