Austin is filled with local restaurants that will rock your world, but there are specific dishes that you absolutely have to eat before you die. Think we’re being a bit dramatic? Well, when you’re finished with this list, let us know how your belly feels about you not giving these places a try yet.
- Lucy’s Fried Chicken
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Flickr/kjoyner666 You’ve had deviled eggs, but have you had deep-fried deviled eggs? Get some!
- East Side King
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Facebook/East Side King Again, you’ve had fries and potato wedges…but what about BEET fries?!
- 24 Diner
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Flickr/albedo20 You’ve haven’t lived if you haven’t had 24 Diner’s Chicken and Waffles…mmm especially those yeast risen waffles that make them super savory!
- Torchy’s Tacos
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Flickr/michellerlee Fried portabello mushrooms with a fantastic sauce, all wrapped in a hot tortilla - The Independent.
- Banger’s Sausage House and Beer Garden
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Facebook/Banger’s Sausage House and Beer Garden Visit every Sunday for their off-the-chain brunch options, including a whole roasted hog quite often.
- Din Ho
Flickr/Nuevo Anden Pretty much any spread ordered family style is amazing, but you should order their BBQ Duck and Pork specifically!
- Lulu B’s
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Flickr/robertpaulyoung Banh Mis! Buttery, crisp, and refreshing Vietnamese sandwiches.
- Salty Sow
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Facebook/Salty Sow Their crispy brussel sprouts are mouth watering!
- Trudy’s Tex Mex
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Flickr/pcutler We love their Mexican martini, but paired with the explosively delicious chicken stuffed, deep-fried avocado, drowning in queso…w.o.w.
- Noble Pig Sandwiches
Flickr/CarrieLu Their signature sammich is the best - Pulled pork, ham, AND bacon.
What are your favorite Austin dishes?
Flickr/fiat.luxury
Flickr/kjoyner666
You’ve had deviled eggs, but have you had deep-fried deviled eggs? Get some!
Facebook/East Side King
Again, you’ve had fries and potato wedges…but what about BEET fries?!
Flickr/Steve Snodgrass
Flickr/albedo20
You’ve haven’t lived if you haven’t had 24 Diner’s Chicken and Waffles…mmm especially those yeast risen waffles that make them super savory!
Flickr/nikkorsnapper
Flickr/michellerlee
Fried portabello mushrooms with a fantastic sauce, all wrapped in a hot tortilla - The Independent.
Flickr/Let That Songbird Go
Facebook/Banger’s Sausage House and Beer Garden
Visit every Sunday for their off-the-chain brunch options, including a whole roasted hog quite often.
Flickr/Nuevo Anden
Pretty much any spread ordered family style is amazing, but you should order their BBQ Duck and Pork specifically!
Flickr/robertpaulyoung
Banh Mis! Buttery, crisp, and refreshing Vietnamese sandwiches.
Facebook/Salty Sow
Their crispy brussel sprouts are mouth watering!
Flickr/Larry Miller
Flickr/pcutler
We love their Mexican martini, but paired with the explosively delicious chicken stuffed, deep-fried avocado, drowning in queso…w.o.w.
Flickr/CarrieLu
Their signature sammich is the best - Pulled pork, ham, AND bacon.
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