Austin shows us that there's more to the Lone Star State than Tex-Mex and red meat. Make no mistake, however, Austin does both of those things really well. Yet, as the fastest growing large city in the country, Austin has seen culinary influences introduced from a wide range of sources. Our 15 favorite dishes range from Asian-inspired beets to good old-fashioned pizza.
Appetizers
- Bruschetta at The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen
- Chile con Queso at Fonda San Miguel
Entrées
- Kolache at Kerlin BBQ
- The Don Juan Breakfast Taco at Juan in a Million
- The Fat Queen Wood-Fired Neapolitan Pizza at Pieous
- Pachola Burger at Kerbey Lane Cafe
- Beet Home Fries from East Side King food truck at The Liberty bar
- Bacon Cheeseburger at Dan's Hamburgers
- Spinach Lasagna at Gusto Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
- Smoked Brisket at Franklin Barbecue
- Fried Chicken Basket at Lucy's Fried Chicken
- Steak Tortas at Veracruz All Natural Food Trailers
Desserts
- Sin-a-Bomb at Gourdough's Public House
- Any special at Amy's Ice Creams
- Popcorn and a Movie at Swift's Attic
Drinks
- Mexican Martini at Trudy's
- Fuego Jalapeño Pilsner from Twisted X Brewing Company (found at numerous bars)
- Firemans #4 Blonde Ale from Real Ale Brewing Company (found at numerous bars)
Where Can I Find All of These Tasty Treats?
Behold; we've created a treasure map of Austin's culinary goods.
