Plop down at the table with a Modelo and some fiery salsas while you wait on the tacos al carbon and the chiles rellenos en nogada to arrive.
You're not going to get heaping plates of fried meat and stewed greens here. Instead, you'll get artfully plated, modest portions of high-end ingredients for a very refined Southern cuisine. Read more.
The menu is divided between traditional Tex-Mex and interior Mexican specialties served in generous portions with colorful plate presentations. Hearty pozole Mexiquense is cold weather comfort food. Read more.
It might not stack up to Austin's barbecue heavy hitters, but the pork ribs, chopped beef sandwich, and green beans make for a tasty meal. Read more.
Overlooking the San Gabriel river this charming spot's ambiance is surpassed only by its superlative takes on Tex-Mex and Interior Mexican dishes. Read more.
The beautiful outdoor seating and food-truck options make this way-south spot perfect for a beer, burger, and good time with friends. Read more.
Settle down and enjoy the beautiful room and view while sampling one (or more) of their tasty concoctions. We recommend the Slow Ride, Luchesa Lager, and London Homesick Ale. Read more.
Browse the olive oil options and other craft food items while noshing on tapas and sipping wine by the glass or bottle. The knowledgeable staff can point you in the right direction. Read more.
The devilish imp reigns supreme over the Drag's taco scene, with inventive combinations that appeal to the masses and salsas that are like crack to the endorphin-deprived.
Three decades serving Interior Mexican cuisine (cochinita pibil, pescado veracruzano) surrounded by vibrant art and an organic garden makes this fine dining spot one of the loveliest anywhere.
Al pastor pork is a must: glistening red from a dry-chile marinade, citrusy, charred, & tender; on a homemade flour tortilla and doused with an amazing green salsa – a contender for the best in town.
You'll find the unique treat of dao xiao mian, or "knife-cut" noodles, on the minimalist menu, as well as leek and onion pies. The wonton soup is loaded with minced pork and garlic wontons. Read more.
A tiny, homey place for friends and neighbors to gather over fresh local pints and inexpensive classic cocktails made up of pre-Prohibition standards. Pam serve a righteous martini. Read more.
Little Deli's popularity was built on great sandwiches. It bakes its own breads daily, which is reflected by the taste; also, all of the meats and cheeses are first-rate. The cheese steak is delish. Read more.
In addition to homemade pita bread, hummus, gyros, shawarma, cookies, and North African pastries, the store is bursting with grocery goodies from all over the Mediterranean and Eastern Europe.
ESK's second brick-and-mortar offers beer and wine on tap and favorite dishes such as Thai Chicken Karaage, Poor Qui's Buns, and beet fries, as well as adventurous tacos, like moshi and octopus.
A fine selection of thin-crust pies for pickup or delivery. Go for the anchovies, black olives, & feta or the Wild Blue with salmon, capers, red onions, & goat cheese. The garlic knots are great.
This may be a bar servicing Drafthouse moviegoers with superior craft cocktails, but the snacky menu interpreting classic Mexican street food is worth its own special trip.
The third generation of Tamale House founder Carmen Vasquez runs this Eastside spot, which boasts more seating and a hipper vibe. The migas with cheese is a surefire hangover cure.
The new location features a more contemporary menu that blends Southern comfort with urban culinary sensibility. The nutty-flavored browned cauliflower is satisfying enough to be a meal on its own. Read more.
Drool-worthy specialty burgers and crispy, golden brown, fresh-fried potato chips. Located at the Central Texas Speedway – just tell the people at the gate you're eating at Bailey's. Read more.
An exemplary burger lineup in the $5 to $9 range. This outpost can’t shake the strip-mall vibe, but location doesn’t make the matchstick fries any less delicious. The chili cheese sauce is addictive.
Korea House makes some magic happen: Take a look at their delightfully distracting appetizer menu and try the mesmerizing mandu gui or the hypnotizing haemul pajun.
Spread the love with these homemade, fresh-from-the-oven cookies and brownies. Order treats for yourself or a loved one and have them hand-delivered – your sweet tooth will be more than satisfied.
The high-octane drink menu pairs well with food that sticks to the ribs. Order two of the Chorizo and Eggs, an international study combining the fried Scotch Egg with the Southern deviled egg. Read more.
This drive-thru features flavorful pasture-raised chicken. There’s no turning back once you try the beautifully seasoned and succulent chicken dinners or the amazing Mexican street corn. Read more.
With rotating flavors like maple bacon and mint ice cream sandwich, there's a new dairy dilemma every day. Hooch-lovin’ grownups will love pairings with the likes of Tito’s Vodka and Jester King.
Banger’s laid-back biergarten aesthetic is a great break from the übercool ethos of Rainey St. Wash down the delish housemade sausages with 100+ taps of craft brew. Stellar vegetarian options, too. Read more.
This ATX institution has never strayed from its winning formula of authentic Mexican food made from scratch, on the premises, and according to revered family recipes.
People get religious about the extra-hot Dona sauce, for good reason: It's just that delicious. Don't overlook the handmade mole, and the brisket Tacoloco may be the best four bucks you ever spent.
