Why Austin’s Tex Mex Restaurants Are the Best in Texas
In my travels around Texas, I’ve tried many Mexican restaurants, including those that call themselves Tex Mex and I’ve come to the conclusion that Austin Tex Mex joints are at the pantheon of that particular cuisine. Why? Because in the many iterations of Tex Mex that exist, it all comes down to the core essentials: chili […]
An Unusual Sight on a Traditional Mexican Menu: Crispy Calamari at Cielo Bistro Mexico
Cielo Bistro Mexico opened recently off Far West in Northwest Hills. The menu, in addition to the deliciously crispy Calamari, holds a number of must try items. I would have used the word “essentials” but that’s been kicked around far too often on wanna-be food sites. So no need for redundancy. Here are items I […]
Rob’s First Tasting of Cielo Bistro Mexico
Cielo’s Sopes de Chicharron Cielo Bistro Mexico recently opened on 7032 Wood Hollow Drive off Far West in Northwest Hills. This is a revitalization for veteran Café Josie chef and founder Charles Mayes and his enthusiasm for a new style of authentic and regional Mexican cuisine is evident in every dish we tried. I was […]
Cielo Bistro Mexico Opens in Northwest Hills
Cielo Bistro Mexico has recently opened on 7032 Wood Hollow Dr. in Northwest Hills. The restaurant is a collaborative effort between long time Café Josie chef Charles Mayes, wine specialist Joel Morales, and Brick Oven (35th st) owner Jay McBride. The menu looks to be somewhat upscale Mexican and has that signature Mays vibe to […]
