Restaurant Guide

Restaurants near South Congress and South First in Austin, $10-$25

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A Copper Restaurant & Bar

Steak House • South Congress and South First • $10-$25

This underappreciated gem serves well-prepared, reasonably priced steaks and generous, tasty sides in a casual atmosphere.

300 S. Congress, 512/469-9000

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B Curra's Grill

Interior Mexican • South Congress and South First • $10-$25 • First Plates

The kitchen whips up handmade corn tortillas while you sip avocado margaritas. Don't miss the chile rellenos with pecan cream sauce, or for breakfast, the huevos machacado.

614 E. Oltorf, 512/444-0012

C Doc's Bar & Grill

Pub Grub, Sports Bar • South Congress and South First • $10-$25

Thirty-one beers on tap may remind us of a certain drinking game, but don't get distracted from exploring the eclectic, affordable menu. Several flat-screens add to the jovial patio feel.

1123 S. Congress, 512/448-9181

Mystery Mondays are the staple at this Tex-Mex restaurant – perfect for those avoiding nearby South Congress chaos. Every week, Christine Albert and Bill Kirchen join a surprise guest in what usually turns out to be an unrehearsed yet can’t-be-missed jam session loved by locals. During the rest of the week, the all-ages (and dog-friendly) patio stage is frequented by country, blues, and rock & roll staples in the Austin scene.

1302 S. First, 512/447-7445

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E Enoteca Vespaio

Italian • South Congress and South First • $10-$25 • First Plates

Customers have come away raving about the delicious house-cured meats, the imported cheeses, and the marvelous pastries: handmade artisanal food at its finest.

1610 S. Congress, 512/441-7672

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F Fresa's Chicken al Carbon

Tex-Mex • South Congress and South First • $10-$25

Dine in or grab a delicious whole chicken to go from the walk-up window at this Bouldin Creek outpost. There's a full bar, plus agua frescas.

1703 S. First, 512/992-2946

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G Guero's Taco Bar

Tex-Mex • South Congress and South First • $10-$25

Located in the old Austin Seed & Feed building, Güero's has moved into the top tier of Austin institutions without compromising the food. Have your breakfast in the oak garden.

1412 S. Congress, 512/447-7688

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H Habana Restaurant

Caribbean • South Congress and South First • $10-$25

Rising from the ashes of a fire, Habana SoCo has returned bigger and stronger. The lechon asado is a must, as is the Cuban sandwich with its lighter bite, and there are lots of appetizers to go with the drinks.

2728 S. Congress, 512/443-4253

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I Hea Cafe

Chinese, Vietnamese • South Congress and South First • $10-$25

Tasty, generous portions and good service turn newcomers into regulars.

500 E. Ben White, 512/804-2310

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J Hopdoddy Burger Bar

Burger Joint • South Congress and South First • $10-$25 • First Plates

Hopdoddy celebrates the “perfect union of burgers and beer.” All we care about is that the menu offers an exemplary burger lineup, with an emphasis on quality ingredients: buns freshly baked in-house; hand-crafted patties of freshly ground beef (or bison, tuna, or veggies); hickory-smoked bacon; and homemade condiments.

1400 S. Congress Ste. A-190, 512/243-7505

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K Little Mexico Restaurant

Tex-Mex • South Congress and South First • $10-$25

One of our favorite things to do is enjoy a chile relleno or a plate of carne guisada and listen to the mariachi bands that play here weekly.

2304-A S. First, 512/462-2188

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L Lucky Robot Japanese Kitchen

Japanese • South Congress and South First • $10-$25

Sustainable sushi.

1303 S. Congress, 512/444-8081

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M Lucy's Fried Chicken South

Southern/Down-Home • South Congress and South First • $10-$25 • First Plates

The chicken is tender and juicy, the breading perfectly crisp, and it washes down well with a Juicy Lucy frozen watermelon margarita or the spicy Bee Sting. Like being at an impeccably curated picnic.