This explosive taco empire started out as a trailer on the banks of East Bouldin Creek, and that one is still our favorite location: a winning conglomeration of food and fun, with picnic tables, strings of lights, and live music in good weather. It’s totally Austin. Locations further out in the ‘burbs lose this eccentricity somewhat, but still bring a much-needed sense of laid-back humor to those neighborhoods.

These tacos don’t speak a word of Spanish, but it’s hard to resist… [More]

One of the brightest lights at the end of Austin’s pizza tunnel comes from the hearthfires at House Pizzeria. It embodies a lot of that Eastside-bound geeky DIY spirit: there’s only one wood-burning oven, turned up to an ideal, hellish 750 or so degrees. When the place is busy, your pie will take a while, but waiting isn’t totally unpleasant, given the draft choices: Live Oak, (512), Real Ale, and Maine root beer. There are also some decent organic wines.… [More]