The crowds gathering at all hours attest to the loyal following Torchy's has developed. Look for crowdpleasers like their fried avocado taco or inventive takes like the ahi-tuna-filled Mr. Pink. Make sure to try the breakfast menu too.
This tiny hole-in-the-wall tortilla factory churns out fresh corn and flour tortillas throughout the day. But they also serve simple Mexican home cooking – like nopales con puerco, carne deshebrada, and picadillo – in tacos, gorditas, or plates with beans and rice. Don't leave without a container of one of their splendid salsas.
At Vacancy Brewing.
This is one of the top sushi restaurants in Austin, with an aggressive menu and a sizable selection of nigiri. You can follow dinner with cheesecake tempura and some rowdy sake bombs.
In addition to wispy, fruit-flavored shaved ice, this stand also sells homemade aguas frescas, fruit smoothies, Mexican-style fruit salads, and tempting pork tortas. Their tacos keep people coming back to Radio Coffee & Beer.
The famous round waffle, the crushed ice – you can have that and more 24 hours a day here.
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