James Rodriguez

Senior Writer

James Rodriguez is a Senior Writer at Viral Favorite, covering food, travel, and entertainment. A self-described "professional enthusiast," James brings infectious energy to everything from ranking coffee drinks to reviewing hidden beaches. Before joining VF, he spent three years as a food and travel writer, eating his way through 30+ countries and developing an unhealthy obsession with airport lounges. James believes the best stories come from unexpected discoveries — whether it's a hole-in-the-wall brunch spot in Austin or an underrated sci-fi show nobody's watching yet. He's also a certified barbecue judge (yes, that's a real thing) and has served on judging panels across Texas, Tennessee, and Kansas City. When he's not writing, he's probably rewatching Anthony Bourdain episodes or arguing about which airport has the best food court. James holds a B.A. in Communications from the University of Texas at Austin.