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Heading to Austin for my 60th!

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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179

    Hook_emHornsfan_74 said:
    Have heard good thinks. Forgot to mention Peche, fantastic food and one of the best whisky selections I have ever seen and isla, right next door. Great Tiki bar. There is a bar between then called ceder street. Really cool place with great cover bands. 
    All great spots in the warehouse district. These are at 4th and lavaca. 
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  • HoustonEgger
    HoustonEgger Posts: 616
    If you get in line early at Franklins you can also purchase a vacuumed sealed brisket to take back with you. They usually have 15-20 of those per day, so they go quickly to those at the front of the line. And if you tell them you are flying out that day, they'll pack everything for you and give you tips on getting it through the airport


    If you like breakfast tacos - try Juan in a Million. For $4 you get a giant plate sized breakfast taco, chips and salsa. It's a dive for sure but it's damn tasty
    Formerly of Houston, TX - Now Located in Bastrop, TX
    I work in the 'que business now (since 2017)

    6 Eggs: (1) XL, (2) Large, (1) Small, (1) Minimax & (1) Mini - Egging since 2007
    Also recently gained: (1) Gas Thing (came with the house), (1) 36" Blackstone Griddle & (1) Pitts & Spitts Pellet Smoker
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  • tonyled
    tonyled Posts: 536
    eddy v's is a legit recommendation.  the bone in ribeye is  the best steak i have ever ate.  the seafood tower is a great starter!!!
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  • egger ave
    egger ave Posts: 721
    Have a great time and bring your umbrella. Austin has gotten 70" of rain instead of our usual 25" during the last year.
    1 Large BGE, 1 Mini BGE, 1 Minimax BGE, Original wife and 3 dogs living in the heart of BBQ country in Round Rock Texas. 

    "The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it."

    Albert Einstein
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  • 375Texan
    375Texan Posts: 6
    Native Austinite here.  Good suggestions in this thread.  I would suggest Stiles Switch BBQ on North Lamar.  Really good bbq and they don't run out in my experience.
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  • dstearn
    dstearn Posts: 1,705
    Having a late breakfast at Magnolia Cafe. They are open 24X7 8 days a week!  =)

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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    Great spot. 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • xfire_ATX
    xfire_ATX Posts: 1,184
    edited May 2016
    dstearn said:
    Having a late breakfast at Magnolia Cafe. They are open 24X7 8 days a week!  =)

    Nothing better than a late night at the Mag.

    However as much as we can argue about great BBQ- we also get really defensive about Breakfast tacos so you need to seek out some winners there as well.

    I am a fan of Torchys Chorizo and Egg but I wont complain at most places.  To me a good taco is like good BBQ it shouldnt need salsa to be good.  However my exception is the Diablo at Torchys its a must.  My other go to Taco as its convenient to my house is Rudys Chopped Taco with Egg (you have to go in line to get it).  Its chopped brisket with Rudys sauce.

    Here was the 'Thrilla in Tortilla'
    http://www.austinchronicle.com/food/2015-12-04/the-thrilla-in-the-tortilla/

    XLBGE, LBGE, Charbroil Gas Grill, Weber Q200, Old Weber Kettle, Rectec RT-B380, Yeti 65, Yeti Hopper 20, RTIC 20, RTIC 20 Soft Side - Too many drinkware vessels to mention.

    Not quite in Austin, TX City Limits
    Just Vote- What if you could choose "none of the above" on an election ballot? Millions of Americans do just that, in effect, by not voting.  The result in 2016: "Nobody" won more counties, more states, and more electoral votes than either candidate for president. 
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  • dstearn
    dstearn Posts: 1,705
    xfire_ATX said:
    dstearn said:
    Having a late breakfast at Magnolia Cafe. They are open 24X7 8 days a week!  =)

    Nothing better than a late night at the Mag.

    However as much as we can argue about great BBQ- we also get really defensive about Breakfast tacos so you need to seek out some winners there as well.

    I am a fan of Torchys Chorizo and Egg but I wont complain at most places.  To me a good taco is like good BBQ it shouldnt need salsa to be good.  However my exception is the Diablo at Torchys its a must.  My other go to Taco as its convenient to my house is Rudys Chopped Taco with Egg (you have to go in line to get it).  Its chopped brisket with Rudys sauce.

    Here was the 'Thrilla in Tortilla'
    http://www.austinchronicle.com/food/2015-12-04/the-thrilla-in-the-tortilla/

    Took your advice! Waiting for my Wrangler.
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  • Rorschach123
    Rorschach123 Posts: 8
    You missed the best Blues on The Green. This is one of our favorite things in Austin. 
    http://www.kgsr.com/promotions/blues-on-the-green
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    Rorschach123 said:
    You missed the best Blues on The Green. This is one of our favorite things in Austin. 
    http://www.kgsr.com/promotions/blues-on-the-green
    How was it?  I was beat after work and used weather as an excuse to wuss out.
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    dstearn said:
    xfire_ATX said:
    dstearn said:
    Having a late breakfast at Magnolia Cafe. They are open 24X7 8 days a week!  =)

    Nothing better than a late night at the Mag.

    However as much as we can argue about great BBQ- we also get really defensive about Breakfast tacos so you need to seek out some winners there as well.

    I am a fan of Torchys Chorizo and Egg but I wont complain at most places.  To me a good taco is like good BBQ it shouldnt need salsa to be good.  However my exception is the Diablo at Torchys its a must.  My other go to Taco as its convenient to my house is Rudys Chopped Taco with Egg (you have to go in line to get it).  Its chopped brisket with Rudys sauce.

    Here was the 'Thrilla in Tortilla'
    http://www.austinchronicle.com/food/2015-12-04/the-thrilla-in-the-tortilla/

    Took your advice! Waiting for my Wrangler.
    3 words: Trashy. Trailer. Park.

    2nd best taco in town behind valentina's brisket taco.
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • xfire_ATX
    xfire_ATX Posts: 1,184
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    dstearn said:
    xfire_ATX said:
    dstearn said:
    Having a late breakfast at Magnolia Cafe. They are open 24X7 8 days a week!  =)

    Nothing better than a late night at the Mag.

    However as much as we can argue about great BBQ- we also get really defensive about Breakfast tacos so you need to seek out some winners there as well.

    I am a fan of Torchys Chorizo and Egg but I wont complain at most places.  To me a good taco is like good BBQ it shouldnt need salsa to be good.  However my exception is the Diablo at Torchys its a must.  My other go to Taco as its convenient to my house is Rudys Chopped Taco with Egg (you have to go in line to get it).  Its chopped brisket with Rudys sauce.

    Here was the 'Thrilla in Tortilla'
    http://www.austinchronicle.com/food/2015-12-04/the-thrilla-in-the-tortilla/

    Took your advice! Waiting for my Wrangler.
    3 words: Trashy. Trailer. Park.

    2nd best taco in town behind valentina's brisket taco.
    Oh yes the Trailer Park is my go to lunch/ Dinner Taco and usually whatever the special of the month is.

    @The Cen-Tex Smoker when is Torchys in Lakeway opening?
    XLBGE, LBGE, Charbroil Gas Grill, Weber Q200, Old Weber Kettle, Rectec RT-B380, Yeti 65, Yeti Hopper 20, RTIC 20, RTIC 20 Soft Side - Too many drinkware vessels to mention.

    Not quite in Austin, TX City Limits
    Just Vote- What if you could choose "none of the above" on an election ballot? Millions of Americans do just that, in effect, by not voting.  The result in 2016: "Nobody" won more counties, more states, and more electoral votes than either candidate for president. 
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    xfire_ATX said:
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    dstearn said:
    xfire_ATX said:
    dstearn said:
    Having a late breakfast at Magnolia Cafe. They are open 24X7 8 days a week!  =)

    Nothing better than a late night at the Mag.

    However as much as we can argue about great BBQ- we also get really defensive about Breakfast tacos so you need to seek out some winners there as well.

    I am a fan of Torchys Chorizo and Egg but I wont complain at most places.  To me a good taco is like good BBQ it shouldnt need salsa to be good.  However my exception is the Diablo at Torchys its a must.  My other go to Taco as its convenient to my house is Rudys Chopped Taco with Egg (you have to go in line to get it).  Its chopped brisket with Rudys sauce.

    Here was the 'Thrilla in Tortilla'
    http://www.austinchronicle.com/food/2015-12-04/the-thrilla-in-the-tortilla/

    Took your advice! Waiting for my Wrangler.
    3 words: Trashy. Trailer. Park.

    2nd best taco in town behind valentina's brisket taco.
    Oh yes the Trailer Park is my go to lunch/ Dinner Taco and usually whatever the special of the month is.

    @The Cen-Tex Smoker when is Torchys in Lakeway opening?
    sign is up but they haven't started the build-out yet. It can't happen fast enough in my book.


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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    There is one ~2 miles from my house.  Be careful what you wish for.

    Firmly committed to the Brushfire taco and their queso. Best queso in town.
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • Acn
    Acn Posts: 4,490
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

    3 words: Trashy. Trailer. Park.

    2nd best taco in town behind valentina's brisket taco.
    Torchy's is the only thing I miss about having to go to Dallas 3-4 times a year for work.

    LBGE

    Pikesville, MD

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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    Legume said:
    There is one ~2 miles from my house.  Be careful what you wish for.

    Firmly committed to the Brushfire taco and their queso. Best queso in town.
    the brushfire is Janell's favorite. That thing is smoking hot.
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  • Sweet100s
    Sweet100s Posts: 553
    edited May 2016
    Definitely Odd Duck for at least 2 non-BBQ meals.  Delicious and creative.

    Freedmen's BBQ  for low-wait,  in-town, Texas ambiance, and yummy: Q, sides, and desserts.
    http://bit.ly/1U2rs9l
    https://www.yelp.com/biz/freedmens-austin
    Check out the Yelp pics for convincing.


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  • dstearn
    dstearn Posts: 1,705
    View of the smokers from the deck.
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  • Sweet100s
    Sweet100s Posts: 553
    edited May 2016

    Dai Due:

    - Best pastrami sandwich ever
    Pastrami Sandwich with Sauerkraut, Stryk Cheddar and Beet 1000 Island on Rye  $13

    - Surprisingly excellent for breakfast (served till 3:00pm).  Killer biscuits. 

    - Very chill interior
    We never make reservations for dinner and just sit at the bar

    - Certain seats give you a vantage point to view the butcher doing his / her thing
    I picked up a relative at the airport and we stopped at Dai Due for lunch a while back. She could view the butcher, a beautiful but intense young woman that day. She called her the "fat slinger" and narrated her every move all during the meal. 

    -----------

    Location

    Website:  
    http://www.daidue.com

    Yelp pics:
    https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dai-due-austin-5

    Hours
    Tuesday through Sunday 
    Breakfast & Lunch 10am-3pm, Dinner 5pm-10pm

    New news:
    "Delighted to announce that we were named among the top 10 Best New Restaurants in the country by Bon Appetit Magazine.  Check out the September Issue!"

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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    Omg. 5:30!!!!!you are nuts. You will be rewarded with the best brisket on the planet. Get a beef rib too. You won't be able to eat it all but you have to try it. You are an hour and 15 min from go time!
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    Ha! Arriving early has its privileges. He's such a generous guy with his time. Last time I was there I had a group of clients from LA with me. He sat down at our table for 15 minutes and answered every question they had. Took lots of pics. He treated them like they were the only people in the place. Great guy. Glad you are getting the full experience. 
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  • dstearn
    dstearn Posts: 1,705
    edited May 2016
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    Ha! Arriving early has its privileges. He's such a generous guy with his time. Last time I was there I had a group of clients from LA with me. He sat down at our table for 15 minutes and answered every question they had. Took lots of pics. He treated them like they were the only people in the place. Great guy. Glad you are getting the full experience. 


    I agree, He autographed his book for me and even sat down with me after we ate to write down (on butcher paper) a few restaurants that we could visit while we are in town. 
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    Glad you're having a good time.  Post more pics!
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    dstearn said:
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    Ha! Arriving early has its privileges. He's such a generous guy with his time. Last time I was there I had a group of clients from LA with me. He sat down at our table for 15 minutes and answered every question they had. Took lots of pics. He treated them like they were the only people in the place. Great guy. Glad you are getting the full experience. 


    I agree, He autographed his book for me and even sat down with me after we ate to write down (on butcher paper) a few restaurants that we could visit while we are in town. 
    So cool. Great score for you. 
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  • Wolfpack
    Wolfpack Posts: 3,552
    +1 on Uchiko-  I went on Johns recommendation and it was amazing. But bring your check book if you eat as much sushi/etc as I normally do. 
    Greensboro, NC
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  • Wolfpack
    Wolfpack Posts: 3,552
    Enjoy the breakfast and lunch beers while in line- makes the food even better. It's a fun wait- will meet a lot of people from all over. 
    Greensboro, NC
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