Micklethwait Craft Meats team has announced it’s newest concept, Taco Bronco, set to open it’s first location this winter. The restaurant will serve a menu of slow-smoked shared plates, Texas-style tacos and scratch-made sides drawing its inspiration from Texas comfort food and homestyle, small-town Tex-Mex while serving from the window of a gussied up horse trailer beneath the backyard shade trees of Batch Craft Beer and Kolaches in East Austin.
The trailer includes an onsite pit where the team will smoke meat over a mixture of mesquite and post oak coals with a focus on dinner hours Thursday – Sunday offering on-site and to-go dining. Taco Bronco ownership team includes Tom Micklethwait — owner and pitmaster of Micklethwait Craft Meats and Micklethwait Market & Grocery — and longtime friends and colleagues Ren Garcia and Javier Montesinos.
Menu offerings will include shared platters featuring generous portions of slow-smoked meats such as barbacoa, pork carnitas and South Texas boar sausage served alongside locally-made tortillas and scratch-made sides such as spicy red beans, classic Spanish rice, roasted calabacitas, and jicama grapefruit slaw. Additional offerings will include a rotating menu of specialty tacos such as lamb birria, mesquite-roasted poblano queso, specialty barbecue sandwiches and tortas, vegetarian specialties, and housemade salsa including Bronco Sauce — a spicy toasted red-chile and garlic taco sauce. Micklethwait, Garcia and Montesinos all share in the menu design.
Taco Bronco marks the third restaurant from Micklethwait, second from Garcia and the first for Montesinos. Garcia is currently a partner at Micklethwait Market & Grocery and the Craft Meats pitmaster /manager.
We probably won't see a white Christmas in Austin, but don't let that ruin your…
The LINE Austin has unveiled their latest concept, Cantero, a bar that takes mixology to…
The demand for sugar free hard candy is on the rise, especially among those managing…
Thanksgiving in Austin is a time for festive feasting, and there’s no shortage of delightful…
Pursuit Farms has become a beacon for discerning palates seeking the finest Wagyu beef available…
New Orleans, LA - On October 22, 2024, I recently had an opportunity to attend the grand opening of Caesars New Orleans, marking the completion of a stunning $435 million transformation of the former Harrah’s New Orleans. It was an evening to remember, filled with excitement, luxury, and the vibrant spirit of New Orleans. The festivities began on Canal Street with an exhilarating ceremony led by Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Reeg, President & COO Anthony Carano, and Caesars New Orleans General Manager Samir Mowad. The atmosphere was electric as they joined Caesar himself and an iconic New Orleans second-line band in a lively procession into the casino. It felt like the entire city had come out to celebrate, with Caesars New Orleans team members and Mayor LaToya Cantrell also joining the event to commemorate this historic occasion. Anthony Carano’s pride in introducing Caesars to New Orleans was palpable. “From local favorite Emeril Lagasse to our long-time partner, Chef Nobu, to the beautiful state-of-the-art Caesars Sportsbook, all-new rooms and gaming floor, and of course, our gorgeous new center bar, Octavia, Caesars New Orleans offers something for everyone. It’s a world-class resort in the heart of the Big Easy, and we can’t wait for our guests to experience it,” he said. The ceremony was a spectacle, kicking off with an iconic Mardi Gras float featuring Caesar and his court, and a dazzling firework show that lit up the New Orleans sky. The second-line band then led us revelers into the resort’s elegant center bar, Octavia, where we indulged in a “Taste of Caesars New Orleans.” Each bite from the six on-property restaurants was a delightful journey, capturing the essence of New Orleans’ rich culinary scene. Throughout the night, elemental entertainers, including the Saints Cheer Krewe, Mardi Gras Indians, Zulu Tramps, and showgirls, created an authentic and unforgettable Big Easy experience. Everywhere I turned, there was something new to marvel at, each performance more mesmerizing than the last. Samir Mowad, SVP and GM of Caesars New Orleans, highlighted the significance of the transformation, stating, “This year marks 25 years since we opened in New Orleans, and the completion of this project is the perfect way to usher in a new era with Caesars. Synonymous with the Caesars name, our new resort is pure elegance, and we’re excited to introduce a luxury brand like this to New Orleans. We are extremely grateful for the support of the community, our team members, and our guests as we come to the finish line of this tremendous transformation.” The hotel itself is impressive,…