Matt’s El Rancho nears 75 years as an Austin Tex-Mex institution
The neon sign shines outside Matt’s El Rancho in Austin, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. Mikala Compton/Austin American-Statesman On…
Austin’s Rollin’ Smoke BBQ squeezed by beef costs, slow sales
Rollin’ Smoke is located inside Chalmers in East Austin at 1700 E. Cesar Chavez St. Kyle Stallings/Provided by…
Austin’s Franklin Barbecue to temporarily close. Here’s what to know
Franklin Barbecue will temporarily close its East Austin restaurant from Aug. 10 through Aug. 20, with plans to…
How Investors Are Reacting To Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) Analyst Upgrades And Shake Shack Comparison
In recent weeks, Texas Roadhouse has attracted renewed attention as analysts raised earnings estimates without any cuts and…
Taqueria Chapala to close East Austin restaurant after 29 years
Taqueria Chapala will close its East Cesar Chavez location on Sept. 30. Ana Gutierrez / Austin American-Statesman A…
Austin restaurants openings, closings: Bar Peached closes after fire
Tacos at La Santa Barbacha. MATTHEW ODAM/AMERICAN-STATESMAN Summer is in full swing, and if you’re not sipping a cold…
Austin restaurants openings, closings: Bar Peached closes after fire
Tacos at La Santa Barbacha. MATTHEW ODAM/AMERICAN-STATESMAN Summer is in full swing, and if you’re not sipping a cold…
Best queso in Austin in 2026: Matt’s El Rancho, Torchy’s and more
The queso fundido at Licha’s reminds you that not all queso belongs to the same family tree. Traditional…
In Austin, El Naranjo keeps Oaxaca’s culinary traditions alive
From left, Ana Torrealba, Iliana de la Vega and Isabel Torrealba at El Naranjo in Austin, Friday, May 1,…
Austin Cinco de Mayo Mexican happy hour deals: Cheap tacos, margaritas
Cinco de Mayo falls on Taco Tuesday this year, giving Austin diners an extra reason to check out…
Austin Mother’s Day reservations: Where to book now
Marisa Hill holds her daughter Sage after she was presented with jewelry in honor of Mother’s Day by…
Austin queso obsession: History behind Texas favorite
The queso at Torchy’s Tacos is one of the best things on the Austin chain’s menu. Contributed by…