Deep in the heart of Deep Ellum, you'll find some of the top-ranked barbecue .. in the world! This weekend, we're taking you to the Pecan Lodge, which has been consistently ranked by Texas Monthly as one of the Top 50 Barbecue Joints in Texas. The line is always long at Pecan Lodge, but one bite of their tender and moist brisket, and you'll be hooked with everyone else! This weekend, we'll introduce you to the maestro of the meats who shares how he and his wife set the barbecue world on fire.
Hot Cheesy Enchiladas at San Antonio's Local Favorite El Chaparral
You'll feel the love the moment you walk into El Chapparal in the Alamo City, but especially when you take your first bite of one of their Texas-sized plates with cheesy enchiladas and crispy beef tacos, piping hot on arrival! San Antonians have been coming to El Chaparral for more than 40 years. Snack on crispy tortilla chips and fresh salsa on their breezy garden patio outside, or cozy up to the bar and chat up their beloved bartender who's got the secret to making the perfect margarita. This weekend, you'll learn why everything inside El Chaparral has special significance and why they say family is everything.
Austin's Spicy & Stunning Sway
Heating Up Tastebuds
We have the 'hots' for Austin's hottest kitchen for seriously good Thai food, Sway. You'll be 'swayed' for seconds with entrees featuring fresh fish like that breaded branzino with Szechuan peppercorns and coconut cream above. This weekend, hear how a game of darts brought the chef to Texas .. and inspired him to take some cues from barbecue! Cool off some of that spice with a recipe for one of Sway's signature 'Drinking Vinegars' made with fresh basil and strawberries.
