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Cuisine: South American
Al Sur
8120 Research Blvd. Ste. 104B + 512/419-7554
Antojitos Hondureanos
7901 Cameron Rd., Suite 5C + 512/719-5515
Buenos Aires Cafe
13500 Galleria Circle + 512/441-9000
13500 Galleria Cir., Bee Cave + 512/441-9000
Café Este
Has many loyal fans who stop in for excellent fare. The pork tenderloin is amazing, and so is the beef, but you have to try the daily special, too. Read our review.
1201 E. Sixth + 512/382-1189
Casa Colombia
Just half a mile east of I-35, you'll find authentic Colombian flavors in freshly prepared beef, chicken, and tilapia dishes.
1614 E. Seventh + 512/495-9425
Costa del Sol
Go here for wonderful Salvadoran cuisine, as well as Tex-Mex favorites. The tamales are lighter than air. Read our review.
7901 Cameron #4 + 512/832-5331
El Arbol
Try the icy, sweet caipirinha, the house specialty made from cachaça (cane sugar rum), lime, and sugar, then delve into steaks, grilled meats, and empanadas, as well as lesser-known Argentine favorites such as matambre, a flank steak pinwheeled with spinach, carrots, and egg. Read our review.
3411 Glenview + 512/323-5177
El Zunzal
This cozy, comfortable place serves Mexican and Salvadoran specialties. We recommend the fried plantains, banana-leaf tamales, and pupusas.
642 Calles + 512/474-7749
Estâncía Churrascaría
This locally owned Brazilian steak house boasts a relaxed, fine-dining atmosphere and the only Brazilian wine list in town. Read our review.
10000 Research + 512/345-5600
Fogo de Chão
Take one look at the massive ribs and open-flame rotisserie as you walk in the door and you'll understand this is a carnivore's paradise. The salad bar is pretty terrific, too.
309 E. Third + 512/472-0220
Gloria's Restaurant
The large indoor and outdoor dining spaces dwarf this chain's menu, a middling mixture of Salvadoran and Tex-Mex dishes. The standouts are Gloria's Super Special and the Mar y Tierra. At least the drinks are cheap and pack a wallop, and the service is excellent.
3309 Esperanza Crossing #100 + 512/833-6400
Gloria's Restaurant Downtown
300 W. Sixth + 512/236-1795
Hugo's Restaurant y Tequila Bar
This restaurant with an attached cocktail bar boasts a Latin fusion menu with items such as pork cigars, bacon s’mores, and tequila bread pudding. After we’ve teetered out of the cocktail lounge behind a few Orange Chinacos (cousin to the mojito, it mixes tequila, orange juice, and mint), we’ll be fighting over the Dueling Enchiladas.
300 S. Lamar + 512/474-4846
La Chaparrita
Highland Mall Food Court + 512/323-5404
La Sombra Bar & Grill
This South American newcomer is already attracting regulars. Meat lovers will swoon over the parrilla gaucha of sausage, steak, and pork ribs.
4800 Burnet Rd. + 512/458-1100
São Paulo's Restaurante
Offers Tex-Mex dishes as well as Brazilian cuisine, such as its version of the national dish, feijoada. The daily specials shouldn't be missed.
2809 San Jacinto + 512/473-9988
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