The aroma of sizzling spices and warm tortillas, once a vibrant staple of Texas’s culinary landscape, is increasingly being overshadowed by a pervasive sense of fear. Recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and intensified immigration enforcement policies across the Lone Star State are creating a chilling effect on Latino-owned restaurants, leading to plummeting sales,…
The culinary landscape of Texas is once again basking in national spotlight, with four of its diverse establishments earning coveted spots on The New York Times’ highly anticipated 2025 list of the 50 Best Restaurants in America. This prestigious recognition underscores the state’s rapidly evolving and increasingly influential food scene, showcasing a range of flavors…
Leander, Texas is set to welcome a vibrant new addition to its culinary landscape as the beloved Tex-Mex chain, Chuy’s, embarks on a significant expansion project. The company plans to open a new, ground-up restaurant in Leander, marking a substantial investment of $1.75 million. This news signifies a growing trend in the Texas food scene,…
Extensive investigation into the opening of a Texas-style barbecue restaurant named ‘Smoke’ in Los Boliches, Fuengirola, and its owner, a pitmaster known as ‘Late,’ has yielded no verifiable results from multiple high-quality sources. Searches for the specific establishment and individual did not return any relevant information, preventing the creation of a comprehensive article based on…
Dallas is poised to welcome another exciting addition to its vibrant fast-casual dining scene with the upcoming launch of Flock & Fresh, a new chicken tender restaurant spearheaded by Wan Kim, the globally recognized CEO of Smoothie King. Kim, also known for his upscale Dallas establishments Nuri Steakhouse and Joa Grill, is venturing into the…
Texas experienced a dynamic and eventful late August and early September 2025, characterized by a vibrant array of food festivals, a sobering number of restaurant closures across major cities, and the implementation of significant new state laws impacting the food industry. This period saw the state’s culinary landscape in constant flux, from celebratory gatherings to…
San Antonio is once again gearing up for a culinary clash of titans as The Fajita Lounge Showdown returns, this time featuring the esteemed palate of José R. Ralat, Taco Editor for Texas Monthly. This annual food competition, a celebrated event in the Texas food scene, promises to deliver an unforgettable experience for taco aficionados…
A taste of authentic Mexican cooking, simplified for the home kitchen, has propelled McAllen entrepreneur Sully Villareal and her company, Deli Spice Cooking Spices, to the prestigious finals of H-E-B’s 12th annual Quest for Texas Best competition. Villareal’s dedication to creating flavorful, easy-to-use spice blends made from real dried chiles and toasted spices has earned…
The summer of 2025 has proven to be a challenging period for the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metropolitan area’s vibrant culinary landscape, with a significant number of restaurants and bars announcing their permanent closures. From beloved neighborhood mainstays to trendy new establishments, a variety of dining and drinking venues have shuttered their doors, citing a confluence…
The Lone Star State has drawn a line in the rapidly evolving landscape of food technology, enacting a comprehensive ban on the sale of lab-grown meat, also known as cell-cultured protein. Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 261 into law on June 20, 2025, prohibiting the manufacture, processing, possession, distribution, offering for sale, or sale…
