Restaurant Guide

Restaurants in Lower East Austin

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Ah Sing Den

Pan-Asian • Lower East • $25-$40

Asian-inspired morsels and a strong cocktail program meet in a sumptuous space inspired by Victorian-era East London opium den.

1100 E. Sixth, 512/467-4280

Angie's Mexican Restaurant

Tex-Mex • Lower East • $10-$25

This bustling restaurant serves up Tex-Mex breakfasts and huge $7 lunch specials. The incredible homemade El Paso-style corn tortillas are one of Angie's many claims to fame.

1307 E. Seventh, 512/476-5413

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Arlo's

Vegetarian/Vegan • Lower East

Located at the Grackle, this popular mini-fleet of food trucks serves vegan comfort food like burgers with seitan bacon, street tacos, and tater tots.

1700 E. 6th, 512/840-1840

Artessano

South American • Lower East

Colombian food truck located at Pangea Lounge.

1211 E. Sixth, 512/387-5353

Baton Creole

Cajun/Creole • Lower East

Food truck parked at the Shangri-La Patio serves crawfish étouffée, jambalaya fried on a stick, and other Cajun/Creole influenced fare.

1016 E. Sixth, 512/986-3834

The helves are stocked with cereals, snacks, and packaged foods – an array of items that ranges from umbrellas and toilet paper to JuiceLand beverages, eggs, milk, and ice cream. Honey and skin care products from BeeWeaver Apiaries of Dripping Springs are expected soon. A small wine selection and an impressive walk-in beer cooler, as well as a full complement of freshly made coffee beverages, make this friendly, upscale neighborhood convenience store a keeper.

1001 E. Sixth, 512/861-5002

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Blue Cat Cafe

American Cafe, Coffeehouse • Lower East

Coffee, tacos, sandwiches, and wraps enlivened by roaming cats. Take a fancy to one? They're adoptable. $5 cover charge. Parties larger than eight should call for reservations.

95 Navasota St., 512/766-5003

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Blue Owl Brewing

Gastro Pub • Lower East

2400 E. Cesar Chavez, 512/593-1262

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Boteco ATX

South American • Lower East

Food trailer specializing in Brazilian street food.

1403 E. Seventh St.

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Buenos Aires Café Este

South American • Lower East • $10-$25

There is a good reason why Argentina-born chef Reina Morris is well-regarded for her exemplary baked goods. Her empanadas are a bite of heaven with wonderful savory treasures encased in delicate, flaky crusts. Both the texture and flavor of the Lomito Beef sandwich is as good as it gets, with perfectly cooked tenderloin slathered with the house signature chimichurri sauce on a soft baguette. Meanwhile, the desserts for which regulars save room will be glowing in the pastry case in all of their glory, so before you get those alfajores for later, consider Quattro Leches cake, or Pionono roulade with fresh strawberries.

1201 E. Sixth, 512/382-1189

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Bufalina

Pizza • Lower East • First Plates

This tiny, elegant Neapolitan-style pizzeria is always packed, but worth the wait. On any given night, there are about half a dozen pizzas on the menu, subject to seasonality and availability of ingredients; the mushroom pie is a special treat.