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Texas Daily Photo: Taco Joint On San Jacinto Across From University Texas

Posted on February 27, 2012 by RL Reeves Jr

After 2 plus weeks on the road in parts of the world where eating Tex Mex is plainly a bad idea (the Balkans, Asia, northern Europe) I needed a fix in the worst possible way. With 300+ options in front … Continue reading →

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Texas Daily Photo: How To Make A King Ranch Casserole

Posted on February 1, 2012 by RL Reeves Jr

One of the greatest pleasures of Texas cuisine is the King Ranch casserole. I’ve written about it extensively over the years. At one point I got a little hot under the collar when a food writer penned an article on … Continue reading →

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The State Of Chips And Salsa In Austin Texas Part Five: El Rincon

Posted on January 27, 2012 by RL Reeves Jr

While not in Austin proper, El Rincon is just up the road a bit in verdant Pflugerville, Texas, 13 miles up Cameron/Dessau Road and in the heart of the old downtown area. Open since the 1980s this is one hell … Continue reading →

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Texas Daily Photo: El Primo. Once Over Coffee Bar’s Adjunct Kitchen

Posted on January 17, 2012 by RL Reeves Jr

Truth be told El Primo was pretty lousy when it first opened. As is my custom when a new cart appears in Austin I hit it good and hard for awhile to get the lay of the land, figure out … Continue reading →

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The State Of Goat Tacos In Austin Texas Part One: Chivo Brincado Chivo Pagado “The Goat Jumped The Goat Paid”

Posted on November 27, 2011 by RL Reeves Jr

Rolling along 290 after a very satisfying evening at Burwell Knebel’s old beer joint in north Travis County, I spy a tumble-down food fort listing in the Autumn breeze like a roadside shanty from an old Steinbeck novel. A sign … Continue reading →

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The State Of Desebrada In Austin Texas Part Seven: Taqueria El Chanclas

Posted on August 12, 2011 by RL Reeves Jr

When I  decide to give the under sung taco form of desebrada its proper due and dedicate a seven part series to it, I have no way of knowing how hopelessly rare it is. At least in Austin. I search … Continue reading →

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Only The Best: Top Five Austin Texas Food Carts For SXSW Visitors

Posted on March 5, 2011 by RL Reeves Jr

As we all know Austin is about to be swarmed with tourists in town for SXSW. A lot of these friendly out of towners are going to need sustenance to maintain their decadent lifestyle of wine, food and song. This … Continue reading →

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The State of Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Tacos in Austin Texas Part 6: La Morenita

Posted on February 28, 2011 by RL Reeves Jr

  THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED DUE TO BRISKET BANDITRY. La Morenita is the kind of little corner taqueria that dots the landscape of Texas by the 1000’s. A small, tidy, family run cafe ready to serve up three squares a … Continue reading →

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The State of Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Tacos in Austin Texas Part 5: Paco’s Tacos

Posted on February 22, 2011 by RL Reeves Jr

I’m not used to getting rolled by a taco vendor on the East Side of Austin. Yes, it’s business as usual to charge north of $2 for a simple little taco on the west side of the interstate but it … Continue reading →

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The State of Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Tacos in Austin Texas Part 3: La Monita

Posted on February 16, 2011 by RL Reeves Jr

Here in Austin, Texas our proximity to Mexico means the occasional call in order to a Mexican restaurant might not  go so well. I phone La Monita to place an order for pickup and my speech is greeted with a … Continue reading →

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The State of Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Tacos in Austin Texas Part 2: Polvos

Posted on February 15, 2011 by RL Reeves Jr

I nearly collapse when the cashier informs me that my single breakfast taco is going to run me $2.27. I weigh my options. The young-buck worker looks pretty fit so the shuck and run move probably won’t work. I can … Continue reading →

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