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Chez Zee

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Address: 5406 Balcones Dr, Austin, TX 78731

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Don't miss the Aztec Corn & Shrimp Bisque or Jalapeño-Stuffed Chicken Breast at this late-night eatery. The lively café is also known for its laid-back brunch, great lunch specials, and scrumptious baked goods.

Driskill Grill

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Address: 604 Brazos St, Driskill Hotel, Austin, TX 78701

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Ask for a swank dinner spot in Austin, and the elegant Driskill Grill is sure to be at the top of the list. Try something a bit adventurous, such as fresh striped bass with hints of orange, vanilla, and bacon.

El Azteca

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Address: 2600 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702

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If you haven't heard of this one, don't fret. This joint is for diehards. Family photographs and chipped ceramics hang on the mauve walls of this renovated house off I-35 and Cesar Chavez. Enjoy chips, spicy hot salsa, guacamole, burritos, flautas, and a large vegetarian selection in this hole-in-the-wall.

Güero´s Taco Bar

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Address: 1412 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

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Austinites flock to this lovely restaurant under the shade of live oaks for the margaritas and savory Tacos al Pastor.

Jeffrey's

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Address: 1204 W Lynn St, Austin, TX 78703

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For an intimate dinner in Austin, don't miss Jeffrey's. Try the oyster appetizer on yucca chips dribbled with honey aïoli. Follow with duck ravioli or balsamic braised short ribs.

La Mexicana Bakery

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Address: 1924 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

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This may be the sweetest spot in town. Mexican pastries fill case after case. You can overdose on sugar here. Expect cookies, cakes, empanadas, and lots of other sweet treats. Don't be intimidated by the predominately Spanish-speaking staff. Just point and order. Everything costs so little, you can afford to sample. An extra bonus: This place...

Roaring Fork

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Address: 701 Congress Ave, InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel, Austin, TX 78701

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This is cowboy cooking dressed in a suit and tie. You can't miss with dishes like Oven Baked Kettle of Green Chile Pork Stew With Buttered Tortillas or Grilled, Giant Jalapeno Shrimp With Spinach and Portabella Enchiladas.

San Marcos River Pub & Grill

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Address: 701 Cheatham St, San Marcos, TX 78666

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After a day of tubing or kayaking down the San Marcos River, stop at San Marcos River Pub & Grill for a burger and live music in the summer. The popular restaurant overlooks the Rio Vista Dam, which was built to add three drops for whitewater kayaking and tubing.

Uchi

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Address: 801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

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Tiny, inexpensive dishes fly, rapid-fire, out of chef Tyson Cole's kitchen, and they pack a big, Texas-size taste wallop. Try the Hot Rock appetizer: A sizzling, smooth river rock comes to you on a bed of sea salt. You take raw, incredibly tender Wagyu beef, sear it yourself on the rock to your favorite level of doneness, and wow--suddenly you...

Vivo

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Address: 2015 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722

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Outdoor dining at Vivo in Austin, TX Start dipping your chips in the peppery salsa at this contemporary take on Tex-Mex. While waiting for your chile enchiladas, walk around and check out the vibrant artwork and atmosphere.

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