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Castle Hill Cafe

1101 W 5th St
Austin, TX 78703

Lisa A. writes: As the year closes I can't help but look back and think about the meals I've enjoyed in Austin (and elsewhere) in 2007. One meal on my list that has not yet been Yelped was a wonderful dinner at Castle Hill Cafe.

After a fun Yelp Happy Hour at Doc's…

Torchy's Tacos
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1207 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78799

Anna B. writes: Dear Torchy's:

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE come to North Austin. I love you and I am not good at long distance relationships. If you come here, I will eat your tacos every day. I will eat them in a car, I will eat them at a bar. I will eat them…

Azul Tequila

4211 S Lamar Blvd
Ste A2
Austin, TX 78704

Clark H. writes: -Disclaimer- Years ago when we were children, I knew an awesome DSL technician. A righteous dude that you could trust, he chased his dream - Azul or bust!

I knew the founder when Azul was started (circa 2000?). We've lost touch since they closed the…

Taco Xpress
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2529 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Ashen W. writes: I am addicted to this place like a Sixth Street vagrant is to crack. From the first time I stepped foot in this wonderful chapel of grease I have never questioned just how amazing this place is.

The new building and decor is funky, cool and…

Kerbey Lane Cafe

3704 Kerbey Ln
Austin, TX 78731

Don P. writes: Kerbey freakin' Lane.
Why must your name rhyme with "chain?"
Your queso is insane

Mi Madre's
Neighborhood: Cherrywood

2201 Manor Rd
Austin, TX 78722

Jaye J. writes: This is my brother's favorite breakfast taco in town. He moved here before I did and used to take me here when I would visit. At the time, I also thought it was the best. But then I moved here and played around with taco offerings and decided that…

Vivo

2015 Manor Rd
Austin, TX 78722

Camron R. writes: In order to get the full effect of this review, you must first read this: http://www.yelp.com/bi...

So this girl calls me every day for the rest of the week. She's either seriously crazy about me i.e. crazy, desperately seeking a boyfriend, or has a…

Z Tejas Grill Sixth St
Neighborhood: Clarksville

1110 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78703

Jon S. writes: They put raisins and pecans in the CHILE RELLENO.

Horrifyingly delicious, that's all I can say.

Tamale House

5003 Airport Blvd
Austin, TX 78751

Don P. writes: 10,000 years ago when ravenous Pliocene clams roamed the wetlands and migas grew on trees, eggs were free and breakfast tasty like Chewy's mom.

Sin happened and France surrendered... but you can still get a little bit 'o heaven at Tamale House for…

Trudy's

4141 S Capital of Texas Hwy
Austin, TX 78704

Julie B. writes: Hot damn, I love Trudy's! The Texas Star Lemonade (vodka, lemonade and fresh mint) is a delicious drink which I always end up pounding indelicately just because it tastes so good. I've had the green chile chicken tacos and the chicken chipotle the…

Maudie's Too
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1212 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Kelley R. writes: Maudie's = Tex-Mex and not Mexican food.

I think this is what people don't understand about Maudie's and I think it's the reason that it's not getting 5 stars from everyone. See, Tex-Mex is the Texan version of Mexican food and is not supposed to be…

Chuy's
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1728 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78704

Laura F. writes: Q. Why is Chuy's named Chuy's?

Theory #1: A nod to mastication, i.e. the infinite, magic Mary Poppins basket of perfect tortilla chips that I can't stop eating.

Theory #2: After two Texas Martinis, you'll sound like Chewbacca.

In closing, if you…

Trudy's

8820 Burnet Rd
Austin, TX 78757

Cody R. writes: I've passed this place hundreds of times, but never really had an interest in eating here. I knew it was an "Austin Institution", but so far in my experience I've come to learn that "Austin Institution" equals "Overpriced Mediocre Food" (I'm looking…

Z Tejas Grill Arboretum
Neighborhood: Great Hills

9400 Arboretum Blvd # A
Austin, TX 78759

Tara M. writes: I have so many happy memories here.

The first time was about 9 years ago when I still lived in Dallas - my boyfriend at the time wanted me to meet his 13 year old son who lived in San Antonio with his Mom and Z Tejas was the chosen 1/2 way place. We…

Mesa Ranch

8108 Mesa Dr
Austin, TX 78759

Sonja B. writes: Mesa Ranch was a place that I found on a whim, and how apropos! I think of this place as whimsical Tex-Mex. Why? Because of the fried cactus! While the fried cactus is great (and novel!), it isn't even close to the best thing about Mesa Ranch. For…

Matt's Famous El Rancho
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2613 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Carl F. writes: The loud, wasted, F-bomb-dropping thespians at the table next to us made me realize that the tables are just too close together out on Matt's outdoor patio. In fact, that's true of the whole place. It's a huge restaurant and must have seating for a…

Shady Grove Cafe
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1624 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78704

Lovey C. writes: Day 4 - Austin, TX - Lunch

On a very hot and humid Sunday afternoon... all I wanted was some artificial cold air (aka A/C). The patio was definitely out of the question.

We finally got seated inside... the place is very blah. The food was blah.…

Trudy's
Neighborhood: University of Texas

409 W 30th St
Austin, TX 78705

Colby B. writes: Trudy's. Were I deserving of your love, I would write this review in verse.

Trudy's. Where I told a political candidate in our group who was in a runoff that I hadn't voted for him the first time and I was looking forward to not voting for him again.…

El Gringo
Neighborhood: Cherrywood

1917 Manor Rd
Austin, TX 78722

J M. writes: It doesn't surprise me in the least that this restaurant is now closed. And it will continue to not surprise me when whatever restaurant they put in its place also fails. Such an occurance is inevitable because 1917 Manor Rd. is cursed - haunted by…

Posse East
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2900 Duval St
Austin, TX 78705

Robin D. writes: I would give 5 stars just for JV, the owner! It doesn't hurt that they make a darn good burger and cheese fries! The Mexican food is good, too! I ate lunch here at least three times a week for the last three years. It's all about the people,…

Casa Maria

4327 S 1st St Ste 102
Austin, TX 78745

Don P. writes: If we lived in a perfect world where salsa was currency (I'm still working with the Fed on this), then Casa Maria would be Fort Knox.

I'm a bit of a salsa snob partly because I love the stuff but mostly because I'm pretty sure that the "manna" that…

Chuy's

10520 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753

Ashley A. writes: The whole weekend I was bitching about the lack of good tex-mex food, and then came Chuy's. I'm the kind of girl who likes everything with cilantro and avocado on it, and they surely deliver. The nacho plate was huge, and had all the goodies it…

Chuy's Hula Hut

3826 Lake Austin Blvd
Austin, TX 78703

Jill W. writes: A 1/2 order of Hawaiian chicken fajitas is all I can really review because ever since I tried it for the first time (2001?), I haven't ordered anything else. These are possibly my favorite fajitas in the universe. I have yet to explore the fajitas…

Manuel's At Great Hills
Neighborhood: Great Hills

10201 Jollyville Rd
Austin, TX 78759

Kerry G. writes: My parents are in town. Now, before you go feeling sorry for me, know this; they are laid-back and mainly want to visit to play golf. Sure, my mother must comment on how overplucked my eyebrows are every once in awhile...but overall, they're easy…

Chuy's

11680 Research Blvd
Austin, TX 78759

Jill W. writes: Elvis Presley would be proud of the enchilada combination dinner Chuy's has created in his memory. Even the Elvis of the 1970s would have had a hard time conquering the volume of food on those plates. That's right, the meal doesn't even fit on one…

Freebirds World Burrito

515 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Jill W. writes: I'm surprised at some of the negative reviews here. Freebirds makes a good burrito, and they make it quickly. Actually, *I* make a good burrito, and Freebirds assembles it for me in an expeditious manner. That's the thing about a restaurant where…

Copa Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Downtown

217 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701

Kevin N. writes: There is, after all, a reason, finally, now I understand. There's a reason that Hollywood continues to crank out the latest Antonio Banderas vehicle where some Latin lothario is forced to prove himself ("how you say...sexy?") by dancing his way to…

Olmecas Mexican Restaurant
Neighborhood: Oltorf/East Riverside

2121 E Oltorf St
Austin, TX 78741

chappy s. writes: I ordered the Milanesa Olmecas.. its basically a mexican veal parmisan.. thin-cut, breaded & fried steak, topped with monterrey jack and a red sauce.. it was very tasty, the fresh guacamole that comes on the plate made it even better. this has got to…

Kerbey Lane Cafe
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2606 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705

Steven N. writes: For awhile I ended up going to Kerbey on a fairly regular basis. Then I realized I didn't really like all that much stuff on the menu. I decided I was over Kerbey and didn't go for a long time. These days I will roll thru once a month or so when…

Changos Taqueria
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

3005 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Tara H. writes: On the corner of a non-distinct strip mall, Changos features charbroiled meats, fresh veggies and tortillas. The inside is full of light and color - and while they keep it a little on the cool side - it's almost always a comfortable, casual dining…

El Mercado Restaurant
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1302 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78704

Dawn B. writes: i like this place. the drinks are cheap. the food is good. the chips were really tasty and not too stale nor greasy.

this may be my el arroyo replacement.

Antonio's Tex Mex

7522 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78752

mary c. writes: Consistent, kid-friendly, clean, and almost never a wait!
Great margaritas, too! My husband and I can typically knock back a couple, but my first one nearly knocked me on my rear! Only order it with a floater if you are NOT the one driving!
Waitstaff…

Jaime's Spanish Village
Neighborhood: Downtown

802 Red River St
Austin, TX 78701

Meridith H. writes: Is the food at Jaime's Spanish Village four stars? No. The margaritas? Probably not. So, why give Jaime's four stars? Because it kicks ass! The atmosphere is extremely cool and so close to the downtown bar scene. The waitstaff is awesome. So…

Maudie's Cafe

2608 W 7th St
Austin, TX 78703

Tara M. writes: I used to eat here so often the waiters would ask if I would be having my usual (the spinach and mushroom enchiladas with double refried beans instead of rice and a frozen margarita no salt).

Last week I stopped in after taking the Pup to Red Bud and…

La Palapa Restaurant & Cantina

6640 E Highway 290
Austin, TX 78723

Susie G. writes: Post happy hour downtown, with some new found friends and a broke bank account...whats a gal to do.

Why Karaoke on the East Side, of course.

Ill admit. I'm a tad bit scared of the East Side. Maybe if I went more I would be less scared. But here,…

La Salsa
Neighborhood: Far West/Northwest Hills

3637 Far W Blvd
Austin, TX 78731

Tobi D. writes: La Salsa is definitely fresh. I used to go here all the time just for the Baja Fish tacos but that was when fish tacos were hard to find. I still really like them, but since they aren't the only show in town, I don't frequent La Salsa as much as I…

El Patio
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2938 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705

Chris P. writes: I'm really surprised that El Patio, one of the Tex-Mex legends of Austin (founded in 1954) hasn't been reviewed on Yelp yet. Well, I'm here to correct this embarassing and borderline shameful oversight.

Perhaps one of the reasons for this omission…

Mesa Hills Cafe
Neighborhood: Far West/Northwest Hills

3435 Greystone Dr Ste 112
Austin, TX 78731

Patrick W. writes: This was one of my favorite hangouts during college and thereafter. I would often meet friends here and have a few brew's. Actually I would typically only have one, ostensibly because I was a careful driver but actually because I was cheap; this…

El Jacalito Restaurant
Neighborhood: Oltorf/East Riverside

2030 E Oltorf St Ste 110
Austin, TX 78741

Christina W. writes: Walk into Jacalito's and you will be the fanciest thing there. However, it's appeal is so much more than glitz. This place has good, cheap food (ie $5.99 fajitas on Saturdays, breakfast tacos for $1) and, perhaps best of all, $2 beers pretty much all…

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