#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.

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

Lots going on as 2025 came to a close!

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.

#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).

#top50tacos: the best taco in texas

I ate the best taco in Texas.

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.

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

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

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

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.

jet’s pizza

In addition to crust thicker than thieves, Jet’s serves thin, hand-tossed, and NY-style pizza and offers cauliflower and gluten-free options.