Monk&#x27;s Momo

Went after work after looking for dinner and was pleasantly surprised by the falafel wrap and…read morefries. Probably could have made this into two meals but it was too good - legitimately in my to 3 of falafel I've had. Also the person working was super nice. He even came out and asked if I wanted to try Turkish coffee. Will definitely come back and recommend to friends and coworkers in the area

Pretty solid! I should have heated it up since I got it to go, but the flavors were really good. I…read morewished it had saffron rice, but I liked the spice of the chicken. It wasn't too hot for me and the white sauce is a must for this bowl.

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Kai Zabb

(32 reviews)

We had Kaeng Panaeng here and it was really good! We ordered…read moreit spicy and it was a good amount of heat, the curry was a little watery, but I could deal with it. Overall it was pretty delicious and authentic! Also, huge portions of food! Ordering it to go was a good choice because we took the leftovers home. The lady that runs the truck is super friendly and engaging with her customers! I'd definitely recommend this food truck for a nice Thai fried dishes that are full of flavor and have generous portions.

Food truck in a really nice food truck pod. Shaded, plenty of space for kids to run around and…read moresuper friendly staff. They said it would be about 20 minutes for food since they were slammed, but I appreciate knowing it was made to order, so no problems there. Tried the Kaeng Panaeng and it was good overall. Huge portion size but wasn't quite what I was expecting. Salad was pretty standard but I'm glad they kept it separate so it wouldn't wilt from the heat. As for the chicken, I was hoping by itself it would be more thai inspired/marinated/seasoned but it's effectively just chopped up chicken tenders to be dunked in the curry. The curry is flavorful, albeit a bit watery, which I wish was reduced a bit. But if curry is not your thing, my friend's Kai Zabb was very good: tangy, sweet and heat all at once, so good to really switch up bites. And while I wasn't expecting sticky rice, I can't help but say it's the first time I've had thai fried chicken without it. All in all, I think its a great new place to try out, but if you've had thai fried chicken before, just temper your expectations.

Such a cool area to eat! It was much cooler under this covered area (which is also under some tree coverage).

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Thai tea with fresh lime

Mr. Pimento

4.7

(58 reviews)

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Mr. Pimento is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever eat anywhere else. This isn't…read morejust food, it's a full on experience. The second you take that first bite, you already know you made the right call pulling up. The jerk is absolutely unreal. It's perfectly seasoned, smoky, and has just the right amount of kick. It doesn't overpower anything, it just hits exactly how it's supposed to. And being able to build your own bowl is a game changer. Rice, mac and cheese, mix and match whatever you're in the mood for, they've got it. That mac and cheese deserves its own moment too because it's creamy, rich, and honestly addictive. And the beef patties... yeah, good luck eating just one. Flaky, packed with flavor, and gone before you even realize it. Everything about this spot just works. The flavor, the portions, the whole vibe. You can tell this food is made with care, not just thrown together. Don't walk, run to Mr. Pimento. You're seriously missing out if you don't.

Walking up to Mr. Pimento satisfied two goals: 1) quell my hunger and 2) satisfied my insatiable…read moredesire to be a lifelong learner. I am always on the quest for good plantains and decided to give Mr. Pimento a try. When I think of pimento I think of a sweet pepper that is mixed with cheese to create pimento cheese. Actually, pimento also known as allspice is the dried berry of the Pimenta dioica tree, native to the Caribbean. It has a combined flavor blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and pepper. Thus, Mr. Pimento is an appropriate name for this Jamaican food truck. Plantains can be cooked when they are ripe and especially sweet. Conversely, they can also be prepared when they are green and a bit tart. I like thesweet plantain version. The ones I purchased were sweet despite their darker color. They were also very soft such that you could cut them with a fork. The food truck manager were quick to make recommendations for entree choices. I did not want something too heavy so opted not to have a bowl. However, I would definitely consider it for the future. It was pretty quiet at the Flamingo food truck park.

Mr. Pimento Jerk sauce (V)

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Wagyu Yume

(22 reviews)

Did I drop 46 bucks on a rice bowl? Hell yeah and I finished that with the melt-in-your-mouth waygu…read morehappiness in my heart. The owner was tip top awesome, even spoiled our old dog with some of that waygu fat on rice. Will I go back to this spot, you betcha! Oh and that street corn, a perfect snack. Also the weather was perfect for this outside spot, made it feel like a happy picnic

Came here for the ube desserts and they were incredible!!!! I was seriously blown away. I got the…read moreube tiramisu and the ube tres leches. I've been eating to try these for so long and I was so happy they had them in stock!! The ube flavor is so delicious and y it's not super sweet!! I called the owner in advance to make sure he had it he in stock and he was so nice enough to open early just to accommodate my schedule!!

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Taqueria Jessica

Food: 10/10 flavor full, yummy tortillas, and salsa has proper heat and flavor as well. At a very…read moreaffordable price. Ambiance: 8/10 large screened in patio for outside seating.

This is now my neighborhood "go to" quasi food truck. This morning I bought two bacon and egg tacos…read morewith homemade corn tortillas. Yum! I like that blend the eggs with bacon pieces so it feels like one cohesive taco. They had me at homemade tortillas. Having grown up in San Antonio, TX...home of Tex-Mex, you can always tell homemade tortillas v store bought ones. The flavor of these tortillas are distincitive. I enjoyed every, single mouthful. Today I called a head to place my order. When arrived Fernanda asked my name, she rang up my tacos for $5 in total and I was off for my morning exercise regiment. The environment this morning was laid-back yet busy. There were a number of people in the restaurant, however, they were leisurely eating that tacos and engaging in conversations.

Quesa Birria Taacos Plate witih Consome

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Nice patio area

Si Baby-Q

(27 reviews)

Sí Baby Q (translated Yes, Barbecue) is an interesting play on words. The food truck has roots in…read moreTexas barbecue yet blends in Southeast Asian, Chinese, and Mexican influences. Trevor, the food truck manager and pit master, barbeques his meat right next door to the food truck. The Flamingo food truck park is the perfect backdrop...casual, outdoors, with a laid-back persona. Also, you will find picnic tables, an open-air food court, and Texas friendly staff. In full transparency, Trevor, lured me in with his hyping his barbeque. He said it was comparable to other top barbeque joints in Austin. Really?! Now that was big talk given Austin has a plethora of great barbeque spots. He gave me a sample of the turkey and his homemade barbeque sauce. He had me at homemade barbeque sauce. I ordered the smoked turkey from Sí Baby Q, which was moist, thick and very flavorful. What a delightful find! Trevor packed my turkey along with an item I got from another food truck nicely for me to carry home. Now that's superior customer service! Great food...great service! I will definitely return...maybe tomorrow. Smile.

This place is in a growing food truck park on McNeil. There's definitely been some turnover here,…read moreI've reviewed a couple spots that are no longer there, but I'm really hoping Si Baby-Q sticks around, it was great! Being the loose-cannon I am, I went to a barbecue trailer and ordered the smash burger, and it was excellent. The cheese was fully melted and gooey, the toppings worked well, and the patty had a subtle smokiness that reminded you this is coming from a BBQ joint. It came wrapped in foil paper, so everything steams together a bit, the bun compresses, and all the flavors meld, which to me is the right way to do a smash burger. The guy working was super friendly, greeted me right away, and even walked the food over after I'd wandered way down to some picnic tables since the park is huge now. No fries yet, but they said they're working on smoked chips, which feels very on-brand and earns extra points for sticking with the things-that-can-be-smoked theme.

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Super Burrito at The Water Tank

Came here for the second time recently and this time tried out their breakfast burritos. Our food…read morewas so good and the employees here are awesome! Love the tiled picnic benches here as well! Definitely recommend :)

For the last few years, I've visited almost every Tuesday night after work for their taco Tuesday…read morespecial. I buy a bag full of tacos. The food quality is consistently top shelf and the service is beyond category. When you factor in the special Tuesday pricing for tacos, I can't recommend it enough. In fact, I tell my own clients to come after they leave my store!

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Taqueria Sabor Tipico De Guanajuato

(4 reviews)

Happy Sunday So we wanted to find a local spot to eat for…read morelunch today. Stumbled upon this gem. It's off McNeil Rd so easy access. First off the walk up is a vibe in its self. They have built a make shift space to cover from the elements, which in Texas is always nice. They have about 6 large tables that fit I would say 5 comfortably maybe 6 Now the food the menu is very small which I love because it shows me that they take pride in the few dishes they do make. We ended up getting the bistec tacos, a pastor taco and the queso enchiladas. It took a min because everything is made to order, but DANG I would have waited longer. The portion size is perfect and the flavor is (chief's kiss) With what we ordered it came out to $35 I wanna say. I'll attach some videos to show the space and what we got. Really hope y'all check this place out.

This food truck is tucked all the way in the back of this park and is truly a *hidden* gem…read more I ordered a chorizo pambazo (this was huge), one chicken tamale and one pork tamale. Everything was well seasoned and well priced! I would definitely come back to try the barbacoa and menudo.

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Pacific Flame Island Grill

Over the weekend we ordered a large order via delivery for our family of 6 to celebrate my dad's…read morebirthday. Our family has deep ties to Guam as my mom is from there, and Hawaii as my dad was stationed there for many years in the air force and I was born there! I also grew up in California where access to Hawaiian / Pacific Islander food and culture is everywhere. Needless to say I was blown away! There are very few places to order a mixed plate here in Austin and this tasted the closest I've had to home in a long time. We ordered the Ohana Platter, Garlic Butter Shrimp Plate, Maui Kalbi Ribs, and Spam Musubi. Everything was hot and delicious and so so so flavorful. The finedene was an amazing touch. I wish I had gotten a chance to order a plate of red rice to complete my craving but I will definitely be back to order a catering pan of it! Everything was so great, if yall have never been you have to give them a shot -- you will not be disappointed. Mahalo Pacific Flame!

Food truck tucked away in the back lot of nowhere, Pacific Flame is worth seeking out to get the…read moreHawaiian food fix you didn't know you needed. There's plenty of outdoor seating but little shade, so you decide if you want to brave the heat or eat in your car. The plate lunch is a classic and they do it proud here. It typically consists of a protein, a few scoops of rice and macaroni salad. I went with the Huli Huli chicken, which is more or less grilled teriyaki cooked with extra pineapple tang. They give a good amount of meat for the price. Food takes a bit of time but I appreciate them cooking it fresh. They got other classics like loco moco too!

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Yucatan Tacos And More

lol, the breakfast taco with bacon, egg, cheese, and beans... i'm honestly fine if that's the only…read morebreakfast taco i ever have again. this place is the shit. also, the quesabirria here is really excellent. somehow perfectly crispy without being soggy or greasy at all. i highly recommend it

Came here on my lunch break and was told by a co worker of Mexican decent the barbacoa torta was…read morethe move. Let's just say that he wasn't wrong, this thing came out large and in charge. Piping hot and made fresh from the nice lady running the truck by herself. I will definitely be back for this and more!

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Day Maker Half Day Cafe

This had to be one of the best brunch experiences I've had in all of Austin- north south east round…read morerock Georgeie town and pfunky town Great prices first off so all day all week brunch restaurant is now needed near all JA ST foot prints Pronto! Loved the service we got always felt well looked after chill fun brunch music playing but not too loud The crowd was much older and I really liked that just people wanting good food not worried about seeing being seen kind of brunch.

Been wanting to try this place out for a while and grabbed a Memorial Day reservation last minute…read more Highly suggest a reservation, as this place was packed the whole time we were there. Everyone was extremely friendly, which started everything off on the right foot. Our waitress explained the days specials, and she was so convincing we ordered one each of the special entrees. White peach mimosa carafe $23 - about three servings, expected at least four, but can't complain too much with the price. Good flavor! Dirty queso was great! Loved the chorizo and mini bottle of house made hot sauce they brought out. Pressed breakfast sandwich ..... one of the best things I've eaten this year. The meat was so flavorful, blended perfectly with the garlic aioli, pickles, and cheese. The eggs didn't add much, but I love a scrambled egg for brunch. Crab cake sandwich $22 - pretty solid! Great rémoulade sauce and a ton of crab. El Cafecito - my least favorite part of the meal, but I'm an espresso martini snob, so don't take my high standards as the final say Total came to about $100, which is pretty decent in 2026 Austin. Will definitely be returning - the entire menu sounded SO good!

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Corner Restaurant

The service was great, and the atmosphere felt upscale yet lively while still being comfortable…read moreenough to hold a conversation. They offer quieter indoor seating as well as an outdoor bar area with a more energetic vibe. I ordered the Brussels sprouts, and while the flavor was good, they were a little softer than I would've preferred. The brisket tacos were solid, but the real standout was the short rib taquitos , they completely stole the show. We also tried the $8 margarita, and the pour was surprisingly generous.

We had a huge group here for dinner, and for a hotel restaurant, we were pleasantly surprised…read more The ambience is modern and fun vibes. Service was mostly good. The server was kind enough to do split checks upon request. Everyone enjoyed their dishes, so the food is good overall. Our group was split into 2 tables, which is okay, but 1 table was served way before the other table, so some of our group was done eating by the time others got their food. That was the main challenge we had. Would have been great to serve everyone's food closer time-wise. Overall, good experience and I'd come back if staying at the hotel again.

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Gourdough's Food Trailer

I have been frequenting Gourdough's original food trailer on South 1st for a long time. I got a…read morecraving for one of their donuts and decided to make a trip. Gordough's is one of those places that fully commits to indulgence. I was able to place my order online and schedule for pick up. The order was ready when I arrived. Parking was a bit challenging and the lot was full and they charge for parking. Service was quick, casual, just good energy and fast turnaround. I ordered my tried and true Miss Shortcake with their famous cake donut with cream cheese icing and fresh cut strawberries. The donut is so indulgent and was served warm with the most delectable flavor combinations. Tried the Son of a Peach with cream cheese icing, spiced peach filling, cake mix topping, cinnamon and sugar with honey butter. This one was a bit too overindulgent and sweet for my liking but was definitely worth a try. Portions are huge and can be shared as the donut is not as good warmed over. If you're in the mood for dessert and not think about calorie count, then this is the place.

When in Austin TX this is a must try place.... Great service & our donuts were AMAZING!! We even…read moretold them they should open up a spot in San Diego, CA. * Mini Funky Monkey * Mini Naughty & Nice #DiningWithTheAndersons #Austin #TexasGoodies #Donuts #SweetTreats

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Heavenly Hash Donut

Paperboy East

Locally owned & operated

Free parking

Thank you to Hannah who made our last stop in Austin one to remember. From the recommendations to…read morethe hospitality, our brunch was one to remember because of Hannah. I had the classic breakfast but subbed the wedges either the cheddar hash browns

It's been two days and I'm still thinking of my meal here because it was that good. This place is…read morepopular so I highly recommend making reservations or risk waiting two hours. I love that you can sit upstairs and they play really fun music. It's a perfect place to come with friends. I loved the Lox plate, it's something that I will crave again and order the next opportunity I get. The migas with carnitas is so good too and vey filling. 10/10

Delicious Almond Horchata

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Classic breakfast plate

Sammie’s

Who would have thought an Italian red sauce joint would go straight to my top tier Austin recs?…read more Place is just legendary. Sammie's has been hyped up on social media for a long time and I gotta say it's still underrated! I will gladly have Sammie's take the Pepsi challenge against red sauce joints in NYC/NJ etc. In fact, I've told friends and family that I am going to take them to Sammie's when they visit from there. We just had such a fantastic experience - everything..the vibe..the red light fixtures and the color of the booths and the floor..the service - our server was great..loved their outfits..really had an old school little italy feel to it. The food was much better than I even anticipated - as a guy who grew up on NJ diner mozzarella sticks, I have a high bar for them and these were magnificent. And seriously...taking the "everything's bigger in Texas" slogan and applying them to mozzarella sticks?! top 10 achievements of the decade. The chicken parm was perfect - well seasoned, proper amount of crisp..the basil on top...the perfect browning of the cheese. Also the lasanga was excellent..and best part - the leftovers..took it home and the next two days put them in a small cast iron and re-heated them..and the magic was right there in my hill country kitchen! Lastly and certainly not least - the cannoli...just look at the photo below.. I'll say, yes, the place is pricey but you can really easily split these entrees and then it becomes cheaper than a jersey strip center Italian joint. I haven't stopped raving about Sammie's since I've been there, and I cannot wait to return, recommend it, and take friends and family that visit.

I have to apologize that it has taken me this long to write this sweet and short love letter to…read moreSammie's. Back in the Dec. we did a guys trip to Austin and the culinary highlight of the weekend was Sammie's. Stepping through the doors felt like stepping into elegance and onto the set of Goodfellas. From the hostess to the waiters to the manager everyone was super attentive and on top of their game. You can't go wrong with anything from the bar. I have never been a fan of Negronis but the one at Sammie's changed my life! I order them everywhere I go now searching for that Sammie's Negroni high but nothing comes close to it. The food was EPIC! Take a look at my pics everything we ordered was prepared to perfection but I still dream about the veal which took the whole table to devour. Also the Caesar Salad was .

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Kiin Di

I was super excited when I heard Kiin Di was opening a full-service restaurant. I've been a fan of…read moretheir food truck for years and they were always consistently excellent, so I couldn't wait to see what they would do with an expanded menu. There were so many new dishes that caught my eye, but I immediately gravitated toward the Creamy Crab Curry and it was absolutely the right choice. The curry was rich, creamy and packed with flavor while the fried soft-shell crab was perfectly cooked and added a great texture to the dish. Honestly, it's the kind of meal I could see myself ordering every week. My partner went with the Lost Recipe, which looked just as delicious. You can never really go wrong with fried chicken, and this version certainly didn't disappoint. The service was equally impressive. Our server was friendly, attentive and checked in regularly throughout the meal. She even brought us a complimentary crab pastry to try, which was a thoughtful touch and much appreciated. One thing to note this place gets busy, especially during lunch so plan accordingly. That said, the food and service are well worth it and the menu is reasonably priced. Kiin Di has successfully made the jump from food truck to full-service restaurant and it's definitely earned a spot on my regular rotation.

this place seems to be a hip and popular spot in downtown austin. across the river side…read more it was pretty packed with music in the background. just have a hip and young vibe spot for date night or gatherings of young crowd. i mean 20-30 something young not high school kids young.... anyways, i actually didn't know i order the thai me down app.. i thought i was getting some sort of chicken karage. instead, its chicken taco.. pretty good and 10 bucks is reasonable. alot of meat. meal by itself really. the khao soi for some reason gave me heartburn. perhaps the soup is just too flavorful. it was thick curry broth. there was a big piece of chicken thigh. i wish there was more egg noodle and less chicken.. i want more noodle less meat. or perhaps meat is cut up into smaller pieces to eat. and add a couple qual eggs.. anyways, i end up eating just too much chicken... the initial app had a huge piece of chicken. just bad ordering on my part. total was 40 + 7 tip. had a beer as well for $6 and rice was $3 ate the rice with the chicken and soup as i finish the noodle pretty quickly like a couple slurps. khao soi was 18 bucks.. yupe, 50 bucks total... jeez -1 star i came for the khao soi and it was just not enough noodles. i think also quite expensive.. i think this is premium for being more of a hip restaurant and location. i would love to find a street hawker selling it like on khaosan for 3 bucks... i should mention, really really friend staff and service. +1 star anyways, if you miss the khao soi in bkk, this is probably the high end version....

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The Lost Recipe

Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin

Just went here recently and the oysters were really good, probalby the best in Austin I've had. I…read moretired the lobster roll too and it was good. The service was nice and friendly. It is a little small inside but looks like they had nice outdoor seating too. Very nice way to spend a weekend lunch.

I love the neighborhood where the restaurant located. What a gem to have in your backyard if you…read morelive there. This is another staple in my rotation. It's on my list to recommend to guests in town. You know what you're going to get. Sitting outside is a vibe when the weather is pleasant.