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    Hula Hut

    3.4 (2.2k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    HULA HUT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Alicia S.

    Hula Hut Austin is a great spot with a nice lake view. The Hula Platter was delicious and definitely a highlight. Cocktails are good, and the service was good as well, making the overall experience enjoyable.

    Jessica M.

    This place was pretty good. Service was quick and friendly. Cute hula decor. I ordered a bbq pork sandwich with steamed broccoli. Good flavors. A ranch water to drink. My son and his gf ordered nachos and my bestie ordered an enchilada that was the size of a burrito. Interesting menu had a mix of Mexican with an Asian flair. I would go back here.

    Appetizer: Chips and Queso Entree 1: Texas Nachos! (crisp corn tortillas topped with refried beans, mixed cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo & jalapeños) Entree 2: Pipeline Enchiladas (I think this was with fajita beef) I was a bit nervous trying here, because I thought everything would have a Hawaiian twist on it, but that's not the case. Whilst enjoying the view of Lake Austin, I was also able to enjoy the food. Having great service on top of the great food was nice to have. This restaurant is right on the water where you can get a spectacular view of the lake no matter where you sit or stand.

    Shrimp tacos
    Valissa T.

    I had a great experience at Hula Hut! The atmosphere was such a vibe; fun, relaxed, and perfect for enjoying a meal by the water. The food was delicious, with plenty of flavorful options to choose from. What really stood out, though, was the customer service. The staff was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Definitely a spot I'd come back to!

    Daichan S.

    Amazing view! Good drinks! Mid food.. Horrible parking.. I finally made a visit to this restaurant which has ample indoor and outdoor seating and was taken in by the great view! However, my food on the other hand didn't compliment these views. I ordered Montego Bay Shrimp Taco which included crispy fried shrimp with red cabbage, fresh cilantro & jalapeño-lime sauce in flour tortillas. You may as well say I ordered a red cabbage taco because the amount of cabbage on this taco was way more than what was needed. I had to make sure the shrimp were there and that they weren't trying to hide anything placed on my food. I actually didn't really enjoy my food because of this. I also ordered a frozen Watermelon Mojito which was good but the waiter brought me my drink in a broken cup. I'm pretty sure this wasn't the last cup so why even give this to a customer. He kept saying it's just missing the ring for it to close tightly but didn't replace the cup after I inquired. Nonetheless, I finished my drink without it spilling. It's not a must I go back but if I do, maybe the experience will be different. Glad I was able to check it out.

    Juan big taco
    Brandon W.

    Personally, the vibe at Hula Hut is great--you really can't beat the location, with outdoor seating right by the river. The food itself is pretty average. I tried the Juan Big Tacos, but wouldn't recommend them since they're a bit difficult to eat. Overall, it's a solid spot mainly for the atmosphere, and it's a bonus that Mozart's is right next door for coffee after your meal.

    Rachel T.

    What a fun spot! This makes us feel like we are back to living in Florida. We enjoyed tiki cocktails here on a hot summer night overlooking the lake. It was so beautiful! Service was good and drinks were good, but not amazing. We are tiki drink snobs and these were just fun vacation/pool type drinks - not specialty cocktails. We each had a drink and chips and salsa and just enjoyed the weather. They also have big fans blowing which is nice. Great ambiance - will be back! Free parking across the street too!

    Polynesian Pescado Platter
    Branden Y.

    The food and service were good the hand made tortillas were so good and so was the chips and salsa. Super nice view with great atmosphere.

    Pork Burrito

    The ambiance is great-view of the water and option to sit right by it. The portions of the meals were absolutely huge while still being delicious. Would recommend

    Skinny Margarita with olives
    Dawn S.

    It was my friend's bday and she chose the spot. We were glad that she did. We all commented how long it had been since we visited. The weather was perfect. Who doesn't love Hula Hut on a beautiful day?!? The parking is free so you can't complain but it took a long time to find a spot. One friend even had to valet because she couldn't find a spot. At least, there is that option. :) It was a Saturday afternoon, so it was expected to be busy. There was also some sort of car show at Mozart's, which I'm sure added to the busy parking lot. The view from our table was great! The chips and salsa came out quickly. One of the best parts of our lunch was Dylan, our waiter. He was kind, funny, and responsive. He checked in on us and made sure we had everything we needed. He brought our friend a fun bday treat and even took a great photo of our group. I didn't get a picture of my food because I was having such a good time catching up and chatting with friends. I did get a great pic of my margarita! Next time, it won't be so long between visits. :)

    Fajita Beef Pipeline Enchilada
    Erica B.

    Decided to head over to Hulu Hut since the weather was beautiful on a Sunday afternoon. We were well prepared for there to be a wait and walked around the area, watched the boats and wandered down to Mozarts to listen to some live music while we waited. Our waitress was super friendly and attentive throughout our meal. She even gave my son a free tortilla when she saw us standing over by the station watching them make the tortillas while we waited for our meal. And the tortillas were delicious! Homemade, right there, and you can tell. The two salsa they brought out were yummy, the pineapple/jalapeño was my favorite. My son got the kids quesadilla with beef and it was VERY large for a kid's meal- we ended up taking 1/2 of it home. I ordered the fried avocado tacos. Again, portions were generous and the sauce on the side added even more flavor. The cabbage on top was fresh and crisp. My husband got the fajita beef enchilada and said the beef was super tender and the spices and flavor were perfect. The atmosphere is great for people watching whether you are seated inside or outside. You can tell the building has been around for a while and there is a lot of wear and tear but that's what makes it a unique Austin staple.

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    Mckenzie B.

    This place is absolutely amazing! the vibes are perfect by the water and the staff is so friendly! I ordered the chicken flautas and it was the perfect amount. the salsa is super fresh and authentic tasting! would definitely bring anyone visiting austin!

    Rey K.

    Always like coming here, staff and service was great. I brought my family here to try something different and they liked it. It was a hit, the huli huli fed 3 people. My mom got the Juan Big Taco, she said it was okay, just really salty for her. My kid always gets the queso and the Quesadilla. The platter was so good, the ribs was great and the chicken flautas was so yummy. The nachos was also yummy. Overall, it's a great family restaurant and the food is good. I enjoy coming here.

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    Ask the Community - Hula Hut

    Is there long wait for weekend dinner time?

    Yes almost an hour because it is a tourist attraction.

    Are dogs allowed in the outdoor sitting area?

    Dogs are allowed!

    Do they have happy hour?

    Ever hour is happy hour at the Hula Hut!!!

    Dogs allowed on patio?

    Based on their website, dogs are not allowed on the patio unless it's a service animal

    How's the Queso?

    Queso was tasty but I wouldn't go there just for that. It's not the best in Austin but it isn't bad either.

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