Libations
March 19, 2026
Are We Headed for a Ranch Water Shortage?
The pause in U.S. sales of mineral water Topo Chico is stirring concern for bars that depend on selling the popular Texas cocktail.
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Libations
February 22, 2026
Barhopping Looks a Little Different in Bucolic Dripping Springs
Most of the distilleries and breweries in the wedding capital of Texas are family-friendly destinations, complete with playgrounds, picnic tables, and even some charming goats.
Tex-Mexplainer
January 12, 2026
Why Mexican Coffee Is Becoming More Popular in Texas
I took a trip to the heart of the country’s coffee-growing scene to learn more about the beans that turn into an easy-drinking brew.
Libations
December 21, 2025
It Was Already a Season of Grief. Then I Lost the Greatest Waterloo Flavor Ever.
In a tough year, my annual solace from the Austin sparkling-water brand was nowhere to be found.
Tex-Mexplainer
December 1, 2025
There’s No Better Pairing for Holiday Tamales Than This Cozy Mexican Drink
Atole is often enjoyed hot during the holidays, but cooler variations make it a year-round treat.
TM Out Loud
September 19, 2025
Tips for Your Next Trip to Texas Wine Country
'Texas Monthly' writers share their picks for the best vineyards and tasting rooms in the fast-changing Fredericksburg wine scene.
Libations
August 28, 2025
Texas Wine Is Growing Up
Around Fredericksburg, oenophiles can find standouts that promise even better days for the state’s industry. It’s the vindication of our vinification.
Recipes
July 21, 2025
We Took This Summer’s Trendiest Cocktail and Made It Texas-ier
Taking the “spicy sauvy B” trend to the next level, this make-ahead drink features cilantro and cantaloupe to make it extra summery.
Local Favorites
July 15, 2025
Locals Don’t Agree on Their Town’s Spelling, but They Do Agree It’s Got the Best Little Historic Dive Bar
Is the town just north of Seguin spelled Barbarosa or Barbarossa? If you stop by the Barbarossa Trough, you might debate that topic over ice-cold beers.
Agriculture
June 25, 2025
As Peach Season Gets More Unpredictable, Growers Are Investing in Another Hill Country Industry
After hail battered the 2024 Stonewall peaches, farmers turned to winemaking, offering a new way to savor the area’s signature fruit.
Politics & Policy
May 6, 2025
Seltzers Just Might Make It Out of Texas’s THC Takedown Alive
Purveyors of THC-infused drinks are worried about what proposed hemp legislation mean for their budding businesses.
Business
April 21, 2025
Craft Breweries’ Plan to Combat Closures? Playgrounds.
After a rough year for the industry, many business are rethinking their business models to sell community first and beer second.
Tex-Mexplainer
April 1, 2025
Sotol Stokes Controversy—but for Some, It’s Just a Taste of Home
The spirit is endemic to Chihuahuan Desert; for folks from that area, it evokes survival, resilience, and just a hint of rebellion.
Business
March 25, 2025
How This San Antonio Family Helped Bring Beer Salt Stateside
Twang has been making Mexican-inspired flavored salts for nearly forty years, employing three generations along the way.
Libations
March 24, 2025
The Ultimate Taste of Texas Bracket Crowns Its Pillowy Champion
The people have spoken, and they’re hungry for this late-night, early-morning—hell, anytime—staple.
Food & Drink
March 21, 2025
And Then There Were Two: Welcome to the Ultimate Taste of Texas Bracket Final
When it’s Dr Pepper versus breakfast tacos, the perfect meal turns into a house divided.
Food & Drink
March 20, 2025
Presenting Your Ultimate Taste of Texas Bracket Final Four
Tacos and brisket and Dr Pepper and . . . kolaches? Sounds like a party.
Food & Drink
March 19, 2025
Can Anything Stop Dr Pepper? The Ultimate Taste of Texas Bracket Is Down to Its Elite Eight
The Ninfa’s hive goes down fighting, and the San Antonio puffy taco falls. Who will make it to the final four? Vote now!
Food & Drink
March 18, 2025
The Ultimate Taste of Texas Bracket: Bring On the Sweet Sixteen!
Dr Pepper? Frito Pie? Something called Beaver Nuggets? Which dish or bev tastes most like Texas? You tell us—vote now!
Food & Drink
March 17, 2025
Texas Monthly Is Crowning a Winner in the Ultimate Taste of Texas Bracket. Cast Your Vote!
Which of these 32 iconic dishes, desserts, and drinks tastes most like Texas? We’re celebrating March Madness by finding out.
Libations
January 7, 2025
Can a Canned, Sparkling Take on Agua Fresca Outsell Soda?
Austin company Bawi competes in a crowded market, but hopes its cultural ties will help it stand out and win over Hispanic consumers.
Libations
December 27, 2024
Why Yemeni Coffee Shops Are Suddenly Everywhere in Texas
They’re popular hangouts for Arab and Muslim populations, but they also attract a diverse group of customers who seek alcohol-free spaces that are open late.
Recipes
December 18, 2024
Gen Z Brought Back the Espresso Martini. We Texified It.
By adding pecan flavor and swapping vodka for mezcal, we gave the caffeinated cocktail even more of a kick.
Recipes
November 18, 2024
Texas Dinner Party, Holiday Potluck Edition: Pecan Old-Fashioned
Pumpkin is “out” and pecan is “in” in this easy and elevated cocktail recipe perfect for holiday parties.
Libations
November 4, 2024
8 Texas Cocktails to Get You Through Whatever
If current events seem particularly stressful—whether you’re inundated with election chatter or coordinating family gatherings—take the edge off with a fun libation.
Libations
October 30, 2024
As Soon as the Temperature Dips, We’ll Be Sipping These Fall-Friendly Texas Beers
We may still be sweating, but a bevy of porters, stouts, and other festive brews awaits us on the other side. Here’s what you should be drinking.
Style & Design
October 29, 2024
Inside the Luxurious New Tequila Tasting Room Hidden in an El Paso Basement
The subterranean Agave Room at the Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park is home to about 1,200 bottles of agave-based spirits—perhaps the largest collection in the U.S.
Libations
September 26, 2024
Dump Your Weak Iced Tea
Iced tea is a Texas barbecue joint staple. Barbecue editor Daniel Vaughn divulges some of his favorites.
Film & TV
September 20, 2024
A Cup o’ Joe in the Walmart Parking Lot With ‘Yellowstone’ Star Cole Hauser
The man behind Rip Wheeler promoted his coffee company, Free Rein, in Fort Worth. Dozens of his adoring fans showed up before sunrise for a taste.
Libations
September 13, 2024
“A Cab and a Slab” No More: Dallas Steps Up Its Wine Reputation
Yes, Dallas loves steak. Yes, Dallas loves bold red wines. But lately the city's opened itself to more diverse wine lists and pairings, and these fourteen bars and restaurants are proof.
Texas History
August 16, 2024
The “National Beer of Texas” Isn’t as Old as It Claims
You may have noticed the “140” on its cans and merch, but today's Lone Star brewery doesn’t date back to 1884.
Libations
July 31, 2024
A Cosmic Roadhouse in Wimberley Spotlights a New Texas-Made Liqueur
Brothers Ryan and Jay Gitman spent five years creating Senza Maeso, a spirit with a base of cape gooseberry, and you can taste it in their new cosmic roadhouse in the Hill Country.
Libations
July 25, 2024
How a Historic Honky-tonk Gave Me Something to Fight For
After working as a “beertender” at Buddy’s Place in Austin, I’ve seen the lengths a close-knit community will go through to keep the lights on.
Libations
July 15, 2024
Tequila Forever
Tequila may not be made in Texas, but its impact on the Lone Star State—take frozen margaritas, for example—is undeniable.
Libations
July 15, 2024
The Best Texas Tequila Brands, According to Bartenders
Tequila is a booming business, and these five Texas-based labels make the perfect addition to any home bar.
Food
July 15, 2024
Here Are the Tequila Cocktails You Need to Pair with Your Favorite Tex-Mex Dishes
Tequila and tacos are a match made in heaven, but which flavor combinations will truly make your palate sing?
Recipes
July 15, 2024
Mango Margarita
Three types of fresh citrus juice add tang to sweet mango in this frozen cocktail.
Recipes
July 8, 2024
Beat the Heat With a Simple-to-Make Ranch Water
It’s dry, bracing, and the perfect refresher for our hot summers.
Tacos
July 2, 2024
Get Your Summer On With These Taco and Beer Pairings
These days it’s common for craft breweries in Texas to have taco trucks on-site. Here's what you should order for perfect flavor harmony.
Libations
June 27, 2024
These Bars and Restaurants Are the Best Places to Drink Wine in Austin
These 13 bars and restaurants in Austin have the best wine lists, and they offer great bites to go alongside their diverse labels.
Business
May 1, 2024
Poppi Is Making Soda Cool Again
The Austin-based, better-for-you soda brand has become a hit over the last four years, especially for the millennial and Gen Z set.
Style & Design
April 30, 2024
The Horniest Bar in Texas Is on the Rebound
Henry’s Hideout, one of the oldest honky-tonks in Texas, is back after six years of no action.
Libations
April 29, 2024
Tito’s Handmade Vodka’s Debut Book Is a Love Letter to Texas, Lake Life, and Dogs
“Spirit in a Bottle” highlights the Austin brand’s history and rise to prominence alongside cocktail and infusion recipes.
Libations
April 3, 2024
A Once Dry East Texas Town Now Has One of the Best Wine Lists in the State
Pazzeria by Pietro’s has turned Marshall into a wine destination thanks to its $250,000 collection that rivals those found in big cities—but without big-city prices.
Libations
March 25, 2024
Beer Nerds, Get Thee to the Library!
The Munday Library at St. Edward's University in Austin, that is, where the Texas Craft Brewing Collections keeps artifacts from the state's illustrious craft beer history for the public to view.
Libations
March 21, 2024
Meet the Two Friends Behind One of Texas’s First Mexican Wine Shops
Arturo Flores and Eduardo Mendoza offer more than 100 labels of Mexican wine—from Valle de Guadalupe, “the Napa of Mexico,” to Zacatecas—at their Oak Cliff shop, Vinito.
Recipes
March 21, 2024
Pitcher Diablos
Serving a batch of this twist on a classic cocktail with caramelly aged rum and fruity crème de cassis is sure to get the party started.
Food
December 22, 2023
Deck the Halls and Pass the Ham: Texas Monthly’s Christmas Menu
In need of another side option or a festive cocktail (or two)? Our Christmas menu is packed with sweet and savory holiday comfort.
Libations
December 20, 2023
Need More Reasons to Celebrate This Season? Try These 7 Holiday Cocktails
Whether you prefer bourbon, gin, or Pimm’s, we’ve got seven cocktails for you to sip on this holiday season.
Libations
November 16, 2023
These Texas Thanksgiving Recipes Will Give You Something to Be Thankful For
From starters to desserts, we’ve got the Texas take on traditional Thanksgiving recipes that’re sure to leave your family and guests full and grateful.