Month: October 2020

Garrison Brothers Distillery announces virtual Bourbon Brawl

San Antonio’s Alamo City, one of the five semifinalists for this year’s Bourbon Brawl. Photo: Garrison Brothers Distillery, used with permission.

Garrison Brothers Distillery, the first legal whiskey distillery in Texas, announced the virtual adaptation of its statewide bartender competition, Bourbon Brawl 2020. The contest was originally supposed to take place in May but was postponed in light of the pandemic. Now, in lieu of an in-person event, Bourbon Brawl 2020 will take place entirely online on Thursday, November 19.(Garrison Brothers Distillery, 2020)

Garrison Brothers has partnered with Sourced Craft Cocktails, a cocktail curation and delivery service, to provide custom cocktail kits for guests to order and receive prior to the virtual Finals event where one kit will be selected as the winner. The grand prize is $12,500 from a public charity called Good Bourbon for a Good Cause, founded by the Garrison Family and their staff in 2018. They will also get the opportunity to take the title of Bourbon Brawl 2020 Champions home to their respective Texas city.

In February 2020, contestants submitted a cocktail recipe to Garrison Brothers. A panel of drinks experts blind judged each cocktail and chose 75 bartenders to proceed to the next round. Each of the 75 bartenders’ venues featured their cocktail for two weeks, while the Garrison Brothers team visited each location to judge the cocktail along with the service. After that, they selected 25 mixologists to compete in the semi-finals, five from each of these five major Texas cities: Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio.

The semi-finals and final event of Bourbon Brawl 2020 were initially slated to take place throughout March, April and May. After postponing the events several times due to COVID-19, the Garrison Brothers team decided to change the format so it could still take place safely this year. The five semi-finalists from each city have collaborated to create one cocktail that represents their city using ingredients from a list provided by Sourced Craft Cocktails.

The Bourbon Brawl 2020 cocktail kits are available online for $212.40 and for pre-order through Sourced from October 12 through November 12. The kits will be delivered just before the Finals event on November 19. Guests are encouraged to order the five-in-one cocktail kit that includes everything needed to make two full servings of each of the following cocktails:

Fort Worth’s Chisholm Two-Step

The Chisholm Two-Step will put some boogie back in your boots with a jolt of Chai Tea Latte concentrate and a complement of sarsaparilla-infused Simple Syrup, giving an entirely new meaning to the legendary “Texas Tea.”

Dallas’ Snake In My Boot

Do not let the mellow coconut sugar syrup and warm, smooth bourbon goodness fool you: the combo of tart cherry juice and muddle jalapeno slice ensures that this snake has plenty of bite.

San Antonio’s Alamo City 

Just like the Alamo, this simple South Texas sipper is easy to remember. With notes of fruit and rosemary adding a bit of lightness to a generous pour of Garrison Brothers bourbon, the Alamo City would be a perfect companion to any day on the Riverwalk.

Austin’s MIA (Missing In Austin)

Go off the grid for a while with this fruit-focused delight, featuring pineapple juice, grapefruit juice and plenty more. When you wrap up these fruity notes in the warm caramel cradle of bourbon, you get an entire night on Sixth Street all rolled into one.

Houston’s The Pho-Kit 

Say “Pho-Kit” and turn your cocktail into a savory meal in a glass. This unique combination of curry powder, chili oil and fish sauce melds with honey syrup to bring out every spicy note you can find in a pour of Garrison Brothers.

Each city’s semi-finalists have been invited to Austin for the Finals event on November 19, where only select Garrison Brothers staff will be in attendance. The select staff will judge each cocktail in person in a socially-distanced, COVID-safe environment. Guests are invited to tune in virtually, taste each cocktail, and vote on the winning drink amongst themselves.

“This partnership with Sourced not only makes Bourbon Brawl 2020 possible despite the event limitations of the pandemic, but it also prepares Texas bartenders to create the ‘cocktails of the future.’ By challenging them to create cocktails from ingredients that ship well and working through the process of curating a cocktail kit with Sourced, they’re learning valuable skills that will hopefully help them evolve with the industry.” – Dan Garrison, founder and proprietor of Garrison Brothers Distillery.

Taco Cabana announces return of enchiladas with Enchilada Fest

Enchiladas are back at Taco Cabana with Enchilada Fest. Photo: Taco Cabana, used with permission.

Back by popular demand, Taco Cabana’s enchiladas are back with more variety and options than ever before. Starting today, Wednesday October 14, guests can enjoy Enchilada Fest, a celebration of Taco Cabana’s signature cheese enchiladas with a choice of six new sauces including: Suiza, Ranchero, Green Chile, Tex-Mex, Sour Cream or Queso. The six new enchiladas are available at all participating Texas locations.  (Taco Cabana, 2020)

Two-enchilada plates will be available for $5.99 and three-enchilada plates will be available for $7.69. Each plate includes rice, refried beans, guacamole and two flour tortillas. Guests can top their enchilada with a choice of shredded chicken, ground beef or chicken fajita for $.99, or steak fajita for $1.29. Guests can also shop the convenient TC Pantry in-store or online and take home an easy-to-prepare 12-pack Enchilada Casserole for $24.99 to cook and eat at home, a perfect option for any family dinner or gathering. 

Enchilada Fest orders are available thru online ordering for front counter and curbside pick-up, via the drive-thru or by mobile order when using the MyTC! app. Select Taco Cabana dining rooms and patios are now open as well. 

In addition to Enchilada Fest, Taco Cabana is sweetening its fall menu offerings with the release of its new Caramel Apple Empanadas. Guests can purchase two Caramel Apple Empanadas for only $2.99. 

Taco Cabana, a subsidiary of Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRGI), was founded in 1978. The brand specializes in Tex-Mex-inspired food including enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, flautas, burritos, tacos, flour tortillas and a selection of made-from-scratch salsas and sauces. Restaurants feature open-display cooking, a selection of beer and tequila margaritas, patio dining, drive-thru windows, curbside pick-up and delivery. As of Jan. 1, 2020, Taco Cabana operates 145 company-owned restaurants in Texas.

“Not only has our internal TC family been asking for the return of our signature enchiladas, but more importantly, our TC guests have been asking for us to bring them back to the TC menu. We could not be more thrilled about their return and even more excited that we could bring six new flavors to our guests.” – Rich Stockinger, CEO and President of Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.

 

Book review: ‘The Body Is Not An Apology’ by Sonya Renee Taylor

‘The Body Is Not An Apology” by Sonya Renee Taylor

Sonya Renee Taylor is the Founder and Radical Executive Officer of The Body Is Not An Apology, a digital media and education company committed to radical self-love and body empowerment .Founded in 2011, it began as an online community to cultivate radical self-love and body empowerment. The Body Is Not An Apology now reaches over 1 million people each month in 140 countries with their articles and content focused on the intersection of bodies, personal transformation and social justice. Sonya is also an International award winning Performance Poet, activist, speaker and transformational leader whose work continues to have global reach. She has a B.A. in Sociology and an M.S.A. in Organizational Management and continues to be a fierce activist for global justice using the lens of intersectional Black Feminism and radical self-love. In her book “The Body Is Not An Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love” Sonya invites readers to reconnect with the radical origins of their minds and bodies and celebrate their collective, enduring strength.

“The Body Is Not An Apology” begins with a Prologue that explains where the phrase for the radical self-love movement, also the name of the book, started.  It goes back to 2010 at a Southern Fried Poetry Slam where the author uttered the words “your body is not an apology.” She reminded herself of the phrase whenever she felt a discouraging thought coming on and used it as the basis for the organization she founded to help others overcome body shame and its destructive effects. The book is divided into five sections: Making Self-Love Radical; Shame, Guilt and Apology-Then and Now; Building a Radical Self-Love Practice in an Age of Loathing; A New Way Ordered by Love and Your Radical Self-Love Toolkit.  They all contain Unapologetic Inquiries and Radical Reflections that help further explain that ideas that she is trying to convey. At the end, she includes extensive notes by chapter and resources for further readings on feminism, racial justice and LBTQIAA issues.

Having a positive self-image is important for the individual as well as the community and world as a whole. Sonya Renee Taylor’s encouraging messages involve having to put aside any toxic upbringings and changing the way we interact with others. It touches on subjects like body-shaming, body terrorism and homophobia. Readers should note that she touches on politics both to emphasize her points and to explain how she has been personally affected by other people’s racist and homophobic actions. A standout chapter is ‘Chapter 4: A New Way Ordered by Love’ section ‘Unapologetic Agreements’ that focuses on how radical self-love and communication can foster global change: “Have compassion for and honor people’s varied journey. Our journeys are unique and varied. Compassion births patience.”  It is a small book and thankfully, written in a down to earth and easy-to understand language.  This is important because her message of self-love, confidence and the importance of stopping body shaming and thinking we are not “good enough” is one that more people should take to heart. “The Body Is Not An Apology” is an impactful and empowering guide for readers who appreciate a book that challenges the status quo and arms them with compelling and life-changing advice.

“To be fear facing is to learn the distinction between fear and danger. It is to look directly at the source of the fear and assess if we are truly in peril or if we are simply afraid of the unknown.”

*The author received a copy of this book for an honest review. The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to her.

New release: ‘Elsewhere’ by Dean Koontz

Dean Koontz’ new book: ‘Elsewhere.’ Photo: amazon

Dean Koontz is the author of fourteen number one The New York Times bestsellers, including “One Door Away from Heaven,” “From the Corner of His Eye,” “Midnight” and many more; making him one of only a dozen writers ever to have achieved that milestone.  He has been hailed by Rolling Stone as “America’s most popular suspense novelist” and his books have been published in thirty-eight languages and have sold over five hundred million copies worldwide to date. In his new book “Elsewhere,” released this week, the fate of the world is in the hands of a father and daughter in an epic novel of wonder and terror.

“Elsewhere” is the story of Jeffy Coltrane, whose wife Michelle left seven years ago. Since then, he has worked to maintain a normal life for himself and his eleven-year-old daughter, Amity, in Suavidad Beach. It is a quiet life, until a local eccentric known as Spooky Ed shows up on their doorstep. Ed entrusts Jeffy with hiding a strange and dangerous object, something he calls “the key to everything,” and tells Jeffy that he must never use the device. But after a visit from a group of ominous men, Jeffy and Amity find themselves accidentally activating the key and discovering an extraordinary truth. The device allows them to jump between parallel planes both familiar and bizarre, wondrous and terrifying.  Jeffy and Amity cannot help but wonder if Michelle could be just a click away. They are not the only ones interested in the device. A man with a dark purpose is in pursuit, determined to use its grand potential for profound evil. Unless Amity and Jeffy can outwit him, the place they call home may never be safe again.

Virtual Texas Book Festival announces programming schedule

The 25th annual Texas Book Festival will be a virtual event. Photo: Texas Book Festival, used with permission.

The Texas Book Festival recently unveiled its full 2020 schedule, detailing author panels, cooking demonstrations, solo author sessions, kids’ activities and more during the two-week virtual event. The Festival begins on October 31 with young adult and Texas Teen Book Festival programming, followed by kids’ programming from November 2 to 6, and adult programming from November 6 to 15, including Lit Crawl Austin and the annual First Edition Literary Gala. This year marks the festival’s 25th anniversary. The full schedule is available online.  (Texas Book Festival, 2020)

Teen & Young Adult Programming – Saturday, October 31- Keynote: Elizabeth Acevedo in Conversation at 10a.m. When a plane crashes with their father on board, two sisters who have never met discover all the secrets that connect their lives, their grief and their future paths as they figure out where to go from here. Taking readers deep into a tangled knot of sorrow, jealousy and love, National Book Award winner Elizabeth Acevedo’s newest novel in verse offers a moving testament to the power of sisterhood.

Children’s Programming – Monday, November 2. Raúl the Third: “¡Vamos! Let’s Go Eat.” Jon Scieszka and Steven Weinberg: “AstroNuts Mission Two: The Water Planet.”

Adult Programming – Saturday, November 7 at 4p.m. Matthew McConaughey in Conversation with Ethan Hawke. Austin icon and Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey shares wisdom and inspiration in his new book “Greenlights,” based on thirty-five years’ worth of journal entries and observations.

7p.m. Literary Death Match. Four authors. Three judges. Two finalists. One really epic finale. Part literary event, part comedy show, part game show, Literary Death Match brings together today’s finest writers to compete in an edge-of-your-seat read-off critiqued by three judges and concluded by a slapstick showdown to decide the ultimate champion.

Friday, November 13 at 4p.m. “Elsewhere:” Dean Koontz in Conversation with Jeffery Deaver. Dean Koontz, the author of many number-one The New York Times best-sellers, presents his new novel, “Elsewhere,” a technothriller about a father and daughter who discover a strange and highly coveted device that could reunite them with dearly departed Mom. Fellow best-selling author Jeffery Deaver leads the discussion.

The 2020 Virtual Book Festival will take place from October 31 through November 15 and continues to be free and open to the public thanks to generous sponsors and dedicated volunteers. The 2020 Virtual Texas Book Festival is co-presented by H-E-B and AT&T. Other major sponsors include Brigid Cockrum and Family, Kirkus Reviews, Tocker Foundation, Tapestry Foundation, Texas Monthly, Buena Vista Foundation, Still Water Foundation, C-SPAN 2/Book TV, Central Market, Austin American-Statesman, Pentagram, Jordan Foster Construction, and Loewy Law Firm.

With a vision to inspire Texans of all ages to love reading, the Texas Book Festival connects authors and readers through experiences that celebrate the culture of literacy, ideas, and imagination. Founded in 1995 by former First Lady Laura Bush, Mary Margaret Farabee, and a group of volunteers, the nonprofit Texas Book Festival promotes the joys of reading and writing through its annual Festival, the Texas Teen Book Festival, the Reading Rock Stars Title I elementary school program, the Real Reads Title I middle and high school program, grants to Texas libraries, and year-round literary programming.

“We’re excited to bring the Texas Book Festival into the homes of readers across Texas and beyond. Because of our virtual format, it’s never been easier to attend. I encourage everyone  to visit our website and the Texas Book Festival Crowdcast page to register for sessions to make sure you don’t miss a single minute of this huge free event.” – Lois Kim, Texas Book Festival Executive Director

Texas Women for the Arts opens 2021 grant in support of local arts organizations

Texas Women for the Arts opens its 2021 grant application program. Photo: Texas Cultural Trust, used with permission.

Texas Women for the Arts (TWA), a membership program of the Texas Cultural Trust, recently announced the opening of its 2021 grant application. Applications will be invited and accepted through December 1, 2020 by 5p.m (Texas Cultural Trust, 2020)

Through this grant and since its inception in 2005, TWA has distributed more than $2.9 million to over 200 Texas organizations. Applications must be sponsored by a current member of TWA and must reflect their mission to “awaken and nurture the artist in every Texas child.” Organizations are encouraged to identify and request sponsorship from local TWA members. Applicants can submit their grant proposals through the Texas Cultural Trust website.

TWA unites the financial forces of more than 240 Texas women annually in support of arts education programs. These influential women represent all corners of the state and their investments have impacted more than a million Texas children. The program is currently accepting membership renewals and welcomes new membership applications. To join or learn more about the program, visit Texas Cultural Trust online.

Texas Cultural Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and increasing access and awareness for the arts across the state. Programs of the Texas Cultural Trust include the Texas Medal of Arts Awards, Art Can, Texas Young Masters, Texas Women for the Arts, Partners in the Arts and Arts Access. Texas Cultural Trust efforts are amplified by its partners who are instrumental in the success of leading a cohesive voice for the arts in education, advocacy, and economic impact in Texas, spotlighting the artistic excellence of our state.

Texas Women for the Arts (TWA) is a statewide giving circle and membership program. Since its inception in 2005, this philanthropic force and champion for the arts in education has awarded over $2.9 million to more than 200 arts organizations, impacting more than a million Texas children

Upcoming release: ‘Fine’ by Amylea Murphy

Amylea Murphy’s debut novel ‘Fine’ will be available starting November 17, 2020. Photo: amazon

Author AmyLea Murphy has always been passionate about helping young people mature into successful, confident, and contributing members of society. Enthusiastic about empowering others to be their most authentic and best selves in spite of the challenges life presents , her compassion and grit shines through her storytelling. Her debut novel “Fine,” is set for release on Tuesday  November 17, 2020. This YA novel is an intimate glimpse into the private world of two teenage girls struggling to be themselves in a demanding and unforgiving world. Inspired by the resiliency of the human spirit, AmyLea Murphy writes about life-changing moments in the hope of empowering her readers to embrace life in all of its messiness. (Black Château, 2020)

“Fine” is the story of Anna Williams, a straight-A student, cheerleader and all-around golden child who vanished six years ago. After all these years, no one knows what happened or why. Her younger sister, Katie, has drifted through life ever since, wracked with guilt, grief and anger over Anna’s unsolved disappearance. But when her future reaches a breaking point, Katie takes the investigation into her own hands. Searching for answers in her sister’s missing person’s file, she discovers that some questions aren’t so easy to answer. Through police memos, interrogations and excerpts from Anna’s diary, Katie peaks behind the carefully crafted façade Anna left behind and uncovers the dark truths of her life in the months before she disappeared. Unsettling and surprising, “Fine” is a mystery that will break your heart and put it back together again.

“Fine” blends the mystery of “Sadie” and “Vanishing Girls” with the poignancy of Sarah Dessen. Inspired by Gayle Forman and Jennifer Niven and written for all ages, “Fine” is a reminder of the resiliency of the human spirit and brings out the inner teenager in everyone. It is currently available for pre-order on Amazon.

Briscoe’s Sips and Sounds of the West series

Sips and Sounds of the West of the Briscoe this Friday October 16. Photo: Briscoe Western Art Museum, used with permission.

The Briscoe Western Art Museum is offering guests the opportunity to kick back and kick up their heels on the banks of the River Walk with its new Sips and Sounds of the West series. Debuting Friday, October 16 in the museum’s McNutt Sculpture Garden, Sips and Sounds of the West features live music, drinks and food under the stars and the watchful eyes of the fantastic bronze sculptures that call the garden home. (Briscoe Western Art Museum, 2020)

The first of the planned quarterly music series features Clint Tomerlin, a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, aspiring author/poet and occasionally funny man who has performed with and opened for artists including Wade Bowen, Bruce Robison and Drew Kennedy. Tomerlin’s music will fill the air as everyone enjoys a socially distanced evening featuring a cash bar with specialty cocktails and tasty treats from food truck Mi Taquito Arandas Jalisco. Doors open at 6:30p.m. with music, drinks and food until 8:30p.m.

Sips and Sounds of the West will take place in the museum’s McNutt Sculpture Garden, a lush public outdoor space featuring a beautiful courtyard surrounded by bronze sculptures that depict iconic figures of the American West. The sculpture garden offers respite during any River Walk visit, with tables, chairs and benches to rest and enjoy the view. With the lights of downtown in the background, the garden becomes magical at night, making it the perfect spot for a date night or a night out with friends.

Advanced tickets for Sips and Sounds of the West are $12 per person and include three drink tickets, as well as an admission ticket to come back and enjoy the rest of the Briscoe during regular museum hours. The event is free for museum members. Space is limited on a first-come, first-served basis to guarantee a safe, socially distanced event and members must RSVP to attend. To safely ensure proper social distances are maintained, groups are asked purchase tickets in one transaction. A minimum of two tickets must be purchased to ensure guests are seated appropriately. Groups of three to five will be seated at a larger round table. Groups of two will be seated at intimate cocktail tables. Tickets will be available at the door but will be $20 per person.

Hiatus Spa + Retreat debuts Hiatus Everyday product line

Hiatus Everyday product line includes Friday Happy Hour, Saturday Pastime and Sunday Matinee. Photo: Hiatus Spa + Retreat, used with permission.

Hiatus Spa + Retreat, the award-winning Texas day spa with eight locations across the state, is excited to announce the launch of the Hiatus Everyday product line, which is now available at all locations and online. The product line features two collections, The Weekend Collection and The Spa Day Collection, and includes over 20 products, such as aroma oil, hand and body wash, body butter, charcoal scrub and more. (Hiatus Spa + Retreat, 2020)

Created to embody each unique day of the weekend, The Weekend Collection features the Friday Collection, the Saturday Collection and the Sunday Collection.  Each day of The Weekend Collection features two unique aromas in the following products: aroma oil, hand and body wash, body butter and charcoal scrub.

The Friday Collection features uplifting and invigorating aromas with Happy Hour, a blend of blood orange, cardamom and pine needles, designed to put a smile on your face and leave you sparkling and Recess, featuring  white sage, eucalyptus and spearmint, inviting you to exhale and hold space for whatever comes next.

The Saturday Collection blends soothing herbal and calming floral notes in the aromas with Pastime, a blending of layered florals with Amyris and citrus for an interesting yet playful aroma; and Daydream, a combination of lavender, bergamot, and chamomile for a soothing way to rest the senses.

The Sunday Collection brings warming woods, earthy herbals and a hint of sweet citrus to the aromas with Take Five, a comforting, warm, slightly herbal aroma of frankincense, petitgrain, and sandalwood; and Matinee, a balanced blend of clary sage, lavender, and cedarwood with a hint of floral.

In addition to The Weekend Collection, Hiatus is also debuting The Spa Day Collection featuring three products, including a Margarita Lip Scrub that was inspired by the sweet and tangy grit of margarita salt; Mojito Lip Balm, a velvety balm with refreshing cucumber and bergamot for a fresh take; and All-Clear Aroma Mist, a smudge in a spray with a balance of sage, sweet orange, and cedarwood to bring a moment of ritual to your everyday routine.

Hiatus Everyday products are now available online and in all eight Hiatus locations with product prices ranging from $7 to $27. Throughout the month of October, Hiatus invites guests to Spa for a Cause with $1 from the sale of every Hiatus Everyday product benefitting Peabody Fund: The Cancer Vaccine Project. The packaging design features watercolor images that mimic the art in each of the spas created by Texas-based artist Jan Heaton. The Weekend Collection features colors that are representative of the day of the week–Friday is green, which evokes life; Saturday is blue, which has a calming effect; and Sunday is terracotta, which grounds the soul. The team at Hiatus is excited to continue to grow the collection with additional products in the future.

With eight locations across Texas, eight years on Inc. 500’s fastest-growing companies, and an innovative spa subscription model, Hiatus Spa + Retreat is a fresh kind of full-service spa that has changed the wellness industry. Powered by products with real green ingredients and a high-touch experience, Hiatus’ personalized approach to wellness is driven by the view that regular relaxation should be an empowering part of a healthy, happy lifestyle. 

“Five years in the making, this project is truly a labor of love. Our debut line is an extension of the Hiatus experience, made to enhance daily health and wellness rituals—hence the name Hiatus Everyday. We selected the cleanest natural ingredients and were grateful to have found a Texas partner who crafts exquisite, sustainably sourced, small-batch products, which help to incorporate our core principles into everyday life.” – Hiatus Co-Founder Sheila Garrison

Taco Cabana’s new seasonal margaritas

Taco Cabana’s Blood Orange Margarita is one of the new seasonal margaritas along with Sour Gummy and Pumpkin Spice. Photo: Taco Cabana, used with permission.

Just in time for fall, Taco Cabana is launching three new seasonal margarita flavors. Starting this Monday, guests can enjoy Pumpkin Spice, Sour Gummy and Blood Orange frozen margaritas. (Taco Cabana, 2020)

The Pumpkin Spice flavor is synonymous with fall and Taco Cabana is excited to introduce its first-ever Pumpkin Spice margarita. The three new margarita flavors join the current Taco Cabana margarita lineup of Lime, Strawberry, Mango, Strawberry Mango, Green Apple and Mangonada, which all remain available on Taco Cabana’s menu. Chamoy can still be added to any margarita at no additional charge. Margaritas are available for purchase all day, every day (starting at 10a.m. on Sundays) at all locations in Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, El Paso, Houston and San Antonio.  

All of Taco Cabana’s margarita flavors are available with food purchase via online ordering for front counter and curbside pick-up, via the drive-thru or by mobile order when using the MyTC! App or online. Select Taco Cabana dining rooms and patios are now open as well.  Taco Cabana margaritas are available for delivery in San Antonio only via online ordering using the MYTC! App or online.

Taco Cabana, a subsidiary of Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRGI), was founded in 1978. The brand specializes in Tex-Mex-inspired food including fajitas, quesadillas, flautas, enchiladas, burritos, tacos, flour tortillas and a selection of made-from-scratch salsas and sauces. Restaurants feature open-display cooking, a selection of beer and tequila margaritas, patio dining and drive-thru windows. As of Jan. 1, 2020, Taco Cabana operates 146 company-owned restaurants in Texas.

“Taco Cabana guests have enthusiastically responded to our margarita lineup all summer long and we are extremely excited to continue our Taco Cabana flavor innovation with the launch of our three new seasonal margaritas.” – Rich Stockinger, CEO and President of Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.