This is the best people-watching spot in the 78704 ZIP code. The usual coffees and lattes, as well as a selection of baked goods, provide context for the best fried pies in town.
The wide selection of inexpensive pan dulces, empanadas, and galletas is available 24/7, just like the taqueria menu. Get the tres leches cake on your way out.
This second location packs 'em in 24/7 like the original. If you can't decide between a garden or bison burger, get the gingerbread pancakes or try the Neptunian Landscape.
This SoFi mobile taqueria (formerly known as Izzoz) remains a favorite among the gourmet taco trucks. Try the Padre taco – braised carnita pork, avocado, and pineapple salsa fresca – and a side of garlic fries.
They say the corn dogs and fries are the tastiest in South Austin, and others say the burgers are the best buy in town. We're mostly interested in the frozen custard, malts, and soft-serve.
The bicycles from this delivery-only soup heaven now service many points north of the river. Two or three varieties are offered weekly.
If Neapolitan-style goodness with a semolina crust strikes your fancy, try this pizza. The Italian hoagies, calzones, and stromboli are also recommended. Don't forget the healthy and reasonably priced salads.
Bustling south Austin shop delivers a rotating cast of delicious and whimsical cupcakes and dessert bars made from the highest-quality ingredients.
Mexican breakfasts, sweet horchata, and the sunny red and white interior could whisk the fog out of anyone's morning brain.
The big deli case is full of baklava, fruit, flowers, and marinating lamb and beef. The portions here are enormous, and everything on the menu is made from scratch.
Enjoy New York-style pizzas by the slice or whole pie, as well as appetizers, hot sandwiches, salads, and desserts.
Creamy custard is fresh-frozen into a confection that’s rich and velvety-smooth.
You have to work pretty hard to spend more than $7 here. When we want fast and fresh food, we head to one of the four Zen locations.
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