Taste Trekkers

Taste Trekkers


23: Austin, Texas

January 10, 2013




In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Katie Lewis of Slow Down & Savor offers up another great restaurant recommendation: El Naranjoin Austin , where Chef Iliana de la Vega serves up traditional interior Mexican dishes like Tacos de Pescado with a side of “de la olla” black beans and Tacos de Cochinita Pibíl with a side of refried black beans. We discuss the infamous bat bridge, absinthe cocktails and the history of the Club Sandwich.



Katie recommends:



  • Guacamole Tradicional
  • The Side Salad
  • Tacos de Pescado: Three tacos with Achiote marinated fish, shredded cabbage, salsa mexicana served on corn tortilla, with a side of “de la olla” black beans
  • Tacos de Cochinita Pibíl Three tacos stuffed with Cochinita Pibíl (slow roasted pork shoulder), pickled red onions and a side of refried black beans

Austin, Texas Dining Districts to Explore:



  • Rainey Street
  • Warehouse District
  • 2nd Street District

Austin, Texas Food Events:



Food for Thought:



  • Q: True or False: Austin Is the 14th Best Burger City in the USA.
  • A: False. According to USA Today, Austin ranks 13th.

Out of the Frying Pan Picks: