Barton Creek Square is one of the most comfortable and modern malls in the west side of Austin, hosting a wide variety of stores, plus spacious, air conditioned corridors and even cell phone charging stations that give your electronics a boost while you shop. Major department stores like Macy’s, Dillards, and Nordstrom act as the mall's anchors, while a spacious AMC movie theater is situated on its lower level.

Popular national clothing retailers like LOFT, Banana Republic, and Abercrombie & Fitch offer clothing for shoppers of all ages, and there are even larger sporting goods stores like Finish Line for all of your athletic apparel needs. At its food court on the second level, the two-story mall contains a variety of different eateries offering everything from Asian cuisine to grab-and-go pizza slices and ample seating for guests who want to sit and enjoy a meal. There is also a large parking lot with a full farmers' market every Saturday afternoon!

Barton Creek Square
2901 S. Capital of Texas Highway
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-7040
www.bartoncreeksquare.com
www.yelp.com/biz/barton-creek-square-mall-austin

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Maudie’s Hill Contry is a Tex-Mex favorite in a city full of similar eateries, which says a lot about the quality of its food. With a colorful, casual interior and a somewhat secret upstairs bar and patio, this popular spot is just as inviting as it is delicious. You’ll find flavorful Tex-Mex fare morning, noon, and night at Maudie’s, starting with breakfast dishes like blueberry pancakes, huevos rancheros, and sausage migas and a very wide selection of enchiladas, tacos, and burritos for lunch.

There are vegetarian options and gluten-free options for those with restricted diets, as well as affordable lunch specials throughout the work week. During happy hour at Maudie’s, you’ll find even more savings on the restaurant’s fresh, fruity margaritas and Mexican cervezas, and during the weekend brunch, the Bloody Marys are a must-sip.

Maudie’s Hill Country
12506 Shops Parkway
Bee Cave, TX 78738
(512) 263-1116
www.maudies.com
www.yelp.com/biz/maudies-hill-country-bee-cave-3

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We hope everyone has a wonderful day celebrating with family and friends! What are you thankful for this year?