http://www.chow.com/boards/5 Sat, 03 Mar 2007 16:19:36 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://www.chow.com/topics/669322#5207069 La Guadalupana is the sort of small ethnic restaurant which Houston does well and is excellent but it is Mexican, not Tex-Mex. Made from scratch Mole Poblano is not a Tex-Mex dish, it is Oaxacan. Probably many of Houston's hundreds of Tex-Mex places are better than anything you can find in DC but El Tiempo is the best. Pappas BBQ is a chain with locations in other cities and is very mediocre, anyway. If you're going to consider Pappas for BBQ might as well consider Pappasito's for Tex-Mex. Pierson's for BBQ is best; if you're going to try Luling City Mkt follow the advice to go early for lunch. Might also consider Thelma's, very close to Reliant Stadium. Enough has been said about Goode Co. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:52:33 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/669322#5207069 http://www.chow.com/topics/669626#5207055 This is my side of town and I eat at these joints... Radicke's Bluebonnet Grill.(210) 337-4007 237 N WW White Rd San Antonio, TX 78219 Jalepeno Chicken, Big Burgers, Enchiladas, South Texas Homestyle Food. ///////////// Ma Harper's Creole Kitchen Inc.(210) 333-9783 1830 S WW White Rd San Antonio, TX 78220 29.4004 -98.405 Ma Happer is there to greet you...Red beans and rice, Gumbo, Fresh fried catfish... The restaurant is in a new strip mall, but the food is ol school good. Its fairly new, so not many people know of it... ///////// Big Lou's Pizza 2048 S WW White Rd San Antonio, TX 78222-1120 (210) 337-0707 Some of the best Pizza in San Antonio ///////////////// Mr & Mrs G's Home Cooking 2222 S WW White Rd, San Antonio, TX (210) 359-0002‎ Miss G's some of the best Soul food in S.A. ........................................... Between Mrs G's and Big lou is a Taqueria with some of the best breakfast tacos in San Antonio...The Bacon and Eggs is more Bacon than Egg...And the prices are almost giving the food away. I get three big flour tortilla tacos and a coke for under $4.50. The're right off ww white on Rigsby... Taqueria Los Dos Laredos 4703 Rigsby Ave, San Antonio, TX (210) 333-8172‎ There is a New BBQ place on WW just south of Houston st. I'll get thier info... The Smoke House is off ww on Rigsby about 1/2 mile. Smoke House 3306 Roland Rd, San Antonio, TX (210) 333-9548‎ thesmokehousesa.com This was the old Bob's BBQ floor pit...Soul BBQ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:43:49 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/669626#5207055 http://www.chow.com/topics/668761#5206874 If you like Mexican food and seafood, you might want to consider La Calle Doce, also in Oak Cliff. For a reasonably priced restaurant it's very lovely and romantic. http://www.lacalledoce-dallas.com/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:00:09 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/668761#5206874 http://www.chow.com/topics/669105#5206865 Try La Fogata on Vance Jackson Highway. I've visited San Antonio many times, but only have a tourist's knowledge of the restaurant offerings. When I was there for a seminar I asked the locals for their recommendation and it was La Fogata, hands down. It's a stunningly beautiful place. Everything I've tried there has been great, including the mole, and they have some fabulous margaritas. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:50:58 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/669105#5206865 http://www.chow.com/topics/669666#5206801 Vespaio for incredible Italian food. 1610 So. Congress. T&S Seafood for fabulous Cantonese Chinese food and the best Dim Sum this side of San Francisco. 10014 No. Lamar. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:41:06 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/669666#5206801 http://www.chow.com/topics/601232#5206137 Flying Fish, Dallas (Preston Center, but not Addison) and Ft. Worth. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:51:27 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/601232#5206137 http://www.chow.com/topics/669368#5205979 Hmmm. Never thought about Kel's. Could be. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:55:17 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/669368#5205979 http://www.chow.com/topics/669319#5205754 Obviously sweet is very subjective. Most people aren't as opposed to sweet in savory dishes as me and my husband. Just to clarify, not all the dishes at Royal Thai are sweet, but one of my favorite dishes (papaya salad) is so sweet there that it is almost inedible. I also can't handle their very sweet salad dressing. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:28:45 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/669319#5205754 http://www.chow.com/topics/338615#5205691 Are there any updates here or am I just wishfully thinking? It would certainly be nice if something would "appear" between Dallas and Ft. Worth...... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:12:09 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/338615#5205691 http://www.chow.com/topics/668027#5205659 In complete candor, I think Hong Kong Royal is wonderful. They have dim sum round the clock and wonderful white board special written in Chinese. They speak wonderful English and are extremely helpful. They also sell whole or partial crispy duck and red bbq pork to go and they hang in a case near the front by their lovely necks. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:01:34 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/668027#5205659 http://www.chow.com/topics/669568#5205651 There was a recipe on the Food Network Web site this past week for Pumpkin dip, you may want to look there! Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:59:18 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/669568#5205651 http://www.chow.com/topics/591077#5205583 I think they may have been closed for a little while after Hurricane ike. The sign that used to be on the roof has been propped up against the front of the building since the hurricane. But no, they certainly are open. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:36:50 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/591077#5205583 http://www.chow.com/topics/90461#5205467 oh man,, casa juardo in el paso. when i lived in sa i used to get out to elpaso every 6 wks or so and casa juardo was a regular stop. i used to bring back chips, their salsa,, anything that i could carry.. the chicken mole was/is the standard for all others (tho Hugo's in Houston is right there). and wow,, the crystal pistol in sa,, now that brings back memories... I lived in a small apt near sac and the crystal pistol was a saloon i frequented often. Jack Houston Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:02:44 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/90461#5205467 http://www.chow.com/topics/669560#5205350 I can't even come close to making the crab cakes at V&A. Every recipe I try doesn't taste or look anything like them. Anyone have the recipe they might share? Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:26:10 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/669560#5205350 http://www.chow.com/topics/669099#5204870 James, The Crispy taco, is slightly different from the Puffy taco. The crispy taco is made by frying a commercial made or molino made corn tortilla. the corn tortilla is fried in oil / lard till crispy, then filled with spicy ground beef, lettuce, diced tomato, onion, and topped with shreaded cheadar cheese. Puffy taco shells are made by frying raw tortilla dough in hot oil. Tortilla dough(masa) is pressed into a round-slighty smaller than the 7" tortilla- the first side(which will become the inside of the shell) is cooked for about 20-30 seconds in the hot oil, then flipped and folded. as the outside of the shell cooks, the tortilla seperates and puffs. the outside of the shell is cooked untill crisp. then the puffy taco is filled with the traditional taco fillings. Crispy Tacos are offered at almost all mexican restaurants...20 % offer puffys. Some restaurants dont fry the shell to total crispy, so it dosn't break-apart to pieces. I dont mind a crunchy shell, thats what the rice and beans are for. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:37:09 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/669099#5204870 http://www.chow.com/topics/668980#5203794 Chez Nous is superb. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:18:31 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/668980#5203794 http://www.chow.com/topics/668489#5203385 Good choice! Order the shrimp & grits. It's, yummy! Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:40:56 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/668489#5203385 http://www.chow.com/topics/667283#5203316 Def. recommend sushi saki....we used to live in Richardson and went there all the time. Now we're down the street from Tei Tei, and can say we've been disappointed, mostly with the service. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:14:53 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/667283#5203316 http://www.chow.com/topics/596921#5203302 The Inn at Dos Brisas is the only Relais & Chateaux in Texas. Other restaurants in the country part of Relais & Chateaux include The Inn at Little Washington (Outside Washington DC -- Patrick O'Connell is the chef, and is an amazing dining experience) and Daniel in New York. We have been meaning to make the trek down to Washington, TX, but from Dallas its a hike, not to mention staying at the Inn is quite the extravagance (if spending $$ on dinner wasn't enough), so we'll have to wait for a very special occasion to make it happen. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:10:28 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/596921#5203302 http://www.chow.com/topics/581492#5203276 Daddy Joe's is now closed as well. It seems this location might not be so good for BBQ. Three joints have closed there in a little over a year (Railhead, Cowboys, Daddy Jack's). Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:01:37 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/581492#5203276 http://www.chow.com/topics/669214#5203177 Appreciate it- thanks so much! Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:35:28 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/669214#5203177 http://www.chow.com/topics/89707#5201589 While I'm on the subject of sausage, I was wondering how much compromise affects the perceived downgrade some posters are talking about. For example, I just read an old article in the Austin Chronicle about Southside Market, Elgin. In it, they write about Southside's "Elgin Hot Sausage": 'The recipe has changed over the years, and now the sausage is not very hot, but they kept the trademarked name due to the great popularity of the product. "We use less pepper in the recipe so everyone can enjoy the product, even the children," says Brian Bracewell, grandson of Ernest and the third generation in the family business.' As we all know, anything can be justified if it's "for the children". They could easily have developed a second, mild sausage for those who prefer it, but instead they sell a cheapened (in my opinion) mass-market product in place of the sausage that put them on the map. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:12:17 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/89707#5201589 http://www.chow.com/topics/668726#5201580 I've driven by that a couple of times. I'll check it out. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:54:57 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/668726#5201580 http://www.chow.com/topics/669075#5200955 Not sure if Cedar Hill is near where you want but, there are many new restaurants that have opened in the big shopping area in and around Cedar Hill. Hope that helps. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:29:44 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/669075#5200955 http://www.chow.com/topics/669081#5200791 Any suggestions for moderate priced Christmas Eve dinner in Downtown, Uptown, Oak Lawn area? Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:07:04 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/669081#5200791 http://www.chow.com/topics/90340#5200647 I have to agree with 'LewisvilleHounder' about the CFS at Mary's Cafe in Strawn. It is the ONLY thing I order when I go there and it is the best I've ever had. I've never had a negative fork-tender experience, although I would think at some point it would be inevitable. I don't know what they do to their meat prior to cooking, but all my visits have been extremely consistent in quality and taste. When I want CFS, I go directly to Mary's! Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:57:23 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/90340#5200647 http://www.chow.com/topics/483468#5200589 We love their firnee, too. I also like Qabili Palao. They don't have the lunch buffet anymore after they moved to the new location. They have a lunch menu or lunch specials now--you can get pretty much the same dishes as dinner for less. We really want them to stay in business as we hardly see anyone else whenever we go there. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/618760 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:26:46 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/483468#5200589 http://www.chow.com/topics/647593#5200105 William...I won't 100% concur with picky's summary of the meal, but I will say that my wife and i have been huge fans of Gloria's since we moved to Dallas 4 years ago. The last time we went (September?) there was just something sort of off about the whole night. It was like they had changed the recipes for everything. Now maybe this was just a bad night, but it sure seemed like something more than that (as our previous couple of trips had been kind of suspect too). We tried Mario Sabino's this weekend and i have to say it reminded me of the Glroia's we fell in love with 4 years ago. Just my opinion though... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:08:48 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/647593#5200105 http://www.chow.com/topics/668791#5198093 Hey gang- I have lived in Texas off and on my whole life. Most recently, I lived in Beaumont TX for a couple years. While there, I fell madly in love with Tony's BBQ- and especially their "Baked Corn" with studs of ham, and jalapeno. By any chance, does any Chowhound have a recipe or a hack to make this? -Steven Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:04:55 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/668791#5198093 http://www.chow.com/topics/355537#5197706 I have to agree. Actually, surprisingly good and, much better than all the so called, BBQ joints in town. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:33:46 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/355537#5197706 http://www.chow.com/topics/361087#5197400 I ALWAYS order build your own crepes with spinach at Cafe Brazil (for the last 10 years), but I usually get it with chicken which is always really dry and flavorless. Not sure why I keep adding chicken, I won't next time. Maybe it's the location - Deep Ellum, Central and Oak Cliff. That being said, all of the food that I tasted at Buzzbrews on my single visit was very good except for the wack french toast/not french toast. The crepes were super tender and delicate, a lot better than CB's in my opinion. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:58:31 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/361087#5197400 http://www.chow.com/topics/665493#5197019 Olenjack's Grille offers a Thanksgiving brunch for $30. Reservations required. http://olenjacksgrille.com/events.php Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:00:20 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665493#5197019 http://www.chow.com/topics/663495#5196888 I love both the pizza place and the Istanbul Grill. The Pizza place has a many items lunch buffet with a $4.99 price tag that fit every budget. Istanbul Grill is a two-three man operation, they always serve fresh wonderful food that cook to serve. It is a hiiden gem that not many people know Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:00:36 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663495#5196888 http://www.chow.com/topics/668518#5196789 Three Forks, Franch Room, and my House. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:19:21 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/668518#5196789 http://www.chow.com/topics/667965#5196569 Wow, lots of choices and some of the menus are really interesting. I am about to leave now, I think I might try Salum for dinner tonight if we get in early enough. As for tomorrow, I will keep you posted... Ciao! Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:46:47 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/667965#5196569 http://www.chow.com/topics/667084#5196407 Pretty much every grocer in town would carry this basic item. How else could we make rumaki? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:17:30 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/667084#5196407 http://www.chow.com/topics/654175#5196008 I've got a lot of recipes/methods for 'brisket.' But when I get that hankerin' for Central Texas-style smoked brisket, I don't do that myself. I do realize it can be done. I'm a certified KCBS judge, and have gone to quite a few of the barbecue cookoffs and tasted some pretty fine brisket, but it's a lot of work. It's not easy. You have to smoke it for a long time and keep a very good eye on the temperature, often staying up all night checking it. I know many, many folks that try it - folks considerably better than I at smoking meat, and with much more expensive equipment - and theirs is generally just okay. My son worked his way through college at a small barbecue joint in Austin and he's got a pretty good rig and does a lot of backyard barbecuing, and even he usually buys his brisket from the pros. I know that there are a great many good rubs and marinades, but my very favorite is just the simply-prepped, perfectly-smoked brisket from the legendary old German meat markets of Central Texas. For my money, anyway, you can't beat it. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:26:21 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/654175#5196008 http://www.chow.com/topics/665835#5195676 I grew up in Arlington and Dino's was the place for date night. Back in the day it was the Dino's location near Six Flags Mall which is now long gone :( I still make a point of going to Dino's whenever I'm anywhere near the Collins/Arkansas area in Arlington. Much to the chagrin of my husband, the baguette enthusiast, I don't like super-crusty bread because it tears up the inside of my mouth. I personally love the tasty bread at Dino's. And their cheese and cold cuts are top quality and sliced to order. Yum, makes my mouth water just thinking about it! Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:30:19 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665835#5195676 http://www.chow.com/topics/640822#5195354 Anyone been to Park lately? If so, how was it and what to order? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:07:58 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/640822#5195354 http://www.chow.com/topics/668025#5195348 I live in Houston so I'm just filing this away for future reference. I have family scattered about town so just about anywhere would be good. I typically find myself out on the West side of town, Rice Village area, 59 North and the Museum district. I'm open to most types of food except for exclusively vegetarian! I have a preference for international cuisines - Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Greek, Mexican are the first that come to mind. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:06:31 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/668025#5195348 http://www.chow.com/topics/668288#5195263 just noticed that this week.L&L @ preston and 121 is much better anyway. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:16:19 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/668288#5195263 http://www.chow.com/topics/663691#5194473 I think we all pretty much agree that although we can find decent mex and texmex in Dallas, the better offerings are all south of Maple. And the further south you go, as it stands to reason, the better it gets. It is rathger cumbersome at times getting to Cliff, but props where its due. And amen and glory hallelujah to La Calle Doce. The brunch is off the chart greatness, but wonderful any time day or night. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:40:04 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663691#5194473 http://www.chow.com/topics/668165#5194142 Sid, If you go to B4-u-eat.com you can find a list of private dining. It's under User requests, and tells you how large the room is, or should I say how many people it can accommodate. Of course I would also call, just to verify. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:03:01 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/668165#5194142 http://www.chow.com/topics/667346#5191934 Hopefully you will have a car because there is not a lot on that side of town. Steak - I would consider Chama Gaucho brazillian steakhouse. Its $33.50 per person (ALL THE MEAT YOU CAN STAND + big salad bar). I was leary of it being kid friendly, but we were there on a Sat afternoon and our two kids were fine. ( I think it is a few dollars cheaper if you catch lunch there. Maybe $29.99?). No doubt that your son would enjoy the spectacle of all that meat. BBQ - The one place I know featured on Food Network was Texas Pride. I have been out there a couple of times and they have pretty decent food. It is certainly original. Gotta say the Pecan Pie Cobbler was a very nice touch for dessert. Somtimes they have live music. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:29:49 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/667346#5191934 http://www.chow.com/topics/667543#5191577 Um... you do get, do you not, that, as I said several times (ie: "Those boxes of Manteca [capital M]..."), I was indeed specifically referring to that one product, those boxes labled "Manteca" that sit, unrefrigerated, on store shelves for months? And not just 'manteca/lard' in general? Oh, and PS - I think I did know that "Mexicans also bake apple pies..." as I recently spent some time visiting a delightful hacienda in Guerrero, Chihuahua, in the heart of one of Mexico's most important apple-producing regions. A great many wonderful meals. Including apple soup. And biscuits. And even pie. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:37:19 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/667543#5191577 http://www.chow.com/topics/382777#5191214 I would have to agree about Burger Street. They actually take pride in their product. I used to know their comptroller and he always talked about the fact that all of the corporate folks loved burgers. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:48:33 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/382777#5191214 http://www.chow.com/topics/667933#5189737 We are looking at: Paloma Biga on the Banks Acenar. I'm wondering who has the best outdoor area from which to view the parade? I'm sure food will be ok at any of these, but any feedback you can provide in that area is great as well. Thanks, Kelly Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:03:51 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/667933#5189737 http://www.chow.com/topics/667891#5189248 I just bagged a 1.2 pounder for 7.19. Deal is good through Tuesday or while supplies last. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:30:19 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/667891#5189248 http://www.chow.com/topics/653499#5188212 I was wondering this as well- I am considering buying the groupon today for this place- $25 for $50 worth of food (http://www.groupon.com/r/uu137043) (select Austin at the top) How was the food? What did you have? And what is the atmosphere like? Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:33:45 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/653499#5188212