Where are the best places to eat?

[Snowpacked]

I do not like to respond to these questions because this topic is so subjective to the individual, but I will since I have a minute.
Just pick a place and eat a meal you are eager to devour. If you are disappointed, oh well. if not, great.

[Ivory Lee Spurlock]

Originally Posted by luksky

If you want a decent drink I recommend Baby A’s Purple Margarita on Barton Springs Road. The only place I’ll buy an alchoholic beverage because I know I get my money’s worth with a Purple. You don’t go to this place for the food, but definitely get the Purple if you like a good stiff drink.

I remember one afternoon about 25 years ago, I drank 3 of those purple margaritas made with everclear at Baby A's. After I got back home about 4 in the afternoon, I sat down in the big easy chair and fell sound asleep and didnt wake up until early the next morning.

I'll say this about Baby A's, I never suffered a hangover after over indulging on their margaritas.

[Snowpacked]

Originally Posted by Ivory Lee Spurlock

I remember one afternoon about 25 years ago, I drank 3 of those purple margaritas made with everclear at Baby A's. After I got back home about 4 in the afternoon, I sat down in the big easy chair and fell sound asleep and didnt wake up until early the next morning.

I'll say this about Baby A's, I never suffered a hangover after over indulging on their margaritas.

You have not experienced the real Austin until you have done just that at least once.

[m1a1mg]

Avoid the chain places and eat as local as possible. As with everything food, there are a myriad of opinions. But buy tacos from a small stand or a taco truck. Torchy's is not really representative of real Mexican food. It's a bit foo-foo.

Gus' Fried chicken is good and close.

Lot's of good burgers downtown.

[Antny12]

Does Loro have a lot of wait time?

Reservations?

[FilmFan99]

Just popping back in to say thanks for the recs and looking forward to more.

[madrone2k]

When I stay in downtown Austin, I sometimes go to The Roaring Fork for their Kettle of Green Chile Pork, with flour tortillas. Its in the building containing The Intercontinental Hotel, which is right across from The Driskill.

For me, it's simple and tasty. Also a good value.

I've walked by Hut's so many times, I can't believe I haven't tried it. Not being an Austin native (at least, not for a long time), I think the original Z Tejas is worthwhile. However, parking there can be tricky at peak times. Their location up by The Arboretum has some nice sunset views if you sit on their outside deck ... not sure, but summer may not be the best season for that.

I only went once, but we also enjoyed Mi Madre's on Manor Road.

[DMChicago]

Originally Posted by Antny12

Does Loro have a lot of wait time?

Reservations?

I don't think they take reservations. We got there at 6...8 ppl. You order at the counter and they bring you food to you as it comes out. It's pretty fast.

Tables are mostly communal.