Press + Media
About Sylvia Casares, Houston's Enchilada Queen
Sylvia Casares, known nationally as The Enchilada Queen, is a James Beard Award–nominated chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author who has defined Houston’s enchilada culture for more than 25 years. From her two Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen locations to her acclaimed Enchilada Queen Cookbook, Sylvia is celebrated for bringing authentic South Texas flavor to the national stage.
Today, her Signature Sauce Collection (Red Salsa, Tomatillo Sauce, and Enchilada Chili Gravy) makes it easy for families everywhere to enjoy true Tex-Mex at home.
Media Highlights (selected)
Sylvia’s work has been featured in top national and regional outlets:
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Houston Chronicle: Named Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen among Top 30 Mexican Restaurants in Houston (2024)
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Texas Monthly: Featured in “Enchilada Queen Sylvia Casares Shares Her Secrets in a New Cookbook” (2019)
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New York Times: Profile titled “Don’t Call It Tex-Mex”, spotlighting Texas-Mexican cooking traditions
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Washington Post: Article on “Enchiladas with Chili Gravy”, highlighting Sylvia’s signature dish
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ABC13 (KHOU): Segment titled “The Enchilada Queen Dishes on Her Tex-Mex Empire!”, showcasing her culinary journey
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Food Network: Feature “This Chef Has Taught Tamale-Making for Decades — Here’s What She’s Learned”
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Houston Press / James Beard Foundation: Invitation to cook at the prestigious James Beard House
Awards + Recognition
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International Latino Book Award, The Enchilada Queen Cookbook (2017)
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Named among 10 Great Mexican Restaurants Across the USA by USA Today
Wholesale + Retail Inquiries
Sylvia’s Signature Sauce Collection is available online, in select Texas retailers, and through Central Market stores statewide.
For wholesale pricing, case pack details and distribution opportunities, please contact:
Ray Bodine
Vice President, Sales + Marketing
✉️ ray@enchiladaqueen.com
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Media Contacts
Paula Murphy
Patterson & Murphy Public Relations
✉️ paula@pattersonandmurphy.com
Mark G. Hanna
✉️ mtexas1969@aol.com