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.
Austin's top cuisines
Must-try Austin restaurants
Lucky Lab Coffee Co. - GDC
2317 Speedway, Austin
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Bacon, Egg & Cheddar with Sriracha Mayo | $6.00 |
Bottled Water | $2.00 |
Sausage, Egg & Cheddar with Bacon Jam | $6.00 |
Mikado Ryotei
9033 Research Blvd #100, Austin
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Teresa | $14.00 |
Spicy crawfish tail and avocado inside, topped with peppered tuna, roasted garlic, scallion and spicy mayo | |
Pepper Tuna Tataki | $15.00 |
Thin slices of seared ahi tuna with cracked pepper crust, served with spicy mayo and roasted garlic | |
Sushi Combo | $32.00 |
7 pcs nigiri of chef's choice with one of the rolls listed below |
Kick Butt Coffee
5775 Airport Blvd. Suite 725, Austin
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Breakfast Bowl (New!) | $4.99 |
Build your own Breakfast Bowl. Two fresh scrambled eggs mixed with cheddar cheese in a bowl. Add all the additions you would like from the list below: | |
Avo Toast Deluxe | $10.99 |
Seasoned avocado on focaccia w/ sliced tomatoes, bacon and a fried egg on focaccia. | |
Bagel Breakfast Sandwich | $11.99 |
Fried egg, bacon & cheddar on your choice of bagel. |
Santa Rita Cantina
1206 W. 38th Street, Austin
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Taco Salad | $13.95 |
A crispy flour tortilla bowl with taco beef or shredded chicken, mixed lettuce, pico de gallo shredded cheese. Sour cream upon request. | |
(LG) Queso | $8.95 |
Melted cheeses, tomatoes, onions, and peppers. Add Taco beef $4, Guacamole $3, Brisket $6 | |
Enchilada Dinner | $13.95 |
hand-rolled corn enchiladas topped with your choice of sauce and covered with melted cheeses; served with rice and refried beans. Add an egg on top! +2.00 |
Reem's - 440 E St Elmo Rd Suit a-1
440 E St Elmo Rd Suit a-1, Austin
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falafel plate | $14.00 |
4 falafel bites on a bed of basmati rice, with a side of hummus, tabbouleh and a pickled salad | |
beef and lamb wrap | $14.50 |
locally sourced beef and lamb sliced thinly and marinated in our homemade grape vinegar wrapped in a pitta with hummus, tabbouleh, cucumbers, tomatoes, pickles, pickled turnips, tahini sauce. | |
chicken plate | $15.00 |
chicken thigh marinated in our homemade grape vinegar for a min. of 12 hours on a bed of basmati rice with a side of hummus, tabbouleh, and a pickled salad. with tahini sauce on top |
TACO MARGARITA -
12005 West US Highway 290, Austin
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Bang Bang Shrimp | $5.99 |
Crispy shrimp on a flour tortilla with cabbage, tomatoes and cilantro, served with chipotle sauce. | |
Chick Grill | $5.25 |
Marinated grilled chicken on a flour tortilla with cheese | |
Carnitas | $4.99 |
Citrus infused slow cooked pork with cilantro, onion and chicharron. |
Natuur- Austin 6th
1813 Unit D, E 6th St., Austin
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Perfect Oats Oatmeal | $9.00 |
Perfect rolled oats with just a hint of sea salt. Paired with your choice of fruits, dry toppings, and a drizzle! | |
Strawberry Wave Smoothie | $9.00 |
Refreshing and nutritious! The Strawberry Wave is made with strawberries, pineapple, orange, coconut milk, honey, and garnished with coconut flakes! | |
OG Acai Bowl | $12.00 |
The OG! Build your own bowl with our Acai Base. Made with pure açái, blueberry, raspberry, banana, and coconut milk. Granola included. |
Artemis Mediterranean Grill - Bee Cave - 4025 Ranch Road 620 South, Ste 200
4025 Ranch Road 620 South, Ste 200, Bee Cave
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Shrimp Pita | $16.95 |
jumbo shrimp, romaine, tomato, cucumber, , Artemis sauce | |
Artemis Fries | $7.95 |
house seasoned, served with Artemis dipping sauce | |
Souvlake Lamb | $18.95 |
Greek-style kebob with grilled vegetable skewer, saffron almond and apricot rice pilaf, pita bread, skordalia garlic sauce |
La Plancha
1701 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard#101, Austin
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La Tejana | $15.75 |
beef brisket barbacoa, avocado, queso fresco, pickled red onion, refried black beans, crema, lettuce, cilantro, salsa taquera Verde | |
Papas Fritas | $10.00 |
Crispy fries tossed in cotija cheese, and cilantro. Served with jalapeno ranch, and chipotle mayo on the side. | |
Queso + Chips | $8.00 |
pico de gallo, queso fresco, salsa |
Captain Benny's - Austin
5700 South Interstate 35 Frontage Road, Austin
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Shrimp Kabob | $18.00 |
8 Jumbo Shrimp, Skewered with Bell Peppers, Mushrooms and Red Onion. Served with shrimp and veggie rice, coleslaw, and garlic butter toast. | |
Shrimp Diablos 6 | $9.00 |
6 Shrimp and Jalapenos Wrapped in Bacon | |
Stuffed Peppers 6 | $12.00 |
6 Jalapeno Peppers Stuffed with Scratch-Made Shrimp and Crab Stuffing Lightly Breaded then Fried |
Sunflower Vietnamese Cuisine (Originally at 183/Research)
6001 West Parmer Lane, Austin
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Bo Luc Lac - Shaken Beef | $19.95 |
Tender buttery beef cubes cooked over a high flame with lemongrass, onions, and garlic spices. Served over lettuce and tomatoes with a side of salt & pepper lime dipping sauce. | |
Com Chien - Sunflower Fried Rice | $14.95 |
Garlic fried jasmine rice with carrot strips, egg, scallions, and onions. | |
Goi Cuon - Spring Rolls | $5.95 |
Garlic shrimp and pork rolled in fresh rice paper with lettuce, mint, and rice noodles. Dipped in peanut sauce. |
PIZZA • SALADS
The Pizza Press - Austin, TX
404 W. 26th St., Austin
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Insalata Italian ^ | $8.00 |
Romaine lettuce, pepperoni, black olives, red onions, roasted red peppers, banana peppers, pearlini mozzarella, croutons. Recommend Italian dressing. | |
PYO Pizza ^ | $9.85 |
Build a completely custom pizza with the day's freshest ingredients! | |
The Daily ^ | $7.50 |
One sauce, mozzarella and one topping |
Chapulin Cantina - 1610 South Congress Avenue
1610 South Congress Avenue, Austin
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Memelas | $0.00 |
Round mixtamal white corn masa cakes served with beans, Served with pickled red onions & escabeche | |
Guacamole | $12.00 |
cilantro & cotija | |
Queso Fundido | $17.00 |
Broiled asadero cheese with guajillo-tomato sauce, pico de gallo & cotija cheese served house made corn tortillas |
SALADS • SANDWICHES
The Front Page
1023 Springdale Road, Austin
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Southern Italian | $0.00 |
salami, ham, spicy capicola, provolone cheese, mayo, chow-chow | |
Kite in the Rain (Vegan) | $0.00 |
tofu, spinach, avocado, dijon, jalapeno-lime red onion (vegan) | |
B.L.T. Salad | $11.00 |
romaine, bacon, tomato, avocado, jalapeño-lime onion, spicy ranch |
Mr. Catfish and More Restaurant - 1144 Airport Blvd Ste 220
1144 Airport Blvd Ste 220, Austin
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6pc Swai Dinner | $17.99 |
Fried to a golden brown | |
3 and 3 mix n match lunch | $11.99 |
Mix n Match your dinner select 2 entrees and 2 side choices. | |
3 + 3 Dinner | $14.99 |
Mix n Match your dinner select 2 entrees and 2 side choices. |
GRILL
The Cavalier
2400 Webberville Road, Austin
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Chicken Sando | $12.00 |
Hand-battered, buttermilk-dipped sweet & spicy chicken w/ Caribbean coleslaw, on a brioche bun. Sub Cauliflower = Vegetarian Sub Shrimp = Pescatarian Add Bacon $2 With choice of side. | |
Cauliflower "Wings" | $10.00 |
Charred, not breaded. Tossed in your choice of vegetarian wing sauce. | |
6 Wings | $12.00 |
Fat. Crispy. Juicy. |
Shorties Pizza & Grinders
7858 Shoal Creek Blvd. Bldg C, Austin
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Pepp in yo step | $19.00 |
red sauce, all the pepperoni, Garlic Olive Oil | |
Shortie | $21.00 |
red sauce, smoked pepperoni, spicy italian sausage, onions, mushrooms, green peppers | |
Ganoush! | $17.00 |
olive oil, roasted eggplant, roasted balsamic onions, ricotta, toasted pine nuts, basil *Please allow 25 - 30 min cook time, as we prepare our pies in cast iron skillets* |
SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES
Cenote - 1010 E. Cesar Chavez
1010 E. Cesar Chavez, Austin
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Iced Chai | $5.00 |
House made chai and milk over ice | |
Cold Brew Iced Coffee | $4.75 |
24 hour cold brew over ice | |
1/2 Veggie | $12.00 |
Hummus, sprouts, tomato, radish, cucumber, carrots, avocado, chipotle mayo, ciabatta |
Lou's Eastside -
1900 E Cesar Chavez, Austin
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Cheeseburger | $11.00 |
6oz patty, mayo & mustard, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, bun with a choice of: american, sharp cheddar or swiss GLUTEN - Bun DAIRY - Bun DAIRY - Cheese (all options pasteurized) NIGHTSHADE - Tomato | |
Basket Hand Cut Fries | $5.00 |
Russet potato fries. GLUTEN - Fried in soybean oil | |
Eastside Crunch | $15.00 |
Kale, cabbage, almonds, roasted cauliflower, crispy rice & seeds, tahini dressing, parmesan. Tahini dressing: Tahini, dijon, lemon, honey, canola oil, olive oil, garlic confit, red wine vin, cayenne, lime zest, salt, pepper. Crispy seed mix: Flax seed, pumpkin seed, sesame seed, dehydrated onion, poppy seed, fennel seed, caraway seed, cumin, maldon salt, wild black rice, oil. DAIRY - Parmesan (unpasteurized) TREE NUTS - Almond SEEDS - Seed mix (flax, poppy, pumpkin, sesame, fennel, caraway) SEEDS - Tahini dressing (Tahini made with ground and hulled sesame seeds) VEGAN - Tahini dressing (contains honey) |
FRENCH FRIES
Baby Acapulco
1705 S Lakeshore Drive, Austin
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Claritas Chicken | $15.49 |
Quesadillas | $0.00 |
CHIK FAJ. FOR ONE | $21.49 |
SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Revelry on the Boulevard
6215 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin
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Fried Green Tomatoes | $15.00 |
Sweet Lump Crab, Citrus Vinaigrette, Grape Tomatoes, Creole Remoulade, Herbs | |
Boudin Balls | $12.00 |
Dijon Mayo, House-Made Pickles | |
Small Gumbo | $10.00 |
Hot Sausage, Pecan Smoked Ham, Grilled Chicken, Shrimp, Crawfish, Lump Crab, Dark Roux, Okra, Filé, Served Over Long Grain Rice |
DIM SUM • SEAFOOD
Wu Chow Downtown
500 W 5th St Suite 168, Austin
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16oz White Rice | $1.00 |
steamed white rice | |
Chicken & Taro Eggrolls | $9.00 |
ground chicken thigh, shiitake mushrooms, taro root, with plum sauce | |
Spicy Sichuan Deep-Fried Chicken (GF) | $11.00 |
crispy fried pieces of organic chicken thigh, wok-tossed with Sichuan peppercorns and chilies |
Sazan Ramen - 6929 Airport Blvd
6929 Airport Blvd, Austin
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Spicy Paitan | $16.25 |
Paitan broth ramen topped with our classic spicy bomb, fresh cilantro, ajitama, toasted cashews, roasted tomatoes, housemade la-yu, white onions and your choice of pork or chashu. **contains nuts** *Pork chashu, ajitama, & menma all contain gluten and will not be included in "Make it GF" **We will do our best but cross-contamination is possible | |
Mini Chashu Don | $6.25 |
Koshihikari rice topped with your choice of chasu (chicken or pork) & our special wasabi yuzu dressing. | |
Paitan Jr. | $8.25 |
Half portion of our ramen served with ajitama and your choice of pork or chicken chashu. *Pork chashu, ajitama, & menma all contain gluten and will not be included in "Make it GF" **We will do our best but cross-contamination is possible |
Intelligentsia Coffee - Shoal Creek
607 W 3rd Street, Austin
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Steamed Chai | $4.00 |
Made with our own Kilogram Tea's Organic Masala Chai Tea, combined with steamed milk. | |
Kenya Weithaga Whole Bean (12oz Bag) | $25.00 |
Look for currant, plum, and ruby red grapefruit. Weithaga AA represents the work of over 800 smallholder producers and demonstrates the most precise milling protocols exported from Kenya. The coffee is grown in the Aberdare Mountain range which has ideal growing conditions | |
Flat White | $4.00 |
A double shot of espresso with 4 oz of steamed milk, served a few degrees hotter and with less foam than a cappuccino. |
COVER 2
13701 U.S. 183, Austin
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- COVER 3 SALAD - | $8.00 |
Mixed Greens, Heirloom Tomatoes, Candied Walnuts, Fuji Apples, Goat Cheese, Oregano Vinaigrette | Add Chicken, Salmon or Shrimp | |
- ALLANDALE - | $17.95 |
Brick Chicken, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Avocado, Dates, Egg, Red Onion, Bleu Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette | |
- CHICKEN CHOP SALAD - | $17.95 |
Crispy Fried Buffalo Chicken, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Roasted Corn, Egg, Heirloom Tomatoes, Bleu Cheese, Red Onion, Buttermilk Ranch |
Wham Bam Bagels
415 E St Elmo., Austin
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Veggie | $11.00 |
seared shiitake mushrooms, mixed greens, shallot vinaigrette, tomatoes, cream cheese | |
Breakfast | $8.00 |
The Perfect Breakfast on a Bagel! Choose meat. Choose cheese. Choose egg and any add-ons. | |
Chicken | $11.00 |
Jalapeño marinated grilled chicken, cilantro, grilled onions, cream cheese |
ZIKI© - DOWNTOWN
102 West 3rd Street, Austin
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Iced Berry Green Tea | $4.50 |
Green tea infused with fresh organic blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries. No sugar added. | |
Chicken Bowl | $13.00 |
Wholesome grain bowl with basil fajita chicken, choice of rice, chipotle ZIKI sauce, garlic sauce, fajitas, grilled corn, cucumber salsa and cilantro cabbage slaw. No Seed Oils! Gluten-free. Contains dairy. No changes allowed. If you would like to customize, please choose the build your own option. | |
Summer Sandia | $7.50 |
The perfect summer refresher - 100% watermelon juice, lime juice, cane sugar, and fresh mint leaf. Cold & rejuvenating. |
SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Burger Bar on Campus - UT Campus
1901 San Antonio St, Austin
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Chicken Tenders 5 Piece | $8.00 |
Served with your choice of sauce | |
Side Sriracha Mayo | $0.50 |
Fries | $3.50 |
SANDWICHES
Bird Bird Biscuit - MANOR ROAD
2701 Manor Road, Austin
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Lovely Day | $9.50 |
house-made chicken sausage, egg over medium, cheddar, basil pesto* on a handmade buttermilk biscuit *nut-free | |
Theodore | $11.50 |
fried chicken breast*, bacon, bbq sauce, cheddar *contains gluten | |
Dough Doughs | $3.75 |
biscuit doughnut holes tossed in cinnamon sugar (order of 3) |
Side Eye Pie
3901 Promontory Point Drive, Austin
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The Original Marg | $17.00 |
Bianco red sauce, fresh mozz, basil & herbs, Texas olive oil | |
Cheesy Breadsticks | $14.00 |
Cheesy Breadsticks topped with four cheeses and served with house-made red sauce | |
Garlicy Sticks | $12.00 |
cheesy garlic goodness, served with house-made red sauce & ricotta |