El Borrego de Oro Roadhouse
2374 FM 20, Red Rock, 78662, 512/303-5682
This is rock-solid Mexican fare at great prices, in the middle of nowhere. Fajitas are a big draw here, as well as anything made from fajita meat: Think burritos, quesadillas, tacos, nachos compuestos. They also feature a whopping, juice-dripping Mega Burger for just over $7.
Food truck serves an eclectic menu inspired by Hawaiian flavors, including kalua pork and cabbage in banana leaves, a teriyaki angus beef burger, and poke.
1309 W. 45th, 512/760-9638
This neighborhood burger joint is a great place to enjoy hand-shaped patties and a wealth of fried sides. And yes, that guy or gal pulling the tap or handing you some serious Frito pie was in that punk band you saw the other night.
2105 Hancock, 512/407-9305
At Southern Heights Brewery.
6014 Techni Center Dr., 281/660-4109