Letter to the Editor: Texas Monthly Magazine

Dear Editor at TM Magazine,

I was first introduced to Texas Monthly Magazine by my grandmother when I was in high school in the early nineties. She has had a subscription for as long as I can remember. She passed away in May of 2012, but her magazine still comes. She had Alzheimer's and would renew her subscription over and over, having forgotten she'd already done it. I'll be receiving her magazine until December of 2016. That's ok with me. It gives me occasion to think of her when it arrives. I remember sitting at the kitchen table thumbing through the pages with her.

Photo: Grandma with my siblings and I

When grandmothers Texas Monthly arrived in my mailbox with this months newest issue, I was floored to see that it was a taco issue. Tacos are my favorite food. I could, and sometimes do, eat them everyday. Grandmother used to eat them with me too. Sometimes, I blog about them and give my opinions of tacos I try around town (Fort Worth). I was thankful to have learned about some new places I've never tried in your article, "The 120 Tacos You Must Eat Before You Die" (Dec 2015).

However, I did feel that there were a couple of great places here in Fort Worth that could have been included. I also felt that one of your Dallas choices was off the mark and should not have been included. Allow me to elaborate.

I was a little shocked to see that Fuzzy's Taco Shop had been left off the list. Their garlic, shredded beef, Baja style tacos are unlike any other I've had in Fort Worth. They are absolutely delicious. Also, Melis Taqueria on Vickery has the best breakfast tacos in town. Hands down. Grandma loved them both. It's a travesty that these two establishments were left out of your taco spread. 

It is equally disappointing that the Velvet Taco was included in the Dallas section. Have you honestly ever eaten there. It's disgusting. I will add that I ate at the Fort Worth location and not the Dallas location. I'm assuming it's the same food though. Grandma never got the opportunity to try Velvet Taco, lucky for her, she passed before then.

Photo: Grandma with a relative

You can read my taco reviews for Fuzzy's, Melis, and Velvet Taco at

www.tacosaint.com

Do it for grandma and her loyal years of subscribing to Texas Monthly, even after her death.

Sincerely,

The Taco Saint