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The Abilene Reporter-News
Your favorite Tex-Mex restaurants ranked in Abilene
It can be rather difficult picking a place to eat, and it gets even harder when the options seem unlimited in a place like Abilene. But, if you're fortunate to narrow it down to the genre of food you want, say Mexican, then you might have an easier time picking what sounds good. Last week, we rounded up some of Abilene's most popular Tex-Mex and Mexican restaurants and asked the public to vote on their favorites. After a week of voting and over 500 participants, in order, here are Abilene's most popular Tex-Mex restaurants. 1. Casa Herrera — 33% of votes With 158 votes (33%), Abilene's Casa Herrera has taken the crown as Abilene's best Abilene Tex-Mex spot. Founded in 1974 by Chris and Liz Herrera, Casa Herrera has served as a cornerstone of Abilene's dining scene for over half a century, offering authentic Mexican cuisine and hospitality. Located at 4109 Ridgemont Drive, the restaurant's menu includes many Mexican classics, including beef fajitas, hand-rolled enchiladas smothered in queso, crispy tostadas and their beloved house margaritas. 2. Abuelos — 23% A popular Texas chain restaurant offering traditional Tex-Mex items and unique House Specialties, Abuelos Mexican Restaurant is located at 4782 S.
The Abilene Reporter-News
Abilene readers crown the best local Tex-Mex spot
Last week, we rounded up some of Abilene's most popular Tex-Mex and Mexican restaurants , ranging from long-time community staples to new modern dining concepts captivating the area. Then we asked our readers to pick their favorite and vote to determine which Abilene Tex-Mex spot is the best. After a long week of voting and almost 500 participants, the poll has now closed, and we officially have a winner. More: Check out Abilene's international grocery stores and markets More: Abilene mom simplifies dinner stress with meal prep | Exclusive With 158 votes (33%), Abilene's Casa Herrera has taken the crown as Abilene's best Abilene Tex-Mex spot. Abuelos came in second place in the poll with 23% of the votes, and Monterrey Restaurant placed third with 14% of the votes. Founded in 1974 by Chris and Liz Herrera, Casa Herrera has served as a cornerstone of Abilene's dining scene for over half a century, offering authentic Mexican cuisine and hospitality. Located at 4109 Ridgemont Drive, the restaurant's menu includes many Mexican classics, including beef fajitas, hand-rolled enchiladas smothered in queso, crispy tostadas and their beloved house margaritas. This article originally appeared on Abilene Reporter-News: Abilene readers crown the best local Tex-Mex
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Abilene Zoo celebrates 60 years with Zippity Zoo Day this Saturday
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Abilene Zoo is celebrating a major milestone this weekend, marking 60 years of connecting the Big Country with wildlife. The zoo’s annual Zippity Zoo Day will take place Saturday, featuring a full day of family-friendly activities, animal encounters and birthday festivities. The celebration includes free cake and ice cream beginning […]
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Beginner Square Dancing Returns To Abilene This August
If you've ever thought about learning to square dance, or you're simply looking for a fun way to stay active and meet new people, the City of Abilene has a great opportunity coming up. The City of Abilene Parks and Recreation Division is offering Beginner Square Dancing lessons beginning Thursday,...
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Shield Station in Santa Anna: Serving Up History, Hospitality & Hometown Heart
SANTA ANNA, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – For the 20th episode of “Bite of West Texas,” the journey came full circle – returning to one of the very first restaurants featured on the show: Shield Station in Santa Anna. This time, host Heather Easley visited owner David Victor at the historic restaurant he’s worked to transform into […]
The Abilene Reporter-News
Facial hair, cardboard trash can in Abilene restaurant inspections
The city of Abilene Environmental Health Division regularly monitors restaurants and food establishments for compliance with state food safety requirements. Frequent inspections are essential in preventing the spread of foodborne illnesses through contamination and improper handling, storage and sanitation. Scores for retail food establishments, food stores, mobile food units and school and daycare establishments inspected the week of June 29-July 3 are listed below. Disclaimer: On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in its most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. A few more recent follow-up inspections may not be included here. Perfect score Walmart Deli , 1650 Texas Highway 351 Dirty Dough Cookies , 4464 Buffalo Gap Road High to moderate scores Home 2 Suites , 2109 Scottish Road: 97 Walmart Grocery , 1650 Texas Highway 351: 96 Encompass Health , 6401 Directors Parkway: 95 Abilene Convention Center , 1100 N. Sixth St.: 94 Cinemark Abilene and XD , 672 E. Overland Trail: 94 Low scores and why Yani D' Cuba , 2801 S. 14th St.: 89 Priority violation: Observed fried foods held in a warmer at
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A signature flavor is expanding across West Texas… But that’s only part of the story
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A San Angelo favorite is bringing its signature flavor to Abilene. The Angry Cactus is expanding into the SODA District, serving up the bold cuisine it’s become known for while launching something even bigger alongside it — a work and learn program created by Executive Chef and Owner Tim Condon, designed […]
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People Drive Miles To Dine At This Outstanding Rural Texas Restaurant
Tucked away in the small town of Buffalo Gap, Texas, Perini Ranch Steakhouse has earned a legendary reputation that stretches far beyond the Lone Star State. People travel hours just to sit down at this converted hay barn and taste what many call the best steak in the region. With...
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Texas' Creepy, Abandoned 1920s Zoo Has A Spooky Atmosphere To Explore And An Unsolved Crime
In the center of Texas, less than 2 hours from the often overlooked, charming Western hub of Fort Worth, lies a small town with a long history and an unusual attraction. History buffs may know Cisco as the site of an infamous Santa Claus robbery in 1927 and the place where hospitality magnate Conrad Hilton purchased his first hotel, but this town of nearly 4,000 residents was once known for a different reason: It was home to an exotic zoo and the world's largest concrete swimming pool. Both attractions have been abandoned for decades, leaving a spooky and atmospheric recreational area to explore, courtesy of a newly maintained trail that takes you past creepy, empty animal cages, a graffitied bear den, and a murky, pond-like pool that still houses remnants of a diving board and swing set. Don't worry about running into any bears, though; the Cisco bear met a mysterious, tragic fate in the 1930s as part of an unsolved crime that possibly contributed to its closure.
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Brad Elliott Joins Abilene’s ‘The Wolf’ For Afternoon Drive.
Brad Elliott has joined Community Broadcast Partners “95.1 The Wolf” KABW Abilene, TX, as afternoon host. Elliott arrived in Abilene in 1997 from KCHZ in Kansas City and spent a decade as Program Director of Cumulus Top 40 ”Power 103” KCDD. He later served as Operations Manager of The Wolf and sister station KORQ, then branded Top 40 “96Q,” in 2013. Most recently, Elliott worked at Townsquare Media's classic hits “100.7 Kool FM” KULL.
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Lions returning to Abilene Zoo in largest lion habitat in zoo history
ABILENE, Texas — Lions are returning to the Abilene Zoo, where they'll soon call the largest lion habitat in the zoo's history home. The new exhibit is part of the zoo's ongoing A Bold Adventure expansion and is designed to house a full pride of up to six lions, creating a larger, more natural environment for one of the world's most iconic species.
The Abilene Reporter-News
Popular chain restaurant coming to Abilene
It's been a hot summer here in West Texas, but it looks like it's about to get a whole lot hotter with the addition of a new, spicy Asian restaurant, Teriyaki Madness , coming soon to Abilene. To be located at 6838 S. Clack St., Suite 2 , next to the new Five Guys and Teapioca Lounge, Teriyaki Madness has filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to renovate the 1,690 square foot space into Abilene's newest Asian restaurant. More: Abilene mom simplifies dinner stress with meal prep | Exclusive More: Three things to do this weekend in Abilene July 10-12 According to the TDLR report , construction began on May 10 and is scheduled to be completed by Sept. 10. The project's estimated cost is $300,000. Teriyaki Madness is a fast-casual Seattle-style Japanese concept restaurant that features large customizable Teriyaki bowls and a protein-packed menu with marinated chicken, steak, salmon, tofu and fresh veggies. The restaurant concept was founded in 2003 and has since grown to over 200 locations spread across 41 different states. (This story was updated to add new info.) This article originally appeared on Abilene Reporter-News: Popular chain restaurant coming to Abilene
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Brad Elliott Joins 95.1 The Wolf in Abilene
Community Broadcast Partners has added Brad Elliott as afternoon host at Country KABW “95.1 The Wolf” in Abilene, TX. Elliott is a familiar voice in the market, returning home to fill a key daypart role. What We Know: Elliott previously worked in Abilene at Townsquare Media’s Classic Hits “100.7 Kool-FM” KULL, and also held positions […] The post Brad Elliott Joins 95.1 The Wolf in Abilene appeared first on Barrett Media .