Casino El Camino, Downtown
18 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/austinfood, r/Austin21 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Overall, people recommend this burger-and-beer dive, and many say the burgers are excellent. A few single out the downtown location and a couple suggest pairing a burger with a beer. One patron says it no longer feels like a casual dive. One commenter says parking can be harder, and one warns the crowd can include casual visitors.
Address
Casino El Camino, 517 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
At a glance
- Best for
- Food
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Beer, Generous mixed drinks, Jukebox
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/davidj3d in r/austinfood · Nov 2025
Thinks this place fits the request for a dive bar.
- Mixedu/Suspicious_Jicama906 in r/austinfood · Nov 2025value
Says the burger is excellent but notes it costs more and parking can be harder.
- Recommendsu/Gnoll_For_Initiative in r/austinfood · Mar 2026
A commenter wonders whether a TV-featured spot still counts as a hole-in-the-wall, yet calls it among the town's best burger-and-beer spots.
- Recommendsu/stevendaedelus in r/austinfood · Nov 2025taste
Calls the downtown location the city's top burger spot and a dependable choice.
- Recommendsu/owmysciatica in r/austinfood · Nov 2025
Calls it the pick and prefers the downtown location, though the south side is good too.
- Recommendsu/Buckahroo in r/Austin · Jul 2026ambience
Says it has a grunge-alt feel and good food.
- Recommendsu/yesyesitswayexpired in r/Austin · Feb 2025
Suggests trying its burger with a beer.
- Recommendsu/bubbleman96815 in r/austinfood · Mar 2026
Recommends it for burgers and generous mixed drinks.
Show all 21 cited comments
- Recommendsu/genteelbartender in r/austinfood · Jan 2024
Suggests this place as an answer to the search.
- Mixedu/MediocreJerk in r/austinfood · Jan 2024
Says it would work, but warns of a crowd of casual visitors.
- Recommendsu/fielausm in r/austinfood · May 2026taste
Recommends the big burger, plus watching a low-rated horror film from the upstairs rail.
- Recommendsu/chompy_jr in r/austinfood · Mar 2026ambience
Recommends it to visitors as a top burger pick, praising the jukebox and vibe.
- Recommendsu/SpicyTrueNite in r/austinfood · Mar 2026taste
Says it serves excellent burgers in the downtown area.
- Recommendsu/dacydergoth in r/Austin · Feb 2025
Suggests trying its burger with a beer.
- Recommendsu/slibbity_bee-bop_ in r/austinfood · Oct 2026price
Praises its food and says its drinks are unusually affordable.
- Recommendsu/strikeshotiron in r/austinfood · Oct 2026
Simply votes for the parent's pick.
- Recommendsu/MF2021ATX in r/austinfood · Mar 2026
Urges visitors to go, endorsing the parent's pick.
- Caveatu/godspeeding in r/austinfood · Mar 2026price
Says it has become pricey and no longer feels like a cheap dive.
- Recommendsu/buffalosoldier512 in r/austinfood · Mar 2024ambience
Recommends its vibe for metal or goth fans and praises the food.
- Recommendsu/tech64bits in r/Austin · Jun 2026
Suggests Casino El Camino as an option.
- Recommendsu/WorkIsForReddit in r/austinfood · Nov 2025taste
Briefly agrees the burgers are excellent.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.