San Antonio
There are oodles of great Mexican choices around, but this place sets itself apart with a sleek and stylish ambience – think dim lighting, exposed brick…
Must-see restaurants in Central Texas
Austin
Here in slacky Slackerville, decor is often an afterthought, but La Condesa came along and changed all that with an eye-poppingly gorgeous space that's…
Central Texas
This cute-as-can-be cafe turns on the small-town charm with downhome cooking in the heart of historic Main St. Griddle cakes for breakfast – a…
San Antonio
One of San Antonio's oldest Mexican restaurants, Casa Rio has been around since 1946, and the building itself is a Spanish hacienda that dates back to the…
San Antonio
The history, the ambience, the neon sign shaped like an enormous pig… it's hard to say what we love most about this diner, which has been around since the…
San Antonio
Schilo's has certainly earned its ambience: this German restaurant has been around since 1917 and looks the part, down to the wooden booths and the…
San Antonio & Hill Country
Schnitzel, leberkäse and sauerbraten are among the specialties you can expect at this German restaurant and bakery. (They also serve several fish dishes.)…
Hill Country
Seven miles north of town, this hospitable restaurant serves steaks and seafood – including hard-to-find frogs' legs – but the main reason to come is to…
San Antonio
This lively restaurant, half a mile south of downtown, is always hopping, its huge street-corner windows letting in natural light and wistful glances from…
San Antonio
Earl Abel's has been feeding San Antonians since 1933. This isn't the original location, but it keeps the tradition alive, with photos and memorabilia…
Hill Country
Creative combos make choosing your pie fun: there's the prosciutto, pineapple and serrano chile pizza for example, known as the Angry Samoan. Enjoy a…
Hill Country
Settle into this cozy but convivial spot in the historic district for Southern comfort food with the occasional fancy twist, like deviled eggs tarted up…
San Antonio & Hill Country
More than just a great place to pick up German strudels and Czech kolaches, Naegelin's is also the oldest bakery in Texas; having opened in 1868, it's got…
San Antonio
American standards are classed up with a dash of global flair at the signature restaurant in the upscale Omni La Mansion del Rio. Shrimp and grits with…
Austin
This classic Parisian-style bistro has been quietly serving excellent food since 1982. Low-key and casual, Chez Nous is as unpretentious as they come, and…
Hill Country
Named after local legend Hondo Crouch, this hoppin' place caters to your need for both food and fun, with live music on the patio five nights a week. It's…
Hill Country
For a fresh, delicious breakfast buffet, look no further than Bear Moon Bakery & Cafe. On weekends, be sure to arrive early – it’s always packed. There…
Hill Country
Located in the former Comfort post office and sporting a rustic decor, this place is pure Hill Country. There's not a cornucopia of choices: dinner offers…
Hill Country
One block from tourist-lined Main St, Tubby's draws a laid-back, mostly local crowd, who come for plates of pulled pork, tacos, burgers and other snacks,…
Austin
Look for the enormous fork out front to guide you to this homey neighborhood haunt. The diverse menu has plenty of options, but no matter what you choose,…
Hill Country
With plentiful parking out front, for motorbikes and horses alike, Chikin Coop always seems to be packed with lively diners, chomping on burgers and…
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…
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…
San Antonio
Two words: tostada burgers. Topping a burger with tortilla chips and refried beans sounds weird, but it works, combining two of our favorite meals into…
San Antonio
This little place across from the Bexar County Courthouse has a tiny dining room with a nostalgic, small-town feel. If that sounds a bit quaint, wait till…
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…
Hill Country
A friendly neighborhood brew pub that serves up a variety of dishes alongside its own microbrews in a casual, friendly environment. It usually has live…
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…
San Antonio
Ready to stop and rest for a bit? Cool off with a dish of house-made Italian-style ice cream, gelato or sorbet at a table overlooking the river. Look for…
San Antonio
A hip and stylish clientele lounges beneath blown-glass chandeliers sipping mojitos and nibbling fabulous New Latin and Caribbean cuisine at this bright…
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…
Hill Country
This burger joint does have sort of a classic quality to it, and its burgers and fries blow the fast-food chains out of the water. Order at the register…
Hill Country
With its unassuming storefront on Main St, Conchita's doesn't look like much, but the inventive dishes such as Mexican egg rolls really stand out from…
San Antonio & Hill Country
Despite its location in the old Palace Movie Theatre, Myron's isn't the place to go for kitsch. The atmosphere – and the steaks – are serious. The bar…
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.
Hill Country
When it’s time to chow down, head to Busbee’s, where you can get smoked meat by the pound, plate meals and decent burgers.
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…
