Local + Small: A Denton Local Guide.

  Denton is full of authentic Mexican taquerias that serve mouth-watering street tacos to all, even if you no habla Español. McKinney Street is considered taqueria district, but you can find them scattered throughout downtown and to the edge of town.  So how do you know which taquerias are best?  You're the judge of that.  Here's a few taquerias my husband and I visited on our self-proclaimed taco crawl, getting one taco each at each stop — and sticking to the same type of taco so we would know truly who had the BEST taco in Denton. Spoiler alert: We both voted for the same place. I realize this is only scratching the surface when it comes to choosing the best taqueria in Denton because there are SO MANY to choose from. So rest assured, I will continue to add taqueria reviews to this list and update the blog if I determine there is a better taco out there than the one we picked.  Stop #1: La Estrella Rating: 5 stars What we got: One Barbacoa and one Carne Asad...

  First off, welcome to Denton!   Regardless of where you're coming from or which college you're attending, there’s much to learn about Denton that even long-time residents don’t know about. So take advice from a true local (that’s me!) to guide your way through this city I love.  Before we get into all the college-y tips, here’s a little about Denton to get you in the loop of what this city is all about.   Ultimate College Freshman Guide to Denton Cool Facts about Denton There’s a thousand reasons to love Denton for it’s quirkiness, economic development opportunities, constant entertainment options and so much more.  Denton is truly like nowhere else. Many call it the “little Austin” because of the prominent music, art, local restaurant (including food trucks) and beer garden (or house patios turned bars) scenes. It’s also known as the “little d” because we’re just within an hour drive to the big city of Dallas. To introduce you to this unique town, here’s some...