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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Texican Cafe Opens Fourth Location in Kyle

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

One of Austin’s most iconic and popular Mexican restaurants, Texican Cafe, has opened it’s fourth area location in Kyle. The El Paso style Texican is well known for its amazing cabrito, Hatch chiles, queso flameado, delicious sour cream enchiladas, shrimp flautas and appetizers like the stuffed jalapeños with genuine jalapeño jelly. Their weekend breakfasts are […]

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Verdes

Posted by on Jun 17, 2015 in Fine Dining, Fine Dining, Fine Dining, Menus, Mexican, Southwestern, Steaks, Upscale Casual, West

Verdes is a new Mexican grill on Hamilton Pool Road in a area of SW Austin that has relatively few restaurants. Owner Joel Mungia comes from a Carrabas background so he knows a thing or two about grilling.

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Verdes – Round Rock

Posted by on Jun 17, 2015 in Fine Dining, Fine Dining, Fine Dining, Menus, Mexican, Southwestern, Steaks, Upscale Casual, West

2000 South IH-35 Ste. D1 Round Rock, Texas (512) 255-6587 — Sun-Thu: 11am-10pm Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm 16018 Hamilton Pool Rd. Austin, TX 78738 (512) 263-0500 — Sun: 11am-9pm Mon-Thu: 4-9pm Fri: 4-10pm Sat: 3-10pm REVIEW MENU – Hamilton Pool Rd. verdesmexicanrr.com verdesmexican.com   Antojitos Calabaza Cakes 7.99 spaghetti squash, stewed chicken, parmesan cheese, poblano cream sauce […]

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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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Chisos Grill

Posted by on Feb 28, 2012 in Fine Dining, Fine Dining, Fine Dining, Hill Country, Menus, Neighborhood Favs, Seafood, Southwestern, Upscale Casual

12921 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. #D2-130 Bee Cave, TX 78738 (512) 263-7353 Mon-Sun: 11am-11pm REVIEW chisosgrill.com  

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Chez Zee

Posted by on Oct 1, 2011 in Breakfast, Brunch, Fine Dining, Fine Dining, Fine Dining, Menus, NorthCentral, Private Dining, Southwestern

5406 Balcones Dr. Austin, TX 78731 (512) 454-2666 Mon-Thu: 11am-10:30pm Fri: 11am-12am Sat: 9am-12am Sun: 9am-10pm

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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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