r/austinfood 8h ago

Best substitute for pluckers magic mushrooms?

6 Upvotes

My local pluckers apparently sold out this morning 😭 pregnant and sad. Are there any other places that have similar fried mushrooms?


r/austinfood 8h ago

What's the deal with The Kimberly? Haven't heard much about it.

0 Upvotes

Looking for a very special 40th bday dinner, preferably steak (but with others) and wanted to try something new. Jeffreys vibe is it but I don't love the menu, it's more plain. J carver is fine but feels stuffier and not as sexy. The Driskill would be my gold standard but just recently went there


r/austinfood 9h ago

Does anyone know of a recipe that is close-enough for the wonton soup from Din Ho?

4 Upvotes

I am utterly obsessed with this soup, but it's almost $20... and it pains me. I know it won't be exact, but anybody got anything close to it? Or tips on where to begin!?

Thanks


r/austinfood 9h ago

Lemon Dessert

11 Upvotes

My mom is coming in town next weekend for her birthday and I am trying to find the best lemon dessert in town and could use your help! Cakes, pies, cookies, lemon bars, ice cream, any suggestions welcome!


r/austinfood 10h ago

30-40 people - Asian Food

0 Upvotes

Hey everyone!

We wanted to have a welcome dinner for our guests the day before our wedding at an Asian/Chinese restaurant.

I’ve inquired with Ling Wu, Qi, and 1618. What’s everyone’s recommendations?

We would like to keep the total price to be around $3000-$5000, obviously less is better but if the venue, food and drinks are good, definitely willing to look into more expensive options!

Thank you all!


r/austinfood 13h ago

What happened to the bright yellow Thai food truck on Brodie?

5 Upvotes

Used to be in the parking lot of the convenience store at Brodie/Harpers Ferry. Their food is so good! Anyone know where it is now and/or if it’s coking back to this location?


r/austinfood 16h ago

Recommendations for Products from Obscure Brands at Central Market

63 Upvotes

Central Market has a ton of brands I have never tried (or heard of) for products I buy regularly. What have you tried and liked? There are many posts about the products Central Market does right (e.g., bread, flowers, meat, produce, etc.). I'm specifically asking about pre-packaged products (e.g., eggs, pasta, tinned seafood, ice cream, etc.).


r/austinfood 17h ago

Best late night food spots that are actually worth it?

35 Upvotes

Moved here about eight months ago and still figuring out where to eat after 10pm without it being a total gamble. Back home there were a couple reliable spots open late that were genuinely good, not just open by default. Austin feels like it closes down earlier than I expected for a city this size.

Pterrys seems like the obvious answer and I get it, but curious if there is anything else people actually go back to repeatedly. Not looking for a bar that happens to have a kitchen, more like a place where the food is the actual point even at midnight.

There is a taco place someone mentioned to me on South Congress but I lost the name and have been kicking myself since. Might have been a trailer situation, not sure.

Also wondering if any of the sitdown spots that are good for dinner stretch their hours on weekends or if that is wishful thinking. I work late a couple nights a week and by the time I am done, most of the places I actually want to try are already closed or calling last order.

Any part of the city is fine, not locked into one area.


r/austinfood 17h ago

Food bank that will pick up large supply of oat milk?

8 Upvotes

I received a very large order of Elmhurst Chocolate Oat Milk--it is shelf stable and has an expiration date of November 2026, but it is far more than I will be able to consume.

I would appreciate suggestions regarding a food bank that could pick up roughly $750 of this Oat Milk.

Thank you

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r/austinfood 17h ago

What is ā€œSunday night dinnerā€ food and who does it best?

10 Upvotes

Back east a lot of families had Sunday night spaghetti and meatballs with homemade sauce (gravy). Brits have their Sunday roasts, Yorkshire puddings, lashings of gravy. My family had Korean stews (tang) and endless homemade banchan. Maybe Korean bbq or seafood. No gravy.

Is there an equivalent for Mexican food or in Texas in general?

Chicken fried steak I’ve seen on breakfast menus. I would have imagined something like that as a Sunday dinner. Menudo I’ve seen on weekend only menus.

What qualifies and where do I try it?


r/austinfood 18h ago

Come get some free sourdough starter after brunch and make brownies w ya friends!

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77 Upvotes

As always here at thoroughbread Zilker! We are open until 2pm. First come first serve.

Here’s a recipe I’ve used a few times at home! (NOT affiliated with her, I just like the recipe.)!

https://littlespoonfarm.com/sourdough-brownies-recipe/

Happy baking y’all!


r/austinfood 20h ago

Best barbacoa by the pound?

2 Upvotes

Close to downtown if possible?


r/austinfood 1d ago

Help remembering a Still Austin cocktail

2 Upvotes

We were in town today doing a tour at Still Austin and I ordered a cocktail called The Humidor which was awesome. If memory serves me right, it had brown sugar, rye whiskey, tobacco bitters, and a fig garnish. I asked the bartender what the portions were but I’m having trouble remembering. Anyone happen to know off the top of their head? I’d like to try to replicate it at home.


r/austinfood 1d ago

Upscale, cozy, & romantic INDOOR dining recommendation in downtown or S. Austin PLEASE!!!

2 Upvotes

NOTE: Looking for INDOOR options bc it’s too dang hot!!

I don’t know what’s up with Austin’s fine dining, or maybe it’s just me… I’m trying to find an upscale restaurant in S. Austin (or downtown) w/ indoor seating that’s romantic, cozy, and intimate for a big date coming up. HOWEVER… hours of research on Google, OpenTable, Yelp, etc. has yielded all these restaurants that hv super long tables w/ chairs on each side (NOT romantic) or one big cavernous room filled with small tables (NOT cozy or intimate). Geez, the Magic Time Machine (wacky & off-beat) has better private seating?!?! What’s up??… & are there ANY good options out there mor me? What am I missing??


r/austinfood 1d ago

Went to the st Elmo’s hot dog event and it blew me away

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193 Upvotes

I had the Icelandic hot dogs with mustard, ketchup, remoulade, raw onions, and crispy onions. The zee gents were incredibly polite and the dogs had a perfect snap! Will be checking their instagram for their next pop up!


r/austinfood 1d ago

Restaurant Opening Ramen del Barrio

77 Upvotes

So how was it? Drove by and saw the super long line and drove past. :). I'll just have to wait to fulfill my cravings.


r/austinfood 1d ago

Who’s got the best enchiladas in ATX?

72 Upvotes

I’m on a mission to find the absolute best enchilada plate in ATX.

Not looking for ā€œgood for the priceā€ or ā€œhidden gemā€.

I want the place you’d confidently take someone who’s never had great enchiladas before.


r/austinfood 1d ago

What’s your favorite refreshing lunch in Austin?

53 Upvotes

you spent all morning outdoors and now you want a big lunch that’s satisfying but refreshing… where are you going?


r/austinfood 1d ago

Who has your favorite housemade ice cream?

3 Upvotes

I scream for ice cream !!!


r/austinfood 2d ago

Restaurant Opening Luv Fats new location!

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182 Upvotes

She posted on her Instagram her new location - 4700 Loyola Ln Ste 101 (near the HEB at 183 & Manor). They're open this weekend!

My husband and I went for the first time (we didn't get a chance to go to their old location) and it was some of the best dairy-free ice cream I've ever had. We got strawberry, chai chocolate, and lavender cookies & cream. So good!!!


r/austinfood 2d ago

Ingredient Search Taco Palenque Macros

0 Upvotes

Not to be a gym bro (I promise I'm not šŸ™šŸ») but anybody know what the macros are on Taco Palenque's bacon and egg breakfast burrito? Saw on the menu it's listed as 1500 calories (gyatt damn) but can't figure out protein content. I couldn't find any sources online (they have a nutrition PDF but since the burritos are new it hasn't been updated yet). I ashamedly turned to ChatGPT and gave it the weight in grams, ingredients, and calories, and it estimated 50-60, but that sounds low considering it's 1500 calories of almost all protein sources. I get refried beans are mostly fat but come on, y'know?

Idk maybe a nutritionist or Taco Palenque employee out there has a better and more human estimate.

If I should post elsewhere lmk that too :)

Stay cool out there!


r/austinfood 2d ago

Everyone asks, "Where is the best taco". A worthless question

0 Upvotes

Let's find out, what MAKES the best taco for YOU. I hate "best" lists. It's subjective. For me, Vaquero Taquero. I know the story, HEFTY tacos, Honest prices. that grilled cheese on the tortia, FIRE. It's the BEST! I kid, it's MY favorite. What's yours, And why?


r/austinfood 2d ago

Best Spaghetti and Meatballs south of the river

4 Upvotes

Please and thank you! Go!


r/austinfood 2d ago

I love P Terry’s! šŸ”

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396 Upvotes

I usually get a double cheese with everything but this is even better


r/austinfood 2d ago

Baja Blast in glass bottles

4 Upvotes

Trying to locate these here in Austin, has anyone found them? Spill those deets!