How Mourad Belkacem Brought the Texican Cafe to Life

Posted by on Oct 13, 2019 in Austin Originals, Cuisine, Southwestern, Tex-Mex

Mourad Belkacem spent his formative years working in a restaurant in the suburbs south of Paris. He later emigrated to Texas and studied engineering at UT. To make ends meet he took a job at the original Mr. Gatti’s startup. He was intrigued by the energy there and moved up the ladder at Mr. Gatti’s […]

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Tex Mex And BBQ ? Welcome to Valentina’s

Posted by on Oct 5, 2019 in Austin Originals, Barbecue, Tex-Mex

It was inevitable. In a city that consumes vast amounts of Tex Mex and BBQ, somebody finally had to fuse the two. That’s what happened at Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ, a permanent trailer off Manchaca run by a husband and wife team. In the picture above is an absolutely palate pleasing moist brisket taco topped […]

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Why are David Joseph of El Patio and Rob Smiling? Because El Patio is Reopening in September!!

Posted by on Sep 11, 2019 in News, Openings, Tex-Mex

Could there be better news for Tex-Mex lovers in Austin? Hard to say what that might be, but the fact that the beloved and iconic El Patio is reopening shortly is hard to top. The closing night of El Patio was mingled with both joy and sadness, but virtually none of the family owners were […]

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Chef Gerald Joshua Adds Stunning Chile Relleno to Oasis Menu

Posted by on Apr 6, 2019 in Lake Travis, Menus, Rob On Cuisine, Tex-Mex

The menu at the The Oasis on Lake Travis just keeps getting more inviting. The Pork Chile Relleno pictured above is another new addition to the Oasis menu. It is flat out delicious and the pork is exceptionally tender.   The Oasis on Lake Travis 6550 Comanche Trail Austin, TX 78732 (512) 266-2442 www.oasis-austin.com

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Austin Diner

Posted by on Feb 26, 2015 in Breakfast, Burgers & More, Burgers & More, Family, Menus, NorthCentral, Tex-Mex, Tex-Mex

5222 Burnet Rd., Ste. #550 Austin, TX 78756 (512) 467-9553 Sun: 7am-10pm Mon-Sat: 6am-10pm theaustindiner.com  

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Santa Catarina

Posted by on Nov 1, 2012 in Lake Travis, Menus, Mexican, Neighborhood Favs, Seafood, Seafood, Tex-Mex, Upscale Casual, Waterfront Dining

1310 RR 620 S., #A-4 Lakeway, TX 78734 (512) 300-0946 Mon-Thu: 11am-9pm Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm Sun: 11am-9pm REVIEW santacatarinarestaurant.com  

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Flores Mexican Restaurant

Posted by on Jun 29, 2010 in Casual, Family, Hill Country, Menus, Neighborhood Favs, Tex-Mex, Tex-Mex, West

2440 E. Hwy 290 W. Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (512) 858-2221 & 6705 W. Hwy 290 Austin, TX 78735 (512) 892-4845 7900 FM 620 N. Austin, TX 78726 (512) 996-9636 & 2121 Lohmans Crossing Rd. Austin, TX 78734 (512) 263-9546 Mon-Thu: 11am-10pm Fri: 11am-10:30pm Sat-Sun: 9am-10pm — REVIEW floresmexican.com  

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