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34th Street Café

Address: 1005 W 34th St, Austin, TX 78705

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At lunch time, this stylish café bustles with professionals from the nearby medical complex, but at night the place becomes an upscale neighborhood bistro. The talented chef prepares an inventive menu of internationally inspired dishes, like Caribbean jerk snapper with fried plantains, pepper-crusted sea bass on soba...

Bistro 88

Address: 2712 Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX 78746

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Successfully melding European and Asian culinary techniques, Bistro 88 gives a nod to the combination of the two cultures in its name (China finds great luck in the number eight). The menu is a revelation of flavors, showcasing the chef's insatiable delight in tweaking great dishes. Among the favorites are grilled...

Buenos Aires Café

Address: 2414 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

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Austin's diverse local flavor includes this authentic Argentinean café, where patrons sip Vienna roast coffee and engage in quiet conversation over piping hot empanadas and tostado de jamon y queso (toasted ham and cheese). The charming, cozy ambience is reminiscent of the busy streets of Buenos Aires. Relax on the...

Casa de Luz

Address: 1701 Toomey Rd, Austin, TX 78704

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Wander among herb and flower gardens on your way to Casa de Luz's front door, and once inside, enjoy a macrobiotic vegan meal unlike any you've probably ever had. Place your order at the counter, and then pick up utensils, condiments, soup, and salad at the buffet on your way to one of several long communal tables....

Clay Pit

Address: 1601 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701

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Clay Pit offers traditional Indian cuisine in an elegant, comfortable setting. It's situated in the historic Bertram Building and features a beautiful pine bar, stained concrete floors, and stone walls. Start with samosas or mulligatawny stew, and then enjoy tandoori chicken, tikka masala, rack of lamb, or even goat...

Dońa Emilia's

Address: 101 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701

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Dońa Emilia's opened in East Austin in 2001; now located downtown, the restaurant continues to thrive. Colorful decor aptly suits the festive cuisine, which borrows from both new and established South American cooking traditions. The menu features dishes like churrasco skewers, empanadas, tamales, ropa vieja, tostones...

Habana

Address: 709 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701

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A mainstay with knowledgeable locals and folks of Cuban and Puerto Rican descent, busy Habana is especially family-friendly. The atmosphere is convivial, and live music plays on the patio every night. The food is just as lively. The house specialty is Platano Loco, a large plantain sliced in half and stuffed with...

Saba Blue Water Cafe

Address: 208 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701

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Saba Blue Water Cafe capitalizes on an island theme, not only with its attractive, tropical decor but with a lively menu of Caribbean, Yucatan, and Pacific Rim tapas. Items to try include unusual shrimp chips, crispy veggie spring rolls, and light, tender fried calamari with a Cajun dipping sauce. They also offer an...

Sampaio's

Address: 4800 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756

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Whether you sit outside on the attractive patio or in the inviting dining room, you'll want to start off with a pitcher of sangria. If you've had Brazilian cuisine before, you'll know what to order, but if not, here are some suggestions. Start with pan-fried yucca cakes with Portuguese herbs & cheese, or salmon...

Veggie Heaven

Address: 1914A Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705

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Veggie Heaven is incredibly popular and almost always packed, even in steak-happy Texas. Devotees usually have particular favorites among the 40+ options on the menu. Tangerine Mushrooms are quick-fried and tossed with broccoli in a spicy citrus sauce – this dish alone will knock your socks off. There are also tofu,...

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