Polvos Bratton, Austin

Austin takes its Tex-Mex seriously, a culinary studiousness that's matched only by the commitment of the cooks at Polvos. After filling their kitchens with classic recipes and authentic Mexican ingredients, these cooks turn out crowd-pleasing platters of everything from chili rellenos and sizzling fajitas to chicharróns and carne guisado in the restaurant's house-made red sauce. Diners add their own accents to these dishes with trips to the restaurant's salsa bar, as well as sips of margaritas, micheladas, and other classic drinks procured from the lively bar.