Texas Eats NOW: Premium Carne Asada, Texas Honky-Tonk Flavor, and Sonoran Fire-Grilled Cuisine

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TXE 052626 La Carniceria (KSAT 2026)

LA CARNICERIA MEAT MARKET

8771 TX-151, Ste 101, San Antonio, TX 78245

946 N Loop 1604 W, Ste 140, San Antonio, TX 78232

La Carniceria Meat Market is a go-to spot in San Antonio for top-notch meats and delicious carne asada cuts. Founded by Luis Ruiz, it reimagines the traditional carniceria by offering premium options like USDA Prime, Wagyu, and even authentic Japanese Kobe beef, alongside beloved Mexican favorites such as ranchera and arrachera. You can expect a clean, inviting shop with personalized service and fresh marinades made right in-house.

During today’s episode of Texas Eats, we fired up the grill with meats sourced from La Carniceria. We highlighted their popular VIP Charola package, which features customer favorites like tasajo, ranchera, and costillas, available marinated or unmarinated for your next cookout or catered event. La Carniceria also offers house-made chorizo, charcoal, tortillas, cheeses, and salsas, making it a one-stop shop for all your backyard grilling needs. Customers rave about the tenderness and flavor of the meats, as well as the shop’s attention to detail and custom cuts.

TXE 052626 Goode Co (KSAT 2026)

GOODE CO. ARMADILLO PALACE

5015 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098

Goode Co. Armadillo Palace is a legendary dining and live music venue in Houston. It captures the essence of Texas culture with honky-tonk vibes and hearty comfort food. You can’t miss the giant silver armadillo outside, which puffs smoke into the air. Inside, the decor features reclaimed wood, antique saddles, taxidermy, and a variety of live music stages that showcase Texas’s rich musical heritage.

The menu is packed with scratch-made Texas classics, including venison chili, shrimp campechana, and wood-fired meats. The venue also boasts the Orange Blossom Bar, a whiskey-focused cocktail space named after Texas music legend Leon “Pappy” Selph. With both indoor and outdoor stages, dance halls, and regular performances from Texas country artists, Armadillo Palace is not just a restaurant—it’s a full-on Texas entertainment destination.

TXE 052626 Mezquite (KSAT 2026)

MEZQUITE

221 Newell Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215

Mezquite, located inside Pullman Market at the Historic Pearl, offers a unique take on Sonoran-inspired cuisine, specializing in mesquite-grilled meats and fresh ceviches. This restaurant has quickly gained recognition, making it onto Texas Monthly’s list of the best new restaurants and receiving accolades from the MICHELIN Guide. Unlike typical Tex-Mex spots, Mezquite highlights the grilling traditions of Northern Mexico, focusing on live-fire cooking and quality ingredients.

Signature dishes include aguachile verde, mesquite-grilled carne asada, and free-range chicken with pipian rojo, along with standout caramelos wrapped in paper-thin flour tortillas. The attached Mezcaleria bar offers agave-based cocktails like the Paloma Buendia, along with mariachi performances and guacamole-making classes. With its airy design and focus on hospitality, Mezquite is quickly solidifying its reputation as one of San Antonio’s top dining spots in the Pearl District.

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