The sweet aroma of freshly baked breads engulfs you when you pass through the doors of Easy Tiger Bake Shop & Beer Garden in downtown Austin. The comforting, warm ambiance invites you to relax and stay while you enjoy the made-from-scratch menu.

The extensive coffee and tea list includes espresso, chai lattes, hot teas, and a variety of water, soda, and juice choices. Don't miss one of Easy Tiger's melt-in-your-mouth pastries, danish, cookies, and croissants. Snacks and sandwiches include beef jerky and pretzels, as well as house-smoked pastrami, turkey breast, and muffulettas. The restaurant also offers a variety of charcuterie boards and house-made sausages.

Easy Tiger has a full bar and the cocktail, beer, and reserves menu is extensive.

Easy Tiger
709 E. Sixth Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 614-4972
www.easytigeraustin.com
www.yelp.com/biz/easy-tiger-austin

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Chinese and Mexican food are typically two mutually exclusive styles of cuisine, but not at Chinos Burrito Texian Grill. Here, they coalesce into a single delicious tapestry of distinct, yet complementary flavors. Take the tacos, for instance. Chinos menu allows you to build your own tacos using typical Mexican ingredients (think chicken, beef, fish), but regular customers recommend getting creative. Many of them order their tacos stuffed with bulgogi beef instead. Teriyaki chicken, ground curry beef, and tofu are also options. Then you can pair your bulgogi beef with steamed rice, kimchi, and maybe some cilantro—or outfit your typical chicken taco with lettuce and cheese.

No matter how you decide to build your taco, burrito, bowl, or salad (they can all be made with the same ingredients), you should take some time carefully picking your salsa or sauce. This is what will really determine the flavor of your meal. You can always opt for classics like hot or mild salsa, but the avocado ranch comes highly recommended. Korean ssamjang might be your best bet if you've decided to create an Asian-inspired dish. Chinos also offers classic Asian dishes, from General Tso's chicken to pad Thai, rolled into burritos.

Chinos Burrito Texian Grill
2051 Gattis School Road
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 386-1373
www.chinosburrito.com
www.yelp.com/biz/chinos-burrito-texian-grill-round-rock

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