Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook a patio with a spectacular view of the Hill Country. But a new bar and an on-site organic farm have not distracted Executive Chef Benjamin Baker from creating cuisine that expresses a Hill Country aesthetic without being kitschy.
Bi-level space for fried chicken & other picnic fare, plus upstairs drinks & live music outside.
Located about 400 yards west of their old location in a 24 foot chrome yellow trailer, with magnificent sunsets from the hills above the Pedernales Valley, sits R.O.'s. Pork ribs are St. Louis cuts, and the pork loin is meltingly tender. Smoked turkey breast and smokey sausage round out the options.
This family restaurant dishes up classic Italian food with a Texas twang.
You have to get a move on to make the 7pm seating, but the unique and reasonably priced menu is worth the rush. Reservations are required, so call ahead.
With a quarter-century in Austin dishing out tamales and fajitas, Rosie's also boasts homemade pralines.
Quality smoked meats are available by the pound, along with all the white bread, pickles, onions, and peppers you need.
Good-quality smoked meats are available by the pound, along with all the white bread, pickles, onions, and peppers you need.
This happy marriage of quality and affordability boasts a menu that will challenge you to choose from exceptionally good entrées, like red-chile mole and Oaxacan-style tortilla soup.
Its big sister, Curra's Grill, is known for solid interior cuisine, and fans will find many familiar menu items. You'll also find 20 beers on tap, hamburgers, and an amphitheater.
Enjoy muchas margaritas and full-service Tex-Mex at any of their locations.
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