Taco Market: Mexican Food Made From Scratch

Taco Market proves that fast food can also be good food. Located at the shopping center where University Boulevard meets Campus Village Drive, Taco Market will make you feel welcome with its modern yet rustic ambiance. Bring your pooch and make use of the outdoor patio! Because of the helpful wait staff, fast service is also friendly service here. The menu features all of your Mexican food favorites, with a difference: everything from the tortillas to the selections at the salsa bar is made from scratch! Nothing is frozen or pre-packaged, and it shows through in the food. People here go for the queso dip and chips, and the street tacos are a big hit. Complement your meal with a trip to the salsa bar, where you’ll be able to sample a lot of different flavors.

Taco Market
1151 University Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 248-8222
http://www.tacomarketonline.com/
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Mesa Rosa: Mexican Fare in Round Rock, Texas

For lunch, dinner, or a night out with friends, come to Mesa Rosa, a place to enjoy Mexican fare in Round Rock. The welcoming ambiance, with stucco walls, a fireplace, photos on the walls, and comfortable seating, will make you feel like you’re in a real Mexican cantina! Head to the bar with friends for happy hour, and you'll find terrific deals on beer, wine, cocktails, and munchies. For lunch or dinner, you’ll like the menu of Mexican and Tex-Mex favorites. The house-made salsa and guacamole are big hits, as are the enchiladas and chimichangas. Add in the terrific service, and Mesa Rosa will also be your go-to spot for Mexican food and fun.

Mesa Rosa
2850 N. Interstate Highway 35
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 218-1818
http://www.mesarosa.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/mesa-rosa-round-rock

Sizzle Indian Grill: Round Rock Indian Cuisine

Step up to flavor at the Sizzle Indian Grill. Located in Round Rock, Sizzle brings the tastes of India to Texas. This is a casual spot but still has an ambiance with an Indian flair. It’s very comfortable! But don’t wait for a server – just walk up to the counter and order. You’ll like the menu that’s filled with traditional Indian specialties, many of which make use of the traditional bread Naan (get the popular Naanwich). Kids also like the Naan pizza! There are also a lot of spicy dishes here, like the Lamb Vindaloo. Vegetarians can also find something good. But be ready to wait – everything is made to order so it takes a little longer. Catering is also available.

Sizzle Indian Grill
2000 S. Interstate 35, Suite C1
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 255-2553
http://www.sizzleindiangrill.com/
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Westside Ale House: Beer and Burgers With a Side of Sports

You and your friends might want to make the Westside Ale House your place of choice for good times. Located on Route 35 in Round Rock, Westside is a bright, casual spot for food and drink. You will like the big, modern-industrial décor of the bar and restaurant, which boasts an open ceiling and a skylight that lets in the sunshine.

If you’re looking to watch the big game, there are so many big screens around that you won’t miss a play! Beer lovers will be overwhelmed by the amount of beers on tap and by the bottle. Do yourself a favor and get a beer flight of four selected beers to try! Come during happy hour for great deals on beers, drinks and apps (try the Sauerkraut Balls). The lunch and dinner menus feature good pub grub like burgers, sandwiches, and wings.

Westside Ale House
1500 N Interstate 35
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 238-8438
http://www.westsidealehouse.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/westside-alehouse-round-rock

Happy Hour Deals at Beluga Modern Japanese Cuisine

Beluga Modern Japanese Cuisine in Round Rock serves up flavorful Japanese fare in a classy setting.

Regulars swear by the ahi tower appetizer, which layers tuna tartar, avocado, cucumber, sushi rice, caviar, and creamy wasabi sauce. Elegant presentation makes dishes look as good as they taste, like their filet mignon, which features sea urchin butter and a shitake mushroom sauce. The maki rolls are huge — try the Spicy Jen-Jen with spicy tuna, cucumber, and avocado, wrapped in salmon and crunchy flakes.  

What really sets Beluga apart is the great deals every day of the week. Lunch specials from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. feature 2-for-1 sushi, and daily happy hours keep the fun moving. Happy hour features $3 Sake-tinis and $4 large sakes, a roll selection for about $5, and all sushi under $2.  

Stop by on Saturday evening where Beluga offers an all you can eat sushi special for about $35 per person (everyone at the table must order the special). 

Beluga Modern Japanese Cuisine
661 Louis Henna Boulevard
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 255-6454
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Mighty Fine Burgers: Texas’ Answer To Fast Food Burgers

Mighty Fine Burgers is Texas’ answer to fast food burgers.  This central Texas chain has a location in Round Rock and is ready to win you away from your favorite national burger joint.  The simple and straight forward menu that offers burgers, fries and shakes.  Choose from quarter or half pound patties ground on site and made by hand from fresh natural, grass-fed beef.  Fries are fresh, crinkle-cut and shakes are hand-dipped.  Customers like to watch their meal being made to order through the open kitchen, and appreciate the fresh quality product that has less grease and more flavor than other fast food joints.  Ask about their secret “locals” menu that offers additional options like bacon and chili cheese fries.  Enjoy your meal in their picnic-table dining room or out on the patio.

Mighty Fine Burgers
201 University Oaks Boulevard
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 381-3310
www.mightyfineburgers.com
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Gourmet Lunch Boxes at Round Rock’s Urban Picnic

Urban Picnic is a delightfully fresh sandwich shop in Round Rock that serves healthy and tasty lunch fare.  The concept is creating gourmet picnic boxes that include a sandwich or salad, a side, and a cake ball.  The chicken salad sandwich is a popular choice, as is the ham and cheddar with Dijon and apple butter, which gives a tangy touch and brings the flavors together.  Many choose a cup of soup for their side, and the potato is nice and creamy.  Urban Picnic specializes in cake balls and there are many rotating flavors to choose from.  These small desserts give the perfect amount of sweet finish to your meal.  Chef specials rotate through the menu.  Prices reflect the quality ingredients, and reasonably-sized portions make it a fair deal.  There are a few tables inside and out, but most orders are to-go.  You can order online and they’ll even deliver, making it perfect for office lunches. 

Urban Picnic
3810 Gattis School Road
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 671-9800
www.theurbanpicnic.com
www.yelp.com/biz/urban-picnic-round-rock

Pacific Star Restaurant and Oyster Bar: Bringing the Beach To Round Rock

Pacific Star Restaurant and Oyster Bar brings the beach to Round Rock.  This crab shack specializes in fresh oysters on the half shell and fried seafood favorites.  The fried crab fingers are a unique offering and are a perfect snack for beer drinking and sports watching on the many TVs.  If you’re looking for a simple lunch, try the po'boy sandwich with either catfish, shrimp, or oysters.  A shaded outdoor patio provides a pleasant space to enjoy a quick bite to eat. The crawfish pirogue is a popular entree with sautéed crawfish, mushrooms and onions topped with melted jack cheese.  Regulars appreciate the reasonable prices and casual atmosphere at Pacific Star Restaurant.    

Pacific Star Restaurant and Oyster Bar
351 W. Palm Valley Boulevard
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 255-3535
www.pacificstarfood.com
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Hummus and More at Zorba Greek Restaurant

Zorba Greek Restaurant serves up fresh and flavorful Greek and Mediterranean dishes for lunch and dinner. Diners recommend starting with the “saganaki” or flaming cheese – get it with either halloumi or feta – which is flambeed table-side and served with lemon and fresh pita.   Their gyros are juicy without being greasy and customers rave about the flavorful tzadziki sauce.  Zorba Greek Restaurant makes a great casual date place; get the “feed me platter,” a several-course meal for two that features soups, salads, kabobs, gyro meats, many sides and dessert. Consider trying the choclava – a piece of baklava drizzled with chocolate fudge.  If you’re in a hurry for a quick lunch, Zorba’s has you covered with their lunch buffet that moves you in and out fast, without compromising taste.  They also have a great takeout service and deliver through a third party company, Eat Out In.

Zorba Greek Restaurant
2601 S I H 35
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 716-0100
www.yelp.com/biz/zorba-greek-restaurant-round-rock

Big Breakfasts at 620 Cafe and Bakery

620 Cafe and Bakery serves up some of Round Rock’s biggest breakfasts.  Hungry patrons come to this greasy spoon for the large menu and generous portions of breakfast and lunch favorites.  From eggs to waffles, the breakfast options seem endless, but customer favorites stand out.  The Benedict with a sausage patty and gravy and the corned beef hash are popular choices.  Most dishes come with your choice of a side, and grits are recommended.  If you’re extra hungry, order a side of their specialty, chicken fried bacon served with cream gravy.  There are just as many lunch options as there are breakfast dishes making 620 Cafe and Bakery a great spot for brunch goers.  Try the Tex-Mex cheese steak with fajita meat, onions peppers and monterey jack cheese.  The bakery turns out a variety of fresh pies, cookies, pastries and breads if you’re looking for a small, sweet snack.

620 Cafe and Bakery
910 Round Rock Avenue
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 244-1009
www.620cafeandbakery.com
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