12 Best Hole In The Wall Restaurants In Austin

Are you dying to try something new, or at least some place you have never been to yet? Austin is full of restaurants that don’t look like much, but WOW are they surprisingly good! Like someone said many years ago, “Don’t judge a book by its cover” – Such a true statement for many things in Austin, but it holds especially true for these ‘hole in the wall’ restaurants that we know you will love.

You would never expect to have some of the fancy and delicious dishes that you’ll find here, at Barley Swine just by outside appearances!

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Garbo’s serves up the best lobster sandwiches in Austin…heck maybe in all of Texas too!

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Ramen Tatsu-Ya gives you hot bowls of heavenly goodness, and you must order and eat your ramen the traditional Japanese way!

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Andiamo Ristorante-Italiano has been in Austin for over a decade, and their business is always booming!

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Inka Chicken has the best roasted chicken in Austin! Just look at it!

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6.. Caspian Grill serves the best Persian food in North Austin!

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Quality Seafood is around the corner of who-knows-where but they sure do pack a lot of fresh seafood for purchase, and even have a restaurant area for you to eat freshly cooked menu items!

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Kome of Austin is the one place where you can find traditional Japanese and awesomely fresh sushi too - Yum!

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Chago’s is hard to catch when driving down Lamar Blvd., but you better keep your eyes peeled if you want to try some full of flavor, Caribbean eats.

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Phoenicia Bakery and Deli is a shop where you can pick up Mediterranean grocery items and order from their delicious bakery and deli!

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Best. Fried. Chicken. Ever….Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken!

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East Side King is the definition of all things weird, delicious, and epic in Austin dining. Their Beet Fries and Squid Ink Ramen are just a couple.

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So what do ya think, Austin? Did we do good? Either way, we’re about to go grab something to eat from one of these ‘hole in the wall’ restaurants, because we’re ready to give our taste buds a trip of their life!