According to the restaurant, Louisiana Longhorn Café boasts “The Best Cajun Food West of the Sabine River.” Where’s that? In the heart of the Louisiana Bayou, of course. All the proprietors hail from Cajun Country, and LLC recreates the laid-back world they grew up in.  When we say this is an authentic experience, we’re not just talking about the Mardi Gras beads; we mean all the food comes from “borrowed” family recipes, the piquant, generations-old work of people with French names and the patience to make sure those Fried Pickles have just the right snap. The Shrimp Acadiana is a peppery eye-opener, and we haven’t had Etouffee this good since we spent a long night in New Orleans. Grab some of “The World’s Coldest Beer” and toast the alligator on the wall—they fry up his buddies here, and after one bite, you’ll wish you had a few in your back yard, too. Louisiana Longhorn Café is closed Mondays.

Louisiana Longhorn Cafe
200B E Main Ave
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 248-2900

Discounts abound at Opal Divine’s! With four locations, including their “Marina” location in north Austin, you’re never too far from a great bar special. 

Every night of the week you can find a great deal to enjoy with friends on their large patio.  Celebrate Texas on Wednesdays with $2.50 Texas brews all day and a pulled pork sandwich. If you’re feeling fancy, Sunday evenings offer a great deal on top-shelf margaritas. Their bar also features over 60 varieties of scotch, many imported and craft beer on tap, and half price appetizers M-F from 4-7 p.m. The bar isn’t the only place you’ll find specials — Monday is buy one burger, get one at half price. Other favorites include their fish and chips, and basket of cracked pepper fries, which come with your choice of dipping sauce like chipotle ranch. They also have an express lunch menu which guarantees your lunch in 15 minutes.  Check their website for a full list of their daily deals.

Opal Divine’s
12709 Mopac Expressway
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 733-5353
www.yelp.com/biz/opal-divines-marina-austin

The North Austin Trailer Yard, or NATY for short, is a destination for flavorful “grease truck” food and a fun atmosphere.  At any given time there are several food trailers here to provide you with tasty fast food from around the world.  If you’re lucky, you can snag a gyro from Big Fat Greek Gyro’s or cool off with Hawaiian shaved ice.  BYOB – bring a cooler for the hot days – and picnic table seating make this place super casual and fun.  The main seating area is covered and there are misters when it gets hot.  Animal sculptures give it a whimsical touch and the playground is great entertainment for kids.  Check their facebook page for live music events, and enjoy an evening of quality fast food and beer in the open air. 

North Austin Trailer Yard
1012 W. Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 750-5361
www.yelp.com/biz/the-naty-austin