Best restaurants in Austin

14 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/austinfood

Casino El Camino is repeatedly named among Austin burger favorites, and one diner calls it the best burger in the city. One commenter singles out the Amarillo Burger with bacon and chile queso fries, and a long-time local still points people there. One diner says it is a little overhyped, and one dissenting voice calls the food gross.

13 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/austinfood

Allday is recommended across its Austin outlets, with one diner including Tarrytown among their favorites. Among diners who do not name a branch, one likes the cheese and pepperoni slices, while another suggests sweet sausage or stracciatella for New York-style pizza. The pickle pie also receives praise, and one diner suggests Pep & Pepp. The food praise concerns the brand generally, not a particular Tarrytown meal.

11 people recommendvia r/austinfood

Intero is repeatedly recommended for Italian dining. One diner describes a dimly lit setting suited to dates and likes its approach to the cooking. Another reports three enjoyable meals, praising both food and service despite the unassuming surroundings. A separate commenter singles out the chocolates, while others put it among their preferred Italian restaurants in Austin. The praise spans repeat visits, atmosphere and food rather than one dish alone.

11 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/austinfood

Dan's Hamburgers is recommended across its Austin outlets, including North Lamar. Among diners who do not name a branch, one values its affordability and recommends curly fries, while another suggests hickory sauce. A separate diner likes the old-school burger style. The food praise concerns the Austin brand generally, rather than a particular North Lamar meal.

9 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/austinfood

Home Slice Pizza receives recommendations across its Austin outlets, including South Congress. Among diners who do not identify an outlet, two praise the Italian sub, one favors the margarita slice for its crunchy crust, and another suggests the eggplant or spinach white pie. A separate diner reports long-running consistency. Those individual food suggestions concern the brand rather than a particular South Congress meal.

9 people recommendvia r/austinfood

Vespaio is an Italian restaurant on South Congress that nine diners recommend. Two explicitly suggest it for a date, describing it as romantic or a place they revisit regularly. Several others name it as their pick, and one calls it the best spot in town. The comments are strongly positive but offer little detail about particular dishes.

South Congress

9 people recommendvia r/austinfood

Crown & Anchor comes up repeatedly when people name their favorite burgers in Austin. One diner describes the burger as basic and unassuming but says it absolutely rocks, and another singles out the cheeseburger and fries as really good. Several commenters simply list it among their top picks.

9 people recommendvia r/austinfood

El Dorado Cafe receives broad praise for its food. One diner describes a relaxed atmosphere, recommends the margaritas and suggests quieter hours; another reports that takeout stays warm on the trip home. Two comments highlight the salsas: one values the heat, while another praises the range and singles out El Scorpio.

9 people recommend, 2 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/austinfood

Maudie's is recommended across its Austin outlets. North Lamar draws particular praise: one diner considers it especially low-key, and a long-term regular prefers it to the others. General brand recommendations also describe it as a reliable fallback. Two diners disagree: one reports repeated disappointment and another dislikes the salsa. Those broader criticisms do not identify the North Lamar branch.

N Lamar

9 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/austinfood

JewBoy Burgers is recommended for a messy, flavorful burger, with one diner praising roasted onion mixed into the meat. Another ranks it among a personal top three, while several commenters call the burger solid or distinctive; one specifically names the Airport restaurant. Views are not unanimous: one diner found the setting unappealing and the burger underwhelming, while another considers the burger restaurant washed up.

8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/austinfood

Red Ash is an upscale Italian spot that several diners recommend for dates and special occasions. Multiple comments praise the food, while one also highlights the service and atmosphere. Reservations can take planning, though one diner says late tables are easier. Dissent remains visible: one diner disliked the table placement, and another preferred a rival's food and service.

8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/austinfood

Enchiladas y Mas is a low-key Tex-Mex spot that diners recommend for its value, with one person loyal for over twenty years and praising the margaritas. One commenter calls the cheese enchiladas among the best in the city, and another describes the food as over-the-top cheesy Tex-Mex. The atmosphere is casual and unfussy, and one diner found the migas dry and bland.

7 people recommendvia r/austinfood

Sammie's is repeatedly recommended for dates. One diner likes it despite the noise and reports divided views on value. Another praises the interior, Caesar salad and chicken parm while also considering it expensive for the experience. A diner comparing reservations finds Sammie's somewhat easier to book than Red Ash, though others recommend planning ahead. The appeal is the setting and familiar Italian food, with cost and noise as caveats.

7 people recommendvia r/austinfood

Buddy's Burger is a burger spot that seven diners recommend in Austin. One diner calls it the best fast food burger in the city and praises the fries and shakes, while another says the burgers can be built to order and come with seasoned fries and a drink at a budget-friendly price. Another person came specifically to recommend it and singles out the shakes.

7 people recommendvia r/austinfood

Frazier's Long & Low is recommended for its burgers, with one commenter singling out the smash-style and another naming the Lil OG among their personal top three. A few diners praise the budget-friendly prices, with one saying they feel like a cheat code and another wishing they lived close enough to visit daily.

6 people recommendvia r/austinfood

Top Notch is a burger spot that several commenters name among their picks, with one calling it a solid old-school burger and another describing it as the original. One diner singles out the fried chicken as a highlight, and another lists it as a budget-friendly option for burgers.

6 people recommendvia r/austinfood

Sour Duck Market draws praise for its burgers. Three diners single out lower-priced burger offerings, while another says the compact menu reliably covers burgers, salads, specials and sandwiches. A separate diner preferred its smash burger to a rival's. The burger is the clear point of agreement.

6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/austinfood

L'Oca d'Oro is recommended by six diners as an Italian option worth seeking out. One praises the pastas and starters and describes the atmosphere as more neighborhood restaurant than special-occasion venue. A dissenting diner prefers Intero, judging L'Oca d'Oro more expensive with weaker food and service.

6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/austinfood

El Alma receives both praise and criticism across its Austin locations, including Westgate. One diner criticizes Westgate and favors Barton Springs; a reply directly disputes that criticism and reports consistently enjoyable meals. Another diner praises both branches. A separate diner describes generous portions and noise at a south location, calling it South Lamar rather than Westgate, so that experience should not be assumed to concern Westgate.

Westgate

6 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/austinfood

Curra's is recommended across its Austin restaurants, including Hyde Park. One diner who does not identify a branch praises the relaxed setting and food, and another recommends the avocado marg. One branch-unspecified account reports a disappointing meal and service; another reports several poor visits. The general praise and criticism concern the brand rather than established experiences at Hyde Park specifically.

Hyde Park

5 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia X, r/austinfood

East Side Pies is recommended across its Austin outlets, including Rosewood Avenue. Among diners who do not identify a branch, one describes an enduring personal favorite and another values the convenience. A former pizza worker also includes the brand among preferred options. One diner suggests the Moon Unit. Those general food recommendations concern the brand rather than a particular Rosewood Avenue meal.

5 people recommendvia r/austinfood

Pedroso's is recommended across its Austin storefronts, including the Justin Lane slice shop. One diner likes the pizza, while a longtime customer recalls an especially memorable slice and remains loyal to the business. Others include it among their preferred Austin pizza options. Those general endorsements do not distinguish the Justin Lane and Airport storefronts, so the food praise concerns the business rather than a particular branch.

5 people recommendvia r/austinfood

Quattro Gatti draws recommendations as a downtown Italian option. One diner likes its food and atmosphere for a date, while another who is selective about Italian restaurants finds the setting convincing. A commenter from the east coast describes an understated favorite rather than a particularly formal destination. One diner also praises the stuffed pasta specials. The agreement is mainly about a satisfying, relatively low-key Italian meal.

5 people recommendvia r/austinfood

Five diners recommend NG Cafe. One describes it as a dependable north Austin fallback, another regular says the banh mi is consistently good, and a third calls the sandwich solid while someone else also recommends the rice plate. One diner is especially enthusiastic about the drunken noodles, tom kha soup and lemon cookies.

5 people recommendvia r/austinfood

Leroy & Lewis draws repeated burger recommendations. Several diners highlight burger offers they considered good value. One diner especially likes the burger and much of the food, while cautioning that not everything on the menu is a deal. Another includes it among Austin favorites. The agreement centers on the burger rather than a promise of uniformly inexpensive dining.