More of Austin's Standout Tables
A deeper pass through the restaurants keeping Austin in the national dining conversation, from buzzy newcomers to long-game institutions.
El Nuevo Mexico Restaurant
Austin, Texas
Traditional Mexican plates served with beer & cocktails in modest, colorful surrounds.
Chicken Express
Austin, Texas
Fast-food chain serving up fried chicken, plus catfish, hushpuppies & desserts.
Freebirds World Burrito
Austin, Texas
Counter-serve, build-your-own-burrito chain with a natural-foods focus, also serving tacos & salads.
Sandy's Hamburgers
Austin, Texas
Drive-through or dine-in burger shack with an old-fashioned menu, including milkshakes & sundaes.
The Original Pancake House
Austin, Texas
Signature pancakes & other American breakfast classics all day in a casual setting.
El Borrego De Oro
Austin, Texas
Modest cantina offering homestyle breakfast-to-dinner Mexican fare in a low-key setting.
Phil's Ice House
Austin, Texas
Mini-chain post serving creative burgers in a refurbished gas station shared with Amy's Ice Creams.
OneTaco Taqueria @ Research Blvd
Austin, Texas
Casual, upbeat counter serve offering a curated menu of creative tacos & sides, plus breakfast.
Numero28 Austin
Austin, Texas
Rustic mini-chain for Neapolitan pizzas & antipasti in cozy digs with a wood-fired oven & a patio.
Bender
Austin, Texas
Standard pub grub & Austin-area brews come with a pool table, video games & an outdoor seating area.
Bufalina Pizza
Austin, Texas
Handcrafted Neapolitan pies with artisanal ingredients join beer & wine in a cool space.
Dong Nai
Austin, Texas
Strip-mall eatery offering a large menu of Vietnamese & Chinese dishes in a simple but modern space.
Tikka Shack Indian Grub
Austin, Texas
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Solo dining. Accessibility. Offerings: Healthy options.
Chyngon Eats
Austin, Texas
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Saccone’s Pizza
Austin, Texas
Service options: Curbside pickup, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
la Barbecue
Austin, Texas
Hopping BBQ counter in a small market offering brisket, pulled pork & sausages, plus outdoor tables.
Counter Cafe
Austin, Texas
Cafe serving natural, organic & generally locally sourced fare with breakfast served all day.
Mandola's Italian Kitchen
Austin, Texas
Homestyle pastas, salads & sandwiches, plus prepared & packaged foods to go.
Mam Mam
Austin, Texas
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.
Phil's Ice House
Austin, Texas
Kid-friendly gourmet burger joint with hand-cut onion rings & build-your-own mimosas in casual digs.
Dave & Buster's Austin
Austin, Texas
Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.
24 Diner
Austin, Texas
Diner offering wines & big helpings of farm-to-table comfort food at all hours of the day or night.
Alpetra Plus
Austin, Texas
Service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Chuy's
Austin, Texas
Chain serving "big as yo' face" burritos & other Tex-Mex dishes in kitschy, eclectic settings.
Punch Bowl Social
Austin, Texas
Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Fireplace, Great beer selection, Sports. Popular for.