Hi Tunes Karaoke could be Austin’s favorite Karaoke club – there are many reasons why regulars love to sing-along here. At the top of the list are the private rooms that let you party with your friends and avoid gawking if you can’t carry a tune. The rooms also rent by the hour, rather than per person (a 6 person room is $20) and come with multiple wireless mics to make duets easy. They're comfy and the equipment is well-maintained for a high quality sound. If you love global pop music, you’ll appreciate the vast song selection, which includes options in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. The staff is friendly and regulars rave about the excellent customer services at Hi Tunes. Another reason that Hi Tunes is a favorite for karaoke lovers is the late hours, 5 a.m. on weekends. Planning a visit? Make a reservation to ensure you've got a space.

Hi Tune Karaoke
911 W. Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 454-0911
www.hituneskaraoke.com
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Since 1975, Austin diners have indulged in Fonda San Miguel’s authentic regional Mexican cuisine. Diners are impressed with just about everything that comes out of the kitchen, its hard to make a wrong choice. The quesos asados are popular starters – try the queso with homemade chorizo verde. If you’re looking to indulge, the lobster mango ceviche is also highly recommended. Their signature entrees are the chicken mole, and the cochinita pibil, a Yucatan dish of pork baked in banana leaf. Save room for dessert, the tres leches cake is delicious. Fonda San Miguel also offers a Sunday brunch buffet with plenty of options, ranging from quail to fajitas, along with many sides. Customers rave it is worth the pricy $40.  The beautiful hacienda-style decor with hand painted stucco and dim lighting makes Fonda San Miguel a popular spot for celebrating special occasions. If you want the experience on a budget, stop by during happy hour for half price appetizers and drink specials.

Fonda San Miguel
2330 W. North Loop Boulevard
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 459-4121
www.fondasanmiguel.com
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Dos Batos in north Austin’s Allandale neighborhood is a casual lunch spot offering Mexican cuisine favorites from a wood-fired grill. Customers love the fast service and fresh ingredients featured on their simple menu. Two sizes of tacos with your choice of corn or flour tortillas come with a side of chips and salsa. Their signature dish is the Pirata Taco with wood-grilled sirloin, avocado and Monterey Jack cheese. The Hybrid Taco is another favorite and mixes grilled veggies and steak. Dos Batos also offers several Mexican-style sandwiches – try the Chipotlera Torta with steak, queso, and flavorful chipotle hot sauce.  Generous portions ensure that most diners will be satisfied with a taco or torta, but if you are extra hungry, sides of charro bean soup and creamed corn are popular. Regulars love the cheap beer with three options less than $3.50. The cafe is clean and simple, with a large murals – perfect for a quick, easy and delicious lunch (note they close at 3 p.m.).

Dos Batos
2525 W. Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 452-0001
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