Tag: South Texas Flavor
Blanquita’s in Harlingen offers both simplicity and extravagance
HARLINGEN — I step out of the November cold into the warm restaurant and wait for instructions.
La Playa in Harlingen is a fine place to eat
HARLINGEN — It’s a Tuesday night at La Playa Mexican Café, and the warm lights spread from the ceiling and fall onto wooden tables and tiled floors while country music fill the dinner air.
Moran’s Pizzeria in Mercedes prompted applause and love at first bite
MERCEDES — The first time I’d heard of the legendary Hot Cheeto pizza from Moran’s Pizzeria, I was on the phone with my soon-to-be girlfriend.
‘Gringa’ plate at Calaca’s Tacos and Beer has a San Benito twist
SAN BENITO — It’s late afternoon. The mood at Calaca’s Tacos and Beer is quiet and refreshing.
Pollo en mole just hits different at Anita’s Cafe in Edinburg
EDINBURG — The writing on a wall when you first enter Anita’s Cafe reads, “Overthinking will destroy your happiness and your mood.”
