Prepare for sensory overload from both the fresh salsas and the Elvis-by-way-of-Oaxaca decor. Go early; it's almost always packed.
You'll find the same big plates of gooey Tex-Mex goodness that lure you to the Barton Springs location, and quite a bit of the same atmosphere.
Pearl drinks, coffee, fruit slushies, Taiwanese food, and more.
Neighborhood coffee house serves espresso drinks, 18 taps of local craft beer, wine, and cider, and a small menu of sandwiches, soups, salads, plus pizza slices, bagels, and breakfast tacos sourced from local favorites.
Go here for wonderful Salvadoran cuisine, as well as Tex-Mex favorites. The tamales are lighter than air.
This place will bring you a platter of sweetly sauced beef ribs, tender brisket, and peppery sausage along with potato salad, coleslaw, and beans until you tell them to please stop.
A family restaurant serving "home-cooked Italian specialties" and buffalo wings.
The menu here is simple: Gulf seafood is boiled, fried, or prepared in authentic versions of Creole and Cajun specialties. Try the soft-shell crab po'boy.
This restaurant has an extensive wine list with several brave international choices. A light food menu is well-chosen to complement the wines.
The bakery case here holds a nice selection of crispy treats, but the sandwiches are the main attraction. Start with pan con lechón and work your way around to the El Cubanito burger. Don't forsake the daily specials, such as arroz mariscos and fried sea bass.
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