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Darden Restaurants buys Tex-Mex chain Chuy’s for $605 million
Read full article: Darden Restaurants buys Tex-Mex chain Chuy’s for $605 millionThe parent company of Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House and other chains says it's buying the Tex-Mex chain Chuy’s as it seeks to expand its dining options.
Texas Eats: WWE superstar Goldberg, Shiner Beer and huge cheesesteaks
Read full article: Texas Eats: WWE superstar Goldberg, Shiner Beer and huge cheesesteaksOn this week’s episode of Texas Eats, WWE superstar Goldberg joins KSAT’s David Elder to enjoy a veteran-owned Tex-Mex BBQ joint in the heart of Boerne.
Dirty freezer, potatoes in handwashing sink lead to reinspection for SW Side restaurant
Read full article: Dirty freezer, potatoes in handwashing sink lead to reinspection for SW Side restaurantA Tex-Mex restaurant on the Southwest Side was ordered to go through a reinspection in late November after being cited for a number of food safety violations including having a dirty freezer.
Texas Eats Season 3, Ep. 13: Gorditas, BBQ and Shiner Beer
Read full article: Texas Eats Season 3, Ep. 13: Gorditas, BBQ and Shiner BeerJoin KSAT’s David Elder on a taco and tamale tour of San Antonio. The holidays are just around the corner, and Texas Eats is sharing some of the top spots to order tamales for you and your family.
1 dead, several injured after car rams into crowd outside Houston restaurant
Read full article: 1 dead, several injured after car rams into crowd outside Houston restaurantPolice say a woman died and several other people were injured when a driver struck a group of people in the parking lot of a suburban Houston restaurant following a reported fight.
A San Antonio love story: Taco Cabana is introducing pickle margaritas
Read full article: A San Antonio love story: Taco Cabana is introducing pickle margaritasThe pickle margarita is now available at Taco Cabana. SAN ANTONIO – Two San Antonio food favorites are coming together this spring at Taco Cabana. The Tex-Mex chain on Thursday said it will introduce the pickle margarita — for real this time — at restaurants. “An old April Fool’s joke is this year’s sensation,” the chain said in an Instagram post. “The Pickle Margarita has arrived at TC!”The pickle margarita will be available for a limited time, just like its newest seasonal margaritas: strawberry mint, mango jalapeño and Love Potion.
The story behind Compadres Hll Country Cocina | SA Live | KSAT 12
Read full article: The story behind Compadres Hll Country Cocina | SA Live | KSAT 12It's Tex-Mex food with a Hill Country Twist, this veteran-family owned restaurant is quickly gaining popularityIf you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241.
Former WWE wrestler teams up with Boerne restaurant to honor veterans
Read full article: Former WWE wrestler teams up with Boerne restaurant to honor veteransBOERNE – Chef Mark Sierra is known for his smoked Tex-Mex food “Hill Country style.”“I always put my own twist on it,” owner of Compadres Hill Country Cocina, Mark Sierra, said. “Some people are driving hours just to come try our food,” Sierra said. “Mark is just a good guy and the way he takes care of veterans is so selfless,” Goldberg said. On National Purple Heart Day, the two are teaming up for the first annual Purple Heart Project dinner, a private event Friday night. Fore more information on Compadres Hill Country Cocina, click here.
Viva Villa offers unique barbecue tacos during rodeo run
Read full article: Viva Villa offers unique barbecue tacos during rodeo runSAN ANTONIO – It’s all about barbecue on the menu at Viva Villa during the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. But it’s not your typical Texas barbecue that’s being served at the Market Square eatery, it’s Tex-Mex barbecue. San Antonio food truck serves up delicious ramen bowlFor example, a smoked brisket taco stuffed on a flour tortilla with guacamole and tomatillo habanero sauce will make your mouth water. And if you like carnitas, entertain your taste buds to a smoked carnitas taco with guacamole, tomatillo habanero sauce, pickled onions and a chile torreado on the side. If you can’t make it to Viva Villa during the rodeo, no problem.
‘Texas Eats’ Episode 1: Tex-Mex in San Antonio
Read full article: ‘Texas Eats’ Episode 1: Tex-Mex in San Antonio‘Texas Eats’ Episode 1: Tex-Mex in San AntonioPublished: April 15, 2020, 9:54 amThe first episode aired January 4, 2020, and featured a trip throughout San Antonio looking for some of the best Tex-Mex.
Throwback Thursday: Origins of Chili Queens, how women helped create Tex-Mex food
Read full article: Throwback Thursday: Origins of Chili Queens, how women helped create Tex-Mex foodSAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Chili Queens was a group of women who brought flavor and spice to the San Antonio food scene for nearly 100 years. The Chili Queens started to set up their stands in the 1850s. “People always remember Chili Queens as being very enchanting, fiery, feisty,” said Cortez. In the 1900s, the Chili Queens moved to Market Square and introduced different tastes and ingredients to their food. The Chili Queens began to use cheddar cheese, which led to another San Antonio food staple.