1. Taqueria Guadalajara
7.9
12226 Ranch Road 620 N #C (Lake Creek Parkway), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews
Elizabeth Hall: Breakfast tacos served all day and they are huge! They give out free homemade salsa, Verde salsa, and guacamole upon request!
Stephen Bratcher: Great breakfast, tacos, migas. Free chips with great homemade salsa each morning. Something you’ll even have mariachi music on Saturday mornings. All for very reasonable prices, ballin on a budget
Ryan Walling: Breakfast tacos are amazing. Served all day. Bean, cheese, chorizo. Try the orchata (probably spelled that incorrectly. Rice milk) seriously. Try it.
2. El Tacorrido
8.4
9320 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · North Austin · 13 tips and reviews
Mary Helen McNally: El Taccorido is a small, cash only taco joint that packs a lot of punch. They're open late, have awesome tortas, tacos for under $2 each, and amazingly delicious homemade salsas.
Anna Morgan: Cactus, egg and cheese tacos!
Ruben Alvarado: Tacos are pretty "meh" until you douse em with their amazing guacamole green sauce!!
7. Texas French Bread
8.2
2900 Rio Grande St (at 29th St.), Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · West University · 31 tips and reviews
Austin Chronicle: What started as a supper club has grown into a full-fledged bistro with limited menus that change frequently. Solid farm-to-table, Cali-Med fare, and ideal for the neighborhood. Read more.
Eater: This longtime Austin restaurant and bakery has recently expanded and remodeled its space. They're also getting serious about coffee, and continue to make artisan breads and pastries in house. Read more.
Social News Network: The smell is divine! Perfect place to have a very casual meeting over a delicious cup of coffee. Order a bran muffin and enjoy the art work on the walls.
9. Güero's Taco Bar
7.8
1412 S Congress Ave (at Elizabeth St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 247 tips and reviews
American Eagle Outfitters: The best place in Austin for authentic Mexican food in Austin. Not only can you leave with a full stomach, but awesome merchandise including homemade salsa and t-shirts as well.
Amy Johnson Cook: Great queso, free chips and salsa bar, and great seating area outside under the trees.
SPIN: Fiending for some authentic tex-mex? Gueros has you covered. More than covered.
11. Black Sheep Lodge
8.2
2108 S Lamar Blvd (at Kinney Ave.), Austin, TX
Sports Bar · Zilker · 146 tips and reviews
Vic Vicario: Best burger in Austin. Sweet potato fries with curry ketchup are perfect.
CultureMap Austin: Drink specials at Black Sheep abound, like Monday's $3 pints, Wednesday's $1 White Trash Cans, and $2 off Friday pitchers. Every day of the week holds a surprise! The surprise is alcohol.
Katie Kaga: Order the Cheese Curds ! They will change your life (for the better!).
12. Scholz Garten
7.6
1607 San Jacinto Blvd (at E 17th St), Austin, TX
Beer Garden · Downtown Austin · 62 tips and reviews
Bill Spearman: The giant pretzel is a great way to start your meal and the brats and German potato salad should not be missed.
Austin Chronicle: Austin's oldest outdoor biergarten and dining hall was built by German immigrant August Scholz in 1866. They still serve some German dishes alongside nachos, and burgers to a largely politico crowd.
Samantha Perry: Geeks who drink every Monday at 8pm! Prizes! Trivia! FREE BEER! Also, it's free!!!!!! FREEEEE! OMGBBQGIGGLEFART!