Q2 Stadium's Food and Bev Offerings Big and Local

From brisket tacos to bao, craft beer to Crown Royal, Verde fans have options

"...market staple Tamale Addiction. (Our favorites are the chicken mole and the poblano muenster.) If it’s smash burgers and..."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Jessi Cape

A Brief History of Holiday Tamales

And where to acquire these little bundles of iconic Texan year-end tradition

"...them like Abuela! All kinds of tamales – pork, poblano and queso panela, chicken mole – I've made them..."

Dec. 27, 2019 Food Feature by Emily Beyda

12 Things to Do for Single Austinites This Valentine's Day

Doggos, food, drink, and more for your single and ready-to-mingle self

"...as adventurous treats like dark chocolate hummus, chocolate-covered chickpeas, mole poblano-seasoned proteins and cocoa-rubbed steaks. To guide you through..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

The Spice Is Right With These Indian Tacos

A mix of cultures in a Tex-Mex shell

"...Lebowski-inspired tacos – like the Dude, made with goat, poblano chutney, feta cheese, and cucumber-jalapeño pico. "My food is..."

May 4, 2018 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Day Trips: November Events Roundup

Get out of town with this helpful guide

"...chefs will demonstrate how to prepare the traditional Mexican mole poblano from scratch. Reservations are required. If you don’t..."

Nov. 4, 2015 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Alcomar

Fresh seafood and an instant vacation

"...buttery slices of avocado to smooth things out. The poblano, goat cheese, and spinach quiche ($13) has a winning..."

June 12, 2015 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Blue Streak

New Azul Tequila duplicates success

"...was the chile relleno en crema ($12), a roasted poblano pepper stuffed with an almond and raisin-studded pork picadillo,..."

Dec. 12, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

A Southwestern Concept Goes South

chavez is a better-than-average hotel restaurant, but is that enough to attract locals?

"...wow factor. Even more disappointing was the lamb in mole poblano ($22). I should have known better – lamb..."

June 20, 2014 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

The Hot Sauce Cookbook

"...for Homemade Sriracha. For the latter, there's an Easy Mole Poblano that can be made in an hour...."

Aug. 23, 2013 Food Review by Kenny Pailes

Fusion Confusion at La Mancha Tex-Mex Tavern

But the quest for a great plate of food is no impossible dream

"...coastal shrimp paired with fruit or tuna with horseradish guacamole, and the overused house signature La Mancha Manteles sauce..."

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

SXSW Farmers Market Report: March 16-17

Inexpensive, authentic locavore brunch at the markets!

"...am a carnivore, I almost always opt for their Poblano and Cheese Tamale, it is a revelation.)..."

March 15, 2013 SXSW Post by Kate Thornberry

The First Annual Rancho Winslow Mayan Fin del Mundo Fiesta!

Friday, Dec. 21, 2012

"...Sopa de Lima con Pavo y Chilmole: Yucatecan lime soup, with carrot, onion, celery, garlic, turkey..."

Dec. 21, 2012 Food Feature

Manuel's

Old favorites and new surprises delight at this Austin mainstay

"...be true, although we would have preferred more roasted poblano pepper strips in our molten bowl of chile con..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Dining Del Lago 2012

Size doesn't always make up for quality

"...filled with dry, stringy chicken, a few nachos, some guacamole, and a big scoop of ceviche that tasted a..."

June 29, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

El Alma Cafe y Cantina

El Chile collaborates with a well-seasoned chef

"...first lunch visit, my guest and I sampled the guacamole al chipotle ($8.95), a tangy mixture of avocado, lime,..."

Nov. 4, 2011 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Santa Catarina

Santa Catarina is without a doubt this critic's pick for best lake-area dining

"...moist, with the gentle bite of achiote. A fire-roasted poblano stuffed with seafood and cheese ($18) is as succulent..."

July 1, 2011 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Fonda San Miguel

This book is a must for every longtime Austin resident and for all fans of true Mexican cuisine

"...rivals my mother's, Veracruz-style ceviche, and the restaurant's amazing mole poblano, plus some from chef Roberto Santibañez's tenure in..."

May 20, 2011 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Buen Provecho!

Welcome to the home of the Mexican breakfast

"...can't resist the luxurious Chiapaneco, filled with spicy chicken mole and prunes. But the tinga, filled with shredded beef..."

March 18, 2011 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Papalote Taco House

Tacos, sopes, and noms, oh my!

"...fresco, and cabbage) or the taco (with strips of poblano chiles, mushrooms, zucchini, and cream) are Varela's mother's recipes...."

Jan. 14, 2011 Food Review by Rachel Feit

Zandunga Mexican Bistro

Mi Madre's hermana is growing up

"...ordered the snapper and scallop ceviche ($9) and the guacamole de mi tierra ($8). The snapper and scallops in..."

Oct. 22, 2010 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

El Mesón Mexicana y Tequilería

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

"...Do yourself a favor and start with made-to-order Monterrey-style guacamole ($5.29). A big bowl arrives full of chopped avocado,..."

Sept. 24, 2010 Food Review by MM Pack

Viva la Vida

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

"...Vega will also demonstrate how to prepare a traditional mole poblano accompanied by tamales blancos, and samples will be..."

Oct. 23, 2009 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Las Palomas

This West Lake eatery proves that you can go home again

"...white Mexican cheese. Sauce one is Las Palomas' excellent mole: rich, nutty, and spicy with a subtle chocolate finish...."

Feb. 15, 2008 Food Review by Mick Vann

Habanero Mexican Cafe

We break the eat-but-don't-tell rule with this small and delicious eatery

"...jalapeño slices, and onions), pico de gallo, and chunky guacamole. This is fajita perfection. Enchiladas ($6.50) made with that..."

Nov. 30, 2007 Food Review by Mick Vann

On Leaving Paradise for an Oasis

An Austin foodie falls in love with Marathon and West Texas' other boutique towns

"...smashed potatoes and wild boar sausage, grilled leek, and poblano gravy put my husband in food-coma bliss. The mole-rubbed..."

Jan. 19, 2007 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Oaxacan Tamaleo

The tamales are superlative: the best in town

"...are superlative: the best in town (chicken with red mole, pork with green salsa, and black bean with cheese,..."

June 2, 2006 Food Review by Mick Vann

Budín de Elote

Corn Pudding

"...good served with grilled meats, ham, or turkey in mole...."

Nov. 11, 2005 Food Feature

Searing Memories

On the occasion of the 15th Annual 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival, some chile-pepper reflections

"...Moles: The Essence of Mexico..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood brings the wine and tamale news, just in time for the holidays!

"...sweet tamales, plus special-order fillings of salmon, crab, chicken mole, organic vegetables, and black beans, and Boggy Creek Farm..."

Dec. 13, 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.

"...hot chocolate or coffee, tamales, chicken or pork in mole, and lots of sweets. An indispensable item is pan..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

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