AUSTIN ā If youāre looking to take a drive for award-winning barbecue, Valentinaās Tex Mex BBQ in Austin will give you taste of home with their ātejano cooking.āāI have the best memories in my uncleās backyard and my fatherās backyard,āowner of Valentinaās Tex Mex BBQ Miguel Vidal said.
āThere was always either grilling or smoking or barbecuing going on.āIt was those flavors of backyard grilling that sparked Vidalās idea to bring that concept to Austin, including homemade tortillas, brisket, ribs, pork carnitas, barbacoa, lengua and those breakfast taco favorites too.
The signature must-try items:The Real Deal Holyfield : huevos rancheros topped with a slice of smoked brisket, all nestled, nicely in a made-from-scratch tortillaFideo Friday Taco: made-from scratch fideo with sliced avocado in a warm homemade tortillaPork Carnitas Taco: Pitmaster, Eiliana Gutierrezās favorite choiceFor the full menu, click here.
Fun facts about Valentinaās Tex Mex BBQ:-Owner Miguel grew up near Ray Ellison and Military Drive on the south side of San Antonio-Miguel graduated from Lee High School-His aunt made tortillas at a west side restaurant in San Antonio-Theyāve been featured on Food Networkās Diners, Drive-ins and Dives