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Vasquez Taco is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Dining in Austin.

1. Vasquez Taco

8.4
9063 Research Blvd (183 and Burnet), Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · North Burnet · 15 tips and reviews

Kaustubh T.Kaustubh Thirumalai: Vasquez is a hidden gem for a fulfilling breakfast or work lunch. Great for vegetarians! Try the nopalitos (cactus)!

Ricardo G.Ricardo Gonzales: This a place with good food. The service is excellent. The food is great. They serve plenty of food. I've been going there ever since I moved into the neighborhood. It's a great hidden gem.

Kate P.Kate Phillips: Breakfast taco love!

Jersey Mike's Subs is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Dining in Austin.

2. Jersey Mike's Subs

8.7
12901 North I-35, Austin, TX
Sandwich Spot · Parmer Center · 2 tips and reviews

Steve C.Steve Cullen: The original Italian is unreal! Sliced right in front of me and dressed jersey style-they call it mikes way with the veggies and vinegar and oil. You have to try this hidden gem!

Kevin V.Kevin V.: Great Philly cheese steak

Rice Bowl Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Dining in Austin.

3. Rice Bowl Cafe

8.0
11220 N Lamar Blvd (at W Braker Ln), Austin, TX
Chinese Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

NatNat: The menu is mostly American Chinese food, but there are a few hidden gems: try the three cup chicken and the roast beef rolls.

Andee D.Andee Derby-Aguilera: Always a perfect 10 here. This is one of those hidden gems .. I love it!

Josh A.Josh A: Great mostly authentic Taiwanese cuisine. Get three cup chicken, orange peel beef, salt and pepper fish. Portions are large. Staff is great. Xie xie!!

Zhi Tea is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Dining in Austin.

4. Zhi Tea

8.6
4607 Bolm Rd, Austin, TX
Tea Room · 17 tips and reviews

Austintatious D.Austintatious Deals: Discover Austin’s hidden treasure - Zhi Tea Gallery today and this weekend at half price ($15 for $30 @ austintatiousdeals.com). With over 75 flavors of fresh organic teas from around the world, serve

Josh A.Josh A: Awesome spot for tea lovers. Great selection of tea. Nice outdoor space to enjoy a pot or two.

@CalvinBarber@CalvinBarber: Don't leave without tasting the scone...awesome!!

Mattie's at Green Pastures is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Dining in Austin.

5. Mattie's at Green Pastures

8.8
811 W Live Oak St, Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 10 tips and reviews

Jenny H.Jenny Hart: Hidden gem! Great birthday dinner with my besties. Thanks for the candle in my insanely good dessert 🙏🏼

Kat F.Kat F: Great for vegetarians. Biscuits, pimento cheese, jeweled rice, crispy cauliflower all excellent!!

Jeane D.Jeane Dodson: Fried chicken

Eldorado Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Dining in Austin.

6. Eldorado Cafe

8.7
3300 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Scott F.Scott Francis: Try it all there are a lot of hidden gems on this menu.

Gregg A.Gregg Anderson: Be prepared to wait 15-45 minutes during and near peak dining times. That being said, definitely worth the wait. Great food and a nice environment. Wait staff is excellent.

Susan Z.Susan Zoch: The nachoes were really good. The service was great. The enchiladas verde were pretty good you get 3 so be aware. They have multiple salsa we had the medium it was really nice and smoky.

SH Donuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Dining in Austin.

7. SH Donuts

8.3
Manor Rd, Austin, TX
Donut Shop · East MLK · 19 tips and reviews

SarahSarah: This place is a hidden gem! Fresh and delicious and so cheap. Two kolaches, a croissant, and a donut for less than $5 and all were amazing! Perfect locally-owned quick breakfast stop.

Logan W.Logan West: Excellent service and great donuts at good price. Nice way to start the day. Always stop there on way to/from airport.

Alyssa A.Alyssa A: The best donuts you will ever eat, and the owners are super friendly.

Lotus Hunan Chinese Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Dining in Austin.

8. Lotus Hunan Chinese Restaurant

7.9
3201 Bee Cave Rd (Old Walsh Tarlton Ln.), Austin, TX
Chinese Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

H Jaymi E.H Jaymi Elsass: Great food, great service...a hidden gem in Westlake!

PearHavenPearHaven: Family owned, great locals place, quiet; lunch menu is very reasonable. Try pepper steak.

Alex P.Alex Parrish: The lunch specials are fantastic! Come in between 11-3!

Maudie's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Dining in Austin.

9. Maudie's Cafe

8.6
2608 W 7th St (at Lake Austin Blvd), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · West Austin · 48 tips and reviews

TocquignyTocquigny: One of the Top 5 Hidden Places to Eat During SXSW! Follow me to find out the other 4! http://foursquare.com/tocquigny or stop by BuzzBrawl.com to get the trends for SXSW 2011. Read more.

Brittney P.Brittney Potter: I've been here for breakfast and their tacos just melt in your mouth! Can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

BravoBravo: The best Tex-Mex in town. Visit the original on Lake Austin Boulevard for queso, migas, or the Maggie's Plate and of course a margarita or two! -Stacie Scott Turner, Real Housewives of DC

Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Dining in Austin.

10. Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile

8.4
3235 E Cesar Chavez St (Tillery), Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

Erin G.Erin G: Hidden gem with great outdoor space and fun mercantile with gifts and more!

Eric L.Eric Love: This place is ranch to table and really delicious! I would totally recommend the cheeseburger. Found this gem on Supper: http://supper.mx/places/jacobys-austin/

Brian N.Brian Nunnery: Lovely atmosphere! Amazing service. $2-4 overpriced across the board; overall experience felt contrived, but should improve as things mature. Will be back.

Mozart's Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Dining in Austin.

11. Mozart's Coffee

9.2
3825 Lake Austin Blvd (at Enfield Rd.), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · West Austin · 249 tips and reviews

Greg H.Greg Hartle: A hidden gem in Austin. Great coffee, great view on the lake

Seth T.Seth Taplin: Excellent coffee and deserts menu. Even gluten-free chocolate cheesecake and peanut butter bars!

Charles E.Charles Edge: Iced mocha on a hot Austin night!

La Pâtisserie is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Dining in Austin.

12. La Pâtisserie

7.9
602 W Annie St, Austin, TX
Pastry Shop · Bouldin Creek · 35 tips and reviews

Shikha K.Shikha Kaiwar: Hidden gem that hosts amazing pastries in a cozy atmosphere. Try their rotating macaron flavors, esp the Baileys. A warm chocolate raspberry croissant is the best.

Arielle J.Arielle Jones: The pistachio flavored macaroons are my favorite!

GregGreg: Macarons !

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Dining in Austin.

13. Starbucks

7.6
3637 Far West Blvd, Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · Northwest Hills · 13 tips and reviews

Michele S.Michele Schwartz: Love this Starbucks! It's quiet, less crowded & quicker service than others nearby! It's my hidden gem

Seth K.Seth Kuhn: Nice, not too busy, unless you go when the local junior high lets out. Good outlet access.

Mariana R.Mariana Ramos: Don't come here after school hours. Loaded with rude kids.

Galaxy Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Dining in Austin.

14. Galaxy Cafe

8.4
1000 W Lynn St (10th St.), Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Old West Austin · 69 tips and reviews

Federico G.Federico Gasquet: Fast food and great prices - it's definitely a hidden gem.

Nan P.Nan Palmero: Make your own delicious breakfast wrap and try the salsa, it's really tasty.

Dark Lord JulianDark Lord Julian: Life is a battle. Eat dessert.

Crawfish Shack & Oyster Bar North is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Dining in Austin.

15. Crawfish Shack & Oyster Bar North

7.9
2013 Wells Branch Pkwy, Austin, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews

Tami M.Tami McDougal-Lewis: This is a hidden gem!! Small menu been there twice and the food is sooo good!!

Maritza G.Maritza Gonzalez: I've had oysters on the half shell, boiled crawfish, and tasted a little fried fish. Everything was really good.

Bradley P.Bradley Potterbaum: Ask Bruce to do the Dougie, so worth it!