H.R. No. 315
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Buenos Aires Café in Austin is celebrating its 20th
anniversary in 2025; and
WHEREAS, Motivated by a desire to share the cuisine of her
Argentinian culture, chef Reina Morris opened the popular dining
establishment in 2005; since then, she has worked alongside her
daughter, Paola Guerrero-Smith, who leads the restaurant's
business operations, marketing, and wine curation;
Ms. Guerrero-Smith also launched its underground speakeasy bar,
Milonga Room, as well as its Vinos del Sur project, which showcases
boutique South American wines; and
WHEREAS, One of only a few Argentinian restaurants in Austin,
Buenos Aires Café has attracted customers from across the city, who
come to sample its wide variety of grilled fare as well as its
empanadas and pastries; in 2025, the restaurant was recognized by
Infatuation as one of the best on Austin's east side, and it won the
Austin Chronicle's "Best of Austin" readers' choice poll in the
South American category in 2022, 2023, and 2024; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of two decades, Buenos Aires Café
has gained a loyal following and established itself as a local
institution, and it is a pleasure to recognize the restaurant and
the reputation for excellence that it has achieved; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 20th anniversary of Buenos Aires
Café and extend to all those associated with the restaurant sincere
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Buenos Aires Café as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Flores
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 315 was adopted by the House on March
6, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House