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"With burnt-orange banquettes, handsome tile floors and a covered patio overlooking West University, this cozy charmer doubles as a friendly spot for margaritas and lagers and a thoughtfully curated menu drawing on Texan and Mexican traditions. Tortillas are nixtamalized and pressed in-house; highlights include a mushroom taco with tempura-fried mushrooms and a sunflower seed chili crisp, roasted oysters with green garlic butter, grilled cucumbers with charred jalapeño yogurt, and a superb smoked pork chop buried under a spicy peanut macha. An agreeably priced tasting menu is also available." - The MICHELIN Guide