Austin
With manageable lines, you won't have to suffer to enjoy outstanding brisket, fired up to tender, smoky perfection, at this popular eatery 6 miles north…
Must-see restaurants in Austin
Austin
This outpost of the original Westlake cafe attracts a mix of artists, surfers and bleary-eyed club-hoppers hankering for its hearty Tex Mex dishes. And…
Austin
This cozy Italian restaurant gets high marks for its fresh, authentic, seasonal menus. You can always go the pizza or pasta route, but the critics'…
East Austin
Let the comfy red chairs on the patio scoop you up for half-price appetizers at happy hour (3pm to 7pm) and grab a spicy, orange-infused Chilango…
West Austin
In Westlake, opposite Deep Eddy Cabaret, this casual, all-night cafe serves American and Tex-Mex standbys such as migas, enchiladas, pancakes and potato…
Austin
We can't help but be wooed by Lick's creative flavor combinations, like coconut and avocado, or roasted beet and fresh mint, all made with local, seasonal…
South Austin Trailer Park & Eatery
Austin
This seems to be a rather settled food truck community, with a fence, an official name, a sign, a small pavilion and a shaded outdoor eating area. The big…
Austin
Fun, festive and just a little divey, Polvos serves central-Mexican food that always packs in a crowd. Try some of the dozen or so salsa varieties with…
Austin
Beautiful people lounge about the outdoor sofas and tables at this see-and-be-seen fish house on the SoCo strip. Reservations are essential.
Threadgill's World Headquarters
Austin
Taking home cooking to a gluttonous new level, Threadgill's lets you choose from a ridiculously long list of vegetable sides – something you don't get at…
Austin
Fans of the sandwich will be delighted with the offerings at New World, whether they're after a sloppy joe, pastrami on rye, or curried chicken salad on…
Austin
Burritos – and nothing but – are why you come to Freebirds. Each one is custom-made under your watchful eye, with a boggling number of combinations of…
Austin
The large patio with its tall shady pecan trees is a huge draw at this friendly, festive spot near Barton Springs. There's plenty of satisfying American…
Austin
Kenneth Threadgill's original restaurant and hootenanny palace in North Austin is where Janis Joplin once performed. Settle in for down-home Southern fare…
Austin
Choose from natural grass-fed cattle, buffalo meat or chicken for your burger at this Austin roadhouse (it opened in 1939). Southern mains, like chicken…
Austin
The stylish side of Tex-Mex can be found at this hoppin' little cafe, which seamlessly combines a vintage space with modern architecture. Come for drink…
Austin
As its T-shirts say, Green Mesquite has been 'horrifying vegetarians since 1988.' This inexpensive, low-key spot has lots of tasty meat, pecan pie, cold…
Austin
Unless you have an enormous appetite, there's no need to splurge on the all-you-can-eat meals. Most of the combos and platters of delicious ribs, brisket…
Austin
Uniquely Austin, this restaurant disguised as a coffee shop has a relaxed atmosphere and tons and tons of good, cheap food to choose from. There are five…
Austin
Oh, that flourless chocolate cake! Or is it the sweet-potato french fries with the blue-cheesey burger? Or maybe it's the retro self-serve diner decor (in…
