Felix Tijerina

Blogs
March 6, 2012
How Influential Was Houston In the Development of Mexican Food In the U.S.?
Not influential enough, it would seem. At our sister paper in Orange County, "Ask A Mexican" columnist Gustavo Arellano has compiled a list of the "most influential cities in the development of Mexican food in the United States." Spoiler alert: Dallas and San Antonio are on there, but not Houston. ... More >>
Blogs
January 6, 2010
Top 9 Houston Restaurant Closings of the Decade
Photo by emmiegrnThe Pig Stand, one of Houston's lost restaurants. Read about nine more of the most important restaurant closings of the decade below.1. Maxim's Maxim's closed in January 2001. It was possibly the most influential restaurant in Houston's culinary history. It was the only upsca ... More >>
Blogs
June 8, 2009
Felix's Queso Makes a Comeback
Photos by J.C. ReidWhen Robb Walsh chronicled the closing of Felix Mexican Restaurant last year, the outpouring of grief was reminiscent of the sadness accompanying the loss of a great statesman or member of a royal family. And in a way it was. That restaurant was the last remaining legacy of Felix ... More >>
Dining
July 3, 2008
Temples of Tex-Mex: A Diner's Guide to the State's Oldest Mexican Restaurants
We took a pilgrimage in search of old-fashioned tamales, chili con carne and cheese enchiladas
Blogs
March 21, 2008
Felix Mexican Restaurant Closes After 60 Years in Business
Dining
November 30, 2006
Chipinque Cuisine
You can't go wrong with margaritas and crab quesadillas at Santos The Taste of Mexico
Dining
December 21, 2000
Brave Nuevo World
Last in a six-part series
Dining
September 28, 2000
Mama's Got a Brand-new Bag
Mama Ninfa brings home fajitas
Dining
August 31, 2000
Combination Plates
Legendary restauranteur Felix Tijerina mixed Mexican food and Texas politics
Dining
December 30, 1999
Dish
Felix rises again