Restaurant Guide

Restaurants in North Austin, $10-$25

Hyde Park Bar & Grill

American Cafe • North • $10-$25

They have modernized the menu here over the years, but the comfort food stalwarts still hold center stage. The Reuben sandwich is one of the best in town. Bright bacon collard greens, loaded mashed potatoes, and Wom Kim's legendary peach pudding are still boss.

4206 Duval, 512/458-3168

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JD's Market

Tex-Mex • North • $10-$25

This little kitchen churns out soft, juicy tacos and absolutely perfect carnitas by the pound in the back of a Texaco. You won't find fancy schmancy salmon tacos or fried-chicken tacos here, but you will find food reminiscent of Mexico.

14300 Dessau, Pflugerville, 512/670-0990

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Jim's Restaurant

American Cafe • North • $10-$25

Breakfast fare includes most of the standards, along with decent tacos and waffles. For lunch or dinner, try the chicken-fried steak plate.

9091 Research, 512/837-1119

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Johnny T’s BBQ

Barbecue • North • $10-$25

The Pig in a Prom Dress sandwich with a warm Carolina vinegar sauce is stellar, and for dessert, a big-as-my-toddler's-face Butterfinger and chocolate chip cookies. They're on the crunchy side, and they taste like butter and brown sugar had a baby.

1202 FM 685, Pflugerville, 512/255-7447

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Kneaded Pleasures

Deli/Sandwich Shop • North • $10-$25

Baked goods aren't just for breakfast anymore. You'll find an extensive menu at this popular spot featuring pizza, pasta, burgers, and more.

3573 Far West Blvd., 512/527-0699

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Korean Grill

Korean • North • $10-$25

Located in the Chinatown Center, Korean Grill is a favorite for family nights out. We get excited about the Ojingo Bockeum (stir-fried squid) and the SsamBap with four kinds of bulgogi.

10901 N. Lamar, 512/339-0234

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La Madeleine

French • North • $10-$25

Diners slide their trays down the cafeteria-style line to order quiches, salads, soups, and sandwiches on dense homemade bread and croissants.

9828 Great Hills Trail #650, 512/502-2474

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Madras Pavilion

Indian • North • $10-$25

This vegetarian restaurant offers spiced vegetable dishes served with white or tamarind rice for lunch and a wide selection of reasonably priced appetizers, dosai, and sambar for dinner.

9025 Research #100, 512/719-5575

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Manuel's

Interior Mexican • North • $10-$25

Serves premium Black Angus Texas beef, all natural chicken and pork, and wild-caught fish from a revamped menu. You can't go wrong with shredded pork enchiladas in mole poblano, or Chile Relleno del Mar, which contains all manner of sea life in a creamy sauce.

10201 Jollyville Rd., 512/345-1042

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Mariscos Los Jarochos

Interior Mexican, Seafood • North • $10-$25

A Jarocho is a resident of Veracruz, so you'll find specialties from this Mexican state here. You'll also find tuna empanadas in your basket of chips.

9200 N. Lamar #100, 512/339-3022

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Mariscos Tampico Bar & Grill

Interior Mexican, Seafood • North • $10-$25

Crazed traffic from the nearby flea market notwithstanding, this is a great place to sample ceviche tostadas or tilapia tacos with chile-accented mayonnaise while watching Mexican soap operas on the big TV.

10601 N. Lamar, 512/795-4147

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Newk’s Express Cafe

American Cafe • North • $10-$25

This eatery offers sandwiches, pizzas, and salads, all made with fresh ingredients and served up in a fast, casual setting.

9722 Great Hills Trail #130, 512/795-7507

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Odaku Sushi

Japanese • North • $10-$25

Who would have thought a little out-of-the-way restaurant would hold such treasures? We went straight for the hamachi and uni. What a pleasant surprise!