Tex-Mex cuisine began in the Rio Grande Valley before migrating up to San Antonio during the l860's where a group of women known as The Chili Queens' began to pop up in the city's plazas selling chili con carne with tamales, enchiladas, and chili verde. They incorporated cumin into their dishes favored by settlers from theCanary lslands, which still has a strong influence on Mexican food in Texas. Tex-Mex also loves beef, flour tortillas, yellow cheese, fajitas and more.Our inspiration comes from the many classic Tex-Mex restaurants including Sylvia's Enchilada Kitchen, Papasito's, Ninfa's, Blue Goose, Hugo's, Herrerra's Cafe, Chuy's, Valentina's Tex-Mex and many more. Jackalope combines excellent Central Texas-style smoked meats from Jack's BBQ with delicious Tex-Mex dishes. lt's truly the best of both worlds!
Tutta Bella Columbia City, our flagship restaurant, has deep roots in the community and we feel lucky to be able to serve up fine Neapolitan pizza to this vibrant, historic neighborhood. With a modern and contemporary vibe, Tutta Bella offers a wide variety of wood fired pizzas, pastas, salads and desserts, served in a lofty space with casual industrial-chic decor. It is the perfect location to stop in for a quick bite, or for any gathering, and the private loft is the perfect setting for private or business event.