Luke's Inside Out may not have your typical kitchen or dining room, but that doesn't hold namesake (and chef-owner) Luke Bibby back. His food trailer, which sits right next to Gibson Bar, dishes out some of the most inventive fusion sandwiches and a killer Sunday brunch buffet.

Step right up to the olive green food trailer and check out the chalkboard menu for that day's options. In addition to rotating specials, you'll always find a handful of "shareables" and the same griddled sandwiches that earned Luke's a guest spot on the Food Network. Regulars highly recommend the rabbit sandwich, which features Korean barbecue sauce, kimchee, and tater tots, all stuffed inside toasted French bread.

Luke's Inside Out
1109 S. Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 589-8883
www.lukesinsideout.com
www.yelp.com/biz/lukes-inside-out-austin

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Anyone looking to hear some live music should make plans to check out The Saxon Pub, a bar that is just down the street from Lamar Union. The music venue welcomes an assortment of musicians to the stage every day of the month and tends to host emerging musicians. On any given night, the stage could welcome three different acts for three different shows. For example, Johnny Nicholas, Bronco Jr., and Walt Wilkins are all slated to take the stage on March 30. Tickets, or cover, can generally be paid for at the door, but tickets for the most-anticipated shows are available online in advance.

In addition to music, The Saxon Pub serves beer and happy hour deals throughout each evening. The bar is also home to a number of televisions where guests can watch the latest sports games. The Saxon Pub is open daily until 2 a.m.

The Saxon Pub
1320 South Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 448-2552
www.yelp.com/biz/the-saxon-pub-austin
thesaxonpub.com/

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The second location of a restaurant chain that has expanded through seven Austin neighborhoods, Maudie’s Too lives up to and exceeds the Maudie’s reputation for delicious Tex-Mex food served in a welcoming atmosphere. The Maudie’s franchise has been open since the early 50s, but the cuisine switched to Tex-Mex in 1992. It was definitely a good move for its patrons, who keep coming back for the cheese enchiladas, vegetarian breakfast tacos, and chicken chile relleno.

The extensive menu has everything your Tex-Mex-loving heart could desire, so you can try something new each time you visit. And, of course, there are tasty margaritas, bloody marys, and mimosas to wash it all down. Brunch is a favorite time to visit, and you can enjoy your meal while taking in a cool breeze on the huge patio. Maudie’s Too is right outside your door at Lamar Union, so if you haven’t checked it out yet, visit soon!

Maudie's Too
1212 S. Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 440-8088
http://www.maudies.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/maudies-too-austin

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