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Rating Yelp! rating descending order		 Restaurant Notes
Green Mesquite BBQ & MoreSee Green Mesquite BBQ & More Video ($$)
(707 ratings)

1400 Barton Springs Rd Map It!
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 479-0485
www.greenmesquite.net
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "BBQ & More"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Big Time Barbecue"
  • Chicken Fried Steak
    topped w/ gravy
  • Pork Ribs
  • Wings
    sauced, smoked then deep-fried
 3.5 out of 5
707 ratings		 smoked in green mesquite; outdoor seating w/ green picnic tables; Kansas City-style BBQ sauce; Other Recipes: Beans
La CondesaSee La Condesa Video ($$)
(1541 ratings)

400A W 2nd St Map It!
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 499-0300
www.lacondesa.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Brunch"
  • Huevos Condesa
    roasted chicken, fried eggs, poblano rajas, duck fat potatoes, grilled onions, bacon, swiss chard (or spinach pending in season), tortillas
 3.5 out of 5
1541 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Brunch); award-winning modern Mexican restaurant, nominated for a James Beard Foundation Award for 'Best New Restaurant'
Magnolia CafeSee Magnolia Cafe Video ($)
(1837 ratings)

1920 S Congress Ave Map It!
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 445-0000
themagnoliacafe.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Not What You'd Expect"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Bringin' Home the Bacon, Burger and BBQ!"
  • Blackened Salmon
    "cook burned" (pan-fried w/ flame) on bottom of iron skillet (skillet is turned upside-down...crazy!)
  • Gingerbread Pancakes
    embedded w/ sliced bananas
  • Polenta
    homemade; flatop-fried and topped w/ ragu sauce; looks good
  • Stuffed Red Pepper
    stuffed w/ jambalaya
  • Love Migas
    eggs scrambled in spicy "LOVE" butter (fresh garlic and serrano) w/ tomato, onion, bell pepper, tortilla chips and jack cheese; Served w/ black beans & tortillas; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
1837 ratings		 opened in 1988; local favorite; large crowds; "Open 24/8" and "Sorry, We're Open"
Ranch 616 ($$)
(587 ratings)

616 Nueces St Map It!
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 479-7616
theranch616.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Fried Fabulous Fun"
  • Beef Tenderloin Enchilada w/ Quail
    looks good; 2 quails served 2 ways...fried & grilled; not always available (call ahead); looks good
 3.5 out of 5
587 ratings		 opened in 1998; combining the flavors of the Gulf Coast w/ the spices of Texas border towns
Stubb's Bar-B-Q ($$)
(1502 ratings)

801 Red River St Map It!
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 480-8341
stubbsaustin.com
As Seen On:
Buffet Paradise
  • Gospel Brunch Buffet
    served on Sundays only; featuring items such as southern-style grits, migas, deep-fried catfish, BBQ brisket (signature dish) & more; also a "make your own" Bloody Mary bar
 3.5 out of 5
1502 ratings		 est. 1968; host live country acts including Johnny Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, George Thorogood as well as Beastie Boys & Metallica; long lines
Threadgill's Old No. 1 [CLOSED] ($$)
(407 ratings)

6416 N Lamar Blvd Map It!
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 451-5440
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Fried Foods"
  • Chicken Fried Steak
    made w/ 29-day aged beef & covered w/ bone marrow gravy
 3.0 out of 5
407 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Fried Food); iconic landmark serving Austin music since 1933...home cooking since 1981
Austin, TX   (56 restaurants)    
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