From tear-worthy brisket to a bar that feels like you’re transported to Tokyo, these are the best places to eat, drink, and grocery shop in Austin, Texas, according to 2023 F&W Best New Chef Edgar Rico of Nixta.
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Austin has been a culinary destination for years, but thanks to chefs like Edgar Rico, the city is really starting to find its voice. The city has long been hailed as having the best barbecue in Texas, and the taco scene there is unmatched . “We are a city that has a diversity of flavors and communities that are represented from all parts of the world,” adds the 2023 F&W Best New Chef. “There is such a sense of camaraderie amongst us that you don’t often see in other cities.
Rico is a member of the Taco Mafia, a collection of top-notch taquerias all located within blocks of each other. “Even though we serve tacos, we know each of our styles are so unique that we don’t look at each other as competition,” he says. “We all share ways to help our business thrive, and I feel like that is rare.”The power of the brisket. The level of craftsmanship and consistency that Aaron Franklin is able to make day in and day out is something I really admire.
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