Lick not only sources milk, cream, and eggs locally but also the fruits, vegetables, and herbs used to create their distinctive flavors, including Caramel Salt Lick and Roasted Beets & Fresh Mint.
This ATX institution has never strayed from its winning formula of authentic Mexican food made from scratch, on the premises, and according to revered family recipes.
Little screams South Austin as loudly and proudly as Maria's. Expect simple, fast fare like the hangover-curing gorditas, a brunch build-your-own Bloody Mary bar, and lots of folks keepin' it weird.
From the best tortas anywhere, period, to quesadillas and tlacoyos, this is the closest we get here to real street-style antojitos. Superb pan dulce and tres leches cakes will satisfy the sweet tooth. Leer más.
Tacos to drive across town for – and surprisingly good burgers, too. We adore the pork with green sauce and the loaded, spice-a-rific salsa buffet. Leer más.
The chicken is tender and juicy, the breading perfectly crisp, and it washes down well with a Juicy Lucy frozen watermelon margarita or the spicy Bee Sting. Like being at an impeccably curated picnic. Leer más.
From the moment Home Slice opened its doors, it's been packed – and for good reason. Genuine New York-style pizza made in an independent neighborhood pizzeria, by folks who know how it's done. Leer más.
A luxurious menu is matched by an adventurous wine list and an intimate, bistro feel. Don’t skip the house-baked bread: It’s stunningly good, especially when dipped in the Mussels & Clams wine broth. Leer más.
Quality has been Austin's signature fishmonger since 1938, and in 2012, it underwent a major expansion. Go for oysters, Gulf shrimp, and Cajun- and Creole-influenced seafood dishes. Leer más.
The atmosphere – we're tempted to say "art direction" – is superb, and the food's splendid, too. Meats and produce genuinely are farm fresh, often picked in the morning at neighboring urban farms. Leer más.
Chef Iliana de la Vega operated a world-famous restaurant in Oaxaca. Lucky for us, she made the move to Austin, where her classically modern restaurant and traditional Mexican cuisine are a huge hit.
'It just tastes better when the meat is from a local, grass-fed cow,' chef Bryce Gilmore says of this spot.
Akaushi Picadillo Taco: All ground beef tacos should model themselves after this one. HeartBrand Ranch ground Akaushi beef is aggressively seasoned with garlic, and caramelized onions add sweetness.
Order the double-layered corn tortillas filled with tender bulgogi (Korean marindaded beef) or fries smothered in spicy kimchi and cheese.
Head over to this Tex-Mex restaurant smack in the middle of the SXSW action for admirable chips and queso, enchiladas, and fajitas.
Classic Melt: Gruyere, Tickler, and buffalo mozzarella cheeses flood from thick-cut white bread with a shellacked crust, to give a well-made grilled cheese the textural contrast it so deserves.
