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17 Great Sliders in Austin, From Traditional to Quirky

Mini-burgers for all.

by Nadia Chaudhury
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by Nadia Chaudhury

To wrap up this burger-filled week, here are the best sliders, from traditional to unusual, that Austin has to offer. Feel like a giant while eating these sliders from the classic offerings at Porter Ale House and Black Sheep Lodge, to out-of-the-box options at Jack Allen’s Kitchen and Whip In. If your favorite slider is missing from the list, hit the tipline or comments below.

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1. Porter Ale House & Gastropub

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3715 S 1st St Ste A
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 291-6299
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The lunch menu at the gastropub includes sliders topped with creamy brie, pancetta, and roasted garlic aioli.

2. Contigo Austin

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2027 Anchor Ln
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 614-2260
(512) 614-2260
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Al fresco dining is made better with ox tongue sliders with pickled green tomatoes and dijon from the bar.

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3. Ramen Tatsu-ya

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8557 Research Blvd, #126
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 834-8810
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One can’t live on ramen along, and the noodle shop offers the Munchie Katsu Slider, where the breaded, deep fried patty comes with katsu sauce on a Hawaiian roll. Plus, there’s a side of Japanese potato salad.

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4. Jack Allen's Kitchen

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7720 W Highway 71
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 852-8558
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The sliders at Jack Gilmore’s restaurant turns the classic sandwich into a slider with pork belly and pimiento cheese. [Photo: Kenny Braun]

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5. Whip In Convenience Store & Pub

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1950 S Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 442-5337
(512) 442-5337
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Goat patties and naan replace beef and buns with the goat sliders that come in a pair. [Photo: Whip In/Facebook]

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6. Black Sheep Lodge

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2108 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 707-2744
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Set the giant burgers aside and get the lovably named Little Stinkers: a trio of beef and roasted garlic sliders that are topped with gorgonzola butter.

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7. Three Little Pigs

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1209 Rosewood Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 653-5088
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The pork belly sliders at the trailer come with sliced green apples and fried onions, and are brushed with maple soy glaze for a sweet touch.

8. Winebelly

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519 W Oltorf St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 487-1569
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Pork belly sliders fit in with the rest of the wine bar’s tapas menu. Get decadent and add quail eggs.

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9. Ms P's Electric Cock

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1101 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 912-7778
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The poultry-focused trailer’s Hen Scratch Sliders use chicken tenderloins as the protein, which are topped with slaw on a sweet roll.

10. St. Philip

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4715 S Lamar Blvd
Sunset Valley, TX 78745
(512) 358-7445
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Meatball sliders drenched with gravy on a hoagie are on the happy hour menu at the Sunset Valley restaurant.

11. TRIO

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98 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 685-8300
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The Four Seasons restaurant uses antelope meat for its sliders, topping it with balsamic mustard and caramelized onions.

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12. Second Bar + Kitchen

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200 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 827-2750
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Grab the short rib sliders, with brie, arugula, and caramelized onions, for Sunday brunch.

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13. Hand Helds Sliders

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1905 S Capital of Texas Hwy
Austin, TX 78746
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Of course Austin has a dedicated slider truck that’s always on the move. The “quality slider menu” includes the morning-ready Early Burg, where the patty is covered with ground coffee. [Photo: Hand Helds/Facebook]

14. Phil's Icehouse

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5620 Burnet Rd
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 524-1212
(512) 524-1212
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Make any of the diverse burger offerings at Phil's Ice House into a slider, or order a sampler basket of their Violet Crown (bleu cheese), Crestview (chili cheese) and Rosedale (cheddar mesquite) burgers.

15. Cow Bells

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1620 E Riverside Dr
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 576-8855
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The burger-filled food truck has Boca Chicas sliders: three beef patties topped with pickles, grilled onions, and ketchup, served on hearty Hawaiian rolls.

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16. Be More Pacific

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Austin
TX, 78759
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Be More Pacific's Filipino-American take on the slider, the Longanisa, consists of sweet garlic pork patties with tomatoes, cilantro, and ranch sauce. Be aware: the truck moves around a lot.

17. Cover 3

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2700 W Anderson Ln
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 374-1121
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There are beef tenderloin sliders, served au jus, and brick chicken sliders, with Sicilian sauce, at the upscale sports bar.

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1. Porter Ale House & Gastropub

3715 S 1st St Ste A, Austin, TX 78704
The lunch menu at the gastropub includes sliders topped with creamy brie, pancetta, and roasted garlic aioli.
3715 S 1st St Ste A
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 291-6299
Visit Website

2. Contigo Austin

2027 Anchor Ln, Austin, TX 78723
Al fresco dining is made better with ox tongue sliders with pickled green tomatoes and dijon from the bar.
2027 Anchor Ln
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 614-2260
Visit Website

3. Ramen Tatsu-ya

8557 Research Blvd, #126, Austin, TX 78758
One can’t live on ramen along, and the noodle shop offers the Munchie Katsu Slider, where the breaded, deep fried patty comes with katsu sauce on a Hawaiian roll. Plus, there’s a side of Japanese potato salad.
8557 Research Blvd, #126
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 834-8810
Visit Website

4. Jack Allen's Kitchen

7720 W Highway 71, Austin, TX 78735
The sliders at Jack Gilmore’s restaurant turns the classic sandwich into a slider with pork belly and pimiento cheese. [Photo: Kenny Braun]
7720 W Highway 71
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 852-8558
Visit Website

5. Whip In Convenience Store & Pub

1950 S Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78704
Goat patties and naan replace beef and buns with the goat sliders that come in a pair. [Photo: Whip In/Facebook]
1950 S Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 442-5337
Visit Website

6. Black Sheep Lodge

2108 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Set the giant burgers aside and get the lovably named Little Stinkers: a trio of beef and roasted garlic sliders that are topped with gorgonzola butter.
2108 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 707-2744
Visit Website

7. Three Little Pigs

1209 Rosewood Ave, Austin, TX 78702
The pork belly sliders at the trailer come with sliced green apples and fried onions, and are brushed with maple soy glaze for a sweet touch.
1209 Rosewood Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 653-5088
Visit Website

8. Winebelly

519 W Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704
Pork belly sliders fit in with the rest of the wine bar’s tapas menu. Get decadent and add quail eggs.
519 W Oltorf St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 487-1569
Visit Website

9. Ms P's Electric Cock

1101 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
The poultry-focused trailer’s Hen Scratch Sliders use chicken tenderloins as the protein, which are topped with slaw on a sweet roll.
1101 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 912-7778
Visit Website

10. St. Philip

4715 S Lamar Blvd, Sunset Valley, TX 78745
Meatball sliders drenched with gravy on a hoagie are on the happy hour menu at the Sunset Valley restaurant.
4715 S Lamar Blvd
Sunset Valley, TX 78745
(512) 358-7445
Visit Website

11. TRIO

98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
The Four Seasons restaurant uses antelope meat for its sliders, topping it with balsamic mustard and caramelized onions.
98 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 685-8300
Visit Website

12. Second Bar + Kitchen

200 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Grab the short rib sliders, with brie, arugula, and caramelized onions, for Sunday brunch.
200 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 827-2750
Visit Website

13. Hand Helds Sliders

1905 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746
Of course Austin has a dedicated slider truck that’s always on the move. The “quality slider menu” includes the morning-ready Early Burg, where the patty is covered with ground coffee. [Photo: Hand Helds/Facebook]
1905 S Capital of Texas Hwy
Austin, TX 78746
Visit Website

14. Phil's Icehouse

5620 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756
Make any of the diverse burger offerings at Phil's Ice House into a slider, or order a sampler basket of their Violet Crown (bleu cheese), Crestview (chili cheese) and Rosedale (cheddar mesquite) burgers.
5620 Burnet Rd
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 524-1212
Visit Website

15. Cow Bells

1620 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741
The burger-filled food truck has Boca Chicas sliders: three beef patties topped with pickles, grilled onions, and ketchup, served on hearty Hawaiian rolls.
1620 E Riverside Dr
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 576-8855
Visit Website

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16. Be More Pacific

Austin, TX, 78759
Be More Pacific's Filipino-American take on the slider, the Longanisa, consists of sweet garlic pork patties with tomatoes, cilantro, and ranch sauce. Be aware: the truck moves around a lot.
Austin
TX, 78759
Visit Website

17. Cover 3

2700 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78757
There are beef tenderloin sliders, served au jus, and brick chicken sliders, with Sicilian sauce, at the upscale sports bar.
2700 W Anderson Ln
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 374-1121
Visit Website

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