In this reaction video, I’m watching two Brits try Tex-Mex for the first time in Texas, and it’s happening at Valentina’s in Austin—so you already know we’re mixing that Texas barbecue vibe with tacos. I jump in with some Texas context along the way, because if you come to Texas and skip Tex-Mex, you’re doing it wrong. They start with queso and warm chips, and it honestly made me realize queso isn’t “normal” everywhere (apparently not in England), which is wild to me because I grew up on it. From there, it’s all about the tacos: beef fajita, carnitas, and brisket. I talk about the flour vs corn tortilla debate (I’m usually a flour tortilla guy for soft tacos), and I’m reacting right with them when they realize how tender and smoky that meat is—especially the brisket taco. I also give my take that Texas Mexican food beats California’s (yep, I said it), and I throw in a must-try recommendation: Torchy’s queso—just stir it if you don’t want that hot sauce to light you up. I also shout out my newer channel with my brother, Houston Food Fanatics, and ask locals to drop Houston food review suggestions.