Austin's Best Cheap Eats 2008

Thick, juicy burgers topped with just about anything in a fun, laid-back space.

Reviews:

• “Great Veggie Burgers”
• “Best Burgers!!!”
• “Not the best”
• “The Best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
• “Wonderful Veggie Burger, Great Atmosphere”

Tips: Drinks include bottled and draft beers, as well as soft drinks served in gargantuan cups.

Hut’s Hamburgers

Greasy burgers in a no-nonsense eatery on the Drag.

Reviews:

• “Hamburger Heaven”
• “GREAT SERVICE”
• “Going back.”
• “Good food but over priced”
• “Greasy Burgers!”

Tips: Don’t want to get out of the car? Park out front and point your headlights at the building—someone will take your order and bring it outside.

Dirty Martin’s Place

The prompt service, resonable menu and light options combine the best of fast-food and sit-down dining.

Reviews:

• “Awesome Japanese fast food”
• “BLEE-AACCHH.”
• “HAIR IN MY FOOD? WHAT?”
• “great japanese food”
• “Yum! Yum! Teriyaki”

Tips: Some menu items are labeled “good for your heart.” Ask your server for information on the relationship between saturated fats and heart disease.

Zen Japanese Food Fast

South Austin Mexican restaurant known for fresh ingredients and a popular brunch scene.

Reviews:

• “best service”
• “I love this place”
• “El Malo”
• “Best salmon tacos in town!”
• “over-priced, sub-par Mexican food”

Tips: Latin American music is occasionally featured in the evenings.

El Sol y La Luna or email El Sol y La Luna

The charming building, located in the southwest part of the city, is famous for thin-crust pizza.

Reviews:

• “Delicious! Great price!”
• “Great pizza from an Austin Original”
• “Great Building, Great Atmosphere, Great Pizza!”
• “Move over Gatti’s! This is the best pizza in town!”
• “What a huge disappointment! Who is runnning this place Dumb and Dumber?”

Tips: Try a complimentary iced tea when you order pizza and salad during thier lunch special Mon-Fri 11am-2pm.

Austin Pizza Garden or email Austin Pizza Garden

This old-school drive-in has been serving up Austin’s best burgers for over three decades.

Reviews:

• “good veggie burger”
• “One of the best mom and pop joints anywhere!”
• “Its above a “Top Notch”"
• “Top Notch = The best”
• ""

Top Notch Restaurant

This vegetarian/vegan stomping ground, with 54 menu choices, has something for everyone.

Reviews:

• “Great food!”
• “Best vegan joint in town”
• “One of America’s Greatest Vegetarian Resteraunts!”
• “Veggie Heaven…”
• “Fast Service, Good Food”

Tips: Portions are substantial, so diners will easily have enough left for their next meal.

Veggie Heaven

Expansive, efficient downtown buffet brings in office workers for fast-paced lunches.

Reviews:

• “Skip it”
• “Worst place ever!!!”
• “Everything you’d expect from an Austin original”
• “This place is BAD and not in a good way”
• “Disappointed”

Tips: This is a great spot for families touring the Capitol Building or staying the downtown area.

Hickory Street Bar & Grill

Reviews:

• “Horrible”
• “Not so great”
• " Best pizza anywhere"
• “BEST delivery pizza in Austin. This is not debatable!”
• “Gag!”

Austin’s Pizza

This seductive sushi bar offers more than meets the eye.

Reviews:

• “So So”
• “this place”
• “Best sushi I’ve ever had!”
• “Great deals for delicious food!”
• “great sushi, great service”

Tips: The specialty drinks list is impressive. Try the subtle flavor of a lemongrass martini, the vodka infused with organic lemongrass, or try a Geisha Mary, a bloody mary infused with Thai peppers and seasoned with wasabi.

Silhouette Restaurant & Bar or email Silhouette Restaurant & Bar

Powered by Citysearch