Spectacular fixed price dinner with lots of flavor surprises. Combination of traditional tapas and…read morepaella with superb innovative use of spices and ingredients. Derrick was an extraordinary host. Only issue is we are from Los Angeles so travel time is an issue! Strongly recommend visiting El Raval and I strongly encouraged them to open a location in LA!

Came back to try more dishes and every dish was a hit…read more I got the garlic shrimp again, too good to not order. This time I also ordered the octopus, potatas bravas, and mariscos paella. Everything was amazing and enough for 3 people The service was excellent. Our waiter was attentive and answered all our questions. Someone else came around and kept our water filled, which was great because my dad needs low sodium food and to drink a lot of water to offset any sodium in the food. I believe the managers checked on us and wished my parents happy anniversary, which was a classy touch. All around 5 stars.

Incredibly tasty happy hour! Not a single bad bite in everything we ate and we ate a lot! I'd say…read moreexpect them to be small bites as its tapas style but the burger is a nice touch to fill you up. The basque cheesecake was decadent and so tasty. I got the kalimotxo (wine+coke) which was nice but not as tasty as their tinto de verano (which was my personal fave when I was in Spain). They make their own chips too! They were so light and fluffy and felt like they melted in my mouth....being topped by jamon was just the pièce de résistance Service was great, the spot was decorated beautifully, and I enjoyed my visit. We only expected to get a few bites but everything just sounded so yummy and they do have valet which was nice (considering how hard it is to find street parking on the east side).

Definitely my new favorite tapas restaurant. Definitely make your own reservation because it was…read morefull when we went. When we arrived, they were still getting ready our table so we did wait a little bit. But the hostess was so nice and then our waiter was amazing. I love how they explained each dish and knew what to recommend. And when I ordered our wine, I loved that the person that brought it out was like a huge enthusiast on it and explained to us all about it, which is so cool. I was so excited to know that they had real hormone ego from Spain. It was pricey, but that's just because of the import, but it was amazing. I was so happy it felt like I was back in Spain eating this cause it's literally my favorite thing to eat. We also got the Popeyes bravos, which was delicious the sauce and it was so good. We did order other things that I didn't post here but let me tell you everything we got was delicious. Everything is for sharing so you do need to go with that mentality about it. And as for the wine we asked for it to be in that special bottle because we wanted to do the whole thing of where we poured in our mouth which was really cute lol. The place is really cute. Has good music nice date night vibes or even go with your best friend vibes.

I had a great time here! I made an indoor reservation on a saturday and had no problem. The parking…read moreis limited but they do have a small lot in front. Our server was very attentive and always refilling our water. The food itself was so yummy, we loved our chicken empanadas, patatas bravas, and spanish bocata sandwich, both took me right back to Spain! I'm sad I missed trying the churros. The pancakes were good but nothing spectacular, I get this is probably not their specialty. Will definitely be back!

This place had been in my list to visit for quite some time, and hubby's birthday was the perfect…read moreoccasion. The building and decor is very charming. We got seated right away, but waited a good 10 minutes before our server came to fill out water glasses. In his defense, and poor management, he did have to check out a party of 15 with all separate checks. We orders a round of drinks, the Brussels, Octopus and Hamachi. All good, but like others reported, it was missing seasoning to take it to fantastic. Next then linguini, chicken Milanese, the croquets and tomato soup. Chicken and soup were perfectly seasoned and tasted great. Finished with some Churros, sadly no Nutella ones available, and the table next to us got our cinnamon sugar ones, and some Mexican hot chocolate. All good, but then again, nothing that left me feeling "I need to come back soon" Wish we could give 1/2 stars, but since we can't it's only a 2, since it was quiet warm inside the restaurant

These days Boca is located inside the Container Bar…read more It has morphed from a Spanish truck to an Austin Tex-Mex truck and a pretty decent one at that. There are a lot of mediocre food trucks on Rainey Street. Making the Container Bar a good place to go if you have the munchies. Boca basically offers tacos, nachos and fries, all with stuff dumped in them or on them. I recommend the nachos because Boca does a very nice home-made chip. Their nachos have a) cherry tomatoes (thumbs up!) b) garbanzo beans (thumbs up!) c) minced fresh jalapeno rather than canned pickled jalapeno slices (thumbs up!) They pile on the toppings in industrial quantity And the chips are thick. So you can expect a real meal out of your boxload of nachos. The Container Bar is not strong on places to sit down while you eat - So you may want to pick a locale with better seating. Plus (and this is true of all Rainey street trucks) You are going to have to wait for your food because of the crowds. Still, if you are on Rainey Street, and you don't mind leaning on a wall or balcony while you eat ... You can do well at Boca.

Get the nachos! So perfect for some drunk munchies…read more Breakfast tacos all night long too... These guys give a huge discount to industry workers on Rainey....... I appreciate that! Very friendly cooks, and they take debit/credit

Went here with my husband for our wedding anniversary. The staff was very kind and welcoming and…read morethe music was very nice, I loved that it wasn't so loud that we couldn't have a conversation. We ordered all the small plates but the caviar. Our favorites were the tuna tartar, the pulpo, chefs crudo and the shrimp. The sauce that the shrimp came in was delicious! We ended up taking the leftover sauce home. For main course I ordered the scallops and my husband ordered the halibut. Both dishes were fresh and seasoned perfectly. The sauces definitely brought everything together. For sides we ordered the plantains and carrots both were flavorful and amazing to eat. We will be back!

This food was amazing but there definitely some polar opposite experiences my group had…read more They proudly do most of their cooking in their josper oven which for veggies can mean they are extremely aldente. We ordered the broccolini and carrots but they both felt like they were extremely undercooked. The halibut in tomato bitter sauce though was the true show stopper. And those beef fat potatoes made me think of patatas bravas from Spain. Those two dishes are the absolute best here

Started with the TIRADITO bluefin tuna, avocado, allium…read moresalsa negra, crispy leeks and the TOSTADA MARISQUERA with rock shrimp tempura, bluefin spicy tuna, chipotle aioli, avocado puree - both were exceptional! Smoked Whitefish dip with chipotle aioli, tomato-serrano relish, and fried saltines was good, but the PESCADO A LA CREMA halibut, shrimp salsa cremosa, squash, habanero ash oil was outstanding, nicely paired with the beet and citrus salad. The house PALOMA with tequila blanco, grapefruit juice, grapefruit cordial, grapefruit soda, salt was the perfect accompaniment to this delicious meal, all wrapped up with canela cake and L'Anselmi 'I Capitelli' passito bianco - chef's kiss! Accommodating and friendly service, chill and happy dining room - couldn't have been better.

Este is my favorite Friday afternoon ritual. Their menu speaks to my little Florida heart and it…read morealways hits the spot when I'm craving seafood. They have ample outdoor seating, valet parking, and the most adorable garden with an accompanying path right nearby. Inside, they have plenty of booth, table and some bar seating. The bartenders are always great. I love to stop in for their happy hour, which has a menu of $10 margaritas, $8 fish tacos and some other favorites, like their cevichito. It runs from 12-5PM on Fridays, which is great for lunch.

Emmer & Rye was such a good dining experience. We met up with friends for their dinner event…read morefeaturing visiting chef Rockman, and I'm so glad we did because everything was delicious. A quick parking tip: street parking was hard to find. We ended up parking in a garage, and I was shocked when my husband told me it cost $28. In hindsight, we should have just used the valet for $20. We had reservations and were seated immediately, which was a great start to the evening. The restaurant was busy and lively. The noise level was definitely on the higher side, but we could still carry on a conversation without having to shout across the table. Service was attentive, and the drinks were excellent. We started with the bread, and I don't say this lightly, it was the best bread I've ever had. It was a beautiful brioche stuffed with whipped ricotta and topped with candied pecans. I actually had to force myself to quit eating it so I'd have room for the rest of the meal. We also tried the Johnny Cakes, which were good, but they didn't stand out compared to everything else we ate. For our shared entrees, the Cacio e Pepe was outstanding. I've had this dish at a lot of restaurants, and I honestly can't remember having a better version. The Texas Akaushi Wagyu was very good as well. The tortelloni was another great choice, and the pappardelle was equally delicious. By the end of the meal, we were completely stuffed and couldn't even consider dessert, which is probably the best compliment I can give. Between the food, drinks, service, and overall experience, this was a memorable meal and one I'd happily repeat.

A little pasta deep dive because the grain is what's special here. Their homemade pasta is made…read morewith emmer and rye (hence the name), which gives it a more rustic, grain-forward texture. It tasted less glutenous and chewy, alittle more earthy than your traditional pasta the dishes were fresh and delicately made but i'll be honest....I had high expectations going in and it just didn't hit the mark for me. The food was good but I was waiting for the WOW effect and it never came. Maybe its the special pasta grain texture, it just wasn't for me! our fav dish was the rigatoni! we were told the johnny cakes were a must-get. Sure, the dipping sauce was creamy and good, it wasn't to-die-for! Yes!! I do have very high expectations for food

Each year, my husband and I participate in Lent by giving up something meaningful, such as meat and…read moredesserts. Lent is a 40-day period of spiritual preparation for Easter, beginning on Ash Wednesday (symbolizing the need for repentance) and ending before Easter. Its main goals are reflection, repentance, and renewal. After observing Lent, our treat was brunch at Ciclo (Four Seasons Hotel). Ciclo hosted Easter Brunch and an Easter Egg hunt including the hotel's lake-level ballroom. The celebration included live music and lawn activities for hotel and brunch guests. The brunch included a cold buffet, hot buffet, carving station, benedict station, and dessert buffet. You also could order customized omelets from your table. Ciclo's brunch features gluten-free and vegetarian choices. OMG...the Four Season's Hotel and Ciclo restaurant looked as though a lush bright flowered garden had been quietly grown there. Flowers spilled over every surface from the hotel's entrance to the Ciclo restaurant out onto the patio. The floral arrangements were stunning. They also served as a beautiful backdrop for photos. In addition, we ran into ole friends at brunch, which was a pleasant surprise. The standout for us was the lamb chops (one of my favorites) and callosal-sized shrimp. The sweet potatoes and ham were memorable as well with perfectly spiced sweet potatoes. All desserts were good today, however, the Oreo cheesecake and sugar cookies were the highlights. Our server was so attentive and pleasant. Also, Abribal, the restaurant manager, came over to inquire about dining experience. Such excellent service... Dining a Ciclo today was superb! It was fantastic end to our Lenton season.

I decided to try lunch and it was great! The chicken Thai basil was perfect served over roasted…read moreveggie instead of rice. The mango sorbet was delicious as well. The ice tea was served with tea cubes! Very unique! The server was delightful as well:) Verdict: great! Glad I returned!

Great experience at Red Ash, what a lovely meal. They really know how to make you feel special for…read morejust a normal Thursday night meal. Our waiter knew how to work the menu based on our recommendations. The ambiance is always strong at Red Ash. Tall ceilings, big beautiful wine selection and wrap up booths that are decorated well.

Wanted to love red ash Had to wait like 2 months for a…read morereservation Nothing was bad or anything, I just didn't think anything was worth waiting 2 months for I thought the dry age strip was a little chewy but that might just be bc I usually get a ribeye Server was un memorable. Not the most attentive but didn't mess anything up so, like, whatever The best thing we got was that chocolate dessert. Genuinely so good. The restaurant was also super loud, as soon as we walked in I couldn't hear shit. Idk what it's like upstairs but downstairs is crazy noisy

I found Inka Chicken to be awesome. If you like Peru's cuisine, you'd love Inka Chicken. The…read morelocation is easy to get, it's at the corner of Wells Branch and Owen Tech Blvd. It's not quite in Austin and not in Pflugerville, it's in the middle of the two. For lunch, I made ordered the Naked Burrito. It has the contents of the burrito but no tortillas to make it, made into a salad. They serve with a variety of dressings. The service was pleasant. And very alternative in the server's tasks. He deserved his tip (18 %). Yes, he was that good. They also have chickens in various dishes. I like the charbroiled style either a full size, half and leg quarters. They are open daily. Their hours are 11:00 am till 9:00 Monday thru Saturday. Sunday is 12:00 pm-8:00 am. The restaurant is decorated as if you were transported to Peru.

Hubby loves rotisserie chicken and we saw Inka while we were out and decided to try it. Needless to…read moresay, he and my daughter were pleased. They loved it! I got a beef empanada and my husband said, I thought you didn't like those. Well I'm not sure where I got the last one but this one was GOOD! It is seasoned well and the sauce on the side is perfect for it. If you like rotisserie chicken, then you need to try it.