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Noble Sandwich Co. is one of eater recs.

1. Noble Sandwich Co.

12223 Ranch Road 620 N Ste 105 (at Lake Creek Pkwy), Austin, TX
Sandwich Spot · Village at Anderson Mill · 85 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Attention to detail wins the Noble Pig a spot on our list; the fact that they have the best sandwiches in Northwest Austin doesn't hurt, either. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Asia Cafe is one of eater recs.

2. Asia Cafe

8.5
8650 Spicewood Springs Rd (Jollyville and 183), Austin, TX
Asian Restaurant · Northwest Austin · 97 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Very possibly Austin's worst kept secret, Asia Cafe is a tiny Szechuan restaurant popular among chefs and civilians alike. Some of the most best Chinese in the city. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Tomodachi Sushi is one of eater recs.

3. Tomodachi Sushi

9.0
4101 W Parmer Ln (at Silver Creek Dr), Austin, TX
Sushi Restaurant · Milwood · 74 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The husband and wife team behind Tomo serve amazing sushi at remarkably reasonable prices. Definitely worth the trip up north. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Tâm Deli and Cafe is one of eater recs.

4. Tâm Deli and Cafe

8.5
8222 N Lamar Blvd Ste D33, Austin, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · North Austin · 55 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Cheap, fast, and insanely delicious Vietnamese. Get the cream puffs. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Quality Seafood Market is one of eater recs.

5. Quality Seafood Market

8.5
5621 Airport Blvd (at E Koenig Ln), Austin, TX
Fish Market · North Loop · 69 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Quality Seafood has been providing Austinites with fresh Gulf seafood for over seventy years. The shrimp tacos are some of the best in town. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Nubian Queen Lola Cajun is one of eater recs.

6. Nubian Queen Lola Cajun

1815 Rosewood Ave (Chicon), Austin, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · Central East Austin · 15 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Colorful and small, Nubian Queen Lola boasts great soul food with a conscience; owner Lola Stephens volunteers her time and cooking abilities to the homeless on a regular basis. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Jack Allen's Kitchen is one of eater recs.

7. Jack Allen's Kitchen

9.0
7720 W Highway 71, Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Oak Hill · 154 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Great, reliable, locally sourced food mid-century building; Jack Allen's has the makings of an Austin classic. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Second Bar + Kitchen is one of eater recs.

8. Second Bar + Kitchen

200 Congress Ave (W 2nd St), Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 198 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Makes an art of bar food. See: the spicy fried pickles, the Bar Congress that you can add foie gras, an egg, avocado, pork belly, double meat & double cheese, should you so choose. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Taco More is one of eater recs.

9. Taco More

8.2
9400 Parkfield Dr (Rundberg Ln), Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · North Austin · 30 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Outstanding barbacoa and cabrito tacos and posole. Bonus points for being super affordable and providing patio eats. [Eater 38 Member]

Black Star Co-op is one of eater recs.

10. Black Star Co-op

9.0
7020 Easy Wind Dr (at W St Johns Av), Austin, TX
Brewery · Crestview · 153 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The pub food at this co-op brewpub is well above what it needs to be to accompany their increasingly tasty beer selection. & no tips allowed; they suggest you buy more beer. [Eater 38 Member]

Justine's Brasserie is one of eater recs.

11. Justine's Brasserie

8.6
4710 E 5th St, Austin, TX
French Restaurant · 106 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This tucked-away East side bistro is well worth the trip for its romantic outdoor space, well-executed classic French cuisine, & reasonably-priced wine list. [Eater 38 Member]

Barley Swine is one of eater recs.

12. Barley Swine

2024 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Zilker · 87 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Food & Wine Best New Chef 2011 winner Bryce Gilmore's South Lamar restaurant lives up to the hype. Go with a group and order everything on the seasonal small plates menu. [Eater 38 Member]

Foreign & Domestic is one of eater recs.

13. Foreign & Domestic

8.5
306 E 53rd St, Austin, TX
American Restaurant · North Loop · 76 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Chef Ned Elliott's inventive seasonal cuisine and wife Jodi's stellar desserts make this neighborhood spot a winner. Also a great for brunch. [Eater 38 Member]

A + A Sichuan China is one of eater recs.

14. A + A Sichuan China

6.8
13376 N Highway 183 Ste 100, Austin, TX
Szechuan Restaurant · Northwest Austin · 26 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A+A's wide selection of spicy-as-you-like-it, authentic Chinese food ranges from dumplings to, well, stuff you will just not recognize if you're not actually Chinese. [Eater 38 Member]

Matt's El Rancho is one of eater recs.

15. Matt's El Rancho

8.5
2613 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Tex-Mex Restaurant · South Lamar · 146 tips and reviews

EaterEater: We've never gone home unhappy after a visit to Matt's, thanks to their Bob Armstrong dip, affordable range of price points and dedication to classic Tex-Mex. [Eater 38 Member]

Mi Madre's Restaurant is one of eater recs.

16. Mi Madre's Restaurant

8.1
2201 Manor Rd (at Coleto St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Upper Boggy Creek · 69 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Mi Madre's, like your actual mother, is always there with a smile and a plate of something to fix what's ailing you. [Eater 38 Member]

Gourmands Neighborhood Pub is one of eater recs.

17. Gourmands Neighborhood Pub

2316 Webberville Rd (E. 7th St.), Austin, TX
Pub · Central East Austin · 81 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Designer sandwiches in a remodeled Tejano club with a killer Wednesday night trivia club and curated beer selection. East Austin to the max. [Eater 38 Member]

Lenoir is one of eater recs.

18. Lenoir

8.4
1807 S 1st St, Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 39 tips and reviews
Mother's Cafe & Garden is one of eater recs.

19. Mother's Cafe & Garden

4215 Duval St, Austin, TX
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Hancock · 95 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Even omnivores will want to eat their way through the whole creative salad menu. [Eater 38 Member]

Contigo Austin is one of eater recs.

20. Contigo Austin

2027 Anchor Ln (btwn Manor Rd and Manorwood Rd), Austin, TX
American Restaurant · MLK · 103 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Contigo's beer garden, craft cocktails and locally sourced, inventive food from Chef Andrew Wiseheart embody everything that's key to a great Austin restaurant right this second. [Eater 38 Member]

Uchiko Austin is one of eater recs.

21. Uchiko Austin

9.3
4200 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Japanese Restaurant · Rosedale · 181 tips and reviews

EaterEater: With Paul Qui's recent Top Chef win and rise to celebrity stardom, we can no longer keep Uchiko's Japanese farmhouse fare to ourselves. [Eater 38 Member]

Eastside Cafe is one of eater recs.

22. Eastside Cafe

2113 Manor Rd, Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Upper Boggy Creek · 64 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This East side spot features their own vegetables, herbs and flowers as much as possible — and has been doing so for the almost the past 30 years. A great place to take your parents. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

El Mesón is one of eater recs.

23. El Mesón

7.5
2038 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Zilker · 32 tips and reviews

EaterEater: One of Austin's most underrated Tex Mex restaurants, El Meson is an especially good bet for breakfast. Check out their Burleston Road location, too. [Eater 38 Member]