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Verde’s Mexican Parrilla: Try the Pollo Palomino

February 25, 2016 by

A funky mix of exposed brick and polished wood creates an industrial aesthetic at Verde's Mexican Parrilla. It's certainly not what you'd expect of a standard Mexican restaurant, but it works well with the chefs' gourmet take on classic south-of-the-border eats. In addition to quesadillas and tacos, the kitchen team crafts upscale fare from fresh ingredients, worthy of a fine dining establishment (despite Verde's relatively laid-back vibe).

Regulars highly recommend the signature bone-in pork chop. It's equal parts sweet and spicy thanks to a honey-chipotle glaze on top. The pollo palomino, another house specialty, also impresses patrons. It showcases a tender breast of grilled chicken smothered with gooey cheese, poblano peppers, and a creamy poblano sauce. Pair your main with a side such as cilantro-lime rice, roasted corn and chipotle aioli, or poblano cream mashed potatoes.

Verde's Mexican Parrilla
2200 Interstate 35 Frontage Road
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 255-6587
www.verdesmexicanrr.com
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The Blind Squirrel Makes a Mean (Gourmet) Sandwich

November 27, 2015 by

"Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every once in a while." So goes the adage upon which The Blind Squirrel's founders built their trendy sandwich shop. That's not to say the eatery's popularity stems from sheer luck, but rather that some of its successes could be due to a lucky break—meaning its owners never let themselves get comfortable. They constantly step up their sandwich game, ensuring that The Blind Squirrel stays way ahead of the competition. Hence the gourmet ingredients that fill its gourmet sandwiches.

Meats roasted, grilled, or smoked in-house; sauces and soups crafted from scratch; sides made fresh right in the kitchen. These are the components that create a well-rounded meal at The Blind Squirrel, typically with a sandwich as the focal point. The Godfather reigns as the most popular sammy, stuffed with NY strip steak, crimini mushrooms, and slices of sweet onion, plus fresh mozzarella, roasted garlic aioli, and garlic butter sauce. The Quacker is a close second, however, with its tea-smoked pulled duck, carrots and daikon, Napa cabbage, red onion, and hoison sauce. It's served stuffed inside a roti taco shell topped with duck cracklings.

The Blind Squirrel
1105 S. Mays Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 244-6888
www.blindsquirrelsandwiches.com
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Chinos Burrito Texian Grill: You’ve Never Had a Taco Quite Like This

October 29, 2015 by

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
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Sink Your Teeth into a Sausage Kolache at Sarena’s Breakfast and Donuts

September 3, 2015 by

Don't let its name fool you; Sarena's Breakfast and Donuts is good for more than just its sweets. In fact, according to Yelp reviews, some of the best eats on the menu fall on the savory side of breakfast fare. The kolaches, in particular, earn raves. Kolaches have roots in Central Europe, but Sarena's brings them to Round Rock in the form of pastries stuffed with sausage and various complements. While most locals call the straight-up sausage kolache the best, you can order one filled with sausage plus cheese or cheese and jalapeno. They come in regular and jumbo sizes.

Don't overlook the doughnuts, though. They're just as fresh as the kolaches and the breakfast croissants, which come stuffed with eggs and other ingredients. Grab a classic glazed or chocolate doughnut for just 54 cents apiece. Or opt for the more decadent eclair, cinnamon roll, jelly-filled doughnut, or apple fritter. If you want to make your morning treat really last, grab a dozen doughnut holes for $1.

Sarena's Breakfast and Donuts
1732 N. Mays Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 238-6601
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Miso: Inventive Japanese and Korean Fare in Round Rock

August 27, 2015 by

Soft lighting, neutral tones on the walls, and black countertops and tables create a chic atmosphere at Miso. It's fitting for this popular Round Rock eatery, given that it serves gourmet Japanese and Korean cuisine to eagerly awaiting customers. Although its offerings are eclectic, chefs strongly emphasize seafood, so get ready to try something that's probably outside of your normal comfort zone at Miso.

Regular customers highly recommend the bulgogi, a stir fry that features Korean sweet or spicy sauce. Beef, pork, and chicken are all available, but the beef bulgogi gets the most love online. You can also enjoy beef as galbi, a dish of grilled and sliced beef ribs steeped in a sweet Korean sauce with onions. If you're interested in the inventive seafood creations, try the baby octopus salad with sweet potato noodles or the Miso mussels. Seafood cheese dukboki is another unusual eat, a dish of stir-fried rice cake with squid, shrimp, mussels, veggies, and mozzarella cheese drizzled in a sweet-spicy chili sauce.

Miso
2400 S. Interstate 35
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 465-2754
www.facebook.com/misocuisine
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The Scarlet Rabbit: Cuisine and Cocktails Keep Getting Curiouser and Curiouser

July 9, 2015 by

On the patio, teal picnic tables are scattered across a massive chess board beneath a 200-year-old oak tree covered with twinkling lights. In the dining room, ceramic letters spell out, "EAT ME" with antique utensils hanging beneath them to help get the job done. By the bar, a row of doors leads nowhere and clocks run backwards. Everything is a little bit topsy turvy at The Scarlet Rabbit, an homage to the classic tale Alice in Wonderland.

The quirky nature of the eatery extends to the menu of contemporary bistro fare, as well. Start your meal at The Scarlet Rabbit with a whimsical appetizer like fried oyster nachos, a flatbread topped with quail and caramelized onions, or fried Portobello mushroom strips. Then move on to the braised short ribs, Hatter's burger made from ground brisket, or gumbo with smoked rabbit and andouille sausage. Wash it all down with a drink from the list of "Curiouser and Curioser" cocktails, like the Chesire Cat with Bacardi Silver, lime, ginger, hibiscus, mint, and grenadine.

The Scarlet Rabbit
410 W. Main Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 502-5164
www.thescarletrabbit.com
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Little Mama’s Authentic Filipino and American Cuisine: Don’t Miss the Beef Steak

June 4, 2015 by

Thin ribbons of beef, seared with whole peppers and chopped onions. This simple recipe culminates in the ever-popular beef steak at Little Mama's Authentic Filipino and American Cuisine. True to Filipino tradition, the dish allows its ingredients' fresh, natural flavors to shine through—no need for tons of added fat or salt. Little Mama's chef takes this straightforward approach to every dish, whether it hails from the Philippines or the U.S.

Taste the proof in another popular dish, the Bicol Express. Name for the region in the Philippines where it originates, the Bicol Express is a coconut-milk-based stew mixed with shrimp paste and teeming with pineapple, pork, and long chilies. The apritada is another traditional stew, but this one features chicken. For something a bit more familiar, you can always go with fried rice, beef stir-fry, or pinoy curry with your choice of pork or chicken.

Little Mama's Authentic Filipino and American Cuisine
2021 N. Mays Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 244-6262
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Curly’s Carolina Texas: Distinctive Barbecue in Round Rock

March 26, 2015 by

Fans of Curly’s Carolina Texas are willing to get in line to get their fill of savory smoked meat. Carolina-style barbeque is on the menu, which means it’s slathered with the tangy vinegar sauce from North Carolina or South Carolina’s spicy mustard sauce. In an area with a number of great BBQ places, this makes Curly's a unique dining option.

Yummy sandwich options include the Wolfpack with pulled pork, smoked bacon, smoked Gouda cheese, and Carolina red sauce. The Texan sandwich features sliced beef brisket slow smoked over Texas post oak. Order the Texas Trinity Platter and you get a feast with Carolina-style pulled pork, tender Texas beef brisket, pork ribs and your choice of two sides. The side dish menu includes Hush Puppies, Fried Okra, Pan-Fried Cornbread, Wasabi Coleslaw and Loaded Potato Salad. Save room for a delectable dessert like Candied Bacon Pecan Pie.

Visit the Curly's Carolina Texas website to learn more about this Round Rock BBQ place!

Curly's Carolina Texas
112 E. Main Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 537-9227
www.curlyscarolinatx.com
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Find Indian Cuisine at Teji’s Foods in Round Rock, Texas

December 22, 2014 by

Fans of Indian food in Round Rock delight in Teji's Foods, which doubles as a restaurant and a grocery. The menu is split into vegetarian and non-vegetarian sections and features food that is fresh, simple, and well seasoned. Order chicken wings for the table that come in your choice of traditional Indian flavors. If you're not sure what to order, consider trying one of Teji's combos to get a sampling of a variety of dishes, like the creamy lamb curry, lentil soup, garlicky Naan bread, and sweet rice pudding.

After you're finished eating, stop by the small grocery store attached to the restaurant and pick up the needed ingredients to recreate your experience at Teji's at home.

Teji's Foods
1205 Round Rock Avenue
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 244-3351
www.tejifoods.com/teji/index.php
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Enjoy Chinese Food in Round Rock at Sichuan Garden

October 23, 2014 by

If you're a fan of traditional Chinese cuisine, you'll be happy to know that Sichuan Garden serves up authentic Szechuan dishes right here in Round Rock. Don't be fooled by Sichuan Garden's low key, casual atmosphere. Here, dishes are artfully created and incredibly flavorful. Regulars recommend the cashew chicken, the egg drop soup with corn, or the sauteed clams with black bean sauce. There are plenty of spicier dishes, like the frog legs and jalapeno chicken. The menu is almost overwhelmingly large, so there is sure to be something that appeals to anyone in your group.

Sichuan Garden is ranked among the Top 100 Chinese Restaurants in America, but you shouldn't expect any Americanized dishes to come your way. Sichuan Garden is open for lunch and dinner and is happy to deliver your meal right to your doorstep.

Sichuan Garden
110 Interstate Highway 35 North
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 255-6952
www.austinsichuangarden.com
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