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April 28, 2010
Dude Food Walks Across The Street And Finds Comfort in Mediocrity
Herrera's4001 Maple Ave.214-528-9644Dude Factor: 7, or the Mavs Maniaacs, on a scale of 1 (Mike Bacsik) to 10 (Eduardo Najera).You might find this hard to believe, but before yesterday I hadn't darkened Herrera's door in five or so years, despite the fact that it's situated directly in the shadow ... More >>
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June 3, 2010
Rusty Taco vs. Fuzzy's Taco: The Fish Taco Foofaraw
Baja is filled with great valleys, big sand and surf, rich volcanic soil, and even richer cuisine. It's also the home of Tecate beer and the ever popular fish taco. Although you can find what might be defined loosely as a fish taco throughout the pescado-loving world, and certainly in our fair ... More >>
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June 17, 2010
Avila's and Mextopia: Good Tex-Mex Must be in the DNA
Baja is filled with great valleys, big sand and surf, rich volcanic soil, and even richer cuisine. It's also the home of Tecate beer and the ever popular fish taco. Although you can find what might be defined loosely as a fish taco throughout the pescado-loving world, and certainly in our fair ... More >>
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July 15, 2010
Los Cabos: Okie-Mex is About What You'd Expect.
Baja is filled with great valleys, big sand and surf, rich volcanic soil, and even richer cuisine. It's also the home of Tecate beer and the ever popular fish taco. Although you can find what might be defined loosely as a fish taco throughout the pescado-loving world, and certainly in our fair ... More >>
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August 3, 2010
British Tex-Mex Food -- How Could That Go Wrong?
A Texas-based chain has announced plans to open 35 outlets in the British Isles, saying the expansion will help eaters across the pond learn the difference between Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisines. "In the UK, we consider Tex-Mex and Mexican food to be one and the same," the first Cantina Laredo fr ... More >>
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August 4, 2010
Picture Show: The Street Tacos of Dallas
Sara KerensThe Tacos of Taqueria La Paisanita, Inwood and Maple.Yesterday Taco Bell launched a new campaign: "Tacos." Cantina Tacos, that is, with corn tortillas. Heard of those? Apparently the Bell's years of "Meximelts" and Nachos Bell Grande weren't serving the trends anymore. While Taco Bell ... More >>
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September 23, 2010
This Saturday, Competitive Eating's Top Ranks Tackle Lewsville's Hot Tamales
Patrick Michels"Nasty" Nate Biller, Texas' top-ranked eater, will try and keep the tamale title in-state this weekend.If you're planning on packing on a few extra pounds of fat and grease this weekend, odds are you're headed to the state fair. But up in Lewisville Saturday afternoon, a chosen few ... More >>
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September 28, 2010
Remember When Tacos Were Just a Simple
Fast Food?
Street food purists reviled Taco Bell's "cantina tacos," but the tenor of their response hasn't dissuaded a Texas-based chain from trying out the same shtick. Taco Cabana today announced it will launch street-style tacos on Monday. According to an e-mail from a publicist for the 150-outlet T ... More >>
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October 1, 2010
Taco Cabana Commemorates National Taco Day with Street Taco--Wait, Isn't Every Day National Taco Day?
In the last few years, the taco has become a mad scientist's laboratory. Many well-intentioned Vincent Prices -- whether from south of the border or homegrown -- have sought to elevate the taco, fusing it with disparate parts. Their experiments are to be commended; the masses that have dipped ... More >>
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October 22, 2010
Desperados' Reputation Isn't Completely
Puffed Up, Even Though Its Tacos Are
Through my taco-eating adventures, I have crossed paths with those who so revile Tex-Mex, specifically Tex-Mex tacos, that the dish's mere mention elicits a reaction similar to the one they might have if forced to watch the drowning of a child's Christmas puppy. Needless to say, I don't break ... More >>
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October 27, 2010
Santiago's Taco Loco Express: Crazy Big, Crazy Bad and Crazy Sad
On a Sunday morning when our son was at his grandmother's house, the missus and I headed to Deep Ellum for brunch at All Good Café. Mike Snider's restaurant and live-music venue is a fantastic place for brunch -- if you can tolerate waiting in line. Then I saw the little building with a roof ... More >>
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November 2, 2010
Austin's Tacodeli: A Taco Worthy of a Roadtrip
A trip to Austin isn't complete without a trip to Tacodeli, the quintessential nouveau taquería with a culinary base firmly rooted in tradition and a stalwart dedication to the local -- as is true of all foodways. The most apt comparison here is to Tex-Mex, but it also works for Italian Amer ... More >>
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November 12, 2010
Texas Monthly Names Cuquita's a Top Five Mexican Restaurant
In a soon-to-be-published survey of the top 50 Mexican restaurants statewide, Texas Monthly food editor Patricia Sharpe concludes Texas is shifting from Tex-Mex to Mex-Tex - and one of the best edible examples of the trend is found in Dallas. Look out, chips and queso.According to a teaser f ... More >>
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December 7, 2010
Fish Tacos Swimming in Popularity, Cali-Style
Fish tacos had a banner year in 2010, but California-style tacos made with beer-battered tilapia and chipotle mayonnaise are still outpacing the grilled fish variety more commonly served in Mexico. According to a survey from industry research firm Technomic, the number of fish tacos on resta ... More >>
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December 16, 2010
Tamale Me This
Fish tacos had a banner year in 2010, but California-style tacos made with beer-battered tilapia and chipotle mayonnaise are still outpacing the grilled fish variety more commonly served in Mexico. According to a survey from industry research firm Technomic, the number of fish tacos on resta ... More >>
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December 30, 2010
The Top Five Tacos of 2010
DesperadosTacos have always been big in Dallas. From the real estate mogul and socialite to the day laborer and college co-ed, everyone loves a taco, has an opinion about tacos and is a staunch defender of his or her favorite. In 2010, however, tacos really took off. The gourmet/specialty bra ... More >>
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January 5, 2011
What's in Store for the Taco in 2011?
Having looked back at how the taco has fared in Dallas and across the country in 2010, Taco Trail now is looking toward the horizon and to what's next for our favorite food. What is clear from the beginning is that regionalism, whether Mexican state, foreign state or Lone Star State, will be ... More >>
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January 6, 2011
Why are Mexicans Turning Arizona's Sonoran Desert into a Trash Dump?
Having looked back at how the taco has fared in Dallas and across the country in 2010, Taco Trail now is looking toward the horizon and to what's next for our favorite food. What is clear from the beginning is that regionalism, whether Mexican state, foreign state or Lone Star State, will be ... More >>
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January 11, 2011
Boy's Taquería Is Just Getting Started and Is Already Superb
I was hoping for a stellar dining experience on the cold morning when I hopped off the train at Tyler/Vernon Station for a short walk to Boy's Taquería, fingers numb from the frigid temperatures. The new restaurant, opened for just over a month, is owned by a husband and wife from San Luis P ... More >>
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January 13, 2011
Sabor: A Taco Joint Brings on Dance Club Flashbacks.
I was hoping for a stellar dining experience on the cold morning when I hopped off the train at Tyler/Vernon Station for a short walk to Boy's Taquería, fingers numb from the frigid temperatures. The new restaurant, opened for just over a month, is owned by a husband and wife from San Luis P ... More >>
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January 18, 2011
Nothing to Fear at Fernando's Mexican Cuisine
Keep 'em coming, Fernando.Like Abba sang, "I was so afraid, Fernando," I feared that the unlimited refills on the complimentary mimosas Fernando's Mexican Cuisine's advertised with its brunch would actually have an unstated limit. But unlike other brunch spots in Dallas that promote bottomles ... More >>
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January 20, 2011
Kor-BQ Adds Savory and Dessert Kuesadillas
To Its Menu
Kor-BQ, the Dallas area's first purveyor of Korean-Mexican fusion tacos, has added quesadillas, or in this case, kuesadillas, to its menu. The little strip mall shop in Plano has weathered business troubles superbly and now has a dedicated, almost apostolic, following. Perseverance and proxim ... More >>
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February 4, 2011
Super Bowl Visitors and Taco Lovers: A Dallas Tacos Trail
Created by Alexander FloresMake the jump for the Taco Trail This certainly isn't the week to jog the Katy Trail (Fountain Place is frozen, man!), so instead, Jose Ralat Maldonado -- who has traversed the taco scene for City of Ate -- and the rest of us implore you to eat. Eat as much as you ... More >>
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February 7, 2011
Super Bowlers: Last Chance to Load Up On Tacos On Your Way Out of Town
Noah W. BaileyFuzzy's Dude Food-approved tacosHad your fill of pricey concessions at Cowboys Stadium? Want something a bit more authentic to help you remember your time around the big game? No better way for us to send you on your way than with a few suggestions for tacos, which has rap ... More >>
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February 9, 2011
Monica Makes A Mean Chipotle Crema Sauce South of the River
Andrea GrimesThat's the chipotle crema sauce to the south, and the traditional sour crema to the north.Monica's Aca Y Alla in Deep Ellum has been a neighborhood staple for years, weathering bad press and a bad economic climate with quality Tex Mex and great specials. But it's still just another e ... More >>
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February 17, 2011
BEE (Best Enchiladas Ever) Lives Up to Its Name
Andrea GrimesThat's the chipotle crema sauce to the south, and the traditional sour crema to the north.Monica's Aca Y Alla in Deep Ellum has been a neighborhood staple for years, weathering bad press and a bad economic climate with quality Tex Mex and great specials. But it's still just another e ... More >>
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February 25, 2011
Cool & Hot is Sweet
Jose Ralat MaldanadoMy 2-year-old son loves three things: cars; his teddy bear, Rupert; and tacos. So, after a morning spent at a local vintage and custom car show, tacos were in order, this time at Cool & Hot. The Oak Cliff taquería inhabits a converted gas station with an operational car w ... More >>
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March 3, 2011
New Vegan Enchilada Buzz at BEE
Based on the constantly buzzing (ha!) parking lot, and the word of mouth (some call it buzz) about BEE: Best Enchiladas Ever, it's become clear that the Oak Cliff counter-service enchiladeria is a neighborhood and willing-commuter favorite. People dig the options, the service, the people behind i ... More >>
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March 24, 2011
Best Enchiladas Ever: Tons of Choices- Most of Them Good- at Monica Greene's Latest.
Based on the constantly buzzing (ha!) parking lot, and the word of mouth (some call it buzz) about BEE: Best Enchiladas Ever, it's become clear that the Oak Cliff counter-service enchiladeria is a neighborhood and willing-commuter favorite. People dig the options, the service, the people behind i ... More >>
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March 24, 2011
Mexicali Restaurant: Hey, Grandpa, What's for Supper?
Based on the constantly buzzing (ha!) parking lot, and the word of mouth (some call it buzz) about BEE: Best Enchiladas Ever, it's become clear that the Oak Cliff counter-service enchiladeria is a neighborhood and willing-commuter favorite. People dig the options, the service, the people behind i ... More >>
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April 7, 2011
La Paloma Taco-Taco: Can a Taco Joint Ever be Redundant? Sometimes.
Based on the constantly buzzing (ha!) parking lot, and the word of mouth (some call it buzz) about BEE: Best Enchiladas Ever, it's become clear that the Oak Cliff counter-service enchiladeria is a neighborhood and willing-commuter favorite. People dig the options, the service, the people behind i ... More >>
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April 14, 2011
Komali Aims to Elevate Authentic Mexican Food. It Misses.
Based on the constantly buzzing (ha!) parking lot, and the word of mouth (some call it buzz) about BEE: Best Enchiladas Ever, it's become clear that the Oak Cliff counter-service enchiladeria is a neighborhood and willing-commuter favorite. People dig the options, the service, the people behind i ... More >>
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April 21, 2011
Alma: Great Mexican Food, but Give Us Tea for Texas.
Based on the constantly buzzing (ha!) parking lot, and the word of mouth (some call it buzz) about BEE: Best Enchiladas Ever, it's become clear that the Oak Cliff counter-service enchiladeria is a neighborhood and willing-commuter favorite. People dig the options, the service, the people behind i ... More >>
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May 5, 2011
Five Tortillerias That Trump Tequila
Today, we celebrate the victory of Mexican armed forces over the French. The event is usually honored with copious amounts of sour margaritas and bad Tex-Mex food. Take, for example, the Bob Armstrong Queso-eating contest at Mattito's Uptown. Not all must be sour day-glo beverages and paperw ... More >>
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June 7, 2011
Free (FREE!) Food at Café Brazil Today
Cafe BrazilHuevos RancherosDo y'ever do something nice just for the sake of doing something nice? No? Well luckily, the good people at Lower Greenville's Café Brazil do, as today, they'll be treating any and all patrons to a FREE entrée from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. During that glorious nine-hour ... More >>
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June 16, 2011
Taqueria La Tejanita at Flash Mart: Nothing Flashy, But Go
Cafe BrazilHuevos RancherosDo y'ever do something nice just for the sake of doing something nice? No? Well luckily, the good people at Lower Greenville's Café Brazil do, as today, they'll be treating any and all patrons to a FREE entrée from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. During that glorious nine-hour ... More >>
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June 30, 2011
Cool & Hot Tacos Brings the Fire and Ice
Delicious, trashy stand could be heaven, except that it let Alice in.
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August 12, 2011
Velvet Taco Is Open For Business, the Purity in Your Taco-Loving Heart Be Damned
Chicken and Texas burger tacosThe hours are somewhat mushy, but this weekend things should be in full swing at the new Velvet Taco (3012 North Henderson), and the "open really late" line stamped on their black and yellow sign will finally ring true. This ain't no Texas taco. The menu details ... More >>
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September 21, 2011
Wild Salsa Helps Dallas Wean Itself Off Tex-Mex With, You Know, Mexican Mexican
Oh Tex Mex, must you be such a gut bomb? The heavy cream sauces, beans laden with lard and cheese cheese cheese. I've eaten at a few local spots, and while the selection in Dallas is undoubtedly better than other cities, it's still Tex-Mex. It's still a little boring. I like the flavors. I ... More >>
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September 26, 2011
A First Look at Meso Maya, the Latest Addition to Dallas' Actually-Mexican-Mex Scene
Lauren Drewes DanielsCarne Asada at Meso MayaMeso Maya, the new Mexican restaurant at Preston and Forrest, describes its food as an "adventure into the roots of regional Mexican food." Don't let that scare you off, though. No, the plates aren't covered in melted orange cheese, but I think we ... More >>
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September 29, 2011
Chef Nico Sanchez Interview, Part 2: On Getting Back to Basics with Authentic Mexican Food
Chef Nico Sanchez of Meso MayaYesterday Chef Nico Sanchez of Meso Maya told City of Ate a bit about his background. In part two of our interview, we learn his thoughts on the Dallas food scene, particularly Tex-Mex, and the simple art of actually Mexican Mexican food. What are your three fa ... More >>
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November 8, 2011
Fried Chicken and Enchiladas: It's What We Do, According to Food and Wine and Serious Eats
Delicious fried chicken as submitted by Bubba's Cooks CountryDallas' food has gotten attention from all corners of the internet recently. Food and Wine put together a slideshow that compiles the country's 30 best renditions of fried chicken. Local favorite Bubba's Cooks Country is listed amon ... More >>
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November 25, 2011
La Victoria: Man With 4 out of 32 Teeth Agrees -- It's "Yeeeeeees"
Alice LaussadeEach week, the Cheap Bastard goes looking for a new place to eat a meal for less than nine million dollars. This week, she finds the man of her dreams at La Victoria, 1605 N Haskell Ave., 214-827-0101. Dinosaur toy guarding the barbed wire fence count: 1 Times I've driven past ... More >>
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December 8, 2011
The Phones Are Open and Dallas' Tamale Purveyors Are Ready For Your Order
FlickrDon't be the pinche gringo who jacks up your Christmas Eve celebration. It's tamale ordering time, and while some places make a few extra bazillion to sell to all the assholes who don't call ahead, others are more than willing to send you home tamale-less if you don't pick up the phone. ... More >>
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December 9, 2011
Raul's Corral: Tex-Mex and Giant Animal Statues. What More Do You Need to Know?
Each week, the Cheap Bastard goes looking for a new place to eat a meal for less than nine million dollars. This week, she haunts Raul's Corral, 200 Corinth St., 214-428-4500. Her mind wasn't blown by the food, but it was kind of nicely felt up. Times I wondered if I'd seen this place in a m ... More >>
Dining
December 15, 2011
Meso Maya's Hands of God
Behold, the truly hand-made tortilla.
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December 22, 2011
El Pambazo Brings the Goods, Leaving You Muy Lleno
Each week, Justin Bitner goes hunting for DFW's most interesting sandwiches. Have a sandwich suggestion? Leave it in the comments and he'll check it out. Venue: Tortas La Hechizera Sandwich: El Pambazo ($5.69) Bread: Bolillo well-soaked in scarlet enchilada sauce Toppings: Chorizo, fried ... More >>
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December 30, 2011
Avila's Off-Menu Shrimp Tacos: An Appreciation
Catherine DownesOn Thursday afternoon, a blackboard out front of Avila's Mexican Restaurant boasted -- in bright pink and blue chalk -- an enchilada lunch special. After being seated, and having chips and salsa thrust at me, I nearly ordered the enchiladas, but was swayed when I noticed anoth ... More >>
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January 10, 2012
Meatless Monday Is Harder Than I Thought
Ed. note: Along with our booze correspondent, food critic Scott Reitz is trying his mouth at going meatless on Mondays. They'll occasionally relay their experiences. So far Scott sucks at it. It sounded soooooooo easy. Drop meat on Mondays -- it'll help save the world and shit. And it's only ... More >>
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January 10, 2012
Despite Recent Closings, Cuquita's is Holding On by Serving Simple Food
There is a lot of cheese on this plate.Cuquita's doesn't look like much from the outside. Just another strip mall Mexican place, right? I paid the restaurant a visit the other day on the recommendation of a friend. I wanted an excuse to eat outside the loop, and Cuquita's, on Josey Lane in F ... More >>
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