Mi Tierra Café Y Panadería, San Antonio
How do you earn a spot on a list of America’s 50 Best Casual Restaurants? According to the folks at The Daily Meal, price is a starting factor. Two customers have to be able to fill themselves up up and get out for less than $50, excluding alcohol. Other factors: an overall comfortable and relaxed ambiance, a “destination” status, and how long the restaurant has been around. A panel of 500 food writers, blogger and journalists provide input, and ultimately vote for their favorite establishments. Congratulations to this year’s Mexican-themed winners:
Mi Tierra Café Y Panadería, San Antonio (www.mitierracafe.com); La Condesa, Austin, Texas (www.lacondesa.com/austin); La Taquería, San Francisco (taqueriasanfrancisco.com); Guelaguetza, Los Angeles (http://www.ilovemole.com/)