I spent two weeks in Mexico City writing a big feature and visiting Michelin's Mexico City-recognized restaurants & taquerias. The CDMX guide is a harbinger of things to come in Texas.

.José R. Ralat 🌶️ scoped out the scene in Mexico City after it was visited by Michelin for the first time, and analyzes what it could mean for Texas, which has its first-ever guide coming soon. texasmonthly.com/food/michelin-…

"But Mexico does not need Michelin’s endorsement, although the chefs and taqueros have enjoyed the benefits. Bravo to them. Tacos stand proud next to the finest fare." .José R. Ralat 🌶️ on Michelin's expansion into Mexico & Texas is a must-read: texasmonthly.com/food/michelin-…

Lapidario José R. Ralat 🌶️ ✍🏽 Texas Monthly: “Mexico does not need Michelin’s endorsement...Mexican food gave the world chiles, chocolate, corn, and vanilla. Through local talent and ingredients, Mexico City has cemented itself as a culinary destination…” texasmonthly.com/food/michelin-…

The surprising story of how one Calif. fast food giant lost the taco wars trib.al/GRRoES7

Great info and a great website too for traveling journalists and business folks, such as myself. h/t Jon Daniel

Come hungry—taco bites from Con Todo will be available for Texas Tribune Fest panel attendees! Join me at Open Congress street fest featuring big conversations with the Texas Monthly food team & state culinary learders, plus much more. Free to attend.

Did the French tire company Michelin famous for its star ratings screw Mexico this year? With Texas next on the list, are we about to get screwed too? I visited Mexico City to find out. And, oh boy! texasmonthly.com/food/michelin-…

Michelin, famous for its star ratings, introduced its first Mexico guide this year. With Texas next on the list, our taco editor scoped out the scene in the Mexican capital to see what might be in store for the Lone Star State. texasmonthly.com/food/michelin-…

The unicorn taqueria is alive and well. Check out why and how in this Texas Monthly article. texasmonthly.com/food/azteca-ta…

Many thanks to all the Laredo groups working hard to make this a fun day! I reckon it will be the most fun event of this leg of the tour. Mil gracias to hermano, Rodrigo Bravo.

New book out Sep 16, #Tonalamatl the fourth verse novel in the #CodexMojaodicus series, from the chingones at Calamari Press calamaripress.com/tonalamatl.htm

Gracias for spreading the word!

Gracias!

The legendary Pat Sharpe, a champion of mine from the start, is retiring from Texas Monthly after 50 yrs & thus a critical role in Texas dining & journalism is now open. Interested in joining the hardest-working F&D team in journalism? Apply at the link. texasmonthly.com/about/jobs-and…

If you ever want to walk on tacos, Walmart. walmart.com/ip/Silkie-Taco…

Azteca Taco House is a blink-and-you'll-miss-it spot, but once located, you'll understand how it’s been open for five years on word of mouth alone. 🤫 texasmonthly.com/food/azteca-ta…

my libro Tonalamatl’s out today & the desmadre’s on

Tis the day! texasmonthly.com/food/tex-mexpl…