Austin restaurants you'll love

Top restaurants in Austin, Texas

Austin is brimming with a wide variety of exciting cuisines. You’ll find tex-mex, southern cooking, vegan eateries, and of course, BBQ in the capital of the Lone Star state. With a slogan like “Keep Austin Weird” you never know what kind of tasty surprises you’ll find, but rest assured, they’re going to be memorable!

ATX has something for everyone. Downtown you'll find coffee houses, sandwich shops, and food trucks. Just off the highway, there are quaint diners with rotating signs and hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurants serving classics like enchiladas and tortas.

The best thing about this city is that no matter what you’re looking for, whether it’s trendy upscale dining or the best pizza in Austin, chances are you’re just a few blocks away. The downtown area, the Domain, the Mueller development, and the Arboretum all have unique offerings.

Feeling thirsty? Don’t worry! Austin has beautiful wineries and relaxing breweries dotted all across the city limits. Looking for something else? There are also excellent cideries and restaurants that serve authentic Texas sweet tea. When you tour Austin, you’re in for a treat around every turn. Just be careful downtown as those one-way streets can be confusing.

Must-try Austin restaurants

Patika - South Lamar

2159 South Lamar Blvd, AUSTIN

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Matcha Latte	$0.00
Using our house-made presweetened Matcha Syrup, this matcha latte can be served hot or iced with your choice of milk.
Sweet Latte	$5.10
Our espresso-based lattes can be served iced or hot with your choice of milk using one of our house-made Vanilla, Honey, or Mocha Syrups.
Cold Brew Coffee	$4.25
Steeped for 24 hours, our cold brew uses a variety of different Superthing blends and single-origin beans

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Mushroom	$16.00
roasted garlic, taleggio, fontina, pecorino
Margherita	$15.00
mozzarella, basil, tomato
Veggie	$16.00
pomodoro, mozzarella, kale, mushrooms, cherry tomato, pepperonata, green olives

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Spicy Fried Chicken Biscuit	$11.00
Take the heat up a notch. Our original, fried chicken sandwich is dressed in a spicy Southern cayenne chili-garlic oil with benne seeds on a sandwich-sized biscuit.
Pup Treats (2 for $1.00)	$1.00
Share your biscuits with your best friend. Our gourmet Pup Treats (for pups of all ages) are made with our favorite Texas peanut butter, Homeplate peanut butter. Local, wholesome ingredients with no preservatives. These chewy treats are the perfect way to tell your best bud, "I see you looking at my Honey Chicken Biscuit, and you're not getting any."
Build Your Biscuit	$4.50
A sandwich-sized buttermilk biscuit loaded with your toppings of choice.

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Wanna-BLTA (V)	$12.00
sourdough toast with our famous house-made tofu bacon, green leaf lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and basil aioli. served with your choice of side & pickles.
Spicy Pesto Plate (V)	$8.75
spicy chipotle-pecan pesto served with your choice of grilled ciabatta wedges or tortilla chips. (V) (Nut Allergy) (GF)
South Austin Stir Fry (V)(GF)(Nuts!)	$13.50
rice noodles, broccoli, wild mushrooms, carrot rounds red onions, red & green cabbage stir fried in a teriyaki ginger miso sauce. topped with crushed peanuts* & Yellowbird's Blue Agave Sriracha drizzle *(contains nuts).(GF)

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Sweet Cheese Delight	$9.49
sweet cheese \| strawberries \| raspberry coulis
Peanut Butter Heaven	$7.49
peanut butter \| bananas \| honey \| roasted almonds \| chocolate sauce
Cowboy Up	$9.99
ham \| bacon \| scrambled eggs \| swiss + salsa

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Adobo Shrimp	$5.50
ancho chilies, green onion, agave, pickled jalapeño slaw
Prickly Kicker	$10.00
Monte Alban Silver Tequila, Lime, Prickly Pear, Ginger Beer, Rosemary
Crispy Pork	$5.50
coca-cola braised pork shoulder, tomatillo & serrano salsa, avocado

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C3 Tempura Roll	$10.00
SOY - tempura shrimp, kanikama mix, avocado, tempura fried, unagi sauce, & spicy mayo.
B1 Bento Boxes	$15.00
Miso soup- Choice of white or fried rice, sautéed vegetables, and your pick of 2 sides.
C2 Snow White Roll	$9.00
SOY - kanikama mix, asparagus, avocado, shrimp, spicy mayo.

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Powerbowl	$11.25
Layered salad with rice, choice of greens, black beans, jack cheese, pico, avocado & choice of protein. Comes with a side of dressing
Chile Con Queso	$7.50
7oz of deliciousness. Comes with chips & salsa
Chips & Salsa	$0.00
Click for 1 complimentary order of chips & salsa or add additional orders for $2.50 each

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Wagyu Beef Tartare	$20.00
Texas Wagyu Beef, Charred Chili, Wall Rocket, Beef Tallow & Corn Sabayon dish pictured shows a similar dish; please note our menus change daily
Sourdough Bread & Accoutrements	$16.00
1/4 of our Sourdough Boule with Beef Tallow Butter, Pecan Dukkah & Smoked Honey
Cacio e Pepe	$20.00
Blue Beard Durum Spaghetti, Challerhocker Cheese, Black Pepper

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Chicken Mole	$6.00
shredded chicken in a rich mole sauce, mexican rice, refried black beans, cilantro
El Nino	$3.50
refried black beans, shredded yellow american cheese
El Hippie	$6.00
grilled jack cheese, refried black beans, escabeche, grilled onion, guacamole

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Side onions	$0.75

Lg Queso	$7.99

Side flour tort (3ea)	$1.00

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Tortilla Crusted Fried Chicken	$16.90
romaine, spring mix, pico, bacon, cheddar, cherry tomatoes, black bean, corn, avocado, tortilla strips, green chile ranch
West Texas Wedge	$7.90
iceberg, bleu cheese crumples, green onion, peppedew pepper, bacon, pico, bleu cheese dressing
Chisos Burger	$15.50
lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, chipotle aioli served with shoestring fries

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Chips & Guacamole	$10.75
Mashed avocado, minced red onion, garlic and cilantro
Frito 'Rito	$11.00
Chili Cheese Fritos, Refried Beans, Cheese Blend, in house Queso and Bummer Sauce.
Chips & Queso	$6.50
I'm cheesy and you need me, with chips

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Stuffed Yeast Rolls	$14.00
Smoked Dry-Aged Jacoby Beef & BBQ Butter
BBQ Meatloaf	$24.00
Jacoby Brand Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Creamed Green Beans, Caramelized Onions & House BBQ (GF)
Mac & Cheese	$14.00
Tillamook cheddar, gryuere, parmesan, breadcrumbs(V)

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Chicken Shawarma over Rice	$14.99
Marinated chicken breast, thin sliced over spiced basmati rice and a side salad. Served with our white sauce and hot sauce.
Combination Plate	$13.99
Tender, lean lamb/beef meat chopped and grilled and marinated grilled chicken thighs over spiced basmati rice and a side salad. Served with our white sauce and hot sauce.
Chicken Kebab Wrap	$13.99
Marinated chicken breast cubes grilled and wrapped in pita bread with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onions and our white sauce and hot sauce

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Egg Bacon cheese	$3.48
Flour tortilla, with scrambled eggs, and topped with bacon, and delicious cheddar cheese.
Breakfast Beef Fajita	$6.85
Flour tortilla, with cheddar cheese, mouth-watering beef fajita meat, a fried egg, and avocado. Served with a side of freshly made habanero salsa.
Chorizo Egg Cheese	$3.48
Flour tortilla, scrambled eggs, mixed with our Mexican chorizo, topped with delicious cheddar cheese

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Classic Chick	$16.99
4 Chicken Tenders, 2 Happy Sauces, a side of your choice and Fries!
Little Chick	$11.99
2 Chicken Tenders, Happy Sauce, Fries
Jumbo Chick	$19.49
5 Chicken Tenders, 2 Happy Sauces, a side of your choice and Fries!

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BP Social Burger	$17.00
2 3oz all beef patties, peached sauce, american cheese, miso caramelized onions, japanese pickles, lettuce, easy tiger brioche bun served with a side of nori fries **(Contains Shellfish)
Korean Chicken Wings	$12.00
gochujang soy glaze, black sesame seeds **(contains shellfish)
Pesto Udon	$16.00
ume plum and thai basil pesto, marinated chicken, peanuts, dragon salt VG available upon request

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M10. Honeydew Milk Tea	$5.70
brew tea with honeydew. Toppings not included. Recommended topping: Apple jelly, crystal boba, honey boba.
C1. Ice House Coffee	$5.95
Vietnamese ice strong coffee with condensed milk. minimum 25% sweet. Topping recommended: Coffee jelly, coffee jello.
G1. Hongkong (dark)	$6.25
Strong black tea taste. Close to original milk tea. Seacream added. Toppings not included. Recommended toppings: Grass jelly, honey boba, crystal boba.

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Bento Box	$15.00
Comes with a Bed of White Rice, Salad with Ginger Dressing, and a Choice of a Selected Classic Roll
Rock N' Roll	$9.00
Marinated crab mix, shrimp tempura, cucumber, masago, topped with spicy mayo and eel sauce.
Crunchy Roll	$7.00
Marinated Crab Mix and Cucumber, topped with Tempura Flakes

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1618 Eggroll	$8.00
Shrimp and Pork with glass noodle, taro and yellow onion egg roll. Serve with house fish sauce. (GF) Contains coconut milk
TSO Chicken	$16.00
Contains gluten
Sesame Chicken	$16.00
Contains gluten

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Black Bean, Sweet Potato, Cabbage, Onion Taco	$6.00
VEGAN flour tortilla, chipotle black beans, sweet potato, cabbage, onion served with your choice of ¡el meteoro! sauce
Chicken Shawarma	$18.00
curried cabbage slaw, rice, lemon garlic tahini sauce, shawarma spiced chicken, pickled peppers
State Champ Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookie	$4.00

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Cinnamon Knot	$4.75
"Soft Swedish-style buns with a hint of cardamom and a decadent cinnamon filling.
BLT	$14.25
Austin Sourdough, Smoked Bacon, Tomato, Romaine, Arugula, Garlic Aioli.
Austin Sourdough	$6.50
Leavened with our wild yeast sourdough starter. Austin Breads feature classic loaves using the finest Artisan flours.

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THE CHOCOLATE WHEY	$0.00
almondmilk, banana, cacao, vanilla, animal-free dairy whey protein
HONEY BEARY	$0.00
almondmilk, banana, blueberry, peanut butter, honey
PERCOLATOR	$0.00
almondmilk, banana, cold brew coffee, cacao, cinnamon

Austin restaurants you'll love

Top restaurants in Austin, Texas

Austin's top cuisines

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Must-try Austin restaurants

Patika - South Lamar

Love Supreme Pizza Bar

Little Ola's Biscuits

Bouldin Creek Cafe

Crepe Crazy

The Pitch - 13000 Harris Ridge Blvd

Muse Fusion + Sushi

Maudie's North Lamar between Rundberg & Braker Ln

Flores Mexican Restaurant

Emmer & Rye

Taco Flats Burnet

Chisos Grill

The Halal Project (East 7th St)

Little Brother Bar & Bummer Burrito

Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile

Taco X-press - Food Truck - 1210 Barton Springs Rd

Maudie's Too - on South Lamar

Happy Chicks - Research Blvd - 10611 research blvd

Bar Peached - 1315 W. 6th St.

Gen Bobabee & Coffee House

Raku Sushi and Asian Bistro - 2222 Rio Grande St. Ste 100

1618 Asian Fusion - 1618 E Riverside Dr

The Meteor Cafe

Easy Tiger - East

JuiceLand Slaughter & Menchaca

Pueblo Viejo Food Truck Tillery - Tillery

Mangia la Pasta

Salvation Pizza - Domain

Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse - Parmer Lane

Buddy's Burger

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Neighborhoods within Austin to explore

East Austin

Downtown

78704 (South Austin)

Allandale

Warehouse District

University of Texas

Rosedale

Southeast Austin

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Make your Own	$1.50
A mix and match for yourself. Must pick at least two Ingredients.
Migas Taco	$3.75
Eggs, corn chips, onion, tomato, jalapeno and cheese
Taco Bueno	$3.75
Egg, chorizo, potatoes and cheese

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Rigatoni Bolognese	$18.50
Rigatoni pasta tossed with our house made Bolognese Sauce (made it with a mixed of beef and pork) with a touch of cream. For gluten free option, pasta will be changed to Penne Pasta
Napoli Cheese Gnocchi	$17.50
Gnocchi tossed in our house made Napoli sauce
Small Garden Salad	$7.25
Iceberg lettuce, topped with Grape tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, red onion, pepperoncini peppers, and parmesan cheese. paired with our housemade Italian vinaigrette, Ranch available as a substitute upon request.

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Lunch Salad	$5.00
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion and parmesan.
Mixed Green	$10.00
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion and parmesan.
Fried Mozzarella	$11.00
Fresh mozzarella breaded, deep fried, served with marinara

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Pepperoni & Sausage Calzone	$13.75
Red sauce base, mozzarella, house pepperoni, sage sausage, and topped with grated parmesan cheese.
Classic Pepperoni	$0.00
Red sauce base and house pepperoni.
Mozzarella Focaccia Sticks	$9.50

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Classic Hamburger	$4.19
One (100%) Never Frozen Angus Beef, Lettuce, Tomato, Grilled Onions, Jalapeños, Buddy’s Spicy Smack Sauce All of our burger ingredients are made fresh daily. Buddy’s Burger takes the time to create quality products with: Hand formed Patties Hand squeezed Lemonade Hand Spun Milkshakes Hand Cut Veggies
Spicy With Cheese Meal	$11.07
One (100%) Never Frozen Angus Beef, Monterey Jack Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato,Grilled Onions, Jalapeños, Buddy’s Spicy Smack Sauce All of our burger ingredients are made fresh daily. Buddy’s Burger takes the time to create quality products with: Hand formed Patties Hand squeezed Lemonade Hand Spun Milkshakes Hand Cut Veggies
Classic With Cheese	$4.89
One (100%) Never Frozen Angus Beef, American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Buddy’s Smack Sauce All of our burger ingredients are made fresh daily. Buddy’s Burger takes the time to create quality products with: Hand formed Patties Hand squeezed Lemonade Hand Spun Milkshakes Hand Cut Veggies