One hallmark of New Tejano cuisine is that it’s forward-looking and nostalgic at the same time. These offerings from Texas taquerias achieve that balance while also incorporating local ingredients, such as pecans and mesquite pods, and ancient techniques, such as nixtamalization. Read Next: The 50 Best Tacos in Texas Chocotaco Suerte, Austin This dessert taco plays on nostalgia. A yellow-corn tortilla is filled with roasted-peanut caramel and cinnamon semifreddo, and covered in chocolate. Crispy Dog Yellow Bell Tacos, Austin The snack evokes childhood memories for many New Tejano chefs. But Yellow Bell levels it up with Hebrew National franks and nixtamalized corn tortillas. Green Spaghetti Barbs B Q, Lockhart Noodles enveloped in a creamy green sauce made with poblano chilesand cilantro is a staple in…
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