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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Basin Bites: Packing the punch with super lunch
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – In this week's Basin Bites, we visited Super Lonches, a food truck in Midland with some menu items that will make you want to come back for more and more. Super Lonches is a brand-new truck that just opened a few weeks after both owners, Diana Suarez and Jesus Melendez, were inspired by Suarez's father, who also owns a food truck in El Paso. Serving Mexican Comfort Food From Scratch 'It all started with my parents,' says Suarez. 'They own a food truck in El Paso as well, and then they started from scratch. It's been almost like 20 years, and then I started helping them a few years ago. Then my parents always approached me to open my own business over here with my husband, and then I think it has already come to life now.' At Super Lonches, the star of the show is the namesake 'super lonche,' a hefty sandwich stacked on soft bolillo bread and packed with your choice of meat options, including bistek, al pastor, ham, and more. From there, it only gets bolder: layers of avocado, hot dog slices, lettuce, tomato, and house-made condiments round out the savory tower. But the love doesn't stop at the lonches. The truck also serves hand-cut French fries, made fresh daily, and refreshing aguas frescas, like cantaloupe and lemonade, perfect for the West Texas heat. Super Lonches is located at 2209 Rankin Hwy in Midland and is open Tuesday through Saturday, 12 pm to 8 pm. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Basin Bites: Gorditas Don Elver serves up scratch-made Mexican comfort in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – In this week's Basin Bites, we visited Gorditas Don Elver, a restaurant in Midland that serves up authentic gorditas that taste like they're from the motherland. The restaurant has been serving up its signature comfort food for nearly four years, offering a variety of fillings such as asado, chicharrón, mole, and more. But what truly sets Don Elver's apart? Everything is made from scratch, from the slow-cooked meats to the handmade tortillas. 'We decided to open something a little bit different with comfort food, Mexican comfort food, especially for the hard-working men in the oil field,' says Owner Karen Rodriguez. 'You can find something for the little ones; you can find something for the big ones.' We had the chance to try four of their popular gorditas: chicharrón verde, chicharrón prensado, mole, and chile verde. Each one brought a unique flavor to the table, and every bite was absolutely delicious. If you have not visited Don Elver's before, do yourself the favor and make the trip; you won't be disappointed. You can find Gorditas Don Elver at 210 W Longview Ave, Midland, TX. They are open Monday to Saturday from 7 AM to 3 PM and Sunday from 8 AM to 3 PM. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BASIN BITES: Straight out of the wood oven
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)—In this week's Basin Bites, we visited Greggor's Pizza, a food truck in Odessa that specializes in wood-oven cooking. Greggor's offers multiple items that are all made in-house and fresh each day, from sauces to dough and even dessert items such as cannolis. When it comes to the pizzas, Greg and his wife Angela specialize in varieties that range from toppings such as brisket, jalapenos, sausage, and the classic pepperoni. Greggor's Pizza, originally known as The Pizza Stone, first started in the Pecos/Fort Stockton area while owner Greg Cook was working for his corporate job. However, when that moved to Odessa, he moved the business here. His wife Angela would homeschool the kids, but once they got older and began attending public school, she brought her prior food service experience to the table. 'We talked about the whole time opening our own little business for years,' says Angela. 'I've always dreamed about opening my own little place with him and and of course, with his experience with cooking and over the fire and whatnot. I think that's what correlates the wood-fired pizza and the wood-fired things that we do. That's what kind of impressed us about this.' You can find Greggor's Pizza on Facebook, where they post their location for the week. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Elevated brunch, West Texas roots: Brunch and Munch curates class in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- For this week's Basin Bites, we visited Brunch and Munch Eatery and Creperie, an Odessa gem that's just as much about the atmosphere as it is about the food. Known for its vibrant vibes and delicious dishes, Brunch and Munch has been serving the community for more than five years. Owners Dustin and Melissa Burns, both Odessa natives, opened the eatery after living in Dallas. While in the Metroplex, they fell in love with the city's brunch culture, an experience they felt was missing back home. 'When we moved back, we wanted to bring something a little bit different,' said Dustin Burns. 'There wasn't really anything like this here when we first opened. We just wanted to create a space where people could come hang out, bring their friends or family, and have a good time.' Brunch and Munch Eatery and Creperie is located at 818 N County Rd W, Odessa, TX 79763. They're open Wednesday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Brown's BBQ in Midland: A legacy of love and barbecue
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- In this week's edition of Basin Bites, we stopped by Brown's BBQ in Midland, a local favorite dishing up some of the best barbecue in the Permian Basin. What started as a humble hustle, selling burritos out of a cooler, has grown into a thriving food truck and, eventually, a brick-and-mortar restaurant. Owner Todd Brown has been running his business for more than two decades, driven by passion, perseverance, and a deeply personal motivation. Brown explained that his 'hustle' came from his dad, who helped guide him when he was younger while the two worked alongside each other during the summer when Todd would visit him in California. Todd said that when he decided to open up his own business, he would do it as a way to pay honor to his late father, and share that same legacy of a hard work ethic and love, for his kids. 'Well, what my dad meant to me is everything,' Brown said. 'You know, as a kid growing up, I had the fortunate ability to be able to go out to California every summer and cook with him and learn some of his secrets and stuff. So he instilled a work ethic in me that is what I hold dear to me today, and I instill in my daughter today and my kids.' Brown's BBQ serves up dishes such as brisket tacos, mac and cheese, ribs, and brisket; a full lineup of comfort food that keeps customers coming back for more. Brown's BBQ is located at 4200 W Illinois Ave, Midland, TX 79703. WATCH: Why you should go visit Brown's BBQ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
