The Austin Middle Eastern mini-chain’s North Austin restaurant is there for all halal food needs, from gyro to shawarma to kebabs with rice plates and wraps plus sides like falafels and dolmas, and sweet baklavas. The restaurant is open for dine-in service; to-go orders can be placed online, and there are third-party deliveries (Uber Eats). It’s open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

In search of excellent tacos outside of the stadium? The bright yellow truck in North Burnet is the place to go. There are both breakfast and lunch corn tortilla tacos with fillings such as eggs, nopales, barbacoa, chicharrones, and more. The specials aren’t to be missed either, potentially offering everything from taquitos to cheesy gringas. There is outdoor seating available. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

For those seeking coffee with food, the North Burnet cafe and bar is an excellent destination. For coffee, it offers classic drip coffee, cold brew, and espresso drinks. Food-wise, there are breakfast tacos, burgers, chicken sandwiches, and salads. To-go orders can be placed online or through the drive-thru, and there’s indoor and outdoor dine-in service. For Austin FC games, it offers a Verde fries special. Hours are from 7:30 a.m. to midnight Monday through Saturday, and 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.

Reliable sushi can be found at this North Burnet Japanese restaurant. There’s an expansive nigiri menu alongside rolls and smaller seafood-based dishes (ceviche, steamed mussels, etc.). There’s indoor dine-in service; to-go and delivery orders can be placed online. Hours are from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. daily.

Some of the city’s best Vietnamese fare can be found just on the other side of Research Boulevard in the North Shoal Creek neighborhood. The menu spans expert banh mi to vermicelli bowls to pho to skewers. Evening entrees include an array of classic dishes from shaking beef to crispy crepes. To-go orders can be placed online; there is no dine-in service. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

The vegan Mexican restaurant is a great bet for tacos, soy protein-based birria, burritos, burgers, and much more. Pickup orders can be placed online. There are indoor dine-in services. Its hours are from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday.