Cute place,loved the big table. Great product…read more Side note, their bathrooms are exactly how all bathrooms should be done. Wide open, single private stalls with full doors. Both genders are welcome,great washing area,well lit. Bravo.

I recommend this cut coffee and bar in Buda - they have wonderful music on the weekends too, like…read moreMadame Radar for instance. Great drinks, very cool antique furniture and a great vibe.

I've been here during daytime to work, and I really enjoyed it! But let me tell ya, night time is…read moreeven better! The energy was high, this is one of the best espresso martinis I've had since they actually have an espresso machine, and all around it was amazing vibes! This place really has it all. Food trucks, playground, dog park, drinks, work spaces, big porch. It's a crowd pleaser!

Worst neighborhood business! They do NOT care about their neighbors and continue to play loud music…read morethat is disruptive to the houses near them. Management and owners are rude and disrespectful and continue to be bad neighbors!

We really enjoy Taste on Main and always look forward to coming back. I've sat both inside and…read moreoutside, but my favorite spot is the back deck surrounded by the huge trees. It's such a lovely setting. The quality of the food is consistently where it should be. My favorite dish so far is the clams, which come with wonderfully toasted bread that is perfect for soaking up the broth. The mac and cheese is also deliciously rich and really hits the spot, and I love the cobbler. There are just a few things I'd tweak. The chips don't seem to be made in-house, and I find the salsa a little too spicy. The crab cake is a generous size and tastes very fresh, but I'd personally love to see it served with a crisp breading and some simple salad greens alongside it. I also tried the bone marrow and found the texture much looser and more gelatinous than I prefer. I've had bone marrow elsewhere with a firmer, more pâté-like consistency that was easier and more enjoyable to spread on bread, so that preparation is more to my taste. The service has always been excellent, and I really appreciate that they offer a small mocktail menu. My husband loves a great Bloody Mary, and theirs has good potential, but we both find the drink itself a little too watered down. We'd love to see it served a bit richer and more full-bodied. We still haven't worked our way through the entire menu, but my husband has had some excellent cuts of meat and also really enjoyed the mole. There is still plenty we want to try, which is always a good sign. Great food, consistently good service, and one of my favorite outdoor dining settings in the area. We're already looking forward to our next visit.

The resturant has a romantic date feel to it and the artwork is nice. The bar looked well stocked…read morealso. They have a large TV in the corner in case you need the game score also. The staff were friendly and helpful. Our waitress explained everything and answered our questions. They just changed their menu and it is small. We started with the sourdough bread as an appetizer, and it was delicious! I had the butchers cut steak and the green beans. It was cooked perfectly and was tasty. I could have used a little more butter because it gave the meat a kick. They let me taste the 2 sauces that you could add to your steak but it was not worth it. They didn't add any flavor. Hubby had the salmon and he enjoyed it. It was small but he was full after he ate it, the bread, green beans and zucchini that came with it. Overall it was not bad. I'd recommend that they not charge for everything, including sauces. Also, they should add some additional sides like baked potatoes or mashed potatoes, broccoli, etc.

Nate's is a cocktail bar, so don't come expecting food options. I'd say it's just okay--nothing…read morethat really stood out to me. I also know there has been some drug activity associated with this area, and that's not something I want to be around or participate in. For that reason, I personally would probably feel more comfortable visiting during the daytime rather than in the evening. It may be a different experience during the day, so I'd be open to giving it another try then.

talk about a cozy neighborhood bar. Live music, bar trivia, great drinks, incredible ambience. Why…read morego to Austin when Buda is popping off like this? Nate's is our go to place to start the night off great.

It's Resurrection Sunday! No Crowd. No Line. First to be…read moreSeated. Apps: Calamari - crispy and lightly seasoned. Frunch Entree #1: Shrimp and Grits - a delicious fried egg included. Voted the Best! Frunch Entree #2: Short Ribs - tender with in-house made bbq that needs to be bottled. (Slightly burned eggs) Frunch Entree #3: Chicken & Waffles served with a hint of cinnamon syrup included applewood bacon slices. All washed down with the sweetest sweet tea and sour lemonade. *Mudbugs have Grits!

Such a big portion! I ordered the seafood platter, and it was my first time ordering from this…read morerestaurant. What a great experience! The shrimp were succulent and gigantic! The catfish was cooked perfectly and not overdone at all, the hush puppies were soft and of a perfect consistency, and the oysters were delectable. This was a delivery order and everything was piping hot and fresh. This is a restaurant that truly cares about getting things right. I called and asked for extra tartar sauce and utensils and they gave me a generous portion! Ate the whole seafood platter in one sitting and I will order it again!!

Great and real Mexican food ! Try the Elotes, then Taco de…read moreCarne Asada and Pastor - ask for grilled onions on your tacos. Aguas frescas are very good and save room for the Churro-Donas, they are amazing and addictive !!!

We missed Mia CoCO on the first pass because a tree was blocking their sign. Mias is located in…read morewhat appeared to be in the older part of town right by the train tracks. Two trains came by going very fast blowing their horns--they were extremely loud and very annoying! The best part of Mia CoCo was the service. Jayla gave us 5-star service with a smile and a little chitchat.The Margaritas were tasty but light on tequila and orange liquor. The Homemade Chips were good, but be very hard. The guacamole and 3 Salsa Sampler were also good.

Really enjoyed the spring rolls, Yellow Curry stew, and the baked oysters. The menu is gigantic!!!…read moreWe look forward to trying the mussels next time.

Thought I found a gem I may have missed on my radar... both nope, I was right on the money. Not…read moregood at all... The name of the restaurant should have been self explanatory: Ocean Blue OYSTER bar, but it was anything but. I didn't know how to navigate the menu-- there's Thai food, but also cajun food?? I opted for a little bit of everything: a pound of garlic butter crawfish, papaya salad, and their crawfish étouffée. But... even with a full spread of dishes, not a single thing was good. I love a good leftover, but it wasn't even worth salvaging. WHY: The crawfish had zero flavor. Making crawfish is an art, and the artist here is clearly a novice--you can tell it was rushed. The papaya salad should have been light and refreshing, but boy, the fish sauce overwhelmed every bite. Lastly the étouffée... was far from an actual etoufee. The roux was off, the texture was more like gumbo SOUP, and I barely found any crawfish in it.

Went here on 4/11 just before closing on 4/11 with my nephew, niece and her husband…read more Cozy space, good laid back vibe, no overly loud music, friendly service, good beer selection and clean restrooms. Worth a visit.

Growler Express is a pleasant surprise. I chose it due to its proximity to my son's house in…read moreManchaca. But I was pleased to learn that it could stand on its own merits. For one thing, its ambience is a cut above other growler bars I've been to. It's more like a bar with great selection of beer, a host of regulars, and inviting interior. Daily specials are posted behind the bar. Two TVs for your viewing pleasure. Plenty of seating given its relatively small size. And a great selection of local and regional beers. But what really sold me was that as we walked through the door the bartender was carrying a bowl of water for my small dog to one of the tables. Along with a dog biscuit. Food? Other than dog biscuits I'm not sure. I didn't notice any snacks available but I didn't really look. There is a small assortment of soft drinks. But what will really bring me back next time I'm in town is the hospitality the bartender show to my small dog. Jax and I thank you.

We really enjoyed our brunch at Dos Olivos. It wasn't busy, maybe a couple tables, which worked in…read moreour favor because we made a reservation for a large party of 9. Service was attentive and we were seated quickly. For apps we ordered the barbacoa donuts and the whipped feta, which was enjoyed by all. For entrees we got a little bit of everything. My dish was the breakfast plate with pork belly, eggs, and tots with a pomegranate salsa that was very good. Wouldn't hesitate to go back and try their dinner!

My family and I went to Dos Olivos Market for dinner. My husband made a reservation but we really…read moredidn't need it. We walked in, told the person at the front our name and were seated quickly. The restaurant is nice. It includes a little market in one section with various food items that you can purchase. There is also a seating area with couches near the market section. The restaurant has different sized tables for seating. Not long after being seated we were greeted by a waiter that did an excellent job taking care of us the entire time we were there. He took our drink order, gave us menus and some time to decide what we wanted. After a few minutes he brought us our waters and took our order. We ordered several items. El Olivo which is a garlic bread. It was okay. The bread was good. It was nice and warm and the garlic flavor was all on top. Whipped Feta which comes with grilled Naan and cucumber slices. The Naan was okay. It was a little cold and needed to be warmed up a little more for my liking but my kids ate it up. The cucumbers were fresh and crisp and the whipped feta was pretty good. It had a slight lemon flavor but not enough to where you could taste the lemon with every bite. Pork belly chicharron which had pork with avacado covered in a sauce. It came with tortilla chips. The tortilla chips were thick and crispy. Perfect for scooping up some of the pork belly. The pork belly was delicious. The sauce that covered it added flavor and the avacado was fresh. The Lamb chops came with Lamb, carrots and a puree. The lamb itself was excellent. It was cooked perfectly and was tender with each bite. The carrots were slightly sweet and the puree was soft. It was a good mix of different textures with each bite. The Truffle mac and cheese was a macaroni and cheese with chives and truffle flavor. This was very tasty. The macaroni was tender, the chives were spread out and added that slight onion flavor. The cheese was very flavorful. One of my kids ate almost all of this. Barbacoa Doughnuts which are mini doughnuts filled with barbacoa topped with a salsa. I don't really like barbacoa but I tried them and was pleasantly surprised. These were delicious. It was basically a soft and warm mini doughnut filled with flavorful barbacoa. The sauce on it added a slight spicy flavor. Patatas Bravas are potatoes with salsa and a garlic aioli sauce. These were very tasty. That salsa and aioli sauce are what gave this dish all of its yummy flavor. The potatoes had a crispy exterior with a soft interior. All of the ingredients mixed together made a very good side dish. One of my sons ordered the Dos Olivos Burger with Tater Tots. He said that the burger was okay. I tried it and I agreed. The tater tots were good. He ate those up with some ketchup. My other son ordered the Fried Chicken Sandwiches with everything on the side. He substituted a salad instead of the fries. He ate the salad up. He also ate the Fried chicken from the sandwich. He said it was good. He is not a fan of sesame seed bread so he opted not to eat the bun. I tried the red cabbage apple slaw that it comes with and it was okay. Lastly I ordered the Beet Salad which comes with beets, pears, and candied pecans. I don't usually eat beets but I wanted to try it. It was very good. The beet chunks were large and soft but not overly soft. The pears and the candied pecans added a crispier texture and the mixture of all of the ingredients along with the sauce that was on it made this a super sweet beet salad. Almost like a dessert. It was delicious. Overall the restaurant is a cool spot to visit. The market is a neat addition that adds to the ambiance of the restaurant. The service was excellent and the food was delicious.

We came to South Austin Beer Garden to watch the Canelo vs. Crawford fight and really enjoyed the…read morecasual ambience. It was a little tricky to find at first since it shares the space with other bars. For a beer garden, the selection felt a bit limited, but the drinks we had were good. There were also a couple of food trucks on site, which made it super convenient to grab a bite without leaving. The staff were friendly and attentive, especially considering how busy it was. Overall, a solid spot to hang out, catch a game or fight, and enjoy some drinks.

We enjoyed our time at SABG! All of these bars along Manchaca are fun, and we love coming over this…read moreway! If you're a 49ers fan, this is YOUR SPOT! Nothing but 49ers jerseys and flags and the game on everywhere! Lots of covered seating, great deck, love all the decor, and all of it in great condition. The outdoor area off the deck has some areas for kids to play, but it's best for older kids. Seesaws are metal and fun, but there is no fence to keep those kiddos corralled in which I know some people look for. Parking was limited, and there were kids playing games and football in the parking lot which made me a little nervous, and they were playing with footballs that I could see hitting a car. The food trucks that night were limited, but the Mediterranean food truck was good! Nice falafel, a solid chicken shawarma salad, and hand dipped onion rings and mozzarella sticks that the kiddos definitely enjoyed. It looks like they have a burger truck too, but it was not open that night. The game volume on high, nice patrons, solid layout for the space they have, nicely maintained, friendly staff that make you feel like you've come there for years, all adds up to another great experience on Manchaca Rd!