Credit: John Anderson

Elevated diner and Tex-Mex food check into a swanky midcentury setting at the Austin Motel. Dine on classic enchiladas, patty melts, and chicken-fried steaks, then enjoy iconic and modern cocktails poolside. Note that the “sides” menu includes a “pack of smokes,” for the complete hairnet-turned-chic vibe.

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