Now I know what real barbecue should taste like. This was our first stop in Austin and it was…read moreawesome. We stopped in about an hour before closing which had its pros and cons. The pro being the line was super short and the con being brisket was the only meat option available. We were blown away with how perfectly tender the brisket was. We could have used a plastic fork to cut it because it just melted in your mouth. We also got each of their sides and all were perfect! Franklin Barbecue is a must visit while in Austin. I'll be thinking about this place for a while, it was that good.

Visited Franklins for the first time and was prepared for a line. But midweek there was no line at…read moreall. I walked inside and was able to order at around 12:30pm. Only the jalapeño sausage was out by then. I got a little bit of each to taste test and ordered additional pound of meat to bring home for dinner! The brisket was the best part you get the meaty and the fatty parts. The sausage, turkey, and ribs were also good to try. I got Cole slaw side to help cut into the salt and fatness. The sweet tea was good too. I got the $8 key lime pie to try and it was decent but kinda small. Overall it was a good experience but definitely expensive for bbq but good quality!

Don't skip their palabok waffle fries, so goooood! I could eat that every day!!!…read more Their ube waffle is tasty and thick- so yummy! We had their cantaloupe juice which is freshly made- not too sweet which is how it's supposed to be! Their ube latte is also good- the most ube taste I've tried in any ube + coffee marriage. Save room For dessert coz their ube banana pudding is also a must! I was surprised with the flavor- I wish I got two just for me!

*drooling as I'm reminiscing about this meal experience*…read more So I am a forever groupie when it comes to anything chicken and waffles. Like a ride or die stan when it comes to this signature meal. Tell me how it took me 32 years of existence to have K-fried chicken bites and an ube waffle together to discover this food-gasmic pairing. WEH? is a must have at the Red Bus Food Park. They also have some other signature dishes worth trying, but my 5-star moment was their chicken and waffle moment.

Poke was good, it was pricey but they do Hawaiian-style poke well, which is difficult to find in…read moreTexas. Better than most Poke places in terms of the food. The location is very basic, restroom was out of order. Don't expect a classy experience, but it was clean and the poke is ono.

The best of the Hawaiian style poke in Austin…read more My go to is the Big Jim, kale and rice base. Regular is enough for 1 or 1 and a little!. It looks small but packs a punch.

We had reservations on a Friday evening for a group of 11 women. The cocktail menu is quite…read moreextensive, although heavily focused on rum and tequila. All of us found something that sounded delicious & we shared amongst ourselves. The table is so creative as is the rest of the decor in the bar. Definitely worth stopping by for a tiki-style cocktail!

My kids took me to Tiki Tatsuya a couple of weeks ago and I was very pleasantly surprised! It is a…read morefun little out-of-the-way place and it was crowded! The AC does not work very good and it was a little too warm in there for the middle of summer. It's pretty dark when you walk in, as expected, but I definitely grabbed my daughter's arm going down the steps. We sat at the bar and just had drinks and appetizers. Some of the drinks you order come with different entertainment provided by the servers and overall, it's a fun place!

Great service!! Kevin is awesome!!!!!!…read moreGotta check this place out!!!!!! Great views!!!!

Really enjoyed this rooftop bar at the top of Marriott. It's totally open, but they have space…read moreheaters. The decor and the views are nice. Lots of space, comfy couches, and a good drink menu with some small plates as well. Our servers were also friendly and prompt. Great times, Highly recommend.

Def would recommend this place. Nice fusion restaurant and the inside is quaint and cozy. They have…read morea few seats that are swing benches and if I had a plus one would have totally snagged one. Sat at the sushi bar and for a Thursday night was pretty quiet. There were four chefs and sitting at the sushi bar you got to see the goodies as they were made. Austyn was the person who took care of me and they were wonderful. Very polite and provided great recommendations for the night. Got the sake flight and all three I'd get again. Started with the Barbacoa dumplings....ummmm amazing, soooo flavorful. Next up was the Brussels sprouts and y'all those left with the bowl empty. The only rec I gave Austyn was to tell peeps to stir them to get all the sauce goodness mixed in. Didn't realize there was a sauce until the end soooo that would have probably made me lick the bowl! Also got the Toro fig and I'm not gonna lie I was shocked. Never thought pairing fig with tuna would be good, again rec I gave was to give a spoon so you could sip all that sauce goodness!!! Last on my dining journey was the Prime Market Nigiri Moriawase. This was the chefs choice of five nigiri pieces and they again were delicious. The downside was the omakase was for 2 people, portion size sooo I need to find a plus one, any takers?! I'd go back to try other items and get a few of the same.

Food: My partner and I shared some Brussels Sprouts, a Robot Ramen, and a Pork Chashu Fried Rice…read more The Brussels Sprouts were fine--the marinade was nice, but would have preferred the sprouts to be a bit crispier. The Robot Ramen was light, yet rich, the meat was succulent (and not too thin, at the risk of being dry) and the noodles were al dente--both were cooked nicely. Lastly, the Pork Chashu Fried Rice was a burst of umami flavor, from the shoyu glazed pork rib to the shiitake mushroom lying underneath. Solid dish--no notes! Service: No complaints! We had a reservation and were seated immediately upon walking in. Our waiter was attentive. Ambiance: Casual, modern. A vibrant experience, to say the least, from the flora draping from the ceiling, to the warm colors permeating throughout. Parking: Street parking available. Pay note of parking signs!

The Yard is a weird and wonderful place full of food, beverages and games…read more We were enjoying some cold suds at Ants Beer Cave and were feeling peckish. There are lots of food trucks in The Yard and we decided to order from Spicy Boys. We ordered online and I walked over to pick up our food. The Crispy Asian Fried Chicken is outstanding! We got the 5 Piece Drums & Thighs with some Tingly Tater Tots, which is plenty of food for 2 people. The Thai Basil Ranch sauce was phenomenal. Pro Tip: Ask the venue, where you want to consume your chicken, if they allow outside food. Not all of them do.

Great location in front of St Elmo's Brewery. Grabbed a convenient picnic table, a beer and enjoyed…read moretheir hot chicken sandwich with tator tots. I felt that the spices on the tots were too much when paired with the sandwich. I love spice and heat but this seemed overkill. Would've been nice to have them without the spice. Service was great and quick.

Love the Classic ATX cheese burgers! I'd leave the jalapeños in there for some spicy hints but…read moreremove them when it's time to consume. Otherwise, it's too spicy unless you are a jalapeño with seeds lover. I also tried the Mañanera, which my partner praised. It's got an egg and bacon in it. A bit too much for me. The Mexicana with jack cheese and guacamole is not bad. You've got to try the fried cheese curds if you feel like splurging on your diet more! The service is excellent. It's a husband and wife team, and they are the sweetest and friendliest people that you can be fast friends with. Ambulance: casual. It's a food trailer

4.5 Downtown Burger Food Truck came to our neighborhood. My husband got a notification through…read moreFacebook from our neighborhood group. He was given a link where he could place an order. We filled it out and chose our pickup time. We saw the truck in a parking lot, we parked and walked up to the ordering/pickup window. We told the person at the window that we placed an order online and she let us know that it wasn't working. So she asked if she could take our order. We agreed, placed our order, and paid. She let us know that it would take about 10-15 minutes as there were orders in front of ours. It wasn't a problem. We just walked around a little bit and before we knew it our food was ready so we took our bag of food and went home to eat. Initially I intended to order the Mañanera Burger but it was not available. So I decided to order the Hawaiian Burger which comes with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, jack cheese, pineapple, ham, jalapenos, mustard, mayonnaise, and ketchup. I ordered my burger without jalapenos and without mayonnaise. I also ordered a side of onion rings. The burger was delicious. You could taste the char from the grill and it was cooked perfectly. Most of the other ingredients were fresh. The pineapple added a sweet flavor while the ham gave it a slight saltines. The cheese was melted to the burger. My burger could have used a few more small onions and some crisper pickles. The onion rings were really good. They were super crispy on the outside with a good sized onion inside. I usually eat my onion rings with ketchup but I didn't need any. The onion rings were tasty on their own. Overall this food truck had delicious burgers and onion rings. The service was good despite the online ordering system not working. It was a very filling and tasty dinner.

5 stars without a doubt ! Food was amazing, service…read moreincredible, truck was down the street in an accessible area, wait time not bad, flavors on point, portion size reasonable, prices reasonable, setting is nice and there's places you can eat outside. Friendly service.

I sat down yesterday to eat a $13 lunch special: brown stew chicken, rice and peas, steamed…read morecabbage, and plantain, and bit into a piece of chicken that was refrigerator cold. Not lukewarm. Cold. I bit it a second time because I genuinely couldn't believe it. Meanwhile, the rice was so hot it was still visibly steaming from what I can only assume was a microwave, drowned in a watery gravy I never asked for, next to the old cabbage with solidified liquid. I brought the plate back to the counter, explained the chicken was refrigerator cold, and asked them to reheat it. I'm writing this today with an upset stomach. I wish I could say this was a one-time issue. It's not. I've been trying this restaurant, on and off, for over 15 years, and I kept giving them chance after chance because I wanted so badly for it to be good. I first met the owner when he ran a food truck, before the restaurant existed. I was excited; there weren't many Jamaicans in Austin at the time, and I was happy to support one. The rice and peas was so bad I threw the plate away. Years later, I tried the restaurant location. I ordered curry goat, took it to my car, and found the meat flavorless, fatty, and poorly trimmed; basically inedible. I threw it away in the parking lot. I later ordered oxtail through Uber Eats: flavorless again, poorly prepped meat, and an actual rock in the rice and peas. I tried introducing the child to Jamaican food with one of their beef patties, and it was dry and flavorless. Yesterday I ordered the "safest" thing on the menu, brown stew chicken, specifically because I no longer trust myself to spend real money on anything more ambitious here. I still got food that had clearly been microwaved and reheated unevenly, served with a piece of chicken that was still cold. Are we really selling microwaved leftovers out of an established restaurant with a huge kitchen? Jamaican food is something our culture takes real pride in. This restaurant has had a decade and a half to get it right, and instead I've watched it consistently cut corners on seasoning, on prep, and now on basic food safety. I don't say this lightly: if you want real Jamaican food, this isn't where you'll find it, and depending on the day, what you're served may not even be handled safely.

Two words: incredible tacos!! So incredible we came back two nights in a row! First night we had…read morethe brisket tacos. Second night we had the Hawaiian smoked pork tacos. Justin is an awesome chef. Very friendly. Self-described meat artist. And it shows! All the meats are smoked for at least 10 hours on-site. The tender meat absorbs the juice so much. His menu changes daily with varying meat selections. Tacos, sliders, Cajun fries... what else do you need in life? We were lucky to have tried his food given his past experience as executive chef. We really enjoyed his new twist in the food truck market.

Got an order of venison, elk, and sirloin was amazing sliders. The service was excellent. Will…read morereturn