Mexican food has been a blend of
Spanish and Mesoameric food. This culinary cuisine originated in Mexico and has
now become one of the world's favorite cuisines. Mexican food is flavorful,
rich, and spicy. Its history actually lies in a mix of Spanish and Mesoameran
cuisine. Over time, the two cultures merged to form this rich and spicy Mexican
food that we have right now.
In the United States, there are so
many Mexican restaurants that you will get confused. There are so many
restaurants from the South of America, the East and North of America that all
claim to have the best Mexican dishes. Some claim to have authentic Mexican
dishes while some claim that theirs are the real Mexican dishes. There are also
American restaurants that claim to have authentic Mexican dishes. You can
easily find Mexican food from any of these restaurants. In a nutshell, Mexican
cuisine is synonymous with spiciness and heat.
There are several types of Mexican
food that can be found in Austin. It can range from fajitas to burritos, from
south Texas barbecue to cheese fries. As mentioned above, the best way to learn
about Mexican dishes is to check out best
Mexican food in Austin (restaurants).
One of the best ways to sample
different types of Mexican cuisine in Austin is to try the different types of
coriander restaurants. If you want to try traditional Mexican dishes from the
south of the border, then stop into Elfaro for fabulous homemade tortillas,
tamarind chicken and other delicious Mexican dishes. If you want to try a bit
of northern cuisine from the north, then El Faro is the perfect place for you.
The best part about this type of
cuisine is that it focuses on using meats sparingly. Most recipes call for
either pork or beef, but it is also common to find vegetarian dishes. Some of the
best vegetarian foods in Austin are the meat-less nachos at El Malpais (in West
Austin). If you aren't into meat, then try the black bean dip at La Guacamole
(in South Austin).
There are a lot of amazing
restaurants in downtown Austin that serve some of the best Mexican food around.
You can get Mexican platters at sidewalk cafes and small restaurants around
town. If you order a taco in one of these restaurants, it will be prepared
fresh and hot.
For those who love to eat beef,
then head over to La Barca de Pollo at South Austin. This restaurant serves
authentic Mexican
dishes with fresh ingredients. The beef is marinated in red sauce with
garlic before being battered and mixed with cheese, chili powder, black pepper,
and sour cream. Of course, the best way to experience authentic Mexican dishes
is to try the most. masa is made from corn flour, chicken broth, and sour
cream. It is not a traditional Mexican soup, but a thick and syrupy soup that
is served with vegetables and can be a filling meal.
South of Downtown Austin, you will
find several places that serve Tex-Mex. One of these is Gruene's Barbeque on
MLK. This restaurant serves both traditional and modern Tex-Mex dishes. They
offer a variety of chicken entrees, tacos, burritos, and more. It is important
to try at least one of these outstanding restaurants in Austin if you are ever
in the city.
South of Downtown Austin, you will
find a few locations that specialize in BBQ. In fact, Austin itself is home to
three barbeque restaurants: Austin Smoke, Brisket King, and Austin Cornerstone
Grill. There are also numerous BBQ places in the surrounding areas of Downtown
Austin, which means that you can easily find a place that serves authentic BBQ
in this area. These restaurants offer everything from Texas style brisket to
south Texas rib tips and even turkey.
Downtown and South Austin offer a
variety of other Latin-inspired foods as well. There are baked corn tortillas
at El Texan Steakhouse, as well as homemade tortilla chips at Pacific Coast
Kitchen and Pizzeria. Downtown and South Austin also have bakeries like La Cala
and La Barca, which both offer traditional Mexican food using flour, eggs,
butter, chili powder, and cilantro. Other places include Pancho's Tacos and
Guido's Tacos, both located within walking distance of downtown and the South
Side Market, which feature fresh made Mexican food.
