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CALIZ Journal
Los Angeles / People & places
Broken Spanish Comedor Gives Ray Garcia’s Mexican Cooking a Neighborhood Table
On Washington Boulevard, the Los Angeles chef connects masa, seasonal cooking and a bar with room for agave flights and zero-proof drinks.
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The latest storiesAustin / Openings
Alteño Brings Jaliscan Highland Cooking to Downtown Austin
Johnny Curiel’s restaurant at 1 Hotel Austin introduces a Los Altos de Jalisco perspective to the Rainey Street area.
New York City / Openings
Bar Chucho Gives Two Bridges a Mexican Cocktail Hangout
The Corima team’s Market Street bar puts micheladas and inventive drinks into a more casual evening.
Miami / Mexican dining
Casa MX Brings a Mexican Sharing Table to Coral Gables
A former home, agave cocktails and a menu made for passing plates give this Miami address its starting point.
Miami / Mexican dining
Los Félix Connects Corn, Cocktails and Music in Coconut Grove
Heirloom tortillas and Meso-American influences give this Main Highway restaurant a distinctive place in a Miami dining itinerary.
Austin / Mexican dining
Suerte Makes Masa the Center of an East Austin Evening
Mexican technique, Texas ingredients and an agave-minded bar meet on East Sixth Street.
Austin / Agave & beverages
Mezcalería Tobalá Adds Another Layer to East Austin
Above Whisler’s, the mezcal story meets the history of an East Sixth Street building.
Dallas / Mexican dining
José on Lovers Puts Regional Mexican Cooking on the Dallas Table
Heirloom masa, seasonal aguachile and margaritas make a useful starting point for a shared meal.
Dallas / Agave & beverages
Las Almas Rotas: A Dallas Introduction to Mexican Spirits
The Parry Avenue bar pairs Mexican street food with a chance to learn the names and places behind the bottle.
Los Angeles / People & places
At Komal, Los Angeles Meets Mexican Heirloom Corn
Fátima Juárez’s kitchen and molino at Mercado La Paloma put the work behind masa in the foreground.
Los Angeles / Openings
San Damián Brings Mexican Coastal Cooking to Venice
Enrique Olvera’s seafood restaurant on Abbot Kinney connects Pacific ingredients with a Mexican point of view.
New York City / People & places
The People Behind New York’s Ramírez Taco Counters
Giovanni Cervantes and Tania Apolinar turned a career change into a focused Mexican food project in Brooklyn and Manhattan.
New York City / Agave & beverages
Alma Negra Makes Room for Mezcal in Brooklyn
A Park Slope address for Mexican food and a more curious conversation about what is in the glass.
Miami / Mexican dining
Maíz y Agave: A Three-Floor Mexican Table in Coral Gables
Corn, mole and agave drinks connect the dining rooms and rooftop at this Miracle Mile address.
New York City / People & places
At Mixteca, Puebla Finds a Place in the West Village
Victor Lopez and Jeff Bell bring agave spirits, Puebla-inspired design and tacos to a corner of Cornelia Street.
Austin / Agave & beverages
Only the Wild Ones Gives South Congress a Place to Listen
Natural wine, cocktails and vinyl share an outdoor garden at 1600 South Congress. Here is how to plan an unhurried stop.
Austin / Mexican dining
At Nixta Taqueria, Austin’s Story Begins with Corn
Edgar Rico and Sara Mardanbigi’s East Austin restaurant puts heirloom masa at the center of the conversation.
National / Agave & beverages
What Is Sangrita? Meet Tequila’s Other Half
A small glass, a little spice, and a reason to linger. An introduction to the nonalcoholic drink at the heart of CALIZ.
New York City / Mexican dining
Corima Brings Northern Mexico to the New York Table
At 3 Allen Street, Fidel Caballero’s cooking and a sotol-focused drinks program offer a distinct starting point for dinner.
Los Angeles / Agave & beverages
At Mírate, Mexican Drinks Go Beyond the Expected
A look at the Los Feliz bar’s published menu, from bacanora and pulque to its distinctive take on a margarita.
Dallas / Mexican dining
Olōyō Gives Dallas a Permanent Home for a Masa-Led Kitchen
Olivia López and Jonathan Percival’s restaurant brings a long-running pop-up story to Old East Dallas.
Miami / Agave & beverages
Mezcalista Offers a Different Kind of South Beach Evening
The lounge at Moxy South Beach pairs a mezcal focus with an intimate setting on Washington Avenue.
Miami / Mexican dining
The Mexican Brings Its Northern Mexican Menu to Brickell Key
The Dallas-born restaurant announced its Miami opening on April 9, 2026, with waterfront dining and an agave-focused bar.
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