For Brunch, be prepared to wait at least 20-30 minutes of you're not one of the first ones in line. I tell you what tho, brunch is worth the wait. There's a mad scientist working the kitchen that's putting these incredible brunch dishes together: fried eggs covered in chipotle hollandaise sauce and pico, cheese and bacon and sitting on jalapeno bread??? Or eggs benni with a chipotle hollandaise on grilled english muffins??? Caribbean french toast???? What-what???? Remember what I said about the wait? You'll need that time to work your appetite a bit longer. I was hungry when we got there and standing in line REALLY built up my hunger even more, moreso that my stomach was speaking embarrassingly loud. That's the good thing because you'll need that appetite to kill those massive portions. read more

I love the vibes and the friendly down-to-earth people here. It's CASH ONLY. Read that again. CASH ONLY. Came here for a later lunch with a friend visiting from out of town. We didn't have to wait on a Sunday morning which was awesome. I highly recommend sharing plates, which is what we did. One savory, the egg in jalapeno cheese bread and the other sweet, the Caribbean toast (basically French toast with caramel and grilled bananas). The Caribbean toast comes with pecans too, but with my nut allergy, we were able to ask for it on the side--and the same with the pesto for the jalapeno cheese bread dish. Points to Arturo's for doing that. It really makes a difference in the entire dining experience for those of us with severe allergies. They also serve mimosas and drinks, but we weren't looking to drink that morning. They also serve water, and all their transactions are done in CASH. Let me repeat that again so you don't forget to BRING CASH. I had to walk a few blocks to my bank and withdraw some, but it wasn't that big of an issue. They have an atm on site, but who wants to pay extra service charges, right? A big bummer of the dining experience was the flies that were flying around the place. We saw in the "barstool area" since they didn't have any tables open, and it would've been nice to not be staring at a fly resting on one of the books for décor. It might be a nice idea to get some purse hooks too for under the table. They also have free parking at the tan parking structure a block away--feel free to call Arturo's to have them tell you where it's at. The DIY sign placed in the little gravel parking by their place doesn't do that great of a job of being specific, so we called and got directions. Fabulous experience, would totally be down to come back again. Arturo's was a great brunch spot that showed a little more creativity than your typical breakfast/lunch place. read more

Arturo's Underground Cafe - Carribbean toast and egg toast! - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

Since 1996, a favorite of UT students, their visiting parents, and locals alike, Arturo's Underground Café offers one of the best breakfasts and brunches in Austin--though it often is disregarded in favor of trendy, hip upstarts that often flame out after a few years (how I could name a few). There's a reason this venue has endured just shy of its 30th birthday, and the charm of its subterranean dining area and the sheer no-frills power of what's on the plates here keep it legendary. Their bottomless coffee and the excellent Caribbean Toast with its plantains will please you, but the Migas Especial with its pico de gallo and melted cheddar jack, salsa and guac will stun you silent, at least for a moment, in the best possible way. In my latest visit, I was in town for a conference and treated my good friend Edmundo (in from Amarillo and he knows his Mexican cuisine) to lunch the minute it opened, and he was very impressed by Arturo's. The server Mary Claire was delightful and enhanced the experience. Go for the feel of the underground dining room, go for those migas, but above all, go for a remnant of friendly, laidback, quirky, pre-hipster, pre-tech, pre-bustling Old Austin. read more

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Great salad, chicken bacon Parmesan Caesar. Soooo tasty! With a hot garlic toast. Very good. I got it to go but the indoor and outdoor seating looked cute! read more

Delicious brunch spot. Very small space so you may have to wait outside until a table clears. Totally worth the wait. read more

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This is one of our favorite breakfast/brunch place. We come here, it seems, about once a month or so. The cafe has that keep-Austin-weird vibes that keeps drawing us here. Everything on the menu that I tried is great. The jalapeno cheese bread is wonderful! We'll be going back! read more

Such a great experience, from the great service by Jay to the amazing food (Diablo was elite) this place checks all the boxes and well worth a visit! read more

Arturo's is a favorite of ours! It's kind of hidden and not in an obvious space. The food is great and prepared perfectly and so is the service. I really loved their banana caramel French toast! read more

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This was a long wait on a Sunday afternoon, but it was definitely worth it! I tried the El Diablo and almost everything on it was perfect. The only complaint for me was the potato, which was kind of bland and unnecessary. We were also 8 people, and they were very accommodating even though they were busy. The inside of the restaurant is, as the name describes, an underground style cafe with nice decor, but I would definitely think sitting outside on the picnic tables would be amazing as long as the Texas weather gods are on your side. Definitely recommend, although keep in mind it will be in the range of 25$ per person (for meal, drink, tax...) which is not bad for a brunch style cafe. read more

Arturo's Underground Cafe - Line on sundays, plan for a little wait - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

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At first sight the Arturo's Underground Cafe seemed like a small and quiet hole in the wall restaurant with good customer service...I WAS WRONG. When ordering the breakfast sandwich they provide it on a whole multigrain bread but DID NOT specify that it has nuts in their bread. There was no sign nor any verbal notification provided from the associate at the register. My friend, who is allergic to nuts, began eating the sandwich and had an allergic reaction. Luckily we were near our hotel to provide medication but went back to get a refund. The manager/owner was very rude, started an argument and tried to blame MY FRIEND for not asking if there were nuts in a MULTIGRAIN bread instead of taking accountability for being closed mouth about their food items and their ingredients. As a Black woman, I did not appreciate his condescending tone towards her if she were child. The refund was provided but this unpleasant experience will be my lasting impression of this establishment. Definition of Multigrain: Multigrain refers to a product that contains more than one type of grain. For example, multigrain bread can be made from a combination of grains like wheat, oats, barley, flax, and seeds. read more

This is one of the best breakfasts I have ever had. The atmosphere was very old school Austin. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu! read more

Arturo's Underground Cafe - Spinach mushroom Swiss eggs Benedict - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place is amazing. The seating place indoor was clean and nice. The staff and the cook are so friendly and nice to talk to. The food is also the best. We started with taterscape which was very good. My wife ordered gilled veggie sandwich which was one of the best she had in some time in Austin. I had almost same experience with my order of grilled thai quesadilla. The food felt fresh and so flavorful. The best of the lot was their green salsa which was perfect balance of tangy and spicy. Definitely coming back. read more

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Arturo's really takes their COVID precautions seriously which I really appreciate. This place has got some damn good breakfast tacos. My personal favorite is the bacon egg and cheese. The staff here is also really nice and attentive. I'd recommend sitting downstairs inside. It has got a nice vibe. Overall, this place is a great spot to check out. read more

Arturo's is awesome. A little difficult to get to and caters to state employees given the proximity to government buildings. Everyone that works there is super friendly and they make some awesome food. I'm preferential to the chipotle chicken sandwich for lunch, and the Texas eggs in a basket if you are there for the brunch menu. Highly recommend this place as long as you don't make the line too long for the rest of us!! There's street parking typically available on the weekends but you might have to figure something out on the weekends. Breakfast taco: the works (don't forget the salsa). read more

Walked in and the guy refused to sit us inside with our service dog. We clarified that he was a service dog and thus federally protected and he said it didn't matter. Gross discrimination of a federally protected class. Will never spend a dime here. Owner might want to look into service dog rights and the outrageous fines that come with refusing them service. read more

Real breakfast in Austin, I stopped in to Arturo's because there were options on their menu that would work with my keto eating regime. I arrived at just the right time - around 10:30 am on Saturday with a light rain - and so I was seated at one of the stools immediately. Service could have been better - the waiter not only had to come back to check my order but he completely forgot about my coffee. The "Austin" omelet includes bacon and avocado topped with a chipotle hollandaise. I subbed out the grilled home fries for a side salad ($3 upcharge seems like a lot but whatever). It arrived promptly and was delicious. A good portion and the bacon in there was crunchy. [Review 10160 overall, 1746 of 2018.] read more

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We found this place on a random search and gave it a try based on reviews. My mom and I agree, she said this breakfast was an explosion of flavors. Everything was delicious. Everyone was extremely friendly. The place was clean and the food order was fast and hot. The coffee was amazing, it was not acidic or bitter, you really didn't need sugar or cream it was smooth. If you travel here come eat breakfast Arturo's Underground Cafe. I could give this place 10 stars! read more

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What a great weekend brunch spot!!! Parking is limited but around the corner is plenty of street parking. Inside is small so expect a line, moves very quick-most times around 20 minutes. Owner almost always is the greeter and super nice! Food is OUTSTANDING!!! The Caribbean French Toast is crazy good, get a half order for the table and thank me later! Enjoy! read more

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This is a cute little cafe near campus. Due to covid, we ordered online and got it to go. The pickup process is pretty simple- just meet them outside and let them know who its for. They aren't allowing people inside the restaurant at the moment. We got the food and went home to eat. I got the texas eggs in a hole and my bf got the mad scramble. Both were really good although I would say that the Texas eggs in a hole was a little greasy. Also, the homefries were more like potato strip rather than the crispy homefries I was hoping for. Overall though, I had a pretty good experience and liked the food so will be back! read more

Arturo's Underground Cafe - Mad Scramble (left) and Texas egg in a hole (right) - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

I had wanted to come here for brunch but they only serve brunch over the weekend. But it did allow me to try their sandwiches which were hearty and delicious. The restaurant also has a hip vibe and is underground, which I just realized why it's in the name. read more

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Cute little joint in Austin, TX. We got breakfast sandwiches and they were very tasty! read more

Arturo's Underground Cafe - Egg sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I love this hole in the wall non franchise local restaurant that was recommended by a friend! You walk in place you order, get your drink and go downstairs to sit. The tacos come out within 10 minutes! The atmosphere is very casual with some 90's alt rock playing. The food was hot and fresh and very filling! Definitely will be back! read more

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Austin unique in the middle of downtown. My hubby ordered the SW Salad and I ordered the cranberry blue cheese salad accompanied by a mocha latte read more

Arturo's is an Austin classic. I've been going to Arturo's for 15 years either for a breakfast taco (Migas or Peace spinach and egg) or quesadilla (chicken chipotle). They have sandwiches ands salads too. Very good grill cheese. The atmosphere is sublime. Staff friendly and fun. Food comes out quick. Dennis is the best! read more

Fun hang, and really good breakfast and coffee... I highly recommend it! The breakfast sandwiches are a work of art

Arturo's sets a new standard for small cafés! The simple yet savory breakfast menu is to die for, especially their breakfast tacos. The employees all around were very kind and ensured our experience was a pleasant one. The atmosphere is cozy with their colorful painted walls and your favorite 80's music that recreates warm, fuzzy, nostalgic vibes while eating. Perhaps most impressively was their ability to handle such a large crowd of people, being that at the time of dining, it was race week for Formula One. If you can find a parking spot and be okay with being a little crammed, their fantastic food and service will be the perfect meal to start your day! read more

super cute and cool place! its a little cramped but the workers know their way around and will give you space, lol. food was fantastic!! i got the pulled pork sandwich thing and i'm going to be thinking about it forever. also--if you ask for hot sauce they give you what i assume to be a house blend and its FANTASTIC *if you like vinegary sauces!! all in all, what a great place to end my experience in austin with!! if you're attending UT, take the walk here. it's worth it! read more

It's been 4 years since I've hit up Arturo's, as I switched jobs and was no longer within walking distance. However, I was in the area today and had a craving for a breakfast taco with that bomb salsa and had to give them a call. Good news: they have a website now! With a menu! And prices! Hot damn. More good news: their customer service is great and they are actually taking the pandemic precautions seriously! YAY! I called in and they were quick to answer, took my name and order, told me it would be ready in 5-10 mins. I pulled up at their conveniently marked-off curbside parking area about 5 minutes after calling and hopped out of my car. They have a tent up with a small table and all their menus clearly posted in the windows and on chalkboards outside. There are very clear signs on the door: "do not enter," "someone will be out shortly," and "masks required inside." Within a minute of walking up, someone came out to greet me, wearing a mask and keeping his distance. I told him I was picking up an order, he went back inside and he was back within 90 seconds with hot fresh tacos. I paid via touchless credit card on a wireless Square terminal. There are clean, spaced-out outdoor tables for seating, but it's July in Austin so I decided to bring the tacos home before diving in. 20 minutes later, I was pleased to discover that the tacos were still piping hot and delicious, and that salsa is still flavorful with a nice medium kick. Between me and my husband we got the migas, peace, spicy chicken, and bacon egg & cheese tacos - all of which were amazing. My husband's only complaint was "too much cheese" on the spicy chicken taco. (I have never uttered those words, I don't know what "too much cheese" even means. I maintain my 5-star review.) Honestly, I don't see a future in which I work within walking distance of Arturo's again, and that's a damn shame. This place is great. Go pay them a visit. They're still keeping Austin weird (even if they do have a website now). read more

Wait in line. Just do it. Worth it. Such a fun eclectic vibe. The French toast was delicious. The Caribbean French toast looked great too but a little sweet when also ordering a mimosa. All of the Eggs Benedict looked great. read more

Great light breakfast, clean, pretty cool to eat in the basement... it was kinda hot inside tho... but great food and service

Amazing experience. We walked up right as it was opening. The food and service was outstanding. We were in and out in 30 minutes. Tried the migas plate, veggie scramble and half order of Caribbean French toast. Would order all again! read more

Service was increíble, walked up and was seated immediately, they gave me the wrong coffee but fixed it without me even mentioning it, food was so fast!! And so delish and fresh. 10/10 will be visiting again. Great vibes from all employees! read more

Arturo's Underground Cafe - Marfa Benedict - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

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One of my favorite breakfast places in Austin. I liked this place so much I came back two weekends in a row. I don't do that...I like to miss something before I need it again. I guess 5 days was too long for me. They provide affordable breakfast plates that are filled with such delicious food. From the eggs Benedict to the Caribbean French toast to El Diablo - I'm already craving this place. Service is fast, efficient, and friendly. And the food - oh my Lordy the food. I'm smiling as I'm writing. I had to pause a quick second thinking about it. If you're in the area and wanting some breakfast then head over here and try it out. I love mixing sweet and savory so the Caribbean French toast and el Diablo played very nice together. Yes...I ordered two dishes for myself. I said I like sweet and savory... :-D Hope you enjoy it as much as I did! read more

Arturo's Underground Cafe - Alamo $12 highly recommend. Great chipotle hollandaise sauce :) - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food was delicious!! Worth the wait in line. Eggs Benedict were cooked to perfection. The potatoes were nice and hot.

I went here with a couple of friends and had a good time with quick service. My meal, the peace scramble was good but not amazing. I think on me though because my friends got the Alamo Benedict and loved them! read more

Outstanding hidden jewel. Have been going for 20 something years and never had a bad experience. Find it and go

Was unbelievably delicious. Small and unassuming but food was incredible. So glad I tried out this gem. If you're in Austin make it a point to have breakfast here. read more

Pretty solid brunch place! Very quant in space on the inside and pretty cool place to grab a lazy meal. Sitting outside is nice when its sunny! The food was quite good and I really enjoyed the home fries and the benedict. The mimosas were decently strong. I'll be back to try more of their menu :) read more

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Have been coming here since past 3 years and the quality still holds solid ! Can't vouch on other items but any vegetarian item I bet is delicious ! The staff is always super friendly ... and I love seeing new paintings around the place ! They recently updated their menu and happy to see a complete board for vegetarian options - yaahhh ! I love their coffee - latte / fresh brewed . It is much better than Starbucks ! Keeping rocking guys ! read more

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I hesitate to recommend *line gets even longer* This is a go to Austin breakfast spot that flies a bit under the radar. Arturo's is So good. All the flavors done right. You will have a difficult time choosing from the all the brunch menu choices so take a look before you get there or just watch the plates come out to your neighbor's table and choose "that" Excellent service. Get here early. Small place. read more

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