Texas Monthly's Taco Editor on the Past, Present, & Future of the American Taco

Q&A with José R. Ralat, the man with one of the most envied titles in town

"...one of the most enviable jobs in Texas – Taco Editor of Texas Monthly. Further bolstering his credentials as..."

April 22, 2020 Food Post by Lina Fisher

A Brief Guide to Some of Austin's Many Tiny Taco Shops

ATX's formidable population of taco purveyors offers meaty, regional delights

"...chief food critic of the Los Angeles Times, wrote, "Taco should be a verb. The tortilla's hot. The meat's..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Food Feature by Evan Rodriguez

Taco Journalism Launches Taco Tour

No taco will be left undiscovered

"...If somewhere in Texas, there is a taco to end all tacos – a face melting holy..."

July 15, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Taco Flats

Taco Flats is maybe too laid-back

"...let's call it Leslie World, the new iteration of Taco Flats would surely be in the food court. The..."

Feb. 20, 2015 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Whither the Choco Taco?

(Hint: You can get one at Suerte)

"...the week that it had discontinued its iconic Choco Taco, social media was ablaze with outrage. But let's be..."

July 28, 2022 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Taco More Grabs Us with Goat Dishes

The menu here always has us calling out for mas y mas

"...Taco More sits on the Northwest corner of Parkfield and..."

Nov. 4, 2013 Food Post by Mick Vann

Celebrate National Taco Day in Austin

A taco for every taste to help you celebrate this special day

"...any of our readers need an excuse to eat tacos. But just in case you’re in need of a..."

Oct. 3, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Maria’s Taco Xpress Sells to Investment Company, Sign Up for Sale

Iconic South Austin restaurant has been operating since 1997

"...owner and namesake of the South Austin institution Maria’s Taco Xpress, announced today via press release that her business..."

Sept. 30, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

First Look: Fork & Taco

Fusion tacos up fast-casual game

"...it takes a bit of audaciousness to enter the taco game. It takes extra stones to set up shop..."

Sept. 18, 2014 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Taco Ranch Closing in November

All-natural taco concept from P. Terry’s shuttering soon

"...Terry Taco Enterprises announced that they will permanently close their remaining..."

Oct. 23, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Playback: Taco Queen Upgrades

Maria Taco Xpress keeps up with South Lamar, Moistboyz debut Dean Ween in Austin, and SXSW footnotes

"...business with the rapidly developing South Lamar strip, Austin taco queen Maria Corbalan is now expanding the focus of..."

March 28, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Austin's Yellowbird Hot Sauce Partners With Taco Bell

Now your nacho fries will be extra spicy (for a limited time)

"...Hot Sauce announced a collaboration with national fast-food chain Taco Bell...."

April 11, 2023 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Maria’s Taco Xpress Tries to Save a Life

Benefit also raises awareness of bone marrow transplants

"...Last June, a staff member at Maria’s Taco Xpress on South Lamar, Vincente Pedroza, 21, starting feeling..."

Feb. 14, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

My Taco With Margaret

Tacos taste better when you are learning things … especially things about awesome filmmakers like The Order of Myths' Margaret Brown.

"...learn if you take a filmmaker out for a taco. I learned that Margaret Brown, the director of the..."

March 13, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

The Taco Kings, Besieged

A conflict with neighborhoods has made the previously independent street taco vendors organize in self-defense

"...The four members of AVATACO, a newly formed association of Austin taco stand owners,..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature by Michael May

Taco Wars

Three homegrown chains thrive on the competition

"...Saturday afternoon, I stood in line at the new Tacodeli on North Lamar in Central Austin. Most of the..."

Nov. 5, 2010 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

National Taco Day’s on Tuesday This Year

Which is why Oct. 4 is filled with goodies for you

"...Not that anybody ever eats tacos in this town...."

Oct. 3, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Zombie Taco Promises Munchies for the Late Night Crowd

New Moxy Hotel brings 24-hour Mexican to Guadalupe

"...still grab food on the 26th corner at Zombie Taco, the Moxy's 24-hour lobby restaurant...."

April 2, 2021 Food Feature by Carys Anderson

Taco Sabroso

Rosa Santis' serious taqueria

"...Taco Sabroso5100 E. Seventh, 247-3333..."

July 9, 2004 Food Review by Rachel Feit

Seven Under-the-Radar Austin Taco Joints

Because you all know about Torchy's

"...In Texas, we take our tacos seriously – so much so that legislation has been..."

March 14, 2017 Food Post by Sierra Diaz

The Taco Trail

"...There are dozens of mobile taco stands around town, complementing (or often in direct competition..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature

Chi’Lantro Expands, Taco Flats Expands, G’Raj Mahal Preps a Return, Delucca Opens, Épicerie Spotlights Kallas-Lee, Central Market Celebrates Hatch, and More, More, More

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

"...In a similar triumph, the team behind Taco Flats, the Eastside’s La Holly mezcal bar, and Smithville..."

July 27, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

A Different Kind of Taco

Baja-style tacos are Rosarito’s specialty, and Austin’s obsession

"...Constantly on the move, Rosarito's Baja-style taco and ceviche trucks are making fresh waves in a..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Food Feature by Aaron Teel

Taco Takedown Needs Cooks

Stuff a tortilla for fabulous prizes

"...technically a medically valid diagnosis, but if you hate tacos, it’s probably because you’re a terrible person whose childhood..."

March 5, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

First Look: Taco Flats

The latest stop on Burnet's taco road

"..."Come for the drinks. Stay for the tacos!"..."

Nov. 14, 2014 Food Post by Adrienne White

Pachanga Fest Offers Very Important Taco Passes

Eat custom tacos in exclusive hospitality area; tickets on sale today

"...VIP passes provide guests the opportunity to enjoy specialty tacos from 10 of Austin's best vendors. The party is..."

March 31, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Will Walgreens Save Taco X-Press – or Vice Versa?

Neighbors torn over union of chain store and Southside icon

"...prospect of a new, permanent home for her popular Taco X-Press restaurant would be an entrepreneurial dream fully realized...."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Taco PUD Overcomes NA 'Karaoke'

Against opposition from several neighborhoods, Council gives condo tower first nod of approval

"...After numerous postponements, the Taco PUD finally got baked and served at City Council...."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Let's Talk Taco

There's so much more than barbacoa in that tortilla

"...tastiest and most taken-for-granted foods. In his latest book, Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America (Scribner), Arellano outlines..."

May 4, 2012 Food Feature by Roberto Ontiveros

Taco Call and Response

"...Dear Editor, Just a couple of quick notes on "Taco Wars" [Food, Nov. 5]: You listed 17 locations for..."

Nov. 7, 2010 Postmarks

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