Each year, urban Texas restaurants earn acclaim on a national scale, recognized not just by the media but also by the prestigious James Beard Foundation Awards, often referred to as the Oscars of the American culinary world.
LessUnder the leadership of Executive Chef Rick Lopez, La Condesa presents a menu showcasing authentic interior Mexican cuisine crafted from locally sourced, fresh ingredients. Complementing this culinary delight is an acclaimed bar program boasting one of the city's largest collections of 100% blue agave tequila and mezcal. La Condesa recently earned the distinction of being a Finalist for Best Tequila Selection on the Austin Chronicle Best of Austin Restaurant List 2022.
Discover Lucia, a charming Italian gem in Bishop Arts. Chef-owner David Uygur's house-made salumi and pastas shine alongside seasonal delights like seafood crudos and braised pork. With a rotating menu sourcing local ingredients and a stellar Italian wine list, it's a culinary delight
Emiliano Marentes, an El Paso native, mastered nixtamilization to replicate his family's traditional tortillas at Elemi. His modern Mexican cuisine offers innovative dishes like vegetarian quesabirria and Brussels sprouts with salsa macha. Tacos feature unique ingredients like cod chicharron, complemented by a diverse selection of tequilas, mezcals, and Mexican spirits.
Don Artemio,brings its unique Mexican flavors to Fort Worth. The stylish décor echoes Saltillo's red clay bricks, while the menu highlights Northern Mexican cuisine. Shareable delights feature chiles stuffed with cabrito confit, customizable guacamole with rib-eye chicharron, and artisanal tacos on housemade nixtamal corn tortillas. The menu also boasts steaks and seafood, like salmon with pipian verde sauce.
Originally a tortilla vendor, Tatemó now offers seven-course tasting menu dinners, acclaimed as "Best New Restaurant." Chef Emmanuel Chavez earned "Best New Chef" by Food and Wine. Using heirloom Mexican corn, Tatemó crafts exceptional masa-based dishes like tacos and traditional favorites with upscale flair.
Clementine blends global and southern flavors in surprising dishes like hush puppies with labneh and wildflower honey. Other highlights include Alaskan Halibut with corn and bacon-truffle jus, and chamomile-brined chicken with chimichurri. With glowing reviews, it's both a neighborhood gem and a destination hotspot.