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
Casa Moreno
5001 E Ben White Blvd, Austin
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Carne Guisada | $4.99 |
Our Famous Beef stew Taco filled with an 12 inch homemade flour tortilla | |
Burger Basket | $10.25 |
Build your own burger and a side of house made fries | |
Build Your Own Breakfast | $3.95 |
2 free items any additional is extra (Bacon, Egg, Potato, Bean, Cheese, sausage, ham, Chorizo,) |
Little Nishi
1311 South 1st Street, Austin
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Spicy tuna | $7.50 |
Yellow fin tuna, hony chili puree, avocado | |
Hama Toro | $9.00 |
Yellowtail belly, Avocado, cilantro, crispy shallots, whisky ponzu | |
Sake Toro | $9.00 |
Salmon belly, shiso, yuzu creme, roasted garlic |
SMOOTHIES
JuiceLand Lakeway
2422 Ranch Rd 620 S, Austin
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HONEY BEARY | $0.00 |
almondmilk, banana, blueberry, peanut butter, honey | |
MORNING SUNSHINE | $0.00 |
pineapple juice, orange juice, banana, mango, goji berry, local bee pollen | |
AÇAI BOWL | $10.95 |
apple juice, strawberry, açai topped with gluten-free granola, coconut oil, strawberries, sliced banana, hemp seeds |
Sa-Ten Coffee & Eats - Canopy
916 Springdale Rd Bldg 3, Austin
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Tare Chicken Plate (GF) | $17.00 |
Grilled chicken thigh topped with our semi-sweet tare sauce. Includes a choice of two sides as well as rice or toast. | |
Chicken Kara-age Plate (GF) | $17.00 |
A deep fried chicken thigh lightly breaded with potato starch. Topped with either our spicy samurai sauce or sweet, gluten-free teriyaki. Includes a choice of two sides as well as rice or toast. **Items are fried with other glutenous items, so please be aware if you have sensitivity to Gluten. | |
Royal Milk Tea | $0.00 |
Our take on the classic japanese-style milk tea, brewed with assam black tea, mixed with whole milk and brown sugar. Lightly sweetened and perfectly balanced. |
SEAFOOD • SUSHI • POKE
Poke-Poke - SoCo
3100 S. Congress Ste. A, Austin
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Traditional Spicy Tuna Poke | |
Super popular in Hawaii and a classic choice internationally. the OG + tangy Sriracha Aioli. | |
OG | |
The CLASSSIC: Sashimi Grade Ahi cubed tossed with Shoyu (soy sauce) sesame oil, white+Green onion and sesame seeds. The OG is the base for many of our recipes in one form or another! | |
Big Jim | |
Big Jim is a classic combo.. Think the OG spiced with a dash of mirin, chili flake and chili oil with Avocado. This creates a super-balanced flavor profile that's hard to beat! |
Taco Flats Riata
12221 Riata Trace Pkwy Ste 100, austin
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Pirata | $8.00 |
grilled jack cheese, grilled beef fajita, refried black beans, grilled onion, cilantro | |
Gringa | $6.50 |
grilled jack cheese, spit roasted pork, onion, cilantro, pineapple | |
Chilango Shrimp | $6.50 |
grilled or battered wild gulf caught shrimp, seasoned cabbage, avocado, fried leeks, cilanto, aioli |
Jan Chi Korean Cuisine & BBQ
3808 Spicewood Springs Rd #104, Austin
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Japchea | $9.95 |
Stir fried glass noddle & mixed vegetables flavored with soy sauce & sesame | |
Sogogi Gugbab | $16.95 |
Beef, radishes, bean sprouts, scallions | |
Bibimbob | $13.95 |
Rice topped with vegetables and a fried egg |
SMOKED SALMON • FRENCH FRIES
Austin Java - Manchaca
5404 Manchaca Dr, Austin
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Buttermilk Pancakes | $10.00 |
3 pancakes, fresh berries, maple syrup, cinnamon butter add blueberry, chocolate chips, granola $1 | |
Breakfast Sandwich | $7.00 |
Served on a house-made buttermilk biscuit with egg, cheese, & your choice of bacon, ham, or avocado | |
Breakfast Quesadilla | $12.75 |
egg, potato, jalapeno, tomato, mixed cheese |
Austin Rotisserie South - 8504 s congress ave
8504 s congress ave, Austin
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Petites Patates (rotisserie potatoes) | $6.99 |
Roasted baby potatoes cooked in chicken drippings (includes 1 house roti sauce) | |
Kinda French Quesadilla | $13.99 |
2 flour tortillas with raclette and Oaxaca cheese, pulled rotisserie chicken, arugula and guacamousse. topped with panela cheese and salsa verde. | |
Tomato Basil Bisque | $0.00 |
Creamy tomato bisque made with our own bone-broth. |
Lou's Barton Springs -
1608 Barton Springs Rd, Austin
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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. Allergies: DAIRY - Parmesan (unpasteurized) TREE NUTS - Almond SEEDS - Seed mix (flax, poppy, pumpkin, sesame, fennel, caraway) VEGAN - Tahini dressing (contains honey) | |
Classic Burger | $11.00 |
1/2 pound ground daily patty, mayo & mustard, iceberg lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, brioche bun Allergies: GLUTEN - Bun DAIRY - Bun DAIRY - Cheese (all options pasteurized) NIGHTSHADE - Tomato | |
Rotisserie Cobb | $16.00 |
Pulled roti chicken, bacon, romaine, avocado, tomato, blue cheese, chopped egg, red onion & creamy lemon dressing Creamy lemon dressing: Yogurt, buttermilk, white balsamic, basil, garlic, onion powder, avocado, parmesan, lemon, honey, salt, pepper. Allergies: DAIRY - Blue cheese (pasteurized) DAIRY - Creamy lemon VEGAN - Creamy lemon (contains buttermilk, yogurt and honey) AVOCADO - Avocado AVOCADO - Creamy lemon dressing NIGHTSHADE - Tomato |
Serranos - Southpark
9500 S IH 35 Frontage Rd, Austin
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Beef Fajita for 1 | $24.00 |
Premium outside skirt steak aged for at least 21 days, basted and seasoned in our signature spices | |
Tacos Grandes | $9.50 |
Crispy beef or chicken tacos, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and fresh guacamole | |
Groovy Tacos | $11.00 |
Two tacos with fresh spinach, avocado, tomatoes, onions, scrambled eggs, and cheese. Served with ranchero salsa |
Muangthai Thai Cuisine - Austin, TX
13945 Highway 183 North Suite C-80 Austin, Austin
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A7: Satay | $9.95 |
Thai BBQ with choice of chicken or tofu marinated in coconut milk and Thai herbs. Served with peanut sauce and cucmber salad. | |
A3: Monsoon Rolls (2 rolls) | $6.95 |
Soft rice paper wrapped with vermicelli noodles, lettuce, and carrots. Served with house peanut sauce. | |
L6: Pad Kee Mao | $12.50 |
Wide flat rice noodles stir-fried with onions, straw mushrooms, white mushrooms, tomatoes, bell peppers, fresh basil and fresh Thai chilis. |
Biryani Garden
12221 Riata Trace Pkwy, unit 190, Austin
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BG Spl Boneless Biryani | $15.99 |
(Cooked with Basmati rice & Spices, Garnished & Served with the family pack comes with Appetizer and Dessert) | |
Chicken Tikka Masala | $14.99 |
(Marinated boneless chicken pieces that are traditionally cooked in a tandoor) | |
Butter Naan | $2.50 |
(Butter & Leavened Bread) |
FRENCH FRIES
Matt's El Rancho - 2613 S Lamar
2613 S Lamar, Austin
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Large Bob Armstrong Dip® | $13.00 |
Our famous queso served with seasoned ground beef and house guac. Mexican Restaurants everywhere have tried to duplicate this delicious Matt's El Rancho Original! | |
1 lb. Chicken Fajitas | $38.00 |
Served with grilled onions, bell peppers, rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, pico de gallo, and flour tortillas. | |
Small Bob Armstrong Dip® | $10.00 |
Our famous queso served with seasoned ground beef and house guac. Mexican Restaurants everywhere have tried to duplicate this delicious Matt's El Rancho Original! |
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey St, Austin
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Banger & Mash | $16.00 |
A traditional English pork sausage served over house-made Yukon Gold mashed potatoes. Topped with brown gravy & caramelized onion. Served with charred kale salad & a pickled red onion salad. | |
Currywurst | $16.00 |
The classic Berlin street food that goes perfect with a liter of beer. This curry spiced pork sausage is sliced over a bed of fries, then drizzled with curry ketchup & served with a side of garlic aioli for dunking. | |
Drunk Chicken w/ Fries | $13.00 |
Beer, Serrano peppers, red pepper flakes, cilantro & more beer. Topped with garlic aioli & grilled onions. Served on a potato roll with fries. |
Mr. Natural
1901 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin
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Macho Nachos | $18.00 |
LARGE Nachos with corn chips, choice of cheese, choice of beans, soy-rizo, lettuce, jalapeno, pico de gallo & guac. | |
The Vegan Chick'n Sandwich | $15.50 |
Pea protein patty dipped & fried. Spicy mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, & pickles. Served on a whole wheat bun. If you want this sandwich GF select GF bread & GRILLED chick'n patty with lemon, garlic & herb. The gluten free option will not be covered in batter or deep fried. | |
BYO Breakfast Taco | $0.00 |
Can't make up your mind on the type of taco you are craving? Build Your Own Taco!!! Select from the type of tortilla, the number of ingredients and the salsa. Remember, this is a family run restaurant so momma says eat your veggies, but if you don't want to waste them let us know and we will keep the lettuce, tomatoes & onions off. |
Pueblo Viejo - E Riverside Drive
2410 E Riverside Dr Ste H-8, Austin
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Make your Own | $1.60 |
Make your own weird crazy delicious combination! | |
Taco Viejo | $3.75 |
Egg, chorizo, potatoes and beans! | |
Taco Don Chago | $3.75 |
Beans, cheese, bacon and Avocado! |
El Patio - Austin
2938 Guadalupe St, Austin
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Chile Con Queso Dip | $0.00 |
House-made queso dip ... irresistible! Served with Chips. | |
El Patio #1 | $15.95 |
Guacamole Salad, House-Made round shell topped with Chile con Queso, Crispy Beef Taco, Two Cheese Enchiladas w/ chili, beans & rice. | |
David Special | $15.25 |
Two crispy beef tacos topped with queso, Two cheese enchiladas with chili, beans & rice |
Bacalar / Tomalo -
44 East Avenue , Austin
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Bean and Cheese | $3.75 |
Refried heirloom black beans and muenster cheese . | |
Poc Chuc De Res (Steak) | $6.00 |
Marinated and grilled 44 Farms skirt steak, refried black beans, guacamole, and pickled onions | |
Gulf Shrimp a la Diabla | $6.00 |
Gulf shrimp marinated in spicy adobo served with guacamole, onion and salsa macha |
ZIKI© - NORTH LAMAR
706 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin
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Gyro Bowl | $14.00 |
Wholesome grain bowl with gyro beef, choice of rice, classic ZIKI sauce, fajitas, pico de gallo and cilantro cabbage slaw. Contains dairy. No changes allowed. If you would like to customize, please choose the build your own option. | |
The Quezzadilla | $13.00 |
Flour tortilla, melted cheese inside and outside, fajitas, crisped to perfection. Add protein of choice. Contains dairy. | |
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. Gluten-free. Contains dairy. No changes allowed. If you would like to customize, please choose the build your own option. |
Dirty Martin's Place - NEW - 2808 Guadalupe St.
2808 Guadalupe St., Austin
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O.T. Special | $10.65 |
American cheese, bacon, mayo, lettuce, and tomato | |
Large D.H. Special | $9.95 |
Two slices American cheese, grilled onion, tomato, pickle, and Texas toast | |
Large Kumback Cheeseburger | $8.40 |
American cheese, mayo, pickle, and tomato |
Four Brothers “Venezuelan Kitchen”
111 CONGRESS AVE, AUSTIN
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Tres Leches | $4.75 |
Homemade Venezuelan Style Tres Leches | |
(GF) Golden arepitas | $6.15 |
Crispy arepita stuffed with the protein of your choice | |
Vegana "AREPA" | $9.75 |
Sweet plantains, avocado, pico de gallo, topped with garlic sauce and avocado sauce. |
COVER 3 Anderson Lane
2700 West Anderson Lane # 202, 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 | |
HICKORY BURGER | $14.95 |
Half Pound, Ground Fresh, Longhorn Cheddar, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Pickles, Onions, Hickory Sauce, Mayo | |
- ALLANDALE - | $17.95 |
Brick Chicken, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Avocado, Dates, Egg, Red Onion, Bleu Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette |
Thunder Chief
3121 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin
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Single Smash | $11.00 |
Single Wagyu Beef Patty +American Cheese + Lettuce + Tomato + Pickles + Special Sauce + Potato Bun | |
Grilled Cheese (V) | $10.00 |
Sourdough + White American Cheese + White Cheddar | |
BIRRIA CRUNCHWRAP | $15.00 |
FLOUR TORTILLA + BIRRIA + CRISPY CORN TORTILLA + SHRETTUCE + PICO DE GALLO + QUESO + THUNDER SAUCE + CONSUME DIPPING SAUCE |
China Dynasty
2110 W Slaughter Lane Suite#101, Austin
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Egg Drop Soup | $1.50 |
8oz. | |
General Tso's Chicken | $11.95 |
Spicy. Fried boneless chunks of chicken, spicy brown sauce. | |
Sesame Chicken | $11.95 |
Spicy. Fried small crispy pieces, spicy sesame sauce. |
Food! Food!
---2727 Exposition Blvd., Ste 112, Austin
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J.C.Special | $11.00 |
Grilled Salami, Provolone, Tomato and Basil Vinaigrette on Sourdough | |
Half Turkey | $7.00 |
Choose a Bread and Build! | |
The Mikey | $11.00 |
Grilled Prosciutto, Provolone, Basil Vinaigrette, Sauteed Bell Pepper and Onion and Arugula on Ciabatta |
District Kitchen + Cocktails Shoal Creek
7858 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin
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Falafel Burger | $15.00 |
fresh herb and chickpea falafel, texas goat cheese, red onion, lettuce, tomato, cucumber mint yogurt, brioche bun, fries | |
Goat Cheese Mashers | $10.00 |
Yukon gold potatoes, butter, goat cheese, parsley | |
Roasted Cauliflower | $12.00 |
tahina, pomegranate seeds, feta, mint |
Conans Pizza North
2438 West Anderson Lane, Austin
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14" LG Pan | $24.99 |
Add ALL your favorite toppings to a cheese pizza | |
Garden Veg | $0.00 |
Choose ANY FOUR VEGGIE toppings (Artichoke=2) | |
14" LG Thin | $20.09 |
Add ALL your favorite toppings to a cheese pizza |
BBQ • FRENCH FRIES
Stiles Switch - N Lamar
6610 N LAMAR BLVD, AUSTIN
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Side - Individual Serving | $3.95 |
Individual Side Serving | |
Side - Quart | $11.75 |
Side - Quart | |
1 Meat Plate | $18.95 |
1 meat plate: pick (1) smoked meat & 2 sides. (plates come with bread, pickles, onions, & sauce) (1/3lb of meat of your choice on this plate.) |
Marufuku Ramen - Austin
1900 Aldrich Street#180, Austin
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Hakata Tonkotsu DX | $19.75 |
Hakata style ramen with rich pork broth. Regular toppings (chashu pork (simmered pork belly), seasoned soft boiled egg, green onions, kikurage mushrooms, bean sprouts) and buta kakuni (braised thick pork belly), corn, and nori seaweed. Consuming seaweed can expose you to chemicals including cadmium and lead, which are known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects of other reproductive harm. | |
Vegetable Ramen | $17.00 |
Creamy vegetable broth with spinach noodles ,Tofu mizuna green, cherry tomato, red and yellow bell pepper, red onion, kaiware sprout, seasoned soft boiled egg. topped with sesame seeds. | |
Hakata Tonkotsu | $16.00 |
Hakata style ramen with rich pork broth. Chashu pork (simmered pork belly), seasoned soft boiled egg, green onions, kikurage mushrooms, and bean sprouts. |