While this famous Texas city may be known as the “live music capital of the world,” it is known for its eccentric vibes, partying, Texas country music and food that is to die for. The city is hip, young, and is a top place for young professionals to live, as well as those seeking to make it big in the music world. With all the cool vibes floating around, it is no wonder that the city has a wide variety of hip eateries and food to suit every palate.

Best places to eat in Austin

Austin is the birthplace of the famous chain grocery store known as Whole Foods which has healthy, organic options and ingredients for the health conscious. Many of the eateries make use of Whole Foods and locally-sourced items for fresh and delicious tastes of their dishes. From food truck vendors to bars to the best barbeque you will ever eat, there is something for you to enjoy in Austin, Texas. Have a look at the best places to eat in Austin:

Launderette

This restaurant is in what used to be an old laundry store. It is an attractive and hip spot to eat and offers “Americana” type food, seafood, and fantastic wine selections. Dinner reservations fill up quickly, so make sure to call or arrive early to claim your space. Try the grilled octopus, the crispy pork ribs, and the PEI mussels. Try a local wine or choose a favorite from their list. Kid’s menus and items are available as well, and they can choose from buttered noodles, chicken tenders, and many other kid-friendly and delicious options. This eatery provides the trendy yet relaxed atmosphere that makes Austin popular.

Franklin Barbeque

Austin is THE place to eat Texas barbeque, and Franklin Barbeques is the top choice. Lines usually start at 8 am even though they do not open until 11 a.m., and it is so good that even President Obama has eaten at Franklin! They are only open for lunch, and they stay open until they are out of food, which doesn’t take very long. The menu has mouth-watering brisket, pulled pork, chopped beef, turkey, ribs, and sausage available. Order by the pound or order the meat in a delicious sandwich and choose sides like the famous potato salad, coleslaw or pinto beans. You have not experienced Texas until you try the barbeque!

Veracruz

Tacos are synonymous with Austin, and locals and visitors alike can never seem to get enough. Veracruz is one of the hundreds of food trucks located within the city that provide service and delicious tacos made right from their food truck. Visitors reported that they serve fantastic breakfast tacos and the migas which is a Tex-Mex concoction are the best in town. Onions, peppers, melted cheese with sliced avocados and lime are on some of their fabulous taco plates.

Torchy’s

Torchy’s is world-famous and has multiple locations throughout Austin. This is another favorite place that the president ate! The plates have many different types of tacos to choose from like the “trailer park” tacos that have fried chicken, green chilies, lettuce, Pico de Gallo, and cheese for an incredible plate. “Mr. Orange” is a blackened salmon with grilled corn, black beans, cilantro, and avocado salsa on a tortilla. Breakfast tacos are also available to start your day off right! The plates and ingredients here are known to be a bit spicy, so diners beware.

Benji’s Cantina

Located on west 6th street, Benji’s is home to some fantastic Tex-Mex cuisine, margaritas that will knock your socks off, and a great outdoor patio to enjoy everything. Tex-Mex is a cuisine that has some ingredients found in Mexican cuisine but in addition to other ingredients not typically found in Mexican-style foods. The combination of items and ingredients has propelled Tex-Mex to become many people’s favorite type of food. Benji’s Cantina is one of the top places in Austin to find such plates. They serve lunch, dinner, have a happy hour, beer and wine, and desserts. Their guacamole is a customer favorite, and the place is trendy and comfortable, perfect for Austin.

P.Terry’s

Food stops in this city would not be the same without a fantastic burger place to try. P. Terry’s is a “burger bar,” and customers can get a drink, burger, and fries for only 6 dollars! They serve generous portions at P.Terry’s, and you get your money’s worth here. Terry’s only used real Idaho potatoes to make all their French fries, and the chicken and beef selections for your burgers are fresh, never frozen, hormone-free, and antibiotic free. They serve breakfast until 11 a.m., and you can purchase combo meals with fries and a drink if you are extra hungry. Add jalapenos, onions, pickles, or bacon to your burger for the perfect taste, and try the veggie burger or chicken burger with Swiss cheese for a fantastic lunch.

Leaf

Leaf is the hottest salad place around if you are looking for something healthier and lighter for lunch or dinner. They have 12 salads to choose from, or you can create your own at their amazing salad bar. From the salad bar just pick a lettuce base from choices like spinach, kale, arugula, or romaine lettuce and add up to 6 ingredients. Bacon, black beans, celery, corn, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and cranberries are only a few of the choices of ingredients available. If you want more, you can add more ingredients for 99 cents each. Add cheese, avocado, tofu, homemade dressings, steak, shrimp and much more for the best salad you have ever eaten!

Gus’s Fried Chicken

Located on San Jacinto, Gus’s Fried Chicken restaurant is the sister to the one located in Memphis, Tennessee. Try the fried pickles with ranch as a starter, and then choose your fried chicken breast, wing, a combination of both, thigh or leg for melt-in-your-mouth in peanut oil fried chicken. Kid’s meals are available for ages 12 and under, and children can choose from a hot dog, chicken tenders, grilled cheeses sandwich or chicken wings. Sides are available to go with your dish and customer favorites include fried okra or the mac and cheese. This place serves the best-fried chicken you will ever taste, and the taste is just unbelievable, and it is right here in Austin!

Fresh Food and Lots of Variety

The food scene in Austin is among the best. As a beloved city that is environmentally friendly and is health-conscious, fresh ingredients and lots of varieties of different styles and types of foods are available. The question is not when do you want to eat, but where do you want to eat? With so many fantastic choices and top-notch eateries, you will not be disappointed.

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