Matthew Odam
Restaurant Critic and Reporter at Austin American-Statesman
Restaurant critic and reporter @Statesman @Austin360. Email [email protected] IG: @matthewodam
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1 week ago |
yahoo.com | Matthew Odam
Austin has always been a taco town, but the past 10 years have witnessed an explosion of regional Mexican styles, influenced by an array of culinary traditions and chefs who apply their creativity and craft to the form. Below is a map of the 20 taco trucks and restaurants (some with multiple locations) serving the best tacos in Austin, followed by a complete listing, from 20 to 1. 20.
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1 week ago |
statesman.com | Matthew Odam
Austin has always been a taco town, but the past 10 years have witnessed an explosion of regional Mexican styles, influenced by an array of culinary traditions and chefs who apply their creativity and craft to the form. Below is a map of the 20 taco trucks and restaurants (some with multiple locations) serving the best tacos in Austin, followed by a complete listing, from 20 to 1. 20. TacodeliLightning rod? Litmus test? Conversation starter/ender?
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1 week ago |
yahoo.com | Matthew Odam
Austinites don't need a reason to eat tacos. Nobody does. But Cinco de Mayo is a great excuse, if you're looking for one. Below are five great tacos from around Austin that stretch the canvas and show the versatility of the beloved staple. Carnitas at Carnitas el GueroCarnitas el Guero serves up pig perfection. This is kind of cheating, because it’s a build-your-own situation at this spot that Gustavo Reyes started inside a gas station in Southeast Austin eight years ago.
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2 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Matthew Odam
The Austin dining scene has gotten off to a strong start in 2025, with an eclectic collection of new restaurant offerings scattered among some of Austin's major food groups. A Mumbai-inspired restaurant and bar and a sandwich shop and bar that takes cues from retro marina culture rolled out around the same time as some entries among Austin's favorite staples: Tex-Mex, barbecue and burgers.
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2 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Matthew Odam
The Austin dining scene has gotten off to a strong start in 2025, with an eclectic collection of new restaurant offerings scattered among some of Austin's major food groups. A Mumbai-inspired restaurant and bar and a sandwich shop and bar that takes cues from retro marina culture rolled out around the same time as some entries among Austin's favorite staples: Tex-Mex, barbecue and burgers.
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