Banderas A Texas Bistro, Austin

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The State of Texas has a long and rich history, having flown six flags over its course: Spain France, Mexico the Republic of Texas, the confederate states, and the United States of America.The early settlers brought with them foods of their homelands, in addition to incorporating native ingredients found in the Lone Star State. These original dishes formed the basis of an ever-evolving "Texas Cuisine."During the past few years innovative chefs have reached into the larder of all the ethnic groups forming Texas, drawing on the sum of all those flavorful parts and expanded on current day ingredients.The plethora of information and resources from cowboys and ranches, the Gulf coast and rivers, hunting, fishing, the cattle and citrus industry, border towns and Hispanic culture early German settlements and the hill Country, have all inspired the chefs at Banderas to create a menu that embodies the many flavors of Texas.To compliment the rich history of tastes in foods, we paired it with wines that have an equally rich history. The Franciscans, Mexican missions, and German immigrants generally acknowledged to be the most successful grape growers and wine makers, contributed to some of the interesting and complex local wines made by passionate Texas Vintners today. Join us in celebrating Texas food and wine.