Trudy's South Star

Although Trudy's regularly wins awards at Austin's annual Hot Sauce Festival, plenty of other factors make it one of the city's most consistently busy restaurants. In addition to a lively after-work bar scene, it has a casual atmosphere that's entirely family-friendly. Menu highlights include taco salads, "create your own" enchiladas, and a spicy chicken-stuffed avocado topped with green chile sauce and cheese. A good place for breakfast, too – try Mexican eggs Benedict for proof!