After a few changes of ownership and fires, the South Austin icon lives thanks to restaurant rescuers the Winstanley brothers. The menu includes a pretty good burger and other traditional Southern specialties, in an atmosphere that screams Texas honky-tonk. Enjoy a cold one on the patio while listening to local music. – Claudia Alarcón

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