Hill Country
The waitress might just call you 'hon' at this tiny hole-in-the-wall diner near the historic district, which serves up hearty home cooking in heaped…
Must-see restaurants in Central Texas
San Antonio
The neon signs in the window advertise 'steak' and 'whisky.' There's a tree growing up through the floor and out the ceiling of the dining room. And the…
East Austin
A brilliant repurposing of a former washeteria, Launderette has a stylish, streamlined design that provides a fine backdrop to the delicious Mediterranean…
East Austin
The beef panang curry is, simply put, amazing. Served from a colorful food truck behind Whisler's cocktail bar, this spicy curry is one of a half-dozen…
Austin
The gorgeous building is drenched in the atmosphere of old Mexico, with folk-inspired art, and it's been serving interior Mexican cooking for over 25…
East Austin
Barbacoa, chorizo and adobado are just a few of the authentic Mexican specialties here. In fact, it was recommended by a friend who said the barbacoa was…
San Antonio
This is one of the most justifiably praised restaurants in town, run by chef Bruce Auden. The menu is a wonderful mix of European, Tex-Mex, American and…
San Antonio
This stylish former warehouse space in the Pearl complex is frequently packed with people vying for a shot at the fresh, house-made pastas. Best for…
East Austin
This cozy cottage may lure you in with its $5 drink specials at happy hour (4pm to 6pm Tuesday to Friday), but the interior Mexican dishes will have you…
Hill Country
Everybody in town recommends Mary's, where the tortillas are homemade. The drill? Step up to the counter. Order a breakfast taco and a Big Red. Grab a…
Hill Country
You haven't eaten until you've wrapped your mouth around a pie from this small but popular bakery, which supplies many of the area's restaurants (and a…
San Antonio & Hill Country
Located in a former home, this cozy, stylish eatery breaks with local tradition by not being even remotely German. An impressively lengthy wine list is…
San Antonio
Located in the Pioneer Flour Mill complex, this is the kind of place you'd choose if you were meeting up with the gals or taking your mom out to lunch…
Hill Country
For something more upmarket, head straight to the Navajo Grill, which boasts a lovely patio, creative Southern cuisine and a list of about 40 different…
Austin
East and West collide beautifully at this top-notch South Austin sushi joint run by owner and executive chef Tyson Cole. The sleek interior would feel…
Hill Country
This warm and intimate cafe in the old train depot downtown is awfully pleasant. Make a lunch of panini or salad, or splurge a bit with the osso buco (a…
Austin
You can get your veggie chorizo tacos or a potato leek omelet all day long at this buzzing vegan-vegetarian eatery. It's got an eclectic South Austin vibe…
East Austin
If you want quick, cheap and easy, this walk-up taco stand (with a big deck for your dining pleasure) can't be beat. You've got to try breakfast tacos…
Hill Country
Colorful, bright and airy, this bistro and sidewalk cafe is housed in an old limestone building in the historic district. It's packed at lunch, and is one…
San Antonio & Hill Country
Get your streusels, danishes and pretzels here, as well as sandwiches, wraps, soup and daily specials. It's not all German specialties here, but they've…
Hill Country
Get out of the crowded downtown area for a relaxed lunch. This cafe exudes Hill Country charm like a cool glass of iced tea, with salads and sandwiches…
San Antonio
The 40+ food producers and artisans at this bustling market are all based within 150 miles of San Antonio.
Austin
Get your Tex-Mex fix here; the menu is consistently good, with several healthier-than-usual options. But we'll let you in on a little secret: this place…
Central Texas
Serving Lockhart since 1900, the barn-like Kreuz Market uses a dry rub. Don’t insult them by asking for barbecue sauce: Kreuz doesn’t serve it, and the…
San Antonio
San Antonio isn't known for its barbecues – it's clearly more of a Tex-Mex kind of town – but this outpost of the Austin chain scratches the itch nicely…
Central Texas
The blackened pit room and homely dining room are all original (they used to have knives chained to the tables). Choose from a succulent array of…
San Antonio
You can’t miss this spectacular building, in the King William district a mile south of downtown. An 1883 home that became a Benedictine convent in 1939,…
Austin
Everybody knows about Home Slice. And on Saturday night between 6pm and midnight, it seems everybody is in fact here! All of them digging into the New…
Austin
At the South Austin Trailer Park location, they'll tell you what you should be ordering if they think you're making the wrong choice. We like your…
Hill Country
Located 10 miles north of town in a renovated 1950s gas station, this cozy roadhouse serves up satisfying meals and Hill Country ambience at its best…
San Antonio
This cute Mexican diner is a nice little secret. Located in a strip mall near the McNay Art Museum, it would be easy to overlook, but the inside has the…
Hill Country
It should come as no surprise that cowboy cuisine is the dominant theme around these parts. The OST (which stands for Old Spanish Trail) serves up hearty…
San Antonio
These people take their steaks seriously – at these prices, so should you. Many people can appreciate a great steak, but you'll treasure the experience…
Austin
Folks line up around the block for burgers, fries and shakes – and it's not because they're hard to come by in Austin. It's because the Hopdoddy chain's…
East Austin
Even the food trucks here are going hyper local, 'curating' menus based on what's available. Breakfast wunderkind Paperboy does this particularly well,…
San Antonio & Hill Country
Located in the Faust Hotel, this convivial pub compliments its microbrews with bar food with a German twist – perfectly befitting its setting in this oh…
Central Texas
Chisholm Trail may lack atmosphere, but it's a local favorite partly because it's inexpensive, partly because it doesn't skimp on the side dishes, and…
Austin
Ready for an X-rated meal? Venture into the large dining room that lurks behind the frankly unenticing facade of this Austin institution. When ordering…
Austin
It started as a convenience store on a frontage road. Then the beer and Indian food started to take over. Now it's part Indian restaurant, part bar and…
Hill Country
A great compromise when only some of you want schnitzel, this place serves both American and German dishes, mostly under $20, though the steaks can get a…
