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    Gabrielas South Austin

    3.2 (402 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Very loud
    Casual
    Trendy
    Outdoor seating

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    Margaritas- passion fruit

    Delish! Everything is good and the drinks are so good.recommend trying all the margaritas and queso's.

    Natasha K.

    Love this fun and delicious spot! Great time, nice outdoor seating and delicious food!

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    Kelly Y.

    Came here with my husband to commemorate my mother in law with the margarita flight. It was delicious and the restaurant is so decorative. She definitely would have loved this place! We didn't get any food but it all looked so good. We'll definitely be back to try the food soon.

    Ariadna S.

    I've been here a few times with my friends. This place is pretty hype-ey/instagrammable. It gets RIDICULOUSLY loud sometimes, to the degree I couldn't hear people I'm with and we have to scream at each other. The food is pretty good. I like the oysters and ceviche. Chips were a tad stale though. Many fun cocktail options. Which is the best part of the whole experience to me. Service is friendly. But past the couple of times our servers were not very attentive, even though we went at not so busy times. The location is very far off from central Austin/downtown. It's perfect if you live in the south but it will take a bit to get there from the north side of the river.

    Cristian S.

    I have tried this restaurant once for dinner one night after the gym and their food was very good !

    Kids quesadilla with beef fajita meat
    Erica B.

    Caught the tail end of happy hour so ordered a Paloma and Margarita along with the choriqueso. Drinks were good, strong but not overwhelming. The choriqueso was delicious and portion was big enough to have as an actual meal. Portions overall were very generous which I know we all can appreciate these days for the price. My son really liked the flavor of the kids quesadilla with beef fajita meat and the tortillas were fresh. We ended up bringing home half of both our meals and the leftovers were just as good. They were setting up for a band when we were leaving- it was a Thursday night I believe. It looks like they get busy later in the evenings with the live music. We will come back again and try more of the items on the happy hour menu for sure.

    Alyssa Marie H.

    At night we play club music and dance with your meal! Service was great, my fajitas were delicious, and this ladies night was feeling Gabriela's vibes.

    Chicken tenders and fries which
    Dana P.

    Stopped in Gabriela's South Austin on Tuesday night about 7pm. The restaurant was not busy. Decor is very vibrant and color. Think pink flamingos and blue waves. Server seated us fairly quickly. We waited about five or so minutes and then our server came by with the menus and asked us about drinks. We were with the little person so we refrained but the specialty here appears to be their extensive drink menu. While waiting on the server to come back to take our order, I started reading yelp reviews and everything, everyone else said, is true. The food is bland no seasoning. Our queso dip came out cold. The food came out super quick after we ordered but it clearly had been prepped hours ago and tossed together. My al pastor pork was tough and rubbery with no sweet citrus flavors. My poblano taco was charred and limp and lacked any taste. The hubby had beef short ribs that were definitely not freshly cooked, 1/2 fresh and 1/2 reheated. Even seasoned differently across ribs. My son got chicken tenders and fries which the fries were barely cooked and tasted of old grease. Our server was not attentive after the food came so my husband didn't get a water refill until we were about to go and she just came and put the pitcher on our table and left. She seemed sweet and polite, just not attentive. Also they don't have a kids menu option (just chicken tenders or a quesadilla) and she never brought my son a drink either so I had to share my water. Overall not likely to return unless just meeting up with friends for a drink. I thought when I came here it would be like the location in the Domain (that closed) but they are very very different.

    Jessica M.

    Service was good but the food was bland The beans had no seasoning, the rice was not flavorful, and the tacos were also lacking flavor. I think this place must be know for drinks and appetizers? I did like their corn/flour tortillas. They seemed homemade. 5 stars for the tortillas. Food is a 2 stars. Maybe I'll hit them up at a happy hour and try their drinks and appetizers.

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    It's just for the drinks, I would say pass on the food to be honest, not missing out promise

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    Great spot for Sunday funday!!! Paleta shotsss 10/10!!! place has really cute photo oops and scenery for cute pics!!

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    Josue was the best!! Definitely coming back because of him. 10/10 recommend coming here!

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    She so sweet, an she always asked us if we were good if we needed anything. She's so adorable thank Gabriela's for good employees!

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    Josue was our waiter & took great care of us for a work celebration today. We had such a great time & enjoyed all our food!!

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    Josue was amazing! He was fast with our food and helped celebrate a couple of birthdays at our table

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    Parking? Easy. They have a front lot off Congress and another one off Sandra (just South on…read moreCongress after you pass the bar). The drinks? Oh my gaaahhd. I'm usually not a fan of 'craft cocktails' out bc they're overpriced and not nearly as good as what my partner makes at home, but these were glorious. These drinks had layers of flavor. And fresh ingredients. And they were reasonably priced. Honestly, I don't even remember the last time we had such good drinks out (ok that's a lie but another review and it was at that place where Crowbar used to be - but these win hands down). The bartenders were nice and knowledgeable (Did I mention they make amazing drinks?). The outside has a similar feel to Cosmic but more secluded which is nice. They have plenty of seating, mostly outside, and food from an onsite truck, Sabor Tapatio. Honestly, I feel like this place is a unicorn. 78745 low key vibe but also with some old school Austin feels (I'm talking 2005 mid-Noughties - not 20-teen Rainey Street batch cocktails). They also have coffee in the mornings which we'll be checking out sooner rather than later. 10/10 recommend.

    Met a friend here on a sunny Sunday afternoon. I was happy that it wasn't overcrowded - one of us…read moredid have to utilize the add-on parking in the back. There are plenty of different seating options but very few seats inside. The place is chill, ordering drinks took some time even with no rush. Seems like they have some pre-mixed type of cocktails. Honestly, neither of us liked our drinks much. We actually left it behind. The food truck is nice to have though we didn't get to try. Happy that South Austin is finally seeing some nice spacious outdoor hangout spots.

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    Equipment Room - Mocktail.

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    4.5(120 reviews)
    6.9 mi78704 (South Austin)

    It's a rainy night in Austin. My girlfriend is in town because my cousin and her fiancé are getting…read moremarried in Austin. It's also the weekend of our one year anniversary. An hour ago it wasn't raining, but now it's pouring. A few months ago, I heard of a newer bar and experience called Equipment Room just right off of South Congress. Music means everything to me. Nothing can express emotions and instill a feeling in 3 minutes like a song can. I live for that. Equipment Room is inherently Japanese in concept. Existing in Japan for over 50 years, listening bars combine high fidelity audio equipment with impressively crafted cocktails and alcohol combining the passion of music in a space to gather with comfortable chairs and a beautiful atmosphere. The concept has expanded westward as all cool things inevitably do, but I would never think a spot would be successful in Austin like it would be in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and so on. As I back my car into a parking spot on South Congress, I grab the umbrella out of my trunk and walk my girlfriend and me to the entrance trying to not get ourselves soaked in the process. This is not the first time we have tried to go to Equipment Room. We tried to get a walk-in table just to see out of morbid curiosity and that was a failure. I booked her and me a table for this night and I was madly looking forward to it. As we got to the small entrance, we were introduced to the hostess who brought us from the stairs into the main underground space and to our seats on the couch in a large wraparound sofa with other parties sitting near us. The music is faint from the entrance, but once you walk through the main walkway, a wave of sound hits your eardrums. You're immediately engrossed into the music like walking into a concert hall or putting a fresh pair of headphones on for the first time. As we sat down, selections from Outkast's Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik were playing through the speakers. Our hostess introduced us to their "User Manual" (their menu) where it contained all the snacks and drinks you could get your grubby hands on. There's more than just drinks and food on the menu. The first page introduces the concept and gives a few house rules. The second page shows all the equipment this so-called room has, from the premium Klipsch speakers, their preamps and amplifiers as well as their turntables and mixers. It's a dream page for music nerds. I want a $15k speaker in my apartment, but those noise complaints would never end. Our waitress came by shortly to give us water and take our order. Their menu is quite expansive, but the main pages we were told to check out were their A-side drinks or the classics and their B-side drinks, which are more experimental. We had to go with experimental for starters because who knows when you'll get to try something similar again. I started with a Goca Dünya while my girlfriend ordered a Deceptacon. The Goca Dünya was a vodka based floral drink with pistachio foam and Amaro Nonino, an Italian herbal liqueur. The Deceptacon was a rum-based cacao drink with a touch of lime and mint. It took a little time for our drinks to come out, clearly, as they are quite intricate. I loved my drink, bluntly. The pistachio foam was a great balance to the herbal flavors at the bottom. My girlfriend and I continued to enjoy each other's company as the music continued. The space we were in was decorated with posters and memorabilia from legendary artists coming through Austin and some general music decor like that purple album from that Prince guy. The DJ-curator that night was on a tear playing incredible soul music holding the bar hostage with a taste of funk. Jimmy Smith came next before transitioning to a few tracks from Bobbie Gentry. The last albums he pulled out were Steely Dan's Aja (a stone cold classic) and Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life (a top 10 album of all time). Not only was he playing classics like Isn't She Lovely, but he threw down some deeper cuts like Black Man and Contusion. Incredible. We both got another drink with my girlfriend getting their A-Side Espresso Martini while I got the Brown Sugar from their B-Sides. It was a seaweed and mushroom infused whiskey with a few more bells and whistles and it was super unique. Quite a bit of their menu is Japanese-inspired in homage to the originators of listening bars. This includes Japanese beer, sake, and Japanese-inspired food and beverages on their menu. Very cool. The worst part of the night came when our hour and 45 minute reservation came to a close. I could've stayed there for another 3 hours and never grown tired, but with how popular this space has become, they gotta kick you out at some point. This is an experience you have to have. It's worth it. I'll be strolling back in soon enough because there is nothing like this in Austin and it's truly a special space. RIYL: Actively listening to music.

    Loved this place so much..!!! If you want to go somewhere to just lounge with low lighting and have…read moresome delicious drinks with great music in the background , this is place is it! They play no digital music and their speakers are installed throughout the whole building. The sound is great! The menu was so cute and on theme. The furniture and decor is mid century modern. I went here for my birthday and they gave my table a round of Sake shots, which was nice! My table ordered drinks: the Brown Sugar, Goca Dünya, Suffer No Fool (non alcoholic), Vitamin C. They were all delicious and they did not skimp on the alcohol! It was well balanced! I seriously recommend the Goca Dünya--that pistachio foam was addictive! For food, we got the Cheese board to have something to pick on and we demolished it, haha. It came with marmalade and crackers. The cheeses were great, along with the dried fruits and nuts. The cheese selections seem to rotate every other season, which is cool.

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    XS made NA -- Lustau Fino Sherry, Giffard NA Pineapple Liqueur, passionfruit, lime, blue spirulina, mirin, dragonfruit syrup, Liquid Rizz

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    Lala’s South Pole

    Lala’s South Pole

    4.4(30 reviews)
    3.2 miCherry Creek

    If you've been to Lala's Little Nugget you know what to expect here, except…read more.. Imagine Lala's feels like a chill, comfy neighborhood bar where you can actually enjoy yourself, and the ambiance, and have a conversation with whoever you came with, instead of a tourist clogged beehive? Because BOOM that's Lala's South Pole. I'm not even a big Christmas person, and I am smitten. Charming, quite, festive. It feels like a hidden gem. I probably shouldn't be reviewing it so it can stay that way, but no one like a gatekeeper. Also, absolute baller pizza from Brooklyn Pie Co. I had to really talk myself down from going back the next night just for more pizza. The service is... well what you would expect from a "trendy" Austin dive bar, as in... None, but that's part of the charm kind of? I've actually tried a lot of new pizza places lately and this is what stands out in my mind. Drinks wise? It's a bar. They serve you alcohol. Nothing special, but nothing wrong with it either.

    I've been to Lala's Little Nugget a whole bunch of times but never to this location. We were there…read morefor Nickel City's holiday party (yes, in February) & had a fab time. They've got a huge back outdoor patio as well as a front patio. Brooklyn Pie Co. is set up inside to take care of your food needs. For those that don't know, Lala's South Pole (& Little Nugget) are year-round holiday bars. While Little Nugget really goes all out, South Pole isn't too shabby at all. Great decor, wonderfully curated holiday cocktails and mocktails, beers, spirits, and more. Super service. This is a place where there's no way you could ever feel sad or down and out because it's just pumpkin' with happy holiday vibes.

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