Austin Restaurant Take-Out and Other Food Delivery Options During Coronavirus Quarantine

Support local business while maintaining your social distance

"...all three locations; order online for takeout, wait for text alert...."

March 16, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Gay Place

Support our talented local queer artists this holiday season

"...Dylan Reece, Cap'n Tits, and Mouthfeel. Plus, a Sexy Santa Booth! Fri., Dec. 16, 10pm. Cheer Up Charlies, 900..."

Dec. 16, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Bloody Marys and Tamales for the Weekend

Daily Austin food news

"...Back by popular demand, both outlets of Santa Rita Tex Mex Cantina are offering freshly made chicken..."

Dec. 11, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...Best Burgers in America and five of the 10 Texas burgers were from Austin: the Congress burger at Second..."

June 12, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Know Your Culinary Matriarchs

Meet some of the women who helped shape Austin's culinary consciousness

"...this sassy New Yorker came to the University of Texas to teach large-scale cooking and tearoom management. The meals..."

July 11, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Summer Specials to Entice You

Free kids' meals, seasonal specials, food and drink bargains galore

"...Blue Star Cafeteria (4800 Burnet Rd. Ste. E-300); and Santa Rita Tex-Mex Cantina (1206 West 38th; 5900 Slaughter)...."

July 1, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The Good Eye: Farm to Face

Gourmet skincare by women, for women

"...samples and discounts at an upcoming pop-up event at Santa Rita Tex-Mex Cantina Sunday, March 2, 3-5pm...."

Feb. 28, 2014 Column by Amy Gentry

Food Events

Dec. 6-12

"...› For the Love of Tamales It's time for Santa Rita's annual homemade tamale sale. Order at least 24..."

Dec. 6, 2013 Food Column

23rd Annual 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival Winners

The heat was on

"...Austin must have invigorated the El Chile Cafe & Cantina kitchen, because this year is a first win for..."

Aug. 30, 2013 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

23rd Annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Contest Winners

The people and critics have chosen the best of the fest

"...2nd Place: Freedmen's 3rd Place: Sazón Honorable Mention: Habanero Mexican Cafe, Curra’s, Mighty Bird, Santa Rita, Chucho’s Mexican Restaurant,..."

Aug. 30, 2013 Food Feature

Food Events

Aug. 23-29

"...and a free queso bar. Sun., Aug. 25, 3-7pm. Santa Rita Tex Mex Cantina, 1206 W. 38th, 512/419-7482...."

Aug. 23, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food Events

July 11-18

"...• Bikinis, Texas Kick-off Weekend Tickets online. Sat., July 13, noon-10pm. Bikinis,..."

July 12, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Holiday Tamales From Santa Rita Tex-Mex Cantina

Two varieties of tamales are ready to order

"...Both locations of Santa Rita Tex-Mex Cantina (1206 W. 38th; 419-7482 and 5900..."

Dec. 11, 2012 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food Events

It's North by Northwest's lucky 13th, J Black's 5th, and back to school benefit time

"...Tour de Vin The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas presents a globe-trotting culinary showcase with dishes from top..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Food films for you to chew on

"...Monday nights, and trivia games on Tuesday nights... Maudie's Tex-Mex (six locations, www.maudies.com) has added a special Give Back..."

Dec. 9, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Contest & Festival Facts

"...Presented by Capital Area Food Bank of Texas..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Food Feature

Event Menu

For April 30-May 5, enjoy the power of Parmesan and a few twists for Cinco de Mayo

"...• Both Santa Rita Tex Mex Cantina locations (1206 W. 38th, 5900..."

April 29, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Restaurant Roulette

A sampling of eateries from the ‘Chronicle’ Restaurant Guide

"...the meatless menu presents a mix of Southern and Tex-Mex options, including soups, salads, and heartier fare. 4215 Duval..."

March 11, 2011 Food Feature

Food-o-File

Host your own Tex-Mex Super Bowl party, buy your sweetie a heart-shaped pie or pizza pie, or discover other food news

"...the comfort of home is your preference, two local Mexican food chains are eager to provide the food. Either..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

VBW's Best Savory Bites of 2010

"...Bison Potpie and Boggy Creek Farm salad Lyonnaise at Texas French Bread Hearty and filling. A winter treat for..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Lots of Winners at the Hot Sauce Festival

The 20th annual Hot Sauce Festival judges crowned old and new winners alike

"...our partners at the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas to help with this week's rollout of its second..."

Sept. 3, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

20th Annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Contest Winners

The people and critics have chosen the best of the fest

"...Scott D. McIntosh Restaurant Category Red Sauce 1st Place: Santa Rita 2nd Place: Izzoz Tacos 3rd Place: Sazón Honorable..."

Sept. 3, 2010 Food Feature

Contest & Festival Facts

"...Presented by Capital Area Food Bank of Texas..."

Aug. 27, 2010 Food Feature

Southwest Austin Dining

Homegrown restaurant chains seem to be flourishing in this fast-growing area of town

"...Santa Rita Tex Mex Cantina: 5900 W. Slaughter, 288-5100, www.santaritacantina.com..."

June 4, 2010 Food Feature

Cafe Laguna

"...made a name for himself with 34th Street Cafe, Santa Rita Tex Mex Cantina, and Blue Star Cafeteria, was selected..."

Sept. 11, 2009 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

The 2009 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival

"...Presented by Capital Area Food Bank of Texas Free..."

Aug. 28, 2009 Food Feature

Contest & Festival Facts

"...be donated to the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas. Collection sites will be set up at entrances to..."

Aug. 28, 2009 Food Feature

Food-o-File

Christmas dinner at the Ritz, tamales for the holidays from Santa Rita, and more

"...its own tamalada tradition during the holidays, don't despair. Santa Rita Tex-Mex Cantina (1206 W. 38th, 419-7482) is preparing..."

Dec. 7, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival Winners

Past winners

"...G: 1) Trudy's; 2) Jardin Corona Mexican Food; 3) Trudy's..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Food Feature

Food-o-File

Toys, tamales, and drive-through pies – the holidays are here in earnest

"...will be distributed to local kids by Austin's Blue Santa operation on Dec. 16... Austin's own Mangia Chicago Stuffed..."

Dec. 8, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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