Our faves: Akaushi Picadillo, Carne Asada , El Conquistador,Tacoloco, Fish Taco, Papadulce, The Heather, Freakin' Vegan, Space Cowboy, VaqueroThe Jess Special
Jason Stevens, bartender at Bar Congress, says ESSR has an incredible cocktail program, expertly executed food, and incredible decor.
Classic thin, griddled burgers. Think Burger King, but good. Order a double for proper bun/meat ratio.
Try The Last Supper ($9), a giant hoagie roll filled with housemade roast beef, bacon, sliced tomato, shaved onion, shredded lettuce, and queso.
'It's nice to have a place where I can have a conversation,' says Contigo bartender Houston Eaves.
Parkside bartender Brian Rhoads comes here for the patio, great cocktail list, and knowledgable staff.
"The Green Chili burger at Jack Allen's Kitchen has got the perfect kick, thanks to green chilies, dill pickles, and jalapeno mayo," says chef Bryce Gilmore. Of course, his dad's the owner here.
Chef Bryce Gilmore likes Contigo's burger for its responsibly-raised Texas beef and house-made buns.
The most decadent brunch buffet with their "upscale" barbecue options, made-to-order steak benedicts and enough pastries and sides to fill in any empty spots on your plate.
This is one of the best burgers in Austin and easily the best eaten at a barbecue joint.
The menu contains 108 classic cocktails. They're divided by spirit and subdivided into six preparations: on the rocks, shaken up, tall & cool, stirred up, served long, and fizzes, flips & sours.
All the meats are available as sandwiches, and if you want to go the sandwich route, we suggest the Tipsy Texan, which gives you a pile of beef and sausage along with some kraut in a buttered bun.
The best kolaches of the doughnut shop genre (essentially a pig in a blanket) can be found here.
Make sure to wash down some La Barbecue sausage with free beer and live music on the weekends. [Eater 38 Member]
