Panda Express

We went here today for a regular cheeseburger with a BLT and a drink. This location was clean fast…read morewith hot and tasty food. I would recommend Dans for a good old fashioned burger.

Everyone knows I am a fan of the south Austin location, their Buda location sits on I-35, & is…read morespectacular also. Waiting list moves swiftly while gorgeous Rose keeps the place running smoothly & on point during breakfast & lunch today. I was greeted by Brianna, with energy & beautiful personality. Brianna Never stopped working. Refilling drinks and making sure everyone had everything they needed to enjoy their meal. My plate was served by Elisa. Elisa was on top of it & my food was cooked perfectly. I always leave here knowing I will return very soon. Do yourself a favor & stop by when traveling through Buda!! Exceptionally Clean restrooms here.

Interior

Double Meat & Single Cheese* with bacon and Curly Fries good!

See all

Me after I ate at Dan's

Sharks Burger - Buda

4.7(63 reviews)

1.7 mi

I actually stumbled upon this place while needed to get gas. This business is located inside the…read moreInstFuel gas station. I noticed that it had great reviews and I was a little hungry, so I went over the menu and ordered what the cashier recommended. I ended up ordering 2 burgers! One for now and one for later because they looked amazing! I ordered the TX BBQ Burger, and the Chicken Jalapeño Ranch burger. One with fries and one with tots. When they came out the bag was heavy and once I opened the bag, the food looked amazing! The fries were delicious and crispy, and the BBQ burger was so juicy! Once devoured, I had to try a bite of the Chicken burger. It was huge and I barely to take a bite without making a mess, but once I sunk my teeth in it was amazing! The chicken was very juicy and the veggies were fresh! I highly recommend this place! And I hope to be driving by again to try other options!

Before you judge that they are "gas station burgers", believe me, we did the same. They are located…read morein the convent store towards the back. You order at the counter and tables are set up inside. They serve tea, sweet and unsweet, but ice is served at the store fountain station. You have the option to purchase from the convent store but have to pay separately at the store counter. We would suggest the jalapeño ranch chicken sandwich, it has a spice level of a mild-medium. This was said to be one of the most popular. Another popular option was the Philly burger, we didn't enjoy it as much as it was missing flavor. Tatar tots were great, they also have fries. Kids menu is available.

Jalapeno Ranch Chicken Sandwich (requested bunless)

See all

Taco Clem

4.4(98 reviews)

0.3 mi

The homemade tortillas, the chips and breakfast tacos...just go! We sat inside and enjoyed a…read morewonderful meal. And then we went back the next day just for more breakfast tacos!

The kids and I needed a quick breakfast between Buda and south Austin. I was totally going to check…read moreout one of the coffee and more places along Manchaca until I saw the school and work traffic clogging up the intersection of 967 and 1626. With so little time to spare I decided to go to plan B and turn into the Bread Basket gas station because I remembered seeing good reviews on Taco Clem. I am not usually excited by "gas station food" but listen, that is NOT what this is! These are legit breakfast tacos with a variety of fillings. I tried the Buda Taco and the Clem Taco and they both knocked my socks off. One of them had carne guisada! They were both so delicious! Even the kids all enjoyed the different tacos they got and asked if we could go back a second time the same day! Chris took such good care of us. You can bet we are already looking for a good opportunity to go back. Say yes to the salsa!

Interiour

Salsa and fixins

See all

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

3.1(94 reviews)

0.5 mi

Solid! Our go to…read morefor smash burgers as you cant beat the price, proximity and speed of service. We had the original and the jalapeno pepper jack burgers. Love how crispy the beef is and the way they season it. Tater tots were also pretty damn good, especially with both their Freddy's sauces, original and jalapeno. Need to try their hot dogs

Very friendly service, however the taste was just kind of not for me. It was my first time trying…read morethis place. I should've just went to McDonald's or something the onion rings were terribly flavored. It just wasn't good at all I gave the rest to my Dog. They do have pup cups which was nice though.

Chocolate ice cream

Jalapeno pepper jack steak burger

See all

Double cheese burger. Just tasted like cheese.

Frullati

4.4(60 reviews)

0.2 mi

Hands down my favorite spot to catch some food in Buda. It is the only restaurant with food that is…read morefresh, light, and healthy That is in an easy to access area. The Paninis are phenomenal! I love the Italiano and add pepperoni. The "whole" panini is quite big and very filling. The fruit is very fresh and a great side to your meal. Every single shake tastes delicious and pairs well with your meal or is great on it's own. My niece gives two big thumbs up to the bakery items, her favorite being the HUGE cinnamon roll. When we were in we were able to speak to the owner and he let us know they are doing their own delivery now at a much better rate than the delivery apps. If you're within five miles it's $1.99! We have gone back twice this week, it's really that good!!

Solid food and great customer service! I was craving a chicken Cesar wrap but couldn't find…read moreanywhere with it on the menu; Frullati had Cesar salad on the menu and any sandwich could be a wrap. I went in just hoping they'd put a salad in a wrap and they were so accommodating! The manager (I think) even confirmed each ingredient and suggested skipping the croutons which I agreed with. The wrap really hit the spot! Only small complaint was that they panini pressed the wrap which led to some limp lettuce- I didn't know the wraps would be pressed. But this was a small issue and the wrap was satisfying. The husband got a sandwich and said it was good though the bread was cut a little unevenly. All in all I'd come back for the great service alone.

Menu on the wall

Off menu Chicken Cesar wrap

See all

El Pollo Rico

4.0(9 reviews)

Consistently good food from here. My kids and I love the whole chicken meal with rice, boraccho…read morebeans, and tortillas. The grilled onions and sauces add additional flavor to an already incredibly tasty meal.

Garcia's on Main was closed for remodeling and we were staying across the street so we decided to…read morewalk over from our hotel to grab a quick bite. The reviews were pretty positive so we figured why not give it a shot It was around 8 PM and the place didn't feel like it had been cleaned much. Tables and chairs were sticky and looked like they hadn't been wiped down in a while. There were bottle caps on the floor from folks opening cokes at the counter. It just felt kind of checked out. The person at the counter didn't seem super interested in helping. We asked a couple questions about the menu and they didn't really engage. Not rude but definitely not welcoming either. We split a beef quesadilla that came with guacamole and sour cream. Nothing complicated. Also grabbed a Mexican Coke. The food came out hot and it looked good. Super melty cheese and it smelled great. But the amount of grease made it hard to enjoy. We ate maybe three slices and packed the rest to go. Ended up tossing it at the hotel. Maybe other items are better and we just caught them on an off night. Not ruling it out completely but I'm not in a rush to go back.

Whole Chicken Meal-this is only the chicken, but we also ordered rice and beans. Always delicious!

Mini tacos

See all

Torta de asada

Hat Creek Burger Company

3.3(195 reviews)

Stopped by Hat Creek Burger Company in Buda for their "Wear Burnt Orange for a FREE Cheeseburger to…read moreCelebrate the Sweet 16!" promo. They were giving away a FREE Little Hat Burger when wearing Burnt Orange. Parking was a bit challenging to find because there was a crowd there for the promo. The place was very busy and the line was very long, but the staff was friendly and efficient in keeping the line moving when taking orders. It took some time before I received my burger because of all the orders. The free Little Hat burger was very tasty and I got my burger with cheese and added all the toppings. This restaurant also has amazing tater tots that are fried crispy with just the right texture. The restaurant has a playscape on site that is always popular with family and children. Hat Creek is always a solid go-to for a casual meal, especially with the family-friendly setup and outdoor space.

Gig 'em, Aggies! What generosity and fun!! The day before the 2025 Texas A&M playoff game, THANK…read moreYOU for a free cheeseburger for those wearing Texas Aggies clothing. WOW. The guy who took our order sent vibes that he cared. The food was delicious. Vegetables were fresh. We will be back!

Inside

Breakfast Platter

See all

The Cobb Salad

Zaxbys

2.6(96 reviews)

A tale of two visits. First one we've all experienced. Goto work; you're eventually driving around…read moredoing errands and you need a drink. I park into Zaxbys only to realize I've gone all day without my wallet. I'm about to inquire about tap to pay options using my cell phone (been years since I used it). Needed an update and I was about to walk out empty handed when an employee just hands me a large drink cup for free. Well, it was high time I returned (with a wallet) for an actual meal. Second trip I roll in and order the half tenders half boneless to go with a large drink. Head back to the truck and dig in. The boneless was nicely sauced and the tenders were fine with the provided dipping sauces. Sides, well there aren't many choices. Same as that Canes place. This unfortunately is happening too often in these chicken chains. Fries and slaw are fine but I want variety in sides so you don't go into boredom. Credit to Golden Chick for having AMAZING Dirty Rice. Popeyes for Red Beans and Rice. Fried Okra at Church's Texas Chicken. Extra star for the excellent service.

(Note: I write Facebook reviews for residents of Turner's Crossing, a new development in Buda, as…read morewe all learn about good places to dine in Austin.) ------------- Here's a brief review that I will keep to only a few paragraphs because I don't expect to be going back. And if I'm not going back, chances are darn good that my wife isn't either. Zaxby's is on Old San Antonio Road in Buda in the midst of Fast-Food Franchise Row. Karen and I were trying this place for the first time in the two years we have lived in Turner's Crossing. The fast-food zone is very convenient to us, so it is often a last-minute destination. However, it wasn't the food that got my tighty whities in a bunch. I was flabbergasted after getting an order including wings slathered in barbecue sauce when we were told they were out of napkins. Did they expect us to wipe our fingers on our clothes? Or just lick them clean? The vinyl upholstery in the booths was beckoning, but I figured that was probably a bridge too far. An employee just shrugged her shoulders, basically wondering what we expected her to do. We told her to find some paper towels in the kitchen or refund our money and we'd go elsewhere. They found the paper towels. We also suggested that they warn customers about the lack of napkins BEFORE they order finger food covered with sauce. Food was edible but nothing to rave about. Karen had the veggie egg rolls. She finished them, but pronounced them nondescript. Certainly not worth a return visit. I had a combo plate of the nicely sauced wings and some pretty good chicken fingers. My bone-in wings were meaty and decent, but the chicken fingers and especially the fries were over-salted. Most of the chicken fingers came home with me for lunch tomorrow because I really enjoy that stuff cold too. There's also a limit to how much salt I can ingest at one sitting. The thick-cut fries were actually quite tasty, but after a few bites the salt just became overwhelming. Of course, our enjoyment may have been colored by the apparent lack of interest in paying customers. Also the decor was the most depressing of any fast-food place I have been to in the area.

Waited way too long for soggy food

Chicken is great, fries nicely seasoned!!! Sauce isn't as good as Raising Cain's honestly but good too.

See all

WAY BETTER THAN CHICK-FIL-A!!! Awesome chicken sandwich!!!

Whataburger

2.3(73 reviews)

0.2 mi

Thank you to Gavino from the Buda Whataburger for helping me with the mixup on DoorDash. He went…read moreout of his way to not only transfer my order but personally call it into the Location I was closest too. Customer service at its finest!

Usually ask for extra BBQ sauce when I get no onions I guess they hold out ok the sauce . But this…read moretime no sauce bro. Not even a drop . Should atleast get a little bit of my money back

See all

Chick-fil-A

2.8(64 reviews)

By far the best Chick-fil-A we have been to!!…read more We were greeted soon as we walked in the door, and continued to have table side service throughout our meal. There was a nice playstructure as well, and they catered to families by giving the kids balloons and stickers. The restaurant was clean, and the staff was friendly. Also, we had mentioned we just moved to the area and they gave us a bag filled with chick-fil-a gear. They went above and beyond, GREAT job staff! We will be returning!!

I wrote a review about this location a year ago and it still holds true. The food is delicious, the…read moreservice quick and efficient and the customer service is outstanding. I don't know how they get so many amazing people to work there, but it is a joy to stop and get food at this location!