City Market may just be the finest BBQ I've ever had. It certainly goes toe-to-toe with Black's BBQ in nearby Lockhart. The brisket, ribs, and sausage are all religious experiences! Read more.
Go to Z in the Arboretum for dinner or weekend brunch on the outside deck. Great view!
The convenience store/liquor store/Indian restaurant combo is odd, but that's what makes it quintessentially Austin. The naan sandwiches are what earned it a place on our list. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
110 Minute Egg & Smoked Pork Hock: Cheesy polenta topped with chopped smoked ham hocks and a perfectly slow-cooked egg. Green speckled parmesan basil sauce smothers the egg for additional richness.
This restaurant seats only 42 people, but has become a hot spot thanks to the innovative dishes made by Chef Ned Elliot. You'll find dishes such as scrambled pigs brains and venison heart tartare.
The Moist Brisket at Black's is without a doubt the very best in the world. The lusciously tender and fatty beef is exactly what you have been dreaming of. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
A trip to Lockhart is not complete without a Jalapeño Cheese Sausage link from Kreuz. They are ridiculously snappy & absurdly juicy inside. Truly incredible. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Chef Rene Ortiz's take on modern Mexican cuisine. Not to miss: the riffs on guacamole, the wild tacos, the cocktails, and pastry chef Laura Sawicki's ice creams. [Eater 38 Member]
At Lambert’s they break from Texas tradition, serving up Texas barbeque that’s a combination of beef and pork and they use a both wood and gas to smoke it.
We go to Maudie's every time We're in Austin. Go there for brunch and get "Pete's tantalizing breakfast taco's". Spicy, cheap, and a perfect start to a day at SXSW.
If you have only one restaurant to eat at in Austin, make it Uchi. Chef Tyson Cole puts out Japanese food like you’ve never had – inventive, fun, immensely addictive. -Monica Pope, Top Chef
Everything—from the bacon to the bread to the pickles to the aioli—is made from scratch (save the potato chips but the chef does add his own custom seasonings to them).
Nice twists on homey brunch dishes like their artisan sausages and bacon-infused whiskey drinks. You can also grab a quick biscuit sandwich and Intelligentsia coffee to-go.
It's almost a cliche to recommend Torchy's in Austin, but the local chain has earned that recognition with creative combinations that stand out in a city full of tacos. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
This champagne & fried chicken joint's Summer menu matches highbrow tastes with gluttonous, comfort-style prep. Recommended: The Roasted Lockhart Quail with Peach Butter and house Bacon Marmalade. Read more.
From grilled quail with Southern hot water grits, to Peruvian scallop tiradito, Japanese chicken tsukune, and even Canadian tater tots poutine, the menu is wildly diverse, but somehow it all works.
They're known for their tortilla cones which they fill with crispy chicken, deep fried avocado, crispy shrimps - the list goes on! We suggest: Deep Fried Avocado or Hot & Crunchy Chicken Cones.
At Salt Lick, enjoy slow-smoked meat to your hearts content. This restaurant offers a family-style meal with never-ending ribs, brisket, sausages and more. Seen on Food Paradise: Manliest Restaurants. Read more.
This roadside mobile restaurant doesn't merely churn out some of the best barbecue on the block, it makes some of the best brisket, ribs and pulled pork in the entire country. Fatty Brisket is a must.
But for a real taste of Texas tradition, look no further than Prause Meat Market right off the square in La Grange. This meat market / BBQ joint has been serving customers since the 1890′s.
Micklethwait's homemade sausage—varieties like duck and cherry, lamb and apricot, which rotate daily—is what truly distinguishes his operation. Even the beef sausage is moist and snappy.
For an excellent non-Tex Mex breakfast in a ridiculously cute atmosphere, this place hits the spot. Don't miss the French-Viet crossovers like Breakfast Banh Mi. Read more on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
The grownups can enjoy a flight of microbrews while the little ones groove on the arcade games. And while it may sound gross, the macaroni-and-cheese pizza is some tasty business. Read more.
Grab a seat at the chef's counter then sit back and enjoy 12-courses of inventive, flavorful, Southern, hipster, cheffy brilliance. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
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.
Everything at this unique restaurant is absolutely incredible. Hard to go wrong, but don't miss the Pretzel, Lamb Sausage, Ceviche, and Goat Confit. Read all about my visit on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
The breakfast tacos are great, but the spice-loaded beef tenderloin Cowboy Taco is in a league of its own. Get one for breakfast or lunch and be happy. Read all about Tacodeli on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
This new-school, street-food star mashes up fresh and hyper-flavorful Southwestern and pan-Asian ingredients in the best way. Wake up the taste buds and think pad thai taco.
Start with the green beans and brussels sprouts and you'll leave happy. Beware: on busy nights the low-ceilinged room can be quite loud. Read more.
Truly as great as everyone says. The menu is fully loaded with innovative twists on Japanese classics. Don't miss the ceviches, Hot Rock, & Jar Jar Duck and read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Bacon, potatoe, egg & cheese breakfast tacos. Awesome! Plus great hot sauce.
Fall off the bone pork ribs, beef sausage with great snap and flavor, and moist brisket with tasty bark. No line at noon on a Friday. Will have to come in morning for kolaches next time.
This strip mall noodle shop sees patrons line up before the doors even open, in weather more suited to sno-cones than soup, for a taste of their small but expertly executed menu. [Eater 38 Member]
Sometimes the best tacos in Austin are cooked in a school bus. Come for legit breakfast tacos & handmade guac and don't miss the barbacoa special if they've got it. Read more on WinstonWanderrs below! Read more.
This tiny South Austin restaurant features global dishes from Texas-sourced ingredients. Make reservations early--there are only about thirty seats available. [Eater 38 Member]
Get a couple of super-juicy beef sausage links and a few of their big, tender pork ribs. Apply their spicy vinegary hot sauce liberally. Enjoy the meat coma. WinstonWanders.com
Everything is good. Pork shoulder is exceptionally delicious. Just remember that they are ONLY open Saturday and to get to Snows early. BBQ is the breakfast of champions.
We tried the forbidden rice with beef and a selection of vegetables, eggplant, spinach, and potatoes and a rhubarb lemonade to wash it down. Everything was incredibly flavorful!
A cool, laid-back place with tons of interesting twists on izakaya classics. Don't miss scallop, pork belly, bacon, or chicken skewers. Also, takoyaki, BBQ eel, & banana dessert. WinstonWanders.com
Can ya stomach a Dirty Sanchez (scrambled eggs, guacamole, fried poblano chili, escabeche carrots, cheese, poblano ranch sauce)? Check in while driving through and prove it. Read more.
Not what I expected, its kind of an up market fast food Indian restaurant. That aside the vegetable somosas were excellent, loved the mint sauce they came with. Chicken vinderloo was good too
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.
Excellent Thai option in Austin. Very big menu. Nice decor. The house special curries are excellent. They allow separate checks now (didn't used to) so I'll be back for lunch!
Made famous in the movie, Dazed and Confused, this drive in burger joint is as local as it gets. The grill is so seasoned with age that you probably could make anything cooked on taste amazing.
One of my absolutely favorite places!!! Everything is incredible!! Pineapple Fried Rice is divine. So is everything else! Enjoy it with a green tea!
Beef Döner Kebap with red sauce and loads of veggies has just enough zing to make the meal great.
Great Tacodeli location. Lots of seating and the lines are smaller than at Gracy Farms or Lamar.
Don't miss the prepared foods in the cooler. Quinoa Ranchero is one of the best things I've ever eaten!
Loved the kolache, they were delicious. Really chill outdoor space too.
Legit smoked meats found here! Especially enjoyed the juicy & well-spiced beef rib, beef brisket, cheddar jalapeño sausage, and the super-cheesy mac & cheese. WinstonWanders.com
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.
Badass fast-casual Filipino fusion food. Big portions, awesome flavors, and extremely satisfying plates of delicious Asian style barbecue meats. WinstonWanders.com
Beautiful lovechild of Austin food royalty: Aaron Franklin of Franklin and Tyson Cole of Uchi. Eat here.
Damn hot OG sandwich was amazing! Beautifully breaded & crispy, just he right amount of hot, and the slaw & pickles added a great tang & crunch. Will be back as soon as possible.
Amazing! Everything we had was delicious, fast and great service. We had the shrimp avocado cocktail, carrots, peach salad and pork pancake. Each little thing was spectacular!
If the Texas sun had a fragrance, it would smell like the small, speckled tortillas that cradle confit brisket tacos with “black magic oil” (made from sesame and smoked morita chiles). Read more.
Cute place, lots of brunch menu choices. Our group enjoyed hash brown nachos, omelettes, avocado tacos & the rainbow salad.
Nice outdoor area that could definitely use a few more tables. Tasty cocktails and yummy breakfast food. A little loud inside, but still has a cool vibe.
The shrimp bowl was incredible!With bits of crispy rice, fresh radishes, and the most delicious sauce - it hits all the right notes. And the people are so nice. Also loved the beet soda.
Amazing food, great atmosphere, and great owners. Would recommend to anybody. If you like Verts, you would like this place ten times better because it's actually authentic.
Heard the cheesesteaks were good but opted for the deluxe which was great! Sweet and hot peppers were so good and sandwiches are pretty big!
The Media Noche cubano is one of the best kept secrets in Austin. Do yourself a favor and cram one of these into your facehole ASAP!
If you are looking for traditional southern food at a great price visit Threadgills. They have delicious cornbread and rolls that will take you right back to your southern roots and extensive sides!
New brick and mortar location is open off North Lamar and the food truck is now closed. https://austin.eater.com/2018/11/14/18095710/otherside-deli-restaurant-open-west-34th-street-pastrami-sandwiches
Oh Nashville Hot Chicken, where have you been my whole life? Best chicken in Austin! The chicken is perfectly moist and tender and the spice is spot on. Try the fire in the hole if you like it HOT!
Great attentive server. Enjoyed the Brüssel Sprouts as an appetizer. Mixed grill entree to try lots of different options. They have a lunch buffet. Going back to try more options. Really clean, nice.
It’s got a modern Paris café look with its circular copper-topped tables, checker-patterned tile floor, marble bar, and smartly designed sconces. Read more.
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.
Whoever took this location over did a really good job updating the quality of the menu
Brisket is outstanding. Also had Carnitas taco. Excellent BBQ. Worth the trip out.
#13 The Original Italian is always a safe bet if you can't decide what to order
On a cold day, try their Mandu Guk soup: meat dumplings & egg droppings in a clear broth. On any day, try the Dolsot Bibimbap: vegetables & beef topped with rice & a fried egg served in a hot pot. Read more.
The po' boys different than what you'll eat in New Orleans. No shredded iceberg lettuce here-- instead, expertly fried seafood is topped with mixed salad greens and red onion.
Delicious pork belly with fried parsley, Pharr east with taki, slathered in the spicy Chile cream salsa. This place has really grown up the menu and flavors!
My family and I always order BBQ pork and steamed rice hot & sour soup and egg drop... Satisfies kids 3 up to the adults...yum!!! :)
