South Texasis known for its Tex-Mex staples — from crunchy tacos to cheesy enchiladas. But you won't find any of that inside one Padre Island restaurant.

‘Guajillos on the Island’ is doing things differently — putting the Mex without the Tex in their dishes. More than a meal: Guajillos celebrates mexican Identity through cuisine

As part of our Hispanic Heritage Month coverage, we're highlighting this family-owned restaurant that brings the bold, authentic flavors of Mexico to South Texas — and shares a deeper cultural story with every dish.

"People think that Tex-Mex place is uh authentic Mexican food and is not.”said Fernando Rosas, co-owner of Guajillos on the Island.

Open for four years, Guajillos has been serving up dishes deeply rooted in Mexican tradition.

From posole, fish, ch

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