Classic Establishment
Classic Establishment
Thai Fresh
Thai Fresh is the neighborhood spot that you wish was around the corner from your house. Unless you live off Mary Street, then lucky you.
Little Deli & Pizzeria
Little Deli feels like a trip back to a simpler time, when the perfect pastrami sandwich or slice of pizza was all you really needed.
Matt’s El Rancho
Going out for Tex-Mex at Matt's El Rancho in South Austin is like time traveling back to a simpler time, when gluten-free bread and nut milks didn't exist.
Billy’s On Burnet
Billy’s On Burnet has lots of beer, plenty of TVs constantly playing sports, and a great burger. It’s a Packers bar.
Habanero Mexican Cafe
Habanero Cafe is an old-school working class Mexican/Tex-Mex diner that's been serving breakfast and lunch in South Austin for over 20 years. It’s an institution.
Black’s Barbecue
Black's is a classic Lockhart BBQ spot that's been smoking meat since the 1930s, and its excellent selection of meats and sides proves that some things will never go out of style.
Smitty's Market
Waiting for your barbecue at Smitty's Market feels like walking through the line of a meat-themed Disney ride.
Kreuz Market
The barbecue pits at this old-school German market look like they've been going for 90 years straight, producing excellent brisket and tender pork chops.
Curra's Grill
Curra’s South Austin is a Mexican restaurant in South Austin that is probably best known for inventing the avocado margarita.
The Little Longhorn Saloon
The Little Longhorn Saloon in Allandale is an old-school bar with live music, two-step dancing, and Chicken Sh*t Bingo on Sundays.
Halcyon
Halcyon is an all-day cafe downtown that opened in 2002 before the term “all-day cafe” even existed.
Texas Chili Parlor
Texas Chili Parlor is a dive bar and restaurant specializing in chili and Tex-Mex classics downtown near the Capitol.
Fonda San Miguel
Come to Fonda San Miguel for upscale Mexican food, margaritas, and one of the prettiest dining rooms in Austin.
Lala's Little Nugget
The dive bar Lala's Little Nugget in Brentwood has been continually and epically decorated for Christmas since the 1970s.
El Chile Café Y Cantina
El Chile has three things that no other spot on Manor has: strong margaritas, puffy tacos, and a big patio.
Dan's Hamburgers
Dan's Hamburgers is an old school burger joint that still makes some of the best burgers in town.
Dirty Martin's Place
Dirty Martin's is an old-school burger spot near UT that's been around since the 1920s.
Chuy’s
Chuy’s is a Tex-Mex staple that started in Barton Hills. Lucky for you, they’re now all over the city.
Jack Allen’s Kitchen
Jack Allen’s Kitchen serves comfort food including chicken fried things, Tex-Mex-style tacos, cheeseburgers, and enchiladas.
Cisco's Restaurant Bakery & Bar
For a classic Tex-Mex breakfast or fajitas, go to Cisco’s in East Austin.