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Hugo shares some recipe secrets & techniques in this months issue of Food Arts!
Hugo shares some recipe secrets & techniques in this months issue of Food Arts!
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Ever wanted to know how to make the perfect fresh salsa? Learn From Chef Hugo in this feature from Palate.
Ever wanted to know how to make the perfect fresh salsa? Learn From Chef Hugo in this feature from Palate.
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Streetfood-The artisanal cuisine of Mexico’s home cooks A photo gallery featuring the photographs of Penny De Los Santos from the book Street Food of Mexico.
Streetfood-The artisanal cuisine of Mexico’s home cooks A photo gallery featuring the photographs of Penny De Los Santos from the book Street Food of Mexico.
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's Best New Restaurants in America, 2018
Apr 24 2018
's Best New Restaurants in America, 2018
via GQ
The 38 Best Restaurants in Texas
Mar 7 2018
The 38 Best Restaurants in Texas
via Eater
Join Texas' Tastiest Table This Weekend
Feb 27 2018
Join Texas' Tastiest Table This Weekend
via Goodtaste with Tanji
The Best Mexican Restaurant in Every State
Feb 21 2018
The Best Mexican Restaurant in Every State
via MSN
2018’s 10 Best New Restaurants in Texas
Feb 19 2018
2018’s 10 Best New Restaurants in Texas
via Texas Monthly
101 Best Restaurants in America for 2018
Feb 1 2018
101 Best Restaurants in America for 2018
via MSN
Zagat
Dec 20 2017
Zagat
A Houston chef that's living the dream
Nov 20 2017
A Houston chef that's living the dream
The 38 Best Restaurants in America
Nov 8 2017
The 38 Best Restaurants in America
via Eater
The Best Restaurant in America's 40 Biggest Airports
Oct 31 2017
The Best Restaurant in America's 40 Biggest Airports
via Thrillist
Hugo Ortega honored by Southern Foodways Alliance
Oct 10 2017
Hugo Ortega honored by Southern Foodways Alliance
via Houston Chronicle
Downtown Houston
Sep 18 2017
Downtown Houston
Recipe: Wood-Roasted Gulf Oysters With Chipotle Butter - C&I Magazine
Sep 11 2017
Recipe: Wood-Roasted Gulf Oysters With Chipotle Butter - C&I Magazine
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Taste of the West: Storytelling Chefs - C&I Magazine
Sep 11 2017
Taste of the West: Storytelling Chefs - C&I Magazine
via Cowboys and Indians Magazine
Chefs say a dishwasher can make or break a restaurant. So I signed up for a shift.
Aug 7 2017
Chefs say a dishwasher can make or break a restaurant. So I signed up for a shift.
via Washington Post
Mexican Flavors Headline Mina Test Kitchen’s Newest Concept
Aug 1 2017
Mexican Flavors Headline Mina Test Kitchen’s Newest Concept
via Eater SF
The 12 Best New Restaurants in America
Jul 26 2017
The 12 Best New Restaurants in America
via Eater
Are the Latest Endeavors from Beard-Recognized Chefs at Xochi and The Pass Worthy of a Medal?
Jul 20 2017
Are the Latest Endeavors from Beard-Recognized Chefs at Xochi and The Pass Worthy of a Medal?
via Houstonia
Chef Hugo Ortega Day in Houston: June 20
Jun 21 2017
Chef Hugo Ortega Day in Houston: June 20
via Houston Chronicle
Review: Hugo Ortega's Xochi, Houston's finest new restaurant
Jun 13 2017
Review: Hugo Ortega's Xochi, Houston's finest new restaurant
via Houston Chronicle
10 Best Things We Ate This Month
May 30 2017
10 Best Things We Ate This Month
via Houston Press
‘Modern Mexican’ Steps Into the Spotlight
May 17 2017
‘Modern Mexican’ Steps Into the Spotlight
via NY Times
Zagat
May 17 2017
Zagat
10 essential James Beard Award-winning restaurants that you can actually afford
May 17 2017
10 essential James Beard Award-winning restaurants that you can actually afford
via 10Best
Ortega wins Beard Award
May 9 2017
Ortega wins Beard Award
Houston chef Hugo Ortega claims 2017 James Beard Award
May 3 2017
Houston chef Hugo Ortega claims 2017 James Beard Award
via KPRC
Houston chef Hugo Ortega wins James Beard Award
May 3 2017
Houston chef Hugo Ortega wins James Beard Award
via Houston Chronicle
2017 James Beard Award Winners: Le Coucou in New York City Is Named Best New Restaurant
May 3 2017
2017 James Beard Award Winners: Le Coucou in New York City Is Named Best New Restaurant
via Forbes
Sixth time's the charm: Hugo Ortega wins James Beard Award as Best Chef Southwest
May 3 2017
Sixth time's the charm: Hugo Ortega wins James Beard Award as Best Chef Southwest
via CultureMap Houston
Hugo Ortega Takes Home James Beard Best Chef Southwest Award
May 2 2017
Hugo Ortega Takes Home James Beard Best Chef Southwest Award
via Houston Food Finder
Chef Hugo Ortega Wins 2017 James Beard Best Chef Southwest Award
May 2 2017
Chef Hugo Ortega Wins 2017 James Beard Best Chef Southwest Award
via Visit Houston
Houston chef Hugo Ortega claims 2017 James Beard award
May 2 2017
Houston chef Hugo Ortega claims 2017 James Beard award
via KPRC
Houston’s Hugo Ortega Wins James Beard Award For Best Chef In The Southwest
May 2 2017
Houston’s Hugo Ortega Wins James Beard Award For Best Chef In The Southwest
via Galleria-River Oaks, TX Patch
Houston chef honored with James Beard Award
May 2 2017
Houston chef honored with James Beard Award
via ABC13 Houston
Houston’s Hugo Ortega Wins Prize for Best Southwest Chef at James Beard Awards
May 2 2017
Houston’s Hugo Ortega Wins Prize for Best Southwest Chef at James Beard Awards
via Texas Monthly
Chef Hugo Ortega Wins 2017 Beard Award For Best Chef: Southwest
May 1 2017
Chef Hugo Ortega Wins 2017 Beard Award For Best Chef: Southwest
via Houston Press
Houston's New Restaurants Help Foodies Feel at Home
May 1 2017
Houston's New Restaurants Help Foodies Feel at Home
via Smart Meetings
Lentil Cakes With Mushroom Cream Sauce: 30-Minute Recipe
Feb 3 2017
Lentil Cakes With Mushroom Cream Sauce: 30-Minute Recipe
via WSJ
Why Houston's Food Deserves the Hype
Feb 2 2017
Why Houston's Food Deserves the Hype
via Esquire
With or without Super Bowl LI, Houston is a winner
Feb 1 2017
With or without Super Bowl LI, Houston is a winner
via chicagotribune.com
Chef's Corner: Hugo Ortega
Feb 1 2017
Chef's Corner: Hugo Ortega
via The Buzz Magazines
Spend Super Bowl at Xochi
Feb 1 2017
Spend Super Bowl at Xochi
via Good Taste with Tanji
Where to Eat in Houston During the Super Bowl
Feb 1 2017
Where to Eat in Houston During the Super Bowl
via Food & Wine
Xochi Is Now Open at the Marriott Marquis | Food News & Events | Houstonia
Feb 1 2017
Xochi Is Now Open at the Marriott Marquis | Food News & Events | Houstonia
Beyond the Super Bowl: Where to Eat Global and Shop Local in Houston
Jan 30 2017
Beyond the Super Bowl: Where to Eat Global and Shop Local in Houston
via Vogue
The Nine Restaurant Reservations You Need in Houston
Jan 24 2017
The Nine Restaurant Reservations You Need in Houston
via Bloomberg.com
Chilaquiles With Chicken and Queso Fresco Recipe: Slow Food Fast
Jan 20 2017
Chilaquiles With Chicken and Queso Fresco Recipe: Slow Food Fast
via WSJ
First look: Hugo Ortega’s Xochi
Jan 20 2017
First look: Hugo Ortega’s Xochi
via Houston Chronicle
Hugo Ortega se inspira en Oaxaca para crear Xochi
Jan 19 2017
Hugo Ortega se inspira en Oaxaca para crear Xochi
via La Voz
Iconic Southern Plates: Texas’ Chili Con Carne
Jan 9 2017
Iconic Southern Plates: Texas’ Chili Con Carne
via Southern Living
Houston Hero Hugo Ortega Reveals Xochi, His New Oaxacan Restaurant
Dec 16 2016
Houston Hero Hugo Ortega Reveals Xochi, His New Oaxacan Restaurant
via Food & Wine
Hugo Ortega unveils inspiration for Xochi
Dec 16 2016
Hugo Ortega unveils inspiration for Xochi
via Houston Chronicle
The Best Restaurants in America
Dec 5 2016
The Best Restaurants in America
via Eater
In praise of the real-deal corn tortilla
Dec 1 2016
In praise of the real-deal corn tortilla
via Houston Chronicle
Chef Hugo Ortega
Nov 23 2016
Chef Hugo Ortega
via KHOU
How to Cook Like a Texan
Nov 23 2016
How to Cook Like a Texan
via Texas Monthly
Houston Chefs Pick Their Favorite Cheap Eats and Splurges
Nov 17 2016
Houston Chefs Pick Their Favorite Cheap Eats and Splurges
via thrillist
Watch Family Meal | Caracol | Sponsored on
Nov 15 2016
Watch Family Meal | Caracol | Sponsored on
via ChefsFeed
Best Taco: Hugo's | Best of Houston® 2016: Your Key to the City
Oct 21 2016
Best Taco: Hugo's | Best of Houston® 2016: Your Key to the City
via Houston Press
Best Seafood Restaurant: Caracol | Best of Houston® 2016: Your Key to the City
Oct 21 2016
Best Seafood Restaurant: Caracol | Best of Houston® 2016: Your Key to the City
via Houston Press
16 Chefs Redefining Texas Cuisine
Oct 21 2016
16 Chefs Redefining Texas Cuisine
Foodgasm: Caracol Mexican Coastal Kitchen
Oct 17 2016
Foodgasm: Caracol Mexican Coastal Kitchen
via CW39 NewsFix
Upscale happy hours riding high in Houston
Sep 1 2016
Upscale happy hours riding high in Houston
via Houston Chronicle
Squash Blossoms
Jul 27 2016
Squash Blossoms
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Queso Fresco
Jul 27 2016
Queso Fresco
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tortillas
Jul 27 2016
tortillas
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Cream of the Crop Y'all! | Restaurantville magazine Spring 2016
May 17 2016
Cream of the Crop Y'all! | Restaurantville magazine Spring 2016
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Restaurant Power Couple Pick New Name For Company
May 12 2016
Restaurant Power Couple Pick New Name For Company
via Houston Business Journal
Authentic Ingredients & Flavors: Hugo's & Caracol
May 2 2016
Authentic Ingredients & Flavors: Hugo's & Caracol
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Cuisine: Get a Taste of Texas | Texas To Do Films
May 2 2016
Cuisine: Get a Taste of Texas | Texas To Do Films
via TravelTexas
One Man's Journey From Dishwasher to Award-Winning Restaurateur
May 2 2016
One Man's Journey From Dishwasher to Award-Winning Restaurateur
via The Atlantic
8 Easy Spring Recipes From Our Favorite Top Chefs
Apr 14 2016
8 Easy Spring Recipes From Our Favorite Top Chefs
via Vogue
18 Reasons Your Next Meal Should Be in Houston
Apr 14 2016
18 Reasons Your Next Meal Should Be in Houston
via Eater
Dec 30 2015
"Evocative photographs stir more than hunger"
via Houston Chronicle
Feature - Best Mexican Restaurants in the U.S.
Dec 30 2015
Feature - Best Mexican Restaurants in the U.S.
via Travel + Leisure
Feature -
Dec 30 2015
Feature - "Fish Story" a profile
via Modern Luxury
Caracol - Houston's best oyster restaurants: From grungy dives to sparkling new places, a guide to where seafood thrives
Dec 30 2015
Caracol - Houston's best oyster restaurants: From grungy dives to sparkling new places, a guide to where seafood thrives
via CultureMap Houston
Dec 30 2015
"Houston-based chef and restaurant owner Hugo Ortega crossed into the United States from Mexico..."
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An 8-page excerpt from the cookbook is featured in the August 2012 issue of Texas Monthly
Dec 30 2015
An 8-page excerpt from the cookbook is featured in the August 2012 issue of Texas Monthly
via Texas Monthly
Dec 30 2015
"Chef offeres traditional meals for on-the-go" -One of the best-known pathfinders for Texans discovering traditional Mexican cuisine has been Hugo Ortega..
via Galveston Daily News
Dec 30 2015
"Un nuevo libro de cocina con fotos que estimulan más que el hambre" A new cookbook with pictures that stimulate more than hunger
via La Voz - en Houston
FEATURE - As Houston undergoes an ethnic and cultural transformation, its reputation grows as a place where people can dream big and succeed
Dec 30 2015
FEATURE - As Houston undergoes an ethnic and cultural transformation, its reputation grows as a place where people can dream big and succeed
via Smithsonian Magazine
Catching up with Hugo Ortega - Interview -
Dec 30 2015
Catching up with Hugo Ortega - Interview -
via The Latin Kitchen
'Cocina Latina' a revelation ..cookbooks with ties to Mexico
Dec 30 2015
'Cocina Latina' a revelation ..cookbooks with ties to Mexico
via Austin 360
In this special issue highlighting Mexico, Chef Hugo is one of the featured chefs sharing his wisdom on the foods of Mexico.
Dec 30 2015
In this special issue highlighting Mexico, Chef Hugo is one of the featured chefs sharing his wisdom on the foods of Mexico.
via SAVEUR
Elite company: Houston chef put in the same class with Rick Bayless & Patricia Quintana
Dec 30 2015
Elite company: Houston chef put in the same class with Rick Bayless & Patricia Quintana
via CultureMap Houston
When Hugo Ortega watches corn masa being patted out into a perfect circle by knowing hands, he's not observing a tortilla under construction. Ortega sees a journey.
Dec 30 2015
When Hugo Ortega watches corn masa being patted out into a perfect circle by knowing hands, he's not observing a tortilla under construction. Ortega sees a journey.
via Houston Chronicle
At Hugo's, restaurateur and James Beard nominee Hugo Ortega cooks some of the best interior Mexican food in Houston...
Dec 30 2015
At Hugo's, restaurateur and James Beard nominee Hugo Ortega cooks some of the best interior Mexican food in Houston...
via CultureMap Houston
8 Desserts to Satisfy a Chocolate Craving - Chef Hugo's El Coco at Caracol
Dec 30 2015
8 Desserts to Satisfy a Chocolate Craving - Chef Hugo's El Coco at Caracol
via Zagat
Feature - Hugo Ortega on Austin's Food & Wine Festival
Apr 24 2014
Feature - Hugo Ortega on Austin's Food & Wine Festival
via Texas Monthly
FEATURE - Houston's Top Four Latin American Restaurants
Apr 4 2014
FEATURE - Houston's Top Four Latin American Restaurants
via Forbes Travel Guide Blog
Review/Feature - BACKSTREET KITCHEN
Mar 21 2014
Review/Feature - BACKSTREET KITCHEN "The Backstreet Cafe cookbook deserves a place on your shelf."
via Houston Press
FEATURE - NOT TOO LONG AGO, A SLEEK RESTAURANT SPECIALIZING IN SOPHISTICATED MEXICAN SEAFOOD WOULD HAVE BEEN HARD TO FIND IN HOUSTON. ENTER HUGO ORTEGA
Feb 11 2014
FEATURE - NOT TOO LONG AGO, A SLEEK RESTAURANT SPECIALIZING IN SOPHISTICATED MEXICAN SEAFOOD WOULD HAVE BEEN HARD TO FIND IN HOUSTON. ENTER HUGO ORTEGA
via Texas Monthly
FEATURE -Video- Tanji Patton: Valentine's Dessert Pairings
Feb 8 2014
FEATURE -Video- Tanji Patton: Valentine's Dessert Pairings
via Click2Houston.com
FEATURE 100 Favorite Dishes 2013-2014: No. 34, Chiles de Padron Asados at Caracol
Feb 7 2014
FEATURE 100 Favorite Dishes 2013-2014: No. 34, Chiles de Padron Asados at Caracol
via Houston Press
Caracol - Oysters and Tuna Tacos: First Look at Caracol
Jan 13 2014
Caracol - Oysters and Tuna Tacos: First Look at Caracol
via Houston Press
Caracol - Where to Eat Right Now: January 2014 Heatmap
Jan 2 2014
Caracol - Where to Eat Right Now: January 2014 Heatmap
via Eater Houston
Caracol - Galleria Happy Hour Ideas for the Fatigued Shopper
Jan 2 2014
Caracol - Galleria Happy Hour Ideas for the Fatigued Shopper
via Houston Press
Caracol - Houston's Top Restaurant Newcomers of 2013
Dec 27 2013
Caracol - Houston's Top Restaurant Newcomers of 2013
via Houston Eater
Chef’s spotlight: Hugo Ortega on the street foods of Mexico
Aug 23 2012
Chef’s spotlight: Hugo Ortega on the street foods of Mexico
via NBC Latino
Hugo Takes to the Streets
Jul 24 2012
Hugo Takes to the Streets
via Delicious Mischief