Hi! Was wondering if anybody has recs for places to have a good variety of local / seasonal produce - the farmers markets I’ve frequented most (Mueller and Buda) never have a lot of produce, I feel. While I love and appreciate the other vendors, I’m really just looking to be able to put a locally sourced meal together for my family including some fruits and veg.

Thanks in advance!

Going to Austin over memorial weekend for my birthday. (First time in Austin). Looking for recommendations on places to dine that aren’t suit and tie fancy or bootie shorts and flip flops casual.

We’re all meat eaters and no one is particularly finicky eaters. My husband will literally eat anything as will a few others in group. I’m not a huge fan of raw fish, veal or lamb.

Anyone have a place (or two since we are going to be there for three days) that would be great for a birthday celebration?

I’m not old but not exactly turning 21. I’m looking for a 30-45 year old vibe.

Would anyone know of a good Chinese place in/near Pflugerville that serves chow fun? It's sometimes called "flat noodle", based on what I've seen around google.

After hearing about it on this sub for the last 5+ years, I found myself at Bartlett’s at 5PM on a Thursday. It was absolutely packed and I sat at the bar. I asked the bartender if they had a happy hour. He said no, we don’t need to. Fair enough. The sandwich really was fantastic. A Top tier indulgence. I wouldn’t recommend the mashed potatoes as your side. Too many carbs on one Plate for me.

I have been looking for this fruit for a while. Any ideas where I can find it are greatly appreciated!

Texas is gonna get hit hard with these tariffs, both on Mexican good and Canadian lumber. Mexico is our biggest trade partner.

The tacos…they’re gonna get expensive. How we feeling about this? Limes. Tomatoes. Avocados. Peppers. Masa. We are fucked.

There are two "Austin Coffee Passport"s being sold online - one that offers a free coffee at each participating shop, and the other with more options but no free coffee and just a way to explore different coffee shops. Curious about people's experience with it and if it's worth it for $25. Thanks!

I’ll be in town for the marathon in 2 weeks with my wife, leaving the baby at home. We love all food and have the following tentatively planned for reservations:

El naranjo Este Dai due

Also will def plan to hit up nixta and or discada for tacos? Casper fermentables for breakfast? We will be on the east side and will have a car. We love all food and just want to try a little bit of everything. Anything I should think about for breakfast? Any other suggestions? Thanks!

Saw the Bartlett’s sundae and figured I would share another amazing sundae. Its a deep fried strawberry uncrustable with vanilla ice cream, nuts, fudge, caramel, topped with whipped cream and a cherry.

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Gino’s up in Round Rock is the the best tasting one that I can find but honestly even that is kinda mediocre. I was obsessed with this little place up north in Taylor called Luigi’s italian but, like many places, went out of business during covid. Please give me your recommendations on the very best! Thank you!

I loved Abel's on the Lake and went quite often. Loved the downstairs set up with the big central bar, lots of TVs and plenty of seating. Went to Quince today for the first time since the changeover. Remodel downstairs is decent although they removed the large bar for more table seating...ok I guess but made me sad. New bar is much smaller with single TV. Still a gorgeous space and today was the perfect day to be down there. Made rezzys for 1:30 and was seated at a great lake side two top. Nice. Then there was the service. It was busy but not crazy. There were two of us. Waited for 15 min for our wait person to show. No biggie. Ordered beers. Waited at least 20 minutes...maybe 1/2 hour for them to get to us. Saw service could be a problem so we were ready to order when the wait person showed up with the beers. We ordered Burger ($20) & Steak and Eggs ($24) and two more beers. Kindly asked if it was possible to get the beers quicker than 30 minutes...wink wink. Waitperson said for sure and sorry about the last long wait. Beers came quick. YAY! Conversation was good so we were not gripping but AN HOUR after we ordered the waitperson came up and said "still no food?!" Well...it was obvious. He said he was having problem with the kitchen and we said "as long as the food isn't cold when we get it, all good". At least 45 MINUTES later, our food arrives. Burger was decent...not near worth $20 but combined with the view, it was acceptable. The Steak and Eggs looked awesome. The waitperson was cool, apologized for the food debacle and comped us our beers (which was nice 'cause we were drinking Electric Jelly fish at $12 a pop...way too expensive IMHO but ended up free so great price!). All in all a sucky experience except for the company and the comps. If I was a one and done guy no way I would return. But I am not. Gonna give it another try. Will letcha all know how that goes. PEACE!

Been eating at Rudy’s for 25-30 years. Haven’t been to one in a few years, so decided to grab dinner at the one in Buda/Kyle….. mistake. Everything was just wet, not moist , just wet. Don’t know if they are steaming everything now, but it was just wretched. Bad ribs, dry, tough brisket that somehow also didn’t have the fat rendered. They should just stuck with being a gas station. It was absolutely atrocious. Never going back.

can someone tell me if mad dogs is actually closed or not?

The bar Victory Lap is offering this Super Bowl package to feed “10” people. I audibly started laughing when I saw this. $170?!

$17 per person, and this doesn’t include alcohol that’s extra, you get 4 wings, a handful of fries, a handful of onions rings and a handful of salad. Wow, wonder who thought this was “killer” idea.

Anyone have some good ideas on where to get food for the Super Bowl?

Strangely, I hopped onto reddit this morning & someone posted they were letting a tsuke reservation go because they count make it. Always wanted to go, but never had. Had it transferred within two minute of the post. Thanks reddit!

Newbie questions:

Reservation is at 6. Is there any hanging out before hand, or are you basically in the way if you come a few minutes early?

Im assuming a regular beer & sake selection. Is there white wine?

Every time I’ve been here the service has been inpeccable, and the food is so good. I wish them the best and I hope more people knew about them because they truly are gorgeous little gem. ✨

My boyfriend is looking for a seafood place that has something like grilled yellowfin on the menu. Not raw, not sushi. After searching most of the fancy places and some less fancy places on google, we can't find anything. Do y'all know of any seafood joints around here or surrounding areas with yellowfin?

My favorite pizza & wings in town are from homeslice. I’m looking for another place that either makes pizza just as good or wings just as good. Bonus points(but also easy) if the wings are bigger than homeslice’s. Also only looking for a hot wing rec. I’m not really into sweet sauces or dry rubs. Thanks!!!

Will be back again in March for this.

Originally from Atlanta. There were several Chicken Salad Chicks around and they have delicious chicken salad. At one time there was supposed to be one in Austin. Not sure what’s happened with it. So who has amazing chicken salad here? Not too “soupy” but a bit thicker. Anyone?? HEB rotisserie chicken salad is okay but just too wet for lack of better terms lol. Hepppp…I need good chicken salad!

Have never had and need to try.

Trudy’s closing has really bummed me out. The food wasn’t the best, but it was always an easy go to for Tex Mex and drinks. I need a new place that I can default to when I’m feeling Tex Mex. Needs to be north or central and have a good Mexican martini. Any recommendations?

Looking for some solid Texmex BBQ, any options since Valentina's closed down?

Anyone know what is in place of Biryani Garden near Riata in north Austin?

Someone who lives near Weladee, can you confirm if they are still closed for the holidays?

Hey! does anyone know what bread they use for the grilled cheese. it’s so beautiful and fluffy. i added a pic:)