“If it doesn’t say ‘Texas,’ it’s not Texas Roadhouse” (restaurant slogan)
The slogan of the Texas Roadhouse restaurant since 2001 is: "If it doesn't say 'Texas,' it's not Texas Roadhouse." The irony is that the restaurant chain began in 1993…
Taco Salad
A taco salad consists of taco ingredients placed in what is often an edible tortilla shell bowl. Wikipedia: Taco SaladThe taco salad is a Mexican inspired dish whereby the classic taco taste is…
Taco
The taco is the quintessential Mexican sandwich. It's a major part of Tex-Mex cuisine and is first cited in English (1901) in a book about Mexico City. Wikipedia: TacoA taco is a traditional…
“Just Like You Like It” (Whataburger slogan)
Whataburger (a fast food chain) got its start in 1950 in Corpus Christi, Texas. "Just Like You Like It" has been the Whataburger slogan since 2001. Wikipedia: WhataburgerWhataburger is a…
New York 7s (Seven-a-Side Rugby)
The annual New York 7s (seven-a-side) rugby tournament has taken place (since 1959) on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The tournament used to be held at Van Cortlandt Park (in the Bronx), but…
Carne Asada (Carne Asado)
Carne asada (or, less frequently written, carne asado) is roasted meat, usually served with peppers and onions. The Mexican dish gained popularity on California and Texas restaurant menus in the…
Chipotle
Chipotle chili peppers are dried and smoked jalapeño peppers. The Mexican import plays a big part in the Southwestern cusine. Gourmet Sleuth Chipotles chilies [chee-POT-tleh] peppers are smoked…
“We eat all we can, and we sell the rest” (Blue Bell Ice Cream slogan)
"We eat all we can, and we sell the rest" is the slogan of Blue Bell Creamery of Brenham, Texas. Another slogan is "The best ice cream in the country." About Blue BellIt was a…
Texas Twister (barbecued cutlets)
"Texas Twister Barbecued Cutlets" is a recipe that appears on several websites. The cutlets include Cayenne pepper and Tabasco sauce. Perdue Chicken CookbookThe Perdue Chicken Cookbookby…
Texas Twister (chili dogs)
"Texas Twister" is the name for a chili dog recipe. RecipezaarTexas Twister Chili Dogs4 servings 20 min 20 min prep Change to: servings US Metric 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans or pinto…
Texas Twister (drink)
"Texas Twister" can be alcoholic or non-alcoholic. One non-alocholic version includes fruit (oranges, limes, lemons, and a cherry). A "Texas Twister Punch" mixes red fruit punch…
San Antonio Chicken; San Antonio Chicken Roll-Ups; San Antonio Chicken Wraps
"San Antonio Chicken Wraps" are served by the popular Logan's Roadhouse restaurant chain (originally from Tennessee, but with many Texas locations). Chicken with Southwestern sauce,…
Texas Bulldogger (cocktail)
The Texas Bulldogger cocktail contains coffee liqueur, creme de cacao, club soda, and half-and-half. The same recipe appears on many websites, attributed to Mrs. Dick Nachlinger (Carol Hembree).…
Texas Island Dressing
Thousand Islands Dressing is a famous salad dressing that contains mayonnaise, ketchup, and a mixture of chopped vegetables. Texas Island Dressing adds Pace Picante Sauce. The same recipe (perhaps…
Texas Mudslide (cocktail)
The Texas Mudslide cocktail contains Crown Royal Canadian whiskey, Kahlua coffeeliqueur, and Bailey's Irish cream. It is not known when or where the drink originated, but it has been cited in…
Chicken Laredo
"Chicken Laredo" may come from San Antonio. Ad served at the Alamo Cafe it's charbroiled chiken breast topped with Southwesteren cream sauce, Monterey Jack and American cheese,…
Laredo Salad
Several websites feature a similar recipe for "Laredo Salad With Cowboy Marinated Onions." The recipe was sponsored by the National Onion Association in 2003. The salad features Tex-Mex…
Monument District
The area around Stanton Street in the Lower East Side of Manhattan used to be a "Monument District." The gravestone monument business used to be located there by the 1930s, but the trade…
“From the Country of 1100 Springs” (Pearl Beer slogan)
"From the Country of 1100 Springs" has been the slogan of Pearl Beer since 1961. A country band also takes the name "1100 Springs." Texas has many springs. Wikipedia; Pearl…
Buzzard’s Breath Chili
Buzzard's Breath Chili was the winning recipe at the CHili Appreciation Society's International Cookoff in Terlingua, Texas, in either 1971 or 1977 (the below accounts differ). The same…