I need some recommendations....Austin, TX

"GTCL" (GTCL) 12/08/2013 at 22:32 • Filed to: None

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So I'm going to Austin this week. This will be my first time there. Where should I go for dinner? What should I check out? I'll actually be in Round Rock, but I will be flying into the airport, so I'll be going by the city on my way in. I want to go somewhere I can't go when I'm home....somewhere unique to Austin. I'll really only be able to check things out after about 5:00 pm though because I will be there for work.

Any help?

Reigntastic > GTCL 12/08/2013 at 22:34

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I really liked the Magnolia Cafe, so that's probably what I'd recommend.

Prabooteen > GTCL 12/08/2013 at 22:41

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Salt Lick if you like BBQ.... and lots of it

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > GTCL 12/08/2013 at 22:45

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I'd be really disappointed if Austin didn't have like, the best Steak House on the planet..
Outback Jacks.

GTCL > Reigntastic 12/08/2013 at 22:55

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I'll look into it. What kind of place is it?

GTCL > Prabooteen 12/08/2013 at 22:57

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I will hit up that place, since I can't get to Franklin's BBQ. Plus there is one in Round Rock a few miles from my hotel.

Tyler's SVT Focus Hates Him > GTCL 12/08/2013 at 23:00

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Also hit up Home Slice Pizza. We've gone to visit relatives in Austin a few times and OHMYGODTHATPLACEISSOGOOD. They apparently ship their water from New York City to Texas to make the dough so you get the proper New York style taste.

GTCL > Tyler's SVT Focus Hates Him 12/08/2013 at 23:01

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I love some good pizza.

phenotyp > GTCL 12/08/2013 at 23:17

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Meh, pizza is just pizza. Stick with tacos and BBQ if you want something Austin.

texasfordfan > GTCL 12/08/2013 at 23:19

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I live in Round Rock!

On highway 79, there is little red wagon burgers. They have great burgers and breakfast tacos.

In Georgetown, monument cafe is great.

Chuy's is an Austin original, but it is really crowded unless you go at 2. Torchy's tacos is decent.

If you are in Austin on a Saturday, look up the location of the Chi'lantros food truck. It is Korean Mexican infusion, and delicious.

If you like Korean food, go to Korea House on Anderson in Austin.

My friends that immigrated from Korea say that Korea House is the most authentic Korean food in the US.

If you like good burgers, Hopdoddy's is good, but also crowded.

Fogo de Chao in downtown Austin is also great, but extremely expensive.

phenotyp > GTCL 12/08/2013 at 23:19

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Will you be downtown at all, or just stuck in south Dallas? Unfortunately, I'm leaving for SF tomorrow afternoon-wed night, but if you're still around when I'm back I'd be happy to show you around.

Reigntastic > GTCL 12/08/2013 at 23:20

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It's got a little of everything, really, hard to explain. Very tasty organic food.

Flat Six > phenotyp 12/08/2013 at 23:27

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Agreed, but Home Slice is in one of the most Austin-y parts of town (South Congress) to walk around and hang out. If none of the food trucks look good or Gueros/HopDoddys is too busy, Home Slice is a great choice.

Flat Six > Reigntastic 12/08/2013 at 23:28

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Its open 24-hours, great for after hours eating. A similar kind of restaurant is Kerbey Lane which has a north location.

phenotyp > Flat Six 12/08/2013 at 23:46

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Exactly my point— there's so much more in S Congress/S 1st that's way better than pizza. Hell, even Guero's is better than pizza, and it isn't even good.

Flat Six > beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard 12/09/2013 at 00:00

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You can get a pretty good steak (Flemings or Roaring Fork come to mind) but I bet you can get better in Dallas or Chicago.

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > Flat Six 12/09/2013 at 00:12

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I was sort of joking, but when I visit America, especially Texas I'd really want the stereotypical tourist trap cowboy steak house deal.

If the waiters aren't wearing 10 gallon hats and spurs, with steaks that start at 16 oz, and the doors to the restrooms are the swingy saloon type then I'm walking straight back out.

and I want fries that come with fireworks.

Flat Six > beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard 12/09/2013 at 00:23

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Ha ha, you'll find that restaurant in Las Vegas long before you find it in Austin :) This is an Austin restaurant:

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > Flat Six 12/09/2013 at 00:38

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God I'd get fat in America.

Where have all the lightweights gone? > GTCL 12/09/2013 at 02:46

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It sucks you can't make it to Franklin's. I sacrificed a morning to wait in line, and it was 100% WORTH IT!

If you're staying in Round Rock, get breakfast at Round Rock Donuts. They have easily the best donuts I have ever had!

Another place I highly recommend is Pluckers for wings. My girlfriend hyped the place up for 3 years, and it lived up to the hype the first time around. The Hallelujah sauce is the best sauce I've ever had!

GTCL > phenotyp 12/09/2013 at 08:28

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I won't really be downtown. I may go through on my way to Round Rock on the day I get there, but I guess I'll see what happens. I'm only there Tuesday evening through Friday morning. Short trip this time.

GTCL > phenotyp 12/09/2013 at 09:55

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I'm hoping to get down that way at least one evening. Are the food trucks worth checking out?

GTCL > texasfordfan 12/09/2013 at 09:58

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I won't be there on Saturday, but all of those sound good to me. Hopefully I get to check out some good places while I'm there. No reason to sit in the hotel all night, right?

GTCL > Where have all the lightweights gone? 12/09/2013 at 10:00

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I would go to franklins if I could, but I don't get to town until like 4 tomorrow, and my flight leaves at like 11 on Friday. The other two days will be spent in meetings.

texasfordfan > GTCL 12/09/2013 at 10:04

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The food trucks are definitely worth checking out. It is a very Austin thing.

phenotyp > GTCL 12/09/2013 at 10:46

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Absolutely, especially East Side Kings, if you can make it.

GTCL > phenotyp 12/09/2013 at 11:25

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That may be where I stop for dinner tomorrow night. I'm thinking of trying to get to a concert too if I can. It looks like Suicidal Tendencies is playing on Thursday night at The Mohawk. I've never seen them live, so I may do that. I love live music.

phenotyp > GTCL 12/09/2013 at 11:33

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East Side Kings at Liberty is where it's at. Definitely my favorite out of them.

texasfordfan > GTCL 12/09/2013 at 13:18

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Also check out round rock donuts for breakfast. Great donuts, but don't eat to many because you might feel like shit for the rest of the day.

GTCL > texasfordfan 12/09/2013 at 18:50

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I think I'm scared to go there. I have a sweet tooth like an 8 year old.

texasfordfan > GTCL 12/09/2013 at 18:58

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Just buy two and leave. And if you do eat too many, the amazingness of the donuts is worth feeling like shit later in the day.

Bubbles22 > beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard 12/09/2013 at 19:41

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Willie G's downtown makes an amazing steak. Flemming's is also amazing. If you just want a good steak, any Outback will do.

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > Bubbles22 12/09/2013 at 19:44

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I live near the real Outback though. I have a friend named Jack. I shall ask him to make me steak.

Bubbles22 > beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard 12/10/2013 at 22:50

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Don't forget to use 'SUDO'

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > Bubbles22 12/10/2013 at 22:56

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