Experience the Flavors of Tex-Mex Cuisine with Chef Sylvia Casares at Houston Public Library
Location
Central Library, Jesse H. Jones
500 McKinney Street
Houston, TX 77002
Date and Time
- Saturday, Oct 10, 2026 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Details
Join us this Hispanic Heritage Month for an unforgettable culinary event with Chef Sylvia Casares as she brings the vibrant flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine to life! Watch as Chef Casares prepares a signature dish that reflects the diversity and ingenuity of Tex-Mex cuisine. This event is part of our series celebrating global cuisine and Houston’s diverse culinary scene.
Don’t miss this opportunity to savor a dish steeped in history and culture while connecting with food lovers in your community!
ABOUT THE CHEF: Known as "The Enchilada Queen", SYLVIA CASARES is chef/owner of Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen in Houston, where she serves 20 varieties of hand-rolled-to-order enchiladas alongside other Tex-Mex favorites. Born in Brownsville, Texas, she developed a passion for flavor early on and later earned a BS from University of Texas. After years in the restaurant industry, she opened her first location in 1998. Casares also published The Enchilada Queen Cookbook and launched Sylvia’s Signature Sauces, sold locally and nationwide online. She is a James Beard Awards semifinalist, recognized for her culinary excellence.
Check out her cookbook at your nearest Houston Public Library!
Ticket Info
This is a free event
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