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Rating
 
Vegetarian/
Organic/
Macrobiotic		12/20
 
1701 Toomey Rd.
Austin, TX 78704
512-476-2535
  
 Hidden vegan oasis on lush grounds with easy-to-taste freshness even omnivores come back for. Read GAYOT's Casa de Luz Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Café		Quick Bite
 
Central Park Shopping Center
4001 N. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78756
512-206-1000 | Menu
  
 Al fresco eats inspired by gourmet groceries. Read GAYOT's Central Market Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican12/20
 
1511 E. 6th St.
Austin, TX 78702
512-478-2420
  
 Politicos rub shoulders with celebrities, families and cash-strapped students at this temple of Mexican comfort food. Read GAYOT's Cisco's Restaurant Bakery & Bar Review

 
 
American/
Tex-Mex		10/20
 
1123 S. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78704
512-448-9181 | Menu
  
 Catch the people-watching at this garage-turned-beer joint with a welcoming spirit. Read GAYOT's Doc's Motorworks Restaurant Review

 
 
BarbecueQuick Bite
 
900 E. 11th St.
Austin, TX 78702
512-653-1187 | Menu
  
 Lines form early at this Texas barbecue destination. Read GAYOT's Franklin Barbecue Restaurant Review

 
 
Tex-Mex11/20
 
1412 S. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78704
512-447-7688 | Menu
  
 Cool South Congress Tex-Mex casa is definitively Austin. Read GAYOT's Guero’s Taco Bar Restaurant Review

 
 
Burgers/
American/
Gastropub		10/20
 
1400 S. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78704
512-243-7505
  
 The 30-minute wait just to get in the door is proof enough that burgers have come a long way since the early days. Read GAYOT's Hopdoddy Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican/
Polynesian		11/20
 
3825 Lake Austin Blvd.
Austin, TX 78703
512-476-4852 | Menu
  
 A mix of leis and cowboy boots sets the scene for rewarding Texas-tropical fare. Read GAYOT's Hula Hut Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary/
American/
Soup		Quick Bite
 
419 W. Second St.
Austin, TX 78701
512-474-5323 | Menu
  
 Salads this good and this inventive draw even die-hard barbecue fans for a fresh taste. Read GAYOT's Leaf Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Tex-Mex/
Vegetarian		11/20
 
2304 Lake Austin Blvd.
Austin, TX 78703
512-478-8645 | Menu
  
 With its combination of affordable hippie and Southwestern fare, Magnolia Café offers a definitive Austin experience. Read GAYOT's Magnolia Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
American11/20
 
1920 S. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78704
512-445-0000 | Menu
  
 The luminous "always open" Magnolia keeps SoCo residents and late-night diners full and happy. Read GAYOT's Magnolia Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
Tex-Mex/
Taqueria		Quick Bite
 
2529 S. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78704
512-444-0261 | Menu
  
 Funky self-service South Austin taqueria is a big bang for the buck. Read GAYOT's Maria's Taco Xpress Restaurant Review

 
 
Tex-Mex12/20
 
2608 W. 7th St.
Austin, TX 78703
512-473-3740 | Menu
  
 Flavorful tacos, fajitas and queso in a welcoming, familial environment. Read GAYOT's Maudie's Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
Diner/
Coffee Shop/
Ice Cream		Quick Bite
 
1115 W. Lynn St.
Austin, TX 78703
512-476-1221 | Menu
  
 A neighborhood soda fountain diner serves up nostalgic grub along with prescriptions. Read GAYOT's Nau's Enfield Drug Restaurant Review

 
 
Burgers/
American		Quick Bite
 
5620 Burnet Rd.
Austin, TX 78756
512-524-1212 | Menu
  
 Creative burger baskets and a bustling playspace make for an always hopping roadside restaurant. Read GAYOT's Phil's Ice House Restaurant Review

 
 
BarbecueQuick Bite
 
512 W. 29th St.
Austin, TX 78705
512-477-1651 | Menu
  
 A barbecue hideaway near UT campus that offers first-rate sauce, all-natural beef, and the only brick pits in Austin. Read GAYOT's Ruby's BBQ Restaurant Review

 
 
American12/20
 
1624 Barton Springs Rd.
Austin, TX 78701
512-474-9991 | Menu
  
 Party down on hearty Texas fare in a cool backyard setting. Read GAYOT's Shady Grove Restaurant Review

 
 
Café/
Bar/
Vegetarian		Quick Bite
 
2908 Fruth St.
Austin, TX 78751
512-480-9562 | Menu
  
 Spider House Patio Bar & Café offers more than your average coffeehouse java, thanks to a distinctly Austin aesthetic. Read GAYOT's Spider House Patio Bar & Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
IndianQuick Bite
 
Sunset Valley Homestead Shopping
5207 Brodie Ln.
Austin, TX 78745
512-892-2008 | Menu
  
 Successful Austin restaurateurs take their fine dining Indian cuisine and present it in a quick, counter service format. Read GAYOT's Tarka Indian Kitchen Restaurant Review

 
 
ThaiQuick Bite
 
909 W. Mary St.
Austin, TX 78704
512-494-6436 | Menu
  
 The name speaks volumes: authentic Thai specialties with fresh, local ingredients. Read GAYOT's Thai Fresh Restaurant Review

 
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