Mole in the Mountains

A gastronomic adventure in Xalapa, Mexico.

Mama Roux: the return of Michael and Yoli Amr; and the return of good – no, GREAT – Louisiana-style cooking to the Austin area. They’ve been open about a month. The GF and I went over the weekend for dinner. But first some...

(512) 476-6262 - 2401 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

(512) 637-6773 - N Lamar Blvd At 46th St, Austin, TX 78701

(512) 637-6773 - 4615 N Lamar Blvd Ste 307, Austin, TX 78751

(512) 637-6774 - Colorado At Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX 78701

(512) 637-6773 - N Lamar Blvd At 46th St, Austin, TX 78701

I was so looking forward to my breakfast this morning in Cromwell. I figured it was a sure hit based on all the positive press on Chowhound. The place was hopping, but I managed to secure a small table after about a 10 minute...

I had my heart set on getting Mama Roux's excellent pulled pork sandwich today. It turns out that they are closing! We spoke to someone there, she said that this Saturday/Sunday will be the last days. I asked what happened; she...

Hi. Just wanted to drop a post to the board (one of my favorite and most reliable sites) regarding my trip to Mama Roux's in Cromwell, CT. It’s located on Main Street where the old Mar-Shell’s used to be. They only...

What are your favorite MAMA FOOD memories?

Mexican place). My brother wanted pancakes and my Mom suggested Mama's. We headed to Mama's Cafe, off Pat Booker Rd. It was like striking breakfast gold. I had the Huevos Hofbrau which may be my favorite egg dish ever. I’ve...

I drove all of the way from Austin TX. to New Roads to eat at Ma Mama's and was not dissapointed. What a great resturaunt with great food. Kim and Fancy were great. I will make the drive again!!

Greg’s post below about a place serving poor Cajun food below, has me wondering is there any pretty good Cajun food in Austin? Coming from Mississippi and Houston I have pretty high standards, but then I miss it enough to...

I am also a soup fan and my favorites in Austin have been from, surprisingly The Spicy Pickle and Mama Fu’s. Spicy Pickle has a wonderful corn and green chili bisque that has a slight hint of heat Mama Fu’s make a...