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Trudy's Texas Star


409 W. 30th
Austin, 78705-2803
512/477-2935
www.trudys.com
Hours: Mon.-Thu., 2pm-2am; Fri.-Sun., 7am-2am
offers a wide range of Tex-Mex with a slightly contemporary twist, and fans are crazy about the chipotle salsa and chips. The half-pound burgers are tasty and massive, and the menu also offers chicken-fried steaks.

Other Locations

Trudy's North Star, 8820 Burnet Rd.
Trudy's Little Texas Lane, 901-C Little Texas Ln.

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El Patio

These friendly folks have been serving up moderately priced Tex-Mex with salsa and saltines since 1954.
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