Locations: First Plates Winner

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Cuban Sandwich Cafe

9616 N Lamar Suite 141 North

512/669-5242

Caribbean, First Plates Winner

The bakery case here holds a nice selection of crispy treats, but the sandwiches are the main attraction. Start with pan con lechón and work your way around to the El Cubanito burger. Don't forsake the daily specials, such as arroz mariscos and fried sea bass.
Curra's Grill

614 E. Oltorf South Congress and South First

512/444-0012

Interior Mexican, All Ages, Full Bar, Parking Lot, Restaurant Poll Winner, First Plates Winner

The kitchen whips up handmade corn tortillas while you sip avocado margaritas. Don't miss the chile rellenos with pecan cream sauce, or for breakfast, the huevos machacado.

7 articles
Dai Due Butcher Shop & Supper Club

2406 Manor Rd. East

512/524-0688

American Cafe, Burger Joint, Groceries, Pan-Asian, First Plates Winner

Everything from Chef Jesse Griffiths' unassuming hotspot is local, even the tea. Expect the choicest cuts of meat, just out of the water seafood, and barely harvested vegetables. The service is as adept as the kitchen.

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Dirty Martin's Place

2808 Guadalupe Campus

512/477-3173

Burger Joint, First Plates Winner

This beloved, no-frills North Campus eatery has been keeping UT students well-fed since 1926. Just don't take the "Dirty" part too literally; the name is a nod to the dirt floor that was in place until concrete was poured in 1951.

7 articles
DrinkWell

207 E. 53rd Midtown

512/614-6683

Bars, Gastro Pub, First Plates Winner

Craft cocktails mixed by renowned bartenders, accompanied by pub classics made inspirational with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and expert chefs.

3 articles
East Side King at the Liberty

1618 E. Sixth, 1618 E. Sixth Lower East

512/407-8166

Trailer, First Plates Winner

Paul Qui's original Asian fusion treasure. We could eat the beet fries all day. Located on the back patio at the Liberty.

4 articles
East Side Pies

1401 Rosewood Ave. East

512/524-0933

Pizza, All Ages, BYOB, Parking Lot, Restaurant Poll Winner, First Plates Winner

Try the fine selection of thin-crust pies for pickup or delivery, or by the slice at this original location. The ambitious specialty pies are organized by sauce: red, ricotta, black bean, chimichurri, pesto, and EVOO.

2 articles
Easy Tiger Downtown

709 E. Sixth Downtown

512/614-4972

American Cafe, Bakery, Gastro Pub, First Plates Winner

â€œSlow down and stay awhileâ€ is the motto of this upscale diner. While a split-level bakeshop and beer garden may seem an unlikely pairing, the interplay among handcrafted breads, house-cured meats, and a lovingly curated beer menu is surprisingly successful.
Easy Tiger

The Linc, 6406 N. I-35 #1100, The Linc, 6406 N. I-35 #1100 Midtown

512/494-4151

American Cafe, Bakery, Gastro Pub, No Alcohol, Self Service, First Plates Winner

This wildly popular Austin bakeshop expands its footprint with almost 12,000 square feet of space, including a commercial bakery and inviting patio.

8 articles
Eden East

755 Springdale Lower East

512/428-6500

Fine Dining, Locally Produced, BYOB, First Plates Winner

Chef Sonya Coté's BYOB restaurant is set beside a plowed field and under a canopy of ancient pecan trees on Springdale Farm. On Springdale Farmer's Stand Days (Wednesday and Saturday mornings) enjoy a breakfast/brunch after buying locally-made goods and fresh produce. On Friday and Saturday evenings, enjoy a prix fixe. Both of the meals are made with ingredients reflecting the current harvest.
El Alma Cafe y Cantina

1025 Barton Springs Rd. South Congress and South First

512/609-8923

Tex-Mex, First Plates Winner

Chef Alma Alcocer-Thomas' take on casual Mexico City cuisine is approachable, affordable, and delicious. Brunch includes Huevos Franceses, made with eggs and spinach resting on corn pudding; or Thomas' version of migas, called Huevos Revueltos. Throw down a Mimosa Feliz and don't miss the gorgeous views from the upstairs patio.
El Mesón

2038 S. Lamar South Lamar and Barton Springs

512/442-4441

Taqueria, First Plates Winner

Casual lunches, dinners, and Sunday brunches feature traditional, regional Mexican dishes, with some of the best salsas around as well as an extensive tequila selection.

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El Primo

2101 S. First South Congress and South First

512/227-5060

Tex-Mex, Trailer, First Plates Winner

This nondescript trailer serves up stellar tacos, burritos, and tortas.
El Sunzal

642 Calles Lower East

512/474-7749

South American, Restaurant Poll Winner, First Plates Winner

This cozy, comfortable place serves Mexican and Salvadoran specialties. We recommend the fried plantains, banana-leaf tamales, and pupusas.
Elizabeth Street Cafe

1501 S. First South Congress and South First

512/291-2881

Bakery, Coffeehouse, French, Vietnamese, First Plates Winner

Making Vietnamese cuisine with grass-fed meats, eggs from pastured chickens, locally grown organic produce, and seafood fresh from the Gulf makes us happy, but not as happy as the dreamy drip coffee served iced or hot.

4 articles
Épicerie

2307 Hancock Midtown

512/371-6840

Bakery, Coffeehouse, Deli/Sandwich Shop, French, Groceries, First Plates Winner

The vinaigrette-dressed beet and barley salad, tossed with mint and pumpkin seeds is inspired simplicity. Move on to luscious house-cured charcuterie.
Estancía Churrascaría

10000 Research North

512/345-5600

South American, Full Bar, Parking Lot, First Plates Winner

This locally owned Brazilian steak house boasts a relaxed, fine-dining atmosphere and the only Brazilian wine list in town.
Evangeline Cafe

8106 Brodie Ln. South

512/282-2586

Live Music, Cajun/Creole, All Ages, Beer/Wine, Parking Lot, Restaurant Poll Winner, First Plates Winner

Casual lunch and dinner every day except Sunday, specializing in the traditional dishes of Southern Louisiana. Terrific food, friendly service, and live music most nights during dinner.

8 events 3 articles
Fixe

500 W. Fifth Downtown

512/888-9133

Fine Dining, Southern/Down-Home, First Plates Winner

Southern food’s humble building blocks – buttermilk, black-eyed peas, grits, and salt pork – are refreshed through a combination of molecular gastronomy and just plain ingenuity.
Fonda San Miguel

2330 W. North Loop Midtown

512/459-4121

Fine Dining, Gluten-Free, Interior Mexican, Full Bar, Parking Lot, Restaurant Poll Winner, First Plates Winner

This Austin icon offers traditional interior Mexican cuisine.

8 articles
FoodHeads

616 W. 34th Campus

512/420-8400

Deli/Sandwich Shop, Delivery, All Ages, No Alcohol, Street Parking, Restaurant Poll Winner, First Plates Winner

Morning fare consists of cappuccino, espresso, pastries, and breakfast tacos. By lunchtime, you can choose from a staggering array of sandwiches, soups, salads, and side dishes.
Foreign & Domestic

306 E. 53rd Midtown

512/459-1010

American Cafe, Gastro Pub, All Ages, Beer/Wine, First Plates Winner

Nose-to-tail, farm-to-table cuisine from chefs Sarah Heard and Nathan Lemley.

3 articles
Franklin Barbecue

900 E. 11th East

512/653-1187

Barbecue, All Ages, BYOB, First Plates Winner

You'd better circle the wagons early if you want to snag some of Aaron Franklin's famous brisket. After an auspicious start as a trailer, this brick-and-mortar location is serving what's regularly called the best barbecue in Texas, if not the country. The Franklins are devoted to producing the best-tasting barbecue they possibly can, and they won’t sacrifice that quality to feed more customers. Best to get in line by 9:30am.

6 articles
Fresh Off the Truck

4209 E. Airport, 4209 Airport (in Mueller Browning Hangar) East

Pan-Asian, Trailer, First Plates Winner
G'Raj Mahal Cafe

73 Rainey Downtown

512/480-2255

Indian, Trailer, All Ages, BYOB, First Plates Winner

Our favorite dishes here are the dahl makhani, perfect lentils in a creamy sauce; and Malabar, with lamb, coconut, and caramelized onions. The level of spiciness here depends on who is in the kitchen on a given night, so it's a good idea to ask.