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🛒❤️Today, I’m finally learning how to recreate my 🛒❤️Today, I’m finally learning how to recreate my mom’s famous Gorditas using quality, affordable ingredients from @Walmart! #walmartpartner
If you want to make these at home, save this post and check out the full recipe below:
🫓 Gorditas
Dough: Mix 2 cups Maseca, 1 tsp salt, and 2 cups warm water. Roll into balls and press into thick discs.
Cook: Sear on a hot skillet for 2–3 mins per side.
Stuff: Slit open while warm and stuff with all the cheese. Melt on the skillet.
🌶️ Salsa de Chile de Árbol
Boil 4 Roma tomatoes and 5 dried chiles de árbol for 10 mins. Blend with 2 garlic cloves, a splash of water, and salt.
🌺 Agua de Jamaica
Boil 1 cup hibiscus flowers in 4 cups water for 10 mins. Strain into a pitcher, stir in ½ cup sugar, add 4 cups cold water, top with some lime and serve over ice. 
Let me know in the comments your favorite dish your mom makes!👇🏽
🐉Free, outdoor, and perfect for photos. Which one’ 🐉Free, outdoor, and perfect for photos. Which one’s your favorite? @VisitGarlandTX @DowntownGarland
These vibrant fantasy creatures come straight from Mexico City’s folk-art tradition, handmade with cartonería, a detailed papier-mâché technique.
Now through March 29, 2027, you can spot 12 of them around Downtown Garland Square, 4 massive sculptures + 8 smaller ones. Guided tours coming in November.
Bonus stops:
📍 Central Library - see 8 mini maquettes up close
📍 Garland Visitor Center - grab a Lotería card and collect stickers as you explore 
#AlebrijesGarland #garlandtx #dallasfortworth #dfw #texasbucketlist
🪩Good vibes and gorgeous bags are waiting for you 🪩Good vibes and gorgeous bags are waiting for you under the disco ball at @consuelastyle! 
If you haven’t seen how incredibly cute this space is yet, you need to check it out ASAP (bring your camera!). Make it a date this October! Drop in over the next few weekends to shop and enjoy these perks:
🎶Saturdays | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Vibe to a live DJ with a drink in hand.
🧵 Sundays | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM except October 18, 12:30–3:30 PM: Add a personal touch with free onsite embroidery on Grab N Go bags.
✨Don’t miss the party, follow @consuelastyle for updates on all upcoming events! #meetmeatconsuela
🧡🌞Día de los Muertos at @torotorohouston always ex 🧡🌞Día de los Muertos at @torotorohouston always exceeds expectations, and this year’s sun-inspired menu might be my favorite yet. 
From now through November 3, they are serving incredible themed dishes and cocktails, and a beautiful five-course tasting experience curated by @chefrichardsandoval 
Here is what we tried:
Luz de Mar Tiradito: Fresh, bright, and perfectly balanced.
Fuego del Sol Short Rib: Incredibly tender, served with a charred poblano cheese enchilada.
Amanecer Pumpkin Brûlée: Mind-blowing and the perfect finale.
The drink menu is just as intentional. The Elote Mezcalita brings savory, and smoky notes, while the Sol offers a crisp mix of sparkling wine, marigold, and mango. The unexpected star was the Punch Calavera, a zero-proof blend of hibiscus, cinnamon tea, and guava that everyone at the table loved.
Experience it yourself inside @fshouston 
#thingstodoinhouston #houstonblogger #díademuertos #houstonrestaurants #houstonfood día de los muertos in Houston, day of the dead in Houston
✨🌮 Don’t sleep on gas station tacos. Especially no ✨🌮 Don’t sleep on gas station tacos. Especially not this hidden gem in @imdhouston
Omg y’all…was no one going to tell me a gas station in the International District of Houston is hiding some of the best tacos in the city?!
I’m still thinking about that ribeye taco, absolutely incredible!! The barbacoa was a close second, and you cannot leave without grabbing some aguas frescas.
They also have a massive menu with tortas, quesabirrias, nachos, quesadillas, elote en vaso, and more! It’s officially an add to your Houston bucket list!
👇🏼 What other hidden gems should I check out in the International District? Drop your recommendations below!
📍 @hunchostaco 8559 S Texas 6 B, Houston, TX 77083
#thingstodoinhouston #houstonrestaurants #houstonfood #houstonrestaurant #houstonblogger
🍻✨ Munich has officially arrived in Houston! @okt 🍻✨ Munich has officially arrived in Houston!
@oktoberfestnationhouston is pouring real imported Hofbräu München beer all month long! 
Grab your crew, throw on your finest dirndl or lederhosen, and get ready for a massive party! Here is what’s waiting for you:
- Live Music & Carnival Games 🎶🎪
- Giant Pretzels & Juicy Bratwursts 🥨🌭
- Epic Photo Ops 📸
📍 2106 Dallas St, Houston, Texas
📆 Running all month long: October 1–31
🎟️ Tickets range from $15–$50 (packages include drinks, food, and carnival tickets!)
Tag your drinking buddy in the comments below! 👇
#thingstodoinhouston #houstonblogger #houstontexas #visithouston #oktoberfest
It’s in Taiwan!!🇹🇼 When I found this snoopy them It’s in Taiwan!!🇹🇼 
When I found this snoopy themed 7-eleven near our hotel I knew I had to stop by! There’s also another Snoopy one in Taipei and the Hello Kitty 7-eleven I posted about previously! Make sure to check out all the other themed 7-11s around Taiwan as well. Add it to your Taiwan bucket list! 
No. 54號, Section 1, Meicun Rd, 西區 West District, Taichung City, Taiwan 403
#7eleven #711 #snoopy #taiwantravel #taichung
🍹✨ There’s no better way to honor Hispanic Heritag 🍹✨ There’s no better way to honor Hispanic Heritage than sharing an incredible meal with family. 
Took my parents to @mamboseafood to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with their amazing Cocktail Flight. It comes with three iconic drinks:
🇳🇮 Macuá from Nicaragua (my absolute favorite!)
🇵🇷 Piña Colada from Puerto Rico
🇲🇽 Paloma Roja from Mexico
Bonus celebration: @mamboseafood is officially celebrating 30 years, so you know we had to go all out and order a massive feast! 🥳
Here is the full lineup of what we ordered:
🍺 Mambo Chelada
🥟 Empanadas Costeñas
🐟 Grilled Catch (Mambo Style)
🦐 Shrimp Aguachile
🐟 Mojarra Frita
🌮 Shrimp Al Pastor Tacos
🍤 Mambo Classic No 1
🐠 El Pez Bolito
Cheers to 30 years of Mambo Seafood! Go grab a flight and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with them. 🎉👇
#houstonfood #houstonrestaurants #houstonrestaurant #hispanicheritagemonth #houstontexas
🏈🤘🏼Sundays are for football, and any excuse to deb 🏈🤘🏼Sundays are for football, and any excuse to debut the new @houstontexans Rivalries jersey. Great game day which happened to be International Day! 💃🏻🇲🇽
#rivalries #giftedbyfanatics #houstontexans #thingstodoinhouston #houstontexas
🏰Romeo & Juliet was filmed here! Yes, the Leonardo 🏰Romeo & Juliet was filmed here! Yes, the Leonardo Dicaprio one! @castillodechapultepec_mnh 
Castillo de Chapultepec is Mexico’s National History Museum. It’s located on top of a hill in Chapultepec Park so be prepared for that steep walk up the hill. Add it to your Mexico City bucket list!
🎟️Tickets are about $12 and I highly recommend buying them online as lines can be long.
📍Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City
#mexicocity #cdmx❤️ #ciudaddeméxico #chapultepec #bucketlisttravel

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Workation at The Ruby Hotel in Round Rock

April 9, 2021      Leave a Comment

The Ruby Hotel king suite room Round Rock, Texas

Workation at The Ruby Hotel in Round Rock, Texas

The Ruby Hotel room view Round Rock, Texas

I know many of you are probably still working from home and could use a change of scenery. I’ve got the perfect solution for you, a workation at The Ruby Hotel in Round Rock, Texas.

What is a workation you ask? So you know how you book a vacation for leisure, well this is a working vacation with some leisure time after work.

The Ruby Hotel and Bar is located right on Brushy Creek in Round Rock. It is walking distance to several restaurants to grab some breakfast,  lunch or dinner. For happy hour, stop by the hotels bar for some amazing drinks and bites.

Thank you for hosting me The Ruby Hotel and Bar and as always all opinions are my own.

The Ruby Hotel balcony view Round Rock, Texas

Work hard

I know some of the most important things for a workation are having reliable Wifi, a place to work, and tons of food options, because how else will you have the energy to get all your work done?

Well, let me tell you that The Ruby Hotel has all of that and more! You have so many options for a working area such as:

  • a table and seating area in your room with a view
  • a velvet sofa if you want an amazing background for those Zoom calls
  • a balcony if you want to enjoy this great weather
  • or choose a lounge chair and work by the pool while you get a tan? Multi-tasking at its finest!

The Ruby Hotel also offers:

  • contactless check in
  • pet friendly rooms, no need to leave your pet at home!
  • fitness center
  • in room nespresso coffee for those early morning calls
  • plush mattress to get a goodnight sleep
  • comfortable robes if you don’t feel like getting dressed
For food options, keep scrolling!

Play Hard

The Ruby Bar cocktail Brushy Creek Round Rock, Texas

After all that hard work, it’s time for some food. I don’t know about you but my favorite time of day is happy hour!

I love that The Ruby Hotel has a bar onsite with amazing cocktails, wine and beer and some light bites for pre-dinner. I highly recommend the burger (which could be dinner), deviled eggs as an appetizer and the “Love Me Tender” cocktail which tastes like a blueberry lemonade. If you like gin, try this drink pictured, “All shook up”. Cheers y’all!

As I previously mentioned, The Ruby Hotel is walking distance to downtown to pick up lunch/breakfast. Two places I recommend within 10 minutes walking distance are Slapbox for some pizza, and Round Rock Donuts for the breakfast of champions, (a Texas sized donut, click here for a video). 

The Ruby Hotel also has an amazing pocket guide with numerous recommendations for dining, look out for it in your room!

 

The Ruby Hotel and Bar Round Rock, Texas

In conclusion

How does a workation at The Ruby Hotel in Round Rock, Texas sound now? You definitely can’t go wrong with a stay at The Ruby Hotel and Bar.

It was my first time in Round Rock and I have to say I will definitely be back! Everyone I met was so friendly and welcoming, BONUS, the food was just amazing! See you soon at The Ruby Hotel in Round Rock!

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