Flaco Jimenez, the legendary accordionist from San Antonio who won multiple Grammys and helped expand the popularity of conjunto, Tejano and Tex-Mex music, has died.

The parent company of Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House and other chains says it's buying the Tex-Mex chain Chuy’s as it seeks to expand its dining options.

The Austin-based Tex-Mex chain Torchy's Tacos is getting ready to open a second spot for its "Damn Good Tacos" in Central Florida.

A new Tex-Mex restaurant concept from the founder of Tijuana Flats and his son has opened its doors in Casselberry.

Big Taco, a new Tex-Mex restaurant, is set to open its doors next month in the shopping center Casselberry Commons.

Tex-Mex, as the cuisine is affectionately coined in the Southwest, is the by-product of what happened when traditional Mexican cuisine combines with things that weren't normally available in the land borders renamed Mexico; more cuts of red meat, cheeses, and far milder chiles that provide more smoke than heat.

The College Park location of an Orlando-based Tex-Mex chain is back open after being closed for nearly two months due to shortage of workers.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top taco hot spots in Orlando, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill. Located at 40 W. Washington St., the Tex-Mex and New Mexican spot, which offers tacos and more, is the highest-rated taco spot in Orlando, boasting 4.5 stars out of 592 reviews on Yelp. MX TacoPhoto: michael c./YelpNext up is MX Taco, situated at 207 N. Bumby Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 211 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score tacos has proved to be a local favorite. Cilantro's TaqueriaPhoto: Michael p./YelpCilantro's Taqueria, located at 1427 S. Bumby Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score tacos and more 4.5 stars out of 200 reviews. Gringos LocosPhoto: Julia W./YelpGringos Locos, a Tex-Mex spot that offers tacos and more, is another go-to, with four stars out of 135 Yelp reviews.