Food Trailer on Airport Nails Salvadoran Tex-Mex

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

"...Salvadoran food was a tradition in my house growing up...."

Aug. 3, 2018 Food Column by Emily Beyda

Food-o-File

In this week's edition of Food-o-file, Austin Chronicle Food editor Virginia B. Wood tracks local chefs going abroad and gives returning University of Texas students an update on recent restaurant closings and openings.

"...Will Travel for Food..."

Sept. 3, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Top Ten Food Stories of 1997

Best Bites of 1997

"...Bumper Crop of Texas Cookbooks: Angela Shelf Medearis and..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

"...interesting with a few Mexican items and many hearty Salvadoran dishes, such as pupusas (thick handmade corn tortillas stuffed..."

Sept. 5, 1997 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Honduran Food Comes to Austin

You don't have to be a Sandinista or a Contra to enjoy Honduran food in Austin

"...a mild pico de gallo, meant to accompany rich foods, and curtido is a beet-tinted cabbage slaw with vinegar...."

June 4, 2010 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Mick Makes a Return Trip to Costa del Sol

Authentic Central American food crawl in a small strip center

"...Costa del Sol is a happening little Salvadoran joint at the northeast corner of Cameron Rd. and..."

June 10, 2014 Food Post by Mick Vann

Elsi's

"...if you've already reached cruising speed. Their sign advertises Salvadoran and Mexican cuisine, and since I'm unable to resist..."

March 30, 2001 Food Review by Rachel Feit

Eat Globally, Dine Locally

Ethnic Nights Offer Intercontinental Tastes at Home

"...New England, the prospect of two weeks between Mexican food and my mouth ate holes into my heart. Then..."

Sept. 19, 1997 Food Feature by Meredith Phillips

Central and South America Arrive

Ceviche may very well be the new sushi

"...cuisines. Long viewed as uninteresting peasant fare, Latin American food was sorely underestimated until quite recently by the U.S...."

May 21, 2010 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Gloria's

The basics might not beg for a return visit, but the drinks are cheap and the service is great, making this North Austin outpost tolerable

"...Oak Cliff section of Dallas, a cheerful and unpretentious Salvadoran and Tex-Mex cafe. Over time, Gloria's developed a large,..."

July 23, 2010 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

El Zuzal Restaurant

El Z. specializes in El Salvadoran cuisine, though they do have some standard Mexican dishes for those with no sense of adventure

"...Ginny's Little Longhorn one night, while discussing undiscovered Austin food finds. He spoke reverently of El Z. in hushed,..."

April 16, 2004 Food Review by Mick Vann

Costa del Sol

Costa del Sol should make your short list of El Salvadoran places to dine

"...Sol. Serving Mexican – but more importantly, Salva­doran – food for the last six years, it moved to bigger..."

Aug. 14, 2009 Food Review by Mick Vann

Burgers, Burgers Everywhere

The Chronicle Guide to Hamburgers in Austin

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June 20, 1997 Food Feature

We’ve Wrangled Up Some More Coffee For You

Five jolts of java you probably don’t want to miss

"...All that stuff we told you about the subscription..."

Dec. 14, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Chronicle Editorial Staffers Name Their Essential Dishes

We've all got our favorites

"...for it, because of hidden gems like Aleida's Latin Food. The restaurant on Little Elm Trail is very charming..."

Sept. 23, 2022 Food Feature by Chronicle staff

If You Knew Suzi...

New China Grill Proves Suzi Yi Is a Restaurant Star

"...photograph by John Anderson Suzi's China Grill..."

July 11, 1997 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The 2001 Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll

"...World Beat Cafe (North African), Coco's Cafe (Taiwanese), Elsi's (Salvadoran), and Marakesh (Middle Eastern) offering their fascinating native fare...."

May 25, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Dear Glutton: How to Have a Romantic Low-Key Valentine's Day in Austin

It’s the little things, not heart-shaped confetti, that count most

"...where you and your best gal can eat amazing food and drink amazing wine without feeling like you're in..."

Feb. 8, 2019 Food Column by Emily Beyda

Room at the Inn

Case Marianella homeless shelter provides a badly needed haven for homeless Spanish-speaking immigrants.

"...who could help them get established. Casa Marianella provides food, a place to sleep, and, perhaps most importantly, those..."

June 16, 2000 News Feature by Anna Hanks

A Guide to Kolaches in Austin

And some of your sweet and savory pastry options in and around town

"...The Central Texas foodways are a mashup of many excellent cuisines and dishes..."

April 9, 2021 Food Feature by Evan Rodriguez

Yardbird's Blues

How the bone-out chicken-fried chicken breast is destroying American menus

"...friend Kemp, upon learning of my background in freelance food writing, asked, "So, where is the best fried chicken..."

June 29, 2007 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

The 2002 Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll

Critics Picks

"...Ice House on SixthSoupNew England Clam Chowder at Whole Foods; Lobster Bisque at Emilia's; Tom Kah Kai at Madam..."

May 24, 2002 Food Feature

Border Violations

What happened to the thousands of unaccompanied children who crossed the U.S. border last year?

"...stop at shelters operated by nonprofits that offer migrants food and a place to sleep. Once they're near the..."

April 3, 2015 News Feature by Dina Samir Shehata

Reflections

"...Sunny Lee's short, "Chinese Food and Donuts," offers a sly take on love, life,..."

March 19, 1999 Screens Feature

The 2002 Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll

"...The Chronicle Food staff -- Rebecca Chastenet de Géry, Mick Vann, Rachel..."

May 24, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

For Your Consideration ...

Austin Film Festival Preview

"...between an American gun dealer and a young El Salvadoran woman. Knee deep in drugs, despair, and existential mewings,..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Screens Feature