Gus's was fantastic. We came on a Saturday at 6pm and had no issues with seating. We ordered the…read moretwo piece dark chicken and the special that comes with four pieces. We both subbed beans for mac and cheese. My friend appeared the most jolly I'd ever seen him and thoroughly enjoyed the chicken. I really liked the mac and cheese, and I liked the chicken as well. The coleslaw was decent, and I often don't like coleslaw. The skin was tough and too much for me, but the food itself was great. The two piece was substantial for me, and the four piece seemed to be a little too much even for a big boy. The restroom floors were suspiciously very wet. I feel like they could provide some moist towelettes because the chicken was very greasy, and we had to just pour water on the napkins. Downtown street parking was a struggle, but I found 2/3 of a spot close by that I decided could count as a spot.

I heard a lot about Gus's and finally got to try it this weekend…read more I ordered the 2 Piece Dark Plate and substituted the beans and coleslaw for seasoned fries and mac & cheese. There was a small hiccup with the sides, but the staff was quick to fix it. The sides were good, and the chicken was juicy, flavorful, and didn't need any extra seasoning at all. I just wish the chicken pieces had been a little bigger! Overall, I had a good dining experience. The restaurant was clean and cozy, the service was great, and the chicken was delicious!

It's a joy to learn another culture through story & food; Mona's Samosas is a fantastic Pakistani…read morefood truck that shares its soul with each bite, drunken or otherwise. Mona's (a portmanteau of the parents names' first syllables) has a small menu of traditional offerings, from samosas, patties, parata rolls, and chutneys. The truck is helmed by Momma Mona but her twin sons run the operations and have crafted the recipes. I tried several items and it is absolutely ridiculous how delicious everything was. The samasos of potato (papa) were expertly crafted and reminded me of flautas de papa when they are done right. Crispy, flavorful, and "light" ... just perfect. The parata rolls, made from an egg based recipe, was expertly crafted; the shami kabab was filled with beef. Paired with the mint chutney, it was a great balance. The sauces were on point and varied in heat level, but nothing excessive. Sameer (sp?) explained that the sauces are a bit on the milder side to accomodate the taste palate but the spiciest version had some punch. Last but not least was the beef patty which was a stellar, absolutely phenomenal flaky pastry with their signature shredded spicy chicken. It rivaled some of the best bakery offerings I've had, the flakiness left me laughing out loud from the quality. Whenever I venture into another culture's cuisine, I can certainly tell if I like it or not, but not how rooted the dishes are. I appreciated Sameer's discussion of his families food; his mom has been in the industry for years and finally decided to venture out with her twin sons. I'm glad they did. The craziest realization was that there was likely so many drunk patrons who stumble out of Shangrila at 2:10AM likely have no idea they had some of the best Pakistani food you can find. *Shout out to Joe from Taano Beverages for the rec; he's neighbors with Mona's. Always lovely to see small business genuinely support other small businesses.

Tremendous. Light and flaky and delicious and no nonsense. Handing out wipes (clutch). They care.read more

I had a lovely brunch with my family at Colleen's Kitchen. They have a nice patio area that is…read moreshaded in the morning and seats inside that make you feel like you're in a southern home. Service is quick and good. The biscuits are AMAZING. Highly recommend trying. I also had the half portion of shrimp and grits. It was too salty in my opinion. Dishes are decently priced and the restaurant is never too crowded. They offer 3 hr parking validation in the garage!

Really disappointing experience from a place we have supported for years…read more We have lived in the neighborhood since 2019 and have been to Colleen's many times. This visit started off well. A manager kindly helped seat us at the last table that could fit a high chair, and our server was perfectly pleasant. Then we watched an older Uber Eats driver ask for an update on an order after being told it would be ready in five minutes. More than ten minutes later, when he checked again, the assistant manager was openly rude and dismissive. He told the driver he could not make the kitchen move any faster and then said, "Why don't you leave and come back then if you're in such a hurry." That interaction was bad enough that we canceled our food order, paid for our drinks, and left. When asked why, I explained exactly what we had witnessed. The response: "Don't worry about that, he's just an Uber driver." That told us everything we needed to know. We do not want to support a business where management treats people that way and then defends it. We will not be back. John, you should be ashamed of yourself.

Firstly want to start by saying the food is good, it's not a huge menu but has something for…read moreeveryone. The aesthetics give off chill vibes and is a place that you could hang out at. The 3 stars are for: 1) cocktails - 1 was great, another did not have the fruit flavours that were in the description and the 3rd was just too sweet. 2) wine selection is limited and price is not in line with quality- Sangiovese glass at $15 should be an exceptional one. 3) there is no service that I can speak of because you have to walk up to a counter to order. The lines were consistently long, so even to get another round meant I have to leave the group, wait 5-10mins just to order. Suggestion - use a qr code system from each table.

Love Supreme Pizza on the east side of Austin is an absolute vibe. The chicken wings are so good…read morethey feel like they were sent straight from heaven--crispy, flavorful, and completely addictive. Come hungry, because once you start, there's no stopping. The pizza is out of this world. Perfectly cooked crust, great balance of sauce and toppings, and exactly what you want whether you're sharing with a group or grabbing a pie for yourself. This is the kind of place that works for everything--from a large party to a casual night out with friends. The atmosphere is fun and welcoming, making it easy to settle in and enjoy the night. The service is impeccable, friendly, and on point without feeling rushed. If you're looking for great pizza, amazing wings, and a lively east Austin spot to spend the evening, Love Supreme Pizza delivers every time. Brilliant Dining

There is a running joke among a few friends I have: Some of the best friend chicken is available to…read morepetrol stations and grocery stores. Roots Chicken Shak proved the latter to be true. While visiting Austin, I went to Roots Chicken Shak before heading back to my hotel. You order at a kiosk and can then have your food in their spacious seating area. Their friend chicken wings tasted like they had been fried in duck fat. For the record, that is a good thing. Those chicken wings were no joke. And I love it when my fries are crispy. They won me over.

You know those chicken sandwich wars from not too long ago??? This place should've been named in at…read morethe least the top 5 as it's way better than any of the other restaurants that were being mentioned. Ordered the chicken sando and biscuit sando wit a side of fries and some of their sweet tea. These are made to order so there is a little wait. Pro tip: since the food is made to order and not under heat lamps, it comes out pretty hot so you may want to wait a bit before you bite into it, unless you're into that kinda of pain The breading on the chicken, on top of having all these great spices added to it, is super crispy and light. It has such a fantastic crunch. The chicken too, is super juicy and flavorful. The sandwich itself is great as it comes and all the toppings work perfectly together. That potato bun is something else and really brings everything together. The biscuit is quite nice, buttery and big enough to hold that massive piece of chicken. The sweet jalapeno jam add a good kick of spice. Oh the duck fat fries! These really dont need anything added to the them. Just enjoy them as they come as they're perfection.

Iono what's going on; but this is not what I ordered before and the quality has gone to hell. The…read moreobsession I had with this place is so over. Between the damn near impossible ordering process (if you try to go in person) and this over an hour to have delivered through DD just to get undercooked cold chicken pissed me off.

Couldn't find on the kiosk. I had staff help they also couldn't find this business. I call and tell…read morethe guy who works for Kennedy fried chicken hey your business is not located on this kiosk. He then tries to take my order but a lady in the background says something and he hangs up. Well lost some business today and maybe more being that your business isn't present. Customer service review only

There's a lot of food trucks in Austin. There are a few that I consider above the rest and Spicy…read moreBoys is one of those joints. Spicy Boys has four locations in the Austin area, with probably their most popular at Zilker Brewing. They are a spicy chicken establishment and their spicy chicken comes in different shapes and sizes from bone-in fried chicken, chicken sandwiches, and nuggets. I have only ever ordered their fried chicken sandwich and every time, I have been a fan. I always get their middle option in heat, the Hot Gai, which is sandwiched between the OG and the Tingly Gai. It hits every time. The mayonnaise, the pickles, the perfectly crisp chicken: you can't miss it. As a side, I ALWAYS without fail get their Tater Tots. They are consistently crispy while remaining soft on the inside. Sometimes I will get it seasoned with their Tingly Sichuan, but the heat is sometimes too much. I cannot recommend the tots enough. Spicy Boys is one of those places that is always there for you. They are consistently open and the people making the orders are putting a ton of dedication into making them smack every time. The sandwich alone comes at $9.50 with the tots at $3.50, which seems on par or slightly lower than a typical food truck if my memory serves me right. I recommend giving them a shot whether you are at Spokesman in Pflugerville, St. Elmo Brewing, or Zilker off 6th Street. It's in the upper echelon of food trucks. RIYL: peak chicken sammys

Spicy Boys is one of two food trucks at the Zilker brewery…read more The other truck is a burger truck. Everyone else tells me this is spicy zingy chicken. It just seemed like chicken chicken to me. No big deal. But then I had been drinking Zilker Brewery's own beer. Out of self protection - my body may have turned off its sense of taste To protect me from the worse than mediocre Zilker beer. If the price of protection from Zilker beer was not being able to taste a chicken sandwich, I was definitely ahead of the game.

I was driving along Manor Rd when I had a sudden craving for a hot dog so I went into this Food…read moreMart convenience store hoping that they would have one of those hot dog roller grills but they did not however the proprietor suggested that I try the place next door, Pepperzzy.  I was a bit reluctant at first as it look a bit shady from the outside but once inside, I was warmly welcomed. I asked if they had hot dogs and the answer was a negative however, there was a menu with a wide variety of choices, hamburgers, pizzas, etc but the Philly Cheesesteak got my attention. Although the Cheesesteak was satisfying, I will not return to order it again instead I will check out some of the Indian items that I eyeballed on the menu.

I'm never going to forgive Pepperazzy for opening in the Taco Mex spot, even though that's 100% not…read morePepperazzy's fault. I avoided this place for awhile because of my ridiculous grudge, but I recently discovered they have $2 breakfast tacos so I gave them a try. While they're not my favorite breakfast taco in town, they are absolutely monstrous and a great value for $2. Now that I've posted it, I'm sure it'll change, but for now they'll get my breakfast taco business.

I love this place!!! I always order the shrimp fried rice and edamame. This place is convenient and…read morethey also deliver. The service is excellent and they don't ask you for tip. I highly recommend this place if you are a foodie. Also make sure to ask for their homade chili oil.

I ordered this for lunch via delivery and went with the Broccoli Chicken - General Tso-style plate…read moreover steamed rice, which came with one crab rangoon and sweet chili sauce. Overall, it was good. The crab rangoon was the standout--crispy, flavorful, and easily my favorite part of the meal. The chicken and broccoli were cooked well, and the portion size was solid for lunch. I did ask for spicy, but the dish was milder than expected. The flavor was there; it just didn't quite bring the heat I was hoping for. This was a delivery order, so I didn't have the opportunity to check out the ambiance, and it appears to be takeout and delivery only anyway. The food arrived without issue. I'd still be open to ordering again and trying some of the other dishes on the menu next time. Sometimes it takes a couple of visits to find the dish that really hits.

I decided to stop by Terry's since I am visiting from California & remembers that good old Terry's…read moreSeafood. My receipt was inputted into the system at 11:26 a.m. I ordered the 2 piece leg & thigh & a catfish fillet. I didn't leave there until almost 12:30 p.m. I know that their orders are dropped when the customers come, but it shouldn't take almost an hour to receive your food during the lunch time rush. I saw people LEAVING because they saw other people waiting & they didn't want to WAIT forever to receive their food. Luckily, this one guy checked his order before he life, because they forgot to add his banana pudding to his bag. I asked the person who took my order to at least add some fries since I had to wait so long for my order. I was very disappointed to see that he didn't. They fish was crispy and tasty. The 'catfish' fillet was very tasty, but I really don't think it was catfish. The texture and fast aren't what I'm used too. The place has a weird smell. There aren't many seats. Service is very slow, so be prepared to wait. It's best to call in your order, but even those people were waiting for their food.

If you're going for catfish, don't bother. It's swai...or something else. The coleslaw was…read morebland. Wings were alright. The fries were good, though.