Local Food Businesses offering Pozole near Lubbock, Texas 79403 (2)

The Manhattan Project Beer Company’s name is a nod to the scientific way the brewery’s founders create their beers. Of course, the brewery’s name also makes for cool beer names. Consider Particles Collide (a Hazy IPA), Atomic Alliance (a piña colada IPA), and their infamous Bikini Atoll (a Gose). The most fascinating thing about The Manhattan Project Beer Company besides their delicious beers, however, is how the founders upended everyone’s business plan. The founders essentially proved that one didn’t need a taproom or own a brewery to succeed in the brewery business. Their story started with a brew created for a wedding, which led to a win at a homebrewing competition, and finally culminated in their “renting brewing space like a room on Airbnb”. Since those early days in 2016, founders Misty Sanford, Karl Sanford, and Jeremy Brodt have enjoyed a cult-like following. They’re expecting to open their taproom in late 2019.

El Mero Mero Tamalero specializes is breakfast tacos, tamales, tortillas, and of course frozen margaritas! They're a mainstay at the Dallas Farmers Market. If you're looking for Tex-Mex treats and something cold to wash it down with then a visit to their booth would be in order. Their margaritas feature seasonal fruits like watermelons and mangoes, and for $2, you really can't go wrong!