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Author: Robert E. Mace

I am a hydrogeologist who has worked almost 30 years in Texas. I've worked at the Bureau of Economic Geology and the Texas Water Development Board and presently work at the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment. In addition to aquifers, I love history and the intersection of science and policy. I also love cats and tacos.

#top50tacos: con huevos (san antonio)

Con Huevos immediately put me in a good mood because right there, at the front, was a sweet tortie bodega cat!

Robert E. Mace Uncategorized Leave a comment January 17, 2026 1 Minute

#top50tacos: jimenez and friends barbecue and taqueria (lubbock)

I also tried their pink cake, which seems to be the real reason José Ralat of Texas Monthly included them on the list.

Robert E. Mace Uncategorized Leave a comment January 17, 2026 1 Minute

allandale quick bites: many openings, roya and tzintzuntzan close, and gusto and gracia closing

Lots going on as 2025 came to a close!

Robert E. Mace Uncategorized Leave a comment January 1, 2026 2 Minutes

mama betty’s tex-mex cantina

The Bride loved the tortilla soup, stating that "I'd come back for that," the closest thing to a Michelin star for the Allandale Neighbor.

Robert E. Mace Uncategorized Leave a comment January 1, 2026 1 Minute

#top50tacos: eddies taco house (san antonio)

Given the price point (less than $4 a taco), I ordered two, the recommended one and a mystery one named "Country with Gravy" (which sounds like Garth Brooks lathered up for a "Debbie Does Dallas" remake).

Robert E. Mace Uncategorized Leave a comment December 20, 2025December 20, 2025 1 Minute

#top50tacos: the best taco in texas

I ate the best taco in Texas.

Robert E. Mace Uncategorized Leave a comment November 22, 2025 5 Minutes

the grove wine bar & kitchen

I have to confess—I thought The Grove was a national chain, but color me rosé and pleasantly decanted to discover it’s homegrown right here in Austin.

Robert E. Mace Uncategorized Leave a comment October 25, 2025December 14, 2025 1 Minute

quick bites: the death (and resurrection) of dos batos, roya rising, and velvet tacos

the death (and resurrection) of dos batos, roya rising, and velvet tacos

Robert E. Mace Uncategorized Leave a comment October 25, 2025 1 Minute

dos batos CLOSED!!! (but REOPENING!!!)

Dos Batos, home to one of the best tacos in town, the Pollo Pirata, has apparently closed.

Robert E. Mace Uncategorized Leave a comment September 20, 2025October 11, 2025 1 Minute

allandale quick bites: closings, closings, and openings

It’s difficult running a restaurant in the best of times and horrific when times aren’t good.

Robert E. Mace Uncategorized Leave a comment September 20, 2025September 20, 2025 2 Minutes

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