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Matt's El Rancho
Matt's El Rancho is keeping it all in the family – and you're invited to join
"...legendary local restaurateurs who founded a company based on Tex-Mex food and family hospitality that became one of Austin's..."

May 18, 2012 Food Review 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

Restaurants Near Zilker
"...1) TEX-MEX: Chuy's With hubcaps, colored lights, and a velvet Elvis,..."

Sept. 16, 2011 Food Feature

Austin-Based Restaurant Chains
"...their start elsewhere but got sucked into the Austin vortex when it came time to establish a chain headquarters...."

June 3, 2011 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Taco Wars
Three homegrown chains thrive on the competition
"...Juan in a Million, Joe's Bakery, and countless other Mexican restaurants have built sturdy businesses on the simple tortilla..."

Nov. 5, 2010 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

20th Annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Contest Winners
The people and critics have chosen the best of the fest
"...3rd Place: Sazón Honorable Mention: Torchy's Tacos, Las Lomas Tex-Mex, La Reyna Restaurant, Texican Cafe, Aquarelle, Westfall Cafe -..."

Sept. 3, 2010 Food Feature

Gloria's
The basics might not beg for a return visit, but the drinks are cheap and the service is great, making this North Austin outpost tolerable
"...section of Dallas, a cheerful and unpretentious Salvadoran and Tex-Mex cafe. Over time, Gloria's developed a large, loyal, and..."

July 23, 2010 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Drink Texas This New Year
A guide to holiday boozing for the locavore
"...over the U.S. (including at The Austin Chronicle; see "Texas Gets Spirited Away," Dec. 28, 2007), Tito's wins or..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Food-o-File
Cake balls appear in Austin, finally, and sincere condolences to the family of Matt Martinez Jr.
"...dinners Wed­nes­day nights... Sincere condolences to the family of Tex-Mex restaurateur Matt Martinez Jr., who died of cancer on..."

April 3, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Maybe if the Redskins Play the Longhorns?
"...CityPaper will promise to stop having a "D.C.'s Best Tex-Mex"? www.washingtoncitypaper.com/bestof/2009/foodanddrink/staffpicks/best-tex-mex. Chili's? Really? God help me, and get me..."

March 31, 2009 Postmarks

Doug Sahm Tribute
SXSW showcase reviews
"...long as this two-hour tribute demonstrated. The man defined Texas music, which meant rock, Tex-Mex, blues, jazz, and country..."

March 20, 2009 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Restaurants Near Zilker
When ACL's food court isn't enough
"...1) TEX-MEX: Chuy's Barton Springs Hubcaps, colored lights, and a velvet..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Music Feature

A Moveable - and Musical - Feast
Eating at ACL Fest
"...three great flavors of ice cream and luscious shakes: Mexican Vanilla, Belgian Milk Chocolate, and Zilker Mint Chip with..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Music Feature

Restaurants Near Zilker
"...2) TEX-MEX: Chuy's Hubcaps, colored lights, and a velvet Elvis; this..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Music Feature

Among the Smoldering Embers
The 17th annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival: Contest results
"...businesses – Green Pastures, the Yellow Rose, and the Texas Chili Parlor – before moving away from Austin and..."

Aug. 31, 2007 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Jorge's
A return to tradition with a West Tex-Mex twist
"...and enchiladas served in Jorge Arredondo's series of funky Tex-Mex restaurants around town (not to mention the distinctive logo..."

June 15, 2007 Food Review by MM Pack

Restaurants Near Zilker
"...2) TEX-MEX: Chuy's..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Food Feature

Restaurants Near Zilker
"...2) TEX-MEX:..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Music Feature

Restaurants Near Zilker
"...2) TEX-MEX: Chuy's Hubcaps, colored lights, and a Velvet Elvis; this..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Music Feature

The 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival Winners: 1991-2004
"...G: 1) Trudy's; 2) Jardin Corona Mexican Food; 3) Trudy's..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Food Feature

Texican Cafe
Recognizing a long-overlooked far-South gem
"...Texican Cafe11940 Manchaca Rd., 282-9094..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Food Review by Mick Vann

Food-o-File
Dishing out the food news one dollop at a time
"...Cafe owner Eddie Bernal debuted his new Santa Rita Tex-Mex Cantina (1206 W. 38th, 419-7482) in the 26 Doors..."

July 23, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Las Palmas
Sampling the Old and New Austin-Area Restaurants That Are Changing With the Times
"...Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday, 11am-11pm; closed Sunday Mexican food in Austin tends to be remarkably homogeneous. Plain..."

April 18, 2003 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Northwest Neighborhood Treasures, Near and Far
Five new reviews of family-friendly ethnic cafes and east coast-style pizza parlors
"...three years ago and continue to serve flavorful, Norteño-influenced Tex-Mex fare to their loyal clientele...."

Nov. 15, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Miguel and the Miracles
Why Austin's most revered restaurant, Fonda San Miguel, is still in business against all odds.
"...example of popular Nueva Cocina cuisine, which takes traditional Mexican ingredients and gives them a French spin. "There's a..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Food Feature by Clay Smith

TV Eye
PBS delivers the goods.
"...For those unfamiliar with the history of conjunto and Tex-Mex music, Accordion Dreams is a useful primer. But what..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

2001 Restaurant Poll Index
"...Village, 5405 N. I-35 Capital Plaza, 458-2531CRITICS ENCHILADAS, CRITICS TEX-MEX (TIE)..."

May 25, 2001 Food Feature

Hill Country Food & Wine Guide
by Virginia B. Wood & the Cuisines staff
"...SpicewoodLa Cabana Mexican Grill (1)..."

April 13, 2001 Food Feature

South Austin Secede!
Our second installment in a series about South Austin explores the roots of "Bubba" and the rivalry between North Austin and south of the river.
"...may have the Broken Spoke, the Horseshoe Lounge, the Tex-Mex strips, and former Armadillo World Headquarters (located, interestingly enough,..."

April 13, 2001 Features Feature by Rob D'Amico

Food-o-File
Anthony Bourdain is a hot literary dish, Rosa Salas, whose salsa was a huge hit at the recent Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival, is already serving her concoction at a local restaurant, and the details on learning how the ancients ate.
"...hot sauce tastes, pull up to the drive-thru at Tex-Mex Bar-B-Que (W. Oltorf & S. First, 443-6966) and place..."

Sept. 8, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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