When I lived in Austin a number of years ago I tried just about every Mexican restaurant I could find, particularly the ones on the south side of the city that did not require me to drive very far. La Reyna stood out for its Carne Guisada, a flavorful treat that I always thought competed favorably with the much vaunted Texas barbecue. I am sure La Reyna has other good dishes, but this is the one that was most memorable.

Very popular for its breakfasts, this is a good way to sample the excellent Flour Tortillas. These are the oversized light and fluffy ones that are typical of the tortillas my friends made in their homes. Of course the tortillas are available all the time, but they go well with the various breakfast dishes that are served.

One popular breakfast dish is the Huevos Rancheros cooked Tex-Mex style--not extremely spicy and somewhat greasy, but about as typical an example as you will find in Austin.