Buddha Burger gets a full 5 stars from me! I stopped by their food truck for a pickup order. I got…read morea cheeseburger (patties) with lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, and asked for the Nirvana sauce on the side, along with some barbecue sauce and fries. The burger was incredible- fresh, flavorful, and those smash patties really hit the spot. Everything tasted amazing once I got home. The order was ready in under 10 minutes, the staff was super friendly, and the price was really affordable. I didn't check for seating, but this is the kind of burger you can enjoy anywhere, even in your car. I'll definitely be back!

It's a Friday night and my buddy and I decided it was time for a little adventure. He saw a video…read moreon social media talking about Buddha Burger having some of the best smash burgers in the Austin area, so we made the trek to the Valero gas station in Pflugerville that houses the burger joint to give it a shot. As we walked in, we were surprised to see a pretty long line. Mere seconds later, the entire line dissipated because it was all delivery drivers. The amount of DoorDash and Uber Eats orders coming out of Buddha Burger is insane, and for a burger joint, they seemed pretty on top of getting orders out in a timely manner. My buddy placed his order first, getting the California Classic and their Chocolate Toffee Cookie. I ordered the Big Buddha with their poutine purely out of curiosity. In about 10 minutes, both of our orders were ready. Inside the gas station, there is one large kitchen island style table where everyone can sit. The Big Buddha was good. It didn't wow me by any means, but it was solid. I think the hype around it being the best smash burger in the area led to some disappointment because it was fine. It didn't make me melt or blow my taste buds away. The California Classic my buddy ordered was also good, but nothing extreme. As for the poutine, I do not see myself ordering it again. Ever. The cheese curds were not as melty as I would hope, even with hot gravy poured on top, and by the time we got to it, the fries were completely soggy and lacked any crispness. I know poutine is inherently soggy, but this just did nothing for me. Maybe I'm not a poutine guy and that could be on me, but I'm just being honest. Neither of us cared for it. We split the cookie, which was huge but toothpick thin. We both thought it was okay, but a little too sweet. Not worth ordering again. We decided to dine in because I think food is best eaten immediately after it's ready. While waiting, we watched the kitchen operate and it honestly felt like a new hire was being berated at every given moment. The staff seemed to be working like they were under Carmy from The Bear. As someone just sitting and waiting for food, it felt awkward to witness and made me a little uncomfortable. I know most of their business comes from delivery apps so this probably isn't seen often, but for a place called Buddha Burger, there was no awakened state from the staff. There was no peace and no compassion. It felt weirdly hard-ass while we were there. I hate feeling lied to by a social media video. I've become weary of most especially if they get special treatment and don't talk about the plus and minuses. Everything is a lie these days. At least they didn't put generative AI in the burgers. I'll drive for good food, but the 20 minute trip didn't make this feel totally worth it. The burgers are good, but nothing exceptional, especially at the price point. If I lived closer, I'd probably return, but I don't have a strong urge to come back. Still, it's worth a shot. RIYL: Smash burgers in ten minutes or less.

Food was awesome, service was quick and the atmosphere is relaxed. A great place to hang out.read more

My mouth is still on the floor in shock from the portion sizes. My friend and I stopped in for a…read morequick late-night bite. We almost ordered two different plates but ended up sharing an appetizer. Thank goodness we did. I was not expecting the mound of nachos that were brought to us. After chatting with the bartender, she explained that is how all of their dishes are - huge. Now I'm curious about their other offerings. I'll definitely be back, with friends, so no food goes to waste this time!

Great lunch special collab with Prost! You pay at the truck for the food portion ($7 per person)…read moreand he gives you a poker chip to take upstairs to the taproom to get the beer portion and pay separately ($3 per person). So the lunch special still comes out to $10 for a burger, fries, and a beer but you pay each spot respectively. Love it! Super friendly. Food is fresh. Cute truck located on the patio at Prost, next to the playground.

We went by another bar I won't name and had their wings (baked is not how you make wings). After…read morewe hes to Prost Brewhouse to have a beer. We're sitting outside and Austin was delivering food to a customer inside. The smell was amazing. I asked about his wings and he said he was closing but he could whip us up something. We had the spicy lemon pepper wings and Cajun fries. Holy Smokes! That is how wings and fries are made. Will be back again and again for these.

Great brisket sandwich! Awesome chicken fried steak!…read moreMiss having John there to greet us! Wonderful Pflugerville restaurant!

John "MF'n" Brotherton was a growing tour de force in Central Texas BBQ, holding down the northern…read moreAustin metropolitan area with Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue. John passed away in early 2024, while his family took over the shop in Pflugerville. Now just about a decade after opening shop, Brotherton's is closing down at the end of August. Following John's passing, they've hit a few road bumps from the rising cost of beef that's been plaguing Texas BBQ. Earlier in January they posted on social media how they were struggling, and again last spring. At the start of August, the Brotherton's family announced Brotherton's Black Iron BBQ in Pflugerville was shuttering for good at the end of August. Knowing this would be the last time I would be able to try it, my buddy and I took an extended lunch break on a Friday to give it a shot. Upon arrival at just around 11:50, we noticed that the parking lot was packed with multiple food trucks and other businesses filling the shopping center. We got lucky with a parking spot far away as we marched inside to wait in line. On the door lay plenty of stickers from different BBQ joints from Texas and beyond, with even some coming from overseas. The line moved slowly but surely, and as we got to the front we got our three-meat plate with a bonus slice of turkey for good measure. We ended up getting to Brotherton's at the perfect time because we got the final slices of brisket on that glorious Friday. I'll share my thoughts on everything we tried: Brisket: Though it looked like a great cut that was nicely seasoned, it was pretty fine overall. Nothing remarkable about their brisket while still very fatty. Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage: Juicy, cheesy, not really too spicy on the jalapeño side of things, but that might just be from the mildness of jalapeños these days. Pork Ribs: These suckers looked incredible from the pictures I saw online and on social media, but they were kinda disappointing based on how incredible they looked visually. They were good, just not as epic as I was hoping. Turkey: Turkey is underrated in the BBQ scene, and this is no exception. A nice cut of meat! Cornbread Casserole: I could've eaten the whole thing myself, so it was a shame that we were sharing. Green Chili Mac and Cheese: I'll repeat myself. I could've eaten the whole thing myself, so it was a shame that we were sharing. As a whole, I'm very glad I gave them a shot before I would never be able to again. That's the hardest part about Texas barbecue. The best places and the historic spots can drop in a moment's notice when hardships hit or the meat prices skyrocket. Sadly, I can tell that they're already at the end of their rope with certain menu options like the loaded nachos and baked potatoes, which always seem like the sign of the end. And with how the food was simply just decent overall, it's hard to justify the rising prices. I see reviews all over saying their quality has fallen off year after year following JMFB's passing, and it makes sense: he was the heart and the soul of the business. When that vaporizes overnight, it's only a matter of time. I don't wish for the downfall of any spot, but I understand that it's bound to happen to certain ones. RIYL: Paying respects to one of the greats in Texas BBQ

Overall delicious on every thing ordered. Pricey? Yes but it is a great quality burger with good…read moreingredients. The truffle fries are heavily dressed and so are the loaded friends. I had the burger of the month with pears on it, never had a burger with pears on it before. It was sweet and savory. Would visit again for sure.

I've been wanting to try That Burger for a while now. I love the idea of trying different flavors…read morein a burger. There were so many good options, and I tried the Mexican Burger. It was solid overall. The guac was thick (maybe a tad too thick), the chips added a good crunch, and the sauce had great flavor! Funny enough, I think the fries were my favorite part. They were crunchy and fluffy and had so much seasoning! I'd recommend giving this place a shot. It's a fun way to allow your taste buds to travel, even if your body can't!

Somehow we just learned about this place, and I wish we would have known sooner. My Husband has…read morebeen craving a Chicago dog since the last Chicago eatery closed their doors years ago. When we found out, we rushed over for a Father's day meal. The atmosphere was pretty cool, interesting pictures on the walls, someone put a lot of effort, time and thought into the decorating of this establishment. All men running the joint, we told the guy who took our order(who was very nice), it was our first time here. They have been in business for 16 years(not at this location)! So lets get down to the food. My Husband ordered the two dog combo, one a Chicago dog, another a sauerkraut dog, it came with fries. He sad the dogs were amazing, they hit all the marks. The fries were ok, a little room temp(but to be fare we came there 30 minutes before closing). The soda's were really great, not two sirupy, not too carbonated, we enjoyed them. I ordered a pizza with Italian sausage added. They gave us our drinks for free, which was awesome. I didn't know what to expect with the pizza, but I was blown away by it. They should be very proud of the recipe they created. Most places over season/spice their sauces. The flavor of the tomato gets drowned out. This was absolutely not the case the sauce did not sow out the crust whatsoever it held its crisp the whole time. The sausage was wonderful. The cheese was everything you wanted on a pizza. I can say it's the best than crust pizza I think I've ever had. My husband tried it and we fought over who was going to be eating it for lunch tomorrow. It was huge. I wasn't expecting it to be that big. I will be dreaming about that pizza, and craving it. This is my go to place to get good pizza. It blows Nikki's out of the water. If you are craving some good then crust, pizza, or hotdog I suggest you go there. They also have chili fries, cheesesteaks, so much. They have one of those menus, where everything looks good, and it's hard to decide. Just try it. Warning, this pizza is 14 in(seemed bigger), and it being thin crust, and tasting so good, you might find yourself eating the whole thing. Wish we had pics to post, but we did not think of doing it, will do next time(which will probably be later this week, it was that good).

Hi Bill!! I am such a fan of your work on yelp. It's hilarious super entertaining. That's why you…read moregot two stars rather than one. I got the Italian beef. I'm not sure why there wasn't cheese on there and the amount of peppers was almost nonexistent. I'm pretty sure you use Steakems for your beef and unfortunately, you don't know how to make it cause it was dry and nasty. Your jus taste like salt water. your fries are poor quality, undercooked, and underseasoned your floor is very sticky. I guess the bread was fine.. your hotdog bun needs some work. good luck to you. I hope you can figure out how to improve your food and I hope to hear from you soon thanks, Bill. Update: Gladly, I'm going to make myself as scarce as possible. I don't need any beef with you bill; cause your beef is nasty.

- - - Review of Willie's Grill & Icehouse in Pflugerville, TX on Saturday, May 2, 2026 - - -…read more I wanted to share my experience of my 1st visit to Willie's Grill & Icehouse located in Pflugerville, TX for anyone who is looking for a good casual spot to grab a bite to eat or have a drink. My daughter and I both ordered the Jumbo Fried Catfish Meal - $13.99 which comes w/ 2 pieces of fried catfish, French fries, chips w/ your choice of queso or salsa, and a drink. Such a great value for the price. While the fish was made fresh & came out hot (and tasted really good), the French fries weren't as fresh & came out soggy/stale. Plenty of seating & parking. Service was great! Hope this info helps!

We came today for the first time and hate that we waited so long. 5 star experience. Makena was our…read moreserver and she was awesome. I will always ask for her when we dine there. I hope management sees this and showers her with kudos. The food was excellent. We ordered: - bacon jam patty melt and street corn. It was delicious and hefty. The street corn was Smokey and spicy. - Gouda cheesesteak - with crispy fries. It was excellent. - Redfish Ponchatrain. It was topped with shrimp and was really enjoyed. Great portion too. - 2 people ordered blackened catfish and both loved it. They're baked potato was huge and loaded, there's sweet potato fries were waffle and delicious and their mashed potatoes and chips and salsa. We're both excellent sides as well. - kiddo had a kids burger and fries and loved it. -I had black and chicken with a side, Caesar salad and the sautéed vegetables and I was not excited but needed to eat something to keep up with my macros, and the chicken was flavorful and delicious, the vegetables were seasoned well, and the salad was wonderful as well. I would 100% get this meal again. The service and food were excellent excellent. We will be back!

This small restaurant is located within a Shell station on Parmer Lane and Heatherwild Boulevard…read more No where on the outside or inside of the building do you see the words the "Devil's deli", it only shows up on your receipt. They have a decent menu for lunch and breakfast choices but they do close at 3:30pm M-S and 2pm Sun. Most of the orders are to go, but they do have two tables with four chairs should you desire to dine inside. I ordered a cheeseburger for $5.50 and a chorizo taco. The cheeseburger was excellent and worth every penny, because for the money, it was the equivalent of a Wendy's double meat. The taco was also very flavorful and what impressed me was their hot and spicy habenero sauce that accompanied it. If you're looking for some breakfast tacos to grab on your way to work for a reasonable price this would definitely be a great spot to get them. The quality of their burgers are better than McDonald's or Burger King. This is one of those establishments that live under the radar that offer some really great food for the money.

The picadillo tacos are very tasty! There are three fresh salsas to choose from, too.read more

I sat at the bar and there was only two other people at the bar when I got there…read more The service was quick and polite. The food was good and tasty with a good amount. This was my third time eating here and the food is consistently very good. They have a large selection of beer on tap. Very nice place.

Good: Wait staff was great. Food was tasty, though I feel like the double smash burger needed salt…read more Using Muenster cheese instead of American cheese (which is a saltier cheese) means you need to up the seasoning game on the beef itself. Chicken quesadilla was great. Seasoned waffle fries with gringo dip was also very good. Not so good: Management. I ordered a double Jack and Coke in a short glass. I deliberately mentioned the short glass to the waitress, in spite of the fact that a typical double whiskey and Coke drink comes in a short glass. Unfortunately she didn't catch the ask for short glass (she said she'd never had someone yet ask for that order, but I think she meant at this restaurant). Someone delivered a tall glass instead. I asked our waitress to give me a short glass and she tried to do so. When she came back she said the manager wouldn't let her, which was weird, so I asked to see the manager. Josh. Josh did not handle the interaction well in my opinion. In his opinion it was the same alcohol in a short or tall, so he thought I should just drink the tall. That's obviously not a great experience. Ultimately after a (too) long discussion he didn't charge for the drink. But the experience was ruined for us and since this was our first visit to this location it was simply a bummer and we likely won't be back.

Family friendly space with good food and drink options. I enjoyed watching a college football game…read morehere while my sister was in town. We split the chip trio and we loved the horseradish dip which normally isn't my favorite flavor. The guac was good too but the queso was a hard pass. My cocktail was refreshing. I'll have to come back out to play golf next time. They could improve with some more overhead shade.

If you haven't been to The pitch, do yourself a favor and get there! With Pickleball courts soccer…read morefields, a track that you can go walk or ride your bike on and now amazing mini golf that looks like the real thing with Mr. fans for when it's hot and popping music. Many different drink options food options great music lots of stuff to do here. Never a boring time.