The Little Deli brings New York to Austin.  Although this place has Deli in the name, what the pizza makes it a gem. It's thin-crust New York-style, with homemade dough hand-tossed and baked on a two inch stone hearth to create a chewy crust. You can order by the slice, or whole pie. If you’re ordering […]

Tomodachi Sushi in north Austin is a hip little restaurant that offers both traditional Japanese and fusion dishes, making it a great place to please sushi novices and pros. “Tomo” is the creation of husband and wife Steve Riad and Tina Son. With 18 years of experience, Chef Riad uses fresh seafood imported from the […]

It’s easy to lose sight of the complexity of Latin American cooking when the entirety of what you’ve known is tacos and burritos. But Al Sur Latin American Bistro in Austin has made it its mission to bring all the character of Central American cuisine to Austin eaters. Once patrons get inside the brightly lit […]

At Black Star Co-Op Pub and Brewery, you can enjoy tasty pub food without worrying your conscience. This north Austin brewpub is founded on ethics; sustainable, local ingredients, fair employment with a livable wage, and democratic management. Their menu is simple and offers traditional pub grub with just as many options for vegetarians as meat-lovers. For […]

Enchiladas y Mas is a cozy little spot that serves up some of Austin’s favorite Tex-Mex food.  Since 1994 this family-owned restaurant has relied on their family recipes to fill bellies and and put smiles on customers’ faces. They love the saying ‘never trust a skinny cook’ — leave your calorie counter at home and […]

Next time you’re looking for a casual and flavorful seafood meal, consider stopping at Crawfish Shack and Oyster Bar.  This neighborhood restaurant offers simple cajun dishes like catfish po’boys, hushpuppies, and live crawfish cooked to order. The prices are reasonable and portions are generous.  Many regulars always start their meal with the Crawfish Shack’s homemade gumbo, […]

The burgers at Austin's Tenderland are great, of course. But you don’t go to a Philadelphia cheesesteak stand and choose the pork roll sandwich, and you might get some funny looks if you drive all the way to this food truck without choosing Tenderland’s eponymous, famed dish: the tenderloin sandwich! Tenderland’s gargantuan tenderloin is properly […]

The unassuming exterior of Pablito’s Bakery in Austin — along with the cheap prices of its food! — belie what’s in store here for your taste buds: delicious, authentic Mexican flavor with a few American dishes thrown in to boot. Pablito’s Bakery has largely built a reputation around its breakfast tacos. Pick two among your […]

Do you want a sandwich? Then there’s one place in Austin that you need to try: Gourmands, opened in 2011, has earned a reputation for seriously great food at fair prices. Located in an old bar that’s been thoroughly remodeled, the atmosphere is quirky and overflowing with character, from the checkerboard tile on the walls […]

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