Chuy’s 1728 Barton Springs Rd.

December 11, 2009 Antonio Fuentez 2 comments

Often a long wait for this beloved, packed cantina. Pillowy, fried flautas are the best in town. Serve yourself chips and hot sauce. Happy hour.

1728 Barton Springs Rd.

(512) 474 4452

Fonda San Miguel 2330 W. N. Loop Blvd.


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For more than 30 years we have flocked to Fonda’s traditional, interior Mexican menu. The house chile con queso made with queso Chihuahua is delicious, as are the entrees like the pollo en mole poblano and the ribeye served with arbol chimichurri sauce. The Sunday brunch is not to be missed.

2330 W. N. Loop Blvd.

(512) 459 4121

Manuel’s 310 Congress Ave.

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Described as “regional” Mexican food, Manuel’s offerings aren’t your usual Tex-Mex. The traditional chile relleno en nogada bursts with shredded pork and is topped with a walnut cream brandy sauce. The pescado con espinacas is delicious.

 

310 Congress Ave.

(512) 472 7555


10201 Jollyville Rd.

(512) 345 1042

Maria Maria’s 415 Colorado


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Carlos Santana-owned, 
where music reigns. Mexican dishes with a modern twist.

415 Colorado

(512) 687 6800

Saba Blue Water Café 208-D W. 4th St.


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Best for tapas and half-price happy hours. Tempura tuna, battered oysters, and the potstickers are fantastic. Lemongrass margaritas.

208-D W. 4th St.

(512) 478 7222

Thai Passion 620 Congress Ave.


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Menu speaks mostly of Northeastern Thailand, moderately priced. Downtown locale draws lunch bunch.

620 Congress Ave.

(512) 472 1244

Daily Juice 1625 Barton Springs Rd.


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Pop by this fresh juice and smoothie stand after a run or before a swim and get your fruit and veggie fix through a straw. For something different, try the Thai Curious juice, a blend of carrot, coconut, beet, ginger and cilantro.

1625 Barton Springs Rd.

(512) 480 9501


2307 Lake Austin Blvd. 

512 628 0782

Paggi House 200 Lee Barton Dr.


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Eclectic fine-dining in an inviting setting. Potato-encrusted wild salmon with spinach and oyster mushrooms was a highlight. One of the best outdoor lounge spaces in town.

200 Lee Barton Dr.

(512) 473 3700

Moonshine 303 Red River


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Happy hour specials and fun appetizers, like corn dog shrimp, served on a stick with blueberry honey mustard for dipping. Recently enjoyed the stuffed trout and flat iron steak. Fine service and great Sunday brunch.

303 Red River

(512) 236 9599

Leaf 419 West Second

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Countless variations on wonderfully fresh made-to-order salads with homemade dressings. With its fast, quirky service and reasonable prices, Leaf is just the spot to go green.

419 W. Second  

(512) 474 LEAF