Hey y’all just moved here last week from Houston. My parents & sister are driving in for the weekend to celebrate Mother’s Day. I’d like to take my mom somewhere with a cool Austin vibe. I live near 2222 & 360 but anywhere in the city works. I’m not familiar with Austin yet and google isn’t helpful, so any suggestions on a places to go is appreciated! Doesn’t need to be fancy, even an icehouse will do.

what’s your favorite vegan spot to eat at? i live in san antonio, just curious what’s good out there and what y’all have. pictures are welcome!

Today I ate an affogato at Botega, near Mueller. The scoop was the persian honeycomb 😮‍💨 muuuuuuy rico 👌👌 lo recomiendo!

Hey everyone,

I've been browsing Reddit for recommendations on high upscale dining spots in Austin, particularly for a special celebration featuring a fancy steak dinner. It looks like Jeffrey's and Lutie's are standing out as top contenders. I'm on the hunt for a venue with an elegant ambiance, ideally suitable for capturing some nice family photos, where everyone is pretty much dressed up. What are your thoughts on these options? Do you have any other hidden gems you'd suggest? Appreciate any insights you can share in advance!

One of my friends has a hard hankering for pineapple sorbetto. Has anyone seen it lately? Central Market had it during their Hawaiian themed event but it’s gone now. Thanks!

I have a craving and I’m looking for recommendations for a really good chocolate mousse cake! TIA

FYI, the Culver's up north on Braker Lane got a mich bigger shipment of walleye this year, so if you've been missing your Lenten treat you've still got a chance get it! The manager said that they probably have enough to last a few more weeks.

Inspired by this post. I'm allergic to beef and pork (Alpha-gal syndrome). I used to judge BBQ joint solely on their brisket.

Who has the best turkey or chicken on the menu?

I know this is much easier in Houston, but does anyone have any experience finding Chinese/Vietnamese style food and catering for a wedding in Austin or Dripping Springs? Hoping to do the more traditional 8-10 course family style wedding that you would see at a Chinese wedding banquet. Not sure if it’ll be possible here.

I’m ordering Lupe Tortilla and I’m not sure big fan of their tortillas.

Which North/ Central HEBs regularly have the fresh flour tortillas?

Edit: Went with Mueller and they delivered. Thanks everyone!

Saw a couple posts about Patty Palace over the last month, so gave it a shot. It's solid.

The burger reminds me of Freddy's but with a Shake Shack bun. Patties are well browned, crispy, and juicy. Loved the little grilled onions in there. My one nitpick is that I wish they gave 3 thin pickles dispersed throughout the burger. Rather than 2 thick ones in the front. But that's just me being nitpicky.

Fries are fantastic too. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and well seasoned. Double burger is $11 and you can add fries to that for just $2. And they give you sooo many fries.

The signage is off of Big O’s BBQ on Burnet. There is a beer seller application notice on the front with a name of “Bird Dog BBQ”

Another work trip so this is somewhat limited to near the sites I’m working at, Rainey St and North Loop.

This sub has given me so many great recommendations! Here’s where I’m gonna try to get to this time around:

(In no particular order)

1. Julie’s Noodles
2. Komé
3. épicerie
4. Bikkle Jamaican
5. Titaya’s
6. Fonda San Miguel
7. Biscuits and Groovy
8. Fukumoto
9. PHO 63
10. Bufalina
11. Stiles Switch
12. KG BBQ
13. Everest Momo
14. Discada

Any favorite dishes at these places? I hope I can convince my coworkers to try them all!

Looking to surprise my gf with a top notch anniversary dinner before downtown drinks. Her favorite cuisine is italian, so I’m thinking Intero unless there are better options with ~month in advance reservation. Thanks!

Tried going tonight and says they are closed till September or something.

Im a sucker for a good atmosphere. That are on the nicer end for a dinner

Hoping this place can help me find the name of a drink I got at a bar on 6th Street

A few years a friend and I had spent a quite inebriated Friday evening on 6th Street. Of the frankly obscene number of drinks we had that night, one stood out to me and I want to have it again, but everything I try seems to come up short

I remember the place having a downstairs part on ( or maybe right near 6th Street)

I can't remember exactly what I asked for, but it wasn't a specific. I remember the drink I got had tequila in it, was reddish, and had a citrus twist garnish. I know the name has "Jalisco" in it. Beyond that I vaguely recall it having grapefruit juice, but that may have been something else I had that night.

Should note that I'm not from Texas, and only visited Austin that one time.

Somebody suggested it may have been the milonga room where I got the drink, and the first picture on their website in the menus section does have the right color and is in the right glass

It was so good when I moved here in 1998.

Wanted to make another post about Dumpling World. I really appreciate their homemade wrapping and noodles, but I wanted to advertise their dandan noodles. They're super solid. Not amazing and not too spicy, but really genuinely sold dandan noodles, if you're into that.

The spot had always been cool since the beginning when it was Contigo. They’ve improved the dining area to be much more family friendly- great little play area that’s partially fenced in.

The design of the restaurant is good. Counter service for food and beer inside, and counter service just drinks at an outside window

As far as it being an icehouse… that’s a bit of a stretch. While they do have a chest or two of beers, there’s about 3 options for your “cheap” $6 domestics. I know it’s not 2002 anymore but you’d think a true icehouse would have 6-8 easy lagers for $3-4 each. I generally only drink craft style beers, so would likely not get one regardless of the price, but moreso a rant towards the principles of an icehouse.

Fortunately for me, they also have draft beers served in frosted schooners. The draft beer is certainly not cheap either, about $9-10 for an 18oz pour, but the value is decent compared to everything else these days. The schooner is a nice touch - the beers look great as people are walking away with them. There was a good selection of craft beers and they came out cold and tasting good. They have a margarita option and maybe another drink as well… I think they were $12??

As far as the food, this was probably the bummer part for me. A double burger was something like $18 after tax, and it was mediocre at best. Not well seasoned, no special sauce or anything. Cheese ratio was not great. With so many good burgers in town, it’s a shame this was so average. Pretty much everything else on the menu is fried basic bar food- fries, tots, green beans. All were “okay”. Sorta tastes like frozen freezer stuff.

There’s a soft serve machine and I have no idea what the recipe is they’re using but I love icecream… all types of icecream… and I found it nearly inedible. I got the vanilla and it tasted like they used almond milk or something instead of real milk or cream. It tasted like play-doh

My wife got a salad, she said it was ok, but for $13 the portion was small and also not all that creative of a salad - pretty bland.

I want to like this place. I really do. I’m hoping their chicken sandwich or another seasonal sandwich is worth coming back for. Will try again due to atmosphere and good beers, but damn… I really wanted a good burger spot near me, and this ain’t it

If you live in the SE Austin area, or anywhere really, it’s worth the trip, I’d recommend checking out the Tree House Food Park. It’s also within walking distance of the new Skyline Park, which is very nice and lots of fun! Here’s a run-down of the current food trucks:

Cenizo - Excellent coffee, try the iced horchata latte!

Sweet Bites - I’m not a huge sweets person, so I haven’t tried, but they have things like mini pancakes and smoothies.

Taqueria Monarcha - Bomb breakfast tacos, and very fresh chicken tacos.

Típico De Cuba - As a Floridian who grew up around so much Cuban culture, nothing compares to a Cuban sandwich. These do not disappoint!

El Paso Flauta - 10/10, they did not miss with this food truck. Even if you live in Round Rock, it’s worth a trip to try it out. The flautas and the cheesy baby are incredible.

Blind Man BBQ - I’m not really a huge BBQ fan, but I LOVE their nachos!

Tales of India - They are newer so I haven’t tried them yet, but their samosas look so good!

El Marisquero - They are also newer, but my neighbors rave about it! I’ve heard the fish tacos and ceviche are incredible!

It’s that time of the month and I was craving something salty, spicy and naughty. Fraizers did not disappoint. I’m very picky about my michelada mixes. Theirs is on point. Going home to nap a happy girl.

New dive bar / Chinese restaurant combo on Airport. They’ve been open less than two weeks. We got the loaded fries, orange cauliflower with fried rice, the lavender bees knees, and the barfly colada. Great food, great drinks, friendly staff, chill vibes, all around great experience.

What happened to their hours?

Used to go to Chicago often cause my dad lived there for a couple years and always loved a good Chicago dog, I usually just make them myself but wanted to see if anyone’s knows of any places around here

We are in town for the weekend and want to watch the fight tonight! Any recommendations? Are their typical cover fees? If so what’s average?

For reference we’re staying at Hyatt place in downtown, so rainy and sixth are a plus, but will to explore elsewhere.

Upstate New York people know. Glazier’s in Malone. Haven’t had them in years.