Second Helpings
Fri., June 23, 2000
Hole in the Wall Arcade and Restaurant
2538 Guadalupe, 472-5599
Daily, 11am-10pm
Despite its official name, I suspect that most of us don't think of the Hole in the Wall as either an arcade or a restaurant. But this venerable (27 years this month) watering hole and music venue leads a double life beginning at lunchtime, serving an inexpensive, fundamental, and hearty selection of sandwiches, burgers, tacos, salads, and (mostly fried) snacks. A personal favorite is the crisply battered and delicately seasoned redfish tacos, with a smoky housemade salsa and sliced jalapeños thoughtfully served on the side. There is a $4.95 hot-lunch special, different every day, that ranges from meat loaf to brisket to crawfish étouffée. On weekends, take advantage of the $2 hamburger or $3 garden burger specials. And if you don't wish to partake from the bar, milk, juice, lemonade, and sodas are available, too.
