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28 Comforting Soups in Austin

Ramen to menudo to chicken noodle to gumbo to French onion

by Nadia Chaudhury Updated
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Fall, cold weather, and/or rain all mean it’s time for warming bowls of comforting soup. Nothing beats the liquid concoctions filled with vegetables, meats, noodles, and whatever else of your choosing. There are plentiful options and styles found in the city, from ramen to pho to caldos to tortilla to bisque to good ol' chicken soup.

Austin’s best bowls of soups include the therapeutic broths of Ramen Tatsu-Ya, weekend menudo at Tacorrido, pho from Pho Saigon, caldos from Joe’s Bakery, French onion soup at Epicerie, borscht from BowlMenu, and many others.

For similar dishes, check out Eater’s guide to the best ramen and the best birria.

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Chen's Noodle House

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The hand-cut noodles in the Barrington Oaks Chinese restaurant’s soups amplify the bowls to the next level. Pickup and delivery orders can be placed online. There are indoor dine-in services.

8650 Spicewood Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78759
(512) 336-8888
(512) 336-8888

BowlMenu

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The Uzbek restaurant in Barrington Oaks includes borsht and lagman, which is a noodle soup full o beef and vegetables. Takeout orders can be placed online. There are indoor dine-in services.

8650 Spicewood Springs Rd ste 119, Austin, TX 78759
(512) 992-0128
(512) 992-0128

Garbo's

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The seafood restaurant has three stellar sups available: clam chowder, lobster bisque, and roasted tomato. Pickup orders can be placed online. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

12709 N Mopac Expy, Austin, TX 78727
(512) 520-8004
(512) 520-8004

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Pho Saigon

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For some of the best pho in Austin, check out Pho Saigon. The Houston-based mini-chain serves up consistent giant bowls of beef and chicken pho. Pickup orders can be placed online. There are indoor dine-in services.

10901 N Lamar Blvd, #108, Austin, TX 78753
(512) 821-1022
(512) 821-1022

Seoulju Korean Kitchen and Bar

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The soup offerings from the Korean restaurant are very warming, from the loaded spicy rice cake hot pot (add the cheese) to the spicy ramen to the dumpling soup. Pickup orders can be placed online. There are indoor dine-in services.

9515 N Lamar Blvd Suite 230, Austin, TX 78753
(512) 382-1858
(512) 382-1858

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Tan My Restaurant

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Tan My is all about Vietnamese noodle soups, like pho and hu tieu mi (clear noodle soup with chicken broth). There is indoor dine-in services.

1601 Ohlen Rd # E, Austin, TX 78758
(512) 832-9585
(512) 832-9585

House of Three Gorges

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The soups — hot and sour, egg drop, and spicy wonton — are highly recommended at this Sichuan restaurant. Pickup and delivery orders can be placed online or over the phone. There are indoor dine-in services.

8557 Research Blvd Suite 144, Austin, TX 78758
(512) 953-8666
(512) 953-8666

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Ramen Tatsu-ya

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The ramen is so good at Ramen Tatsu-ya that people still crave the slurpable bowls during the depths of summer. To-go orders for all locations can be placed online. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services at most locations.

8557 Research Blvd, #126, Austin, TX 78758
(512) 834-8810
(512) 834-8810

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Biderman's Deli

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The Jewish-style deli offers up a giant matzo ball as part of its matzo ball soup. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person. There are indoor dine-in services.

3742 Far W Blvd #101, Austin, TX 78731
(512) 340-1404
(512) 340-1404

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épicerie café & grocery

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The French-New Orleans restaurant’s soup offerings include French onion. Pickup orders can be placed online. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2307 Hancock Dr, Austin, TX 78756
(512) 371-6840
(512) 371-6840

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Mongers

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Of course, the market and restaurant would dish out a rich and worthy seafood chowder, made with potatoes and bacon. Plus there’s gumbo. Pickup orders can be placed online. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

4119 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 215-8972
(512) 215-8972

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Julio's Cafe

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The Hyde Park Mexican restaurant's chicken soup is chock-full of vegetables. Remember it's cash-only. Pickup orders can be placed in person. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

4230 Duval St, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 452-1040
(512) 452-1040

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Xian Sushi & Noodle

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Xian dishes up noodle soups with choices of kinds of pasta. A sure-fire bet is the red braised beef noodles. Pickup orders can be placed online for all locations. All restaurants are open for indoor dine-in services.

1801 E 51st St #C370, Austin, TX 78723
(512) 469-7878
(512) 469-7878

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FoodHeads

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The sandwich shop’s soup game is very strong, offering everything from a vegan tomato-coconut to a Tuscan white bean to green chile chicken pozole. Pickup orders can be placed online. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

616 W 34th St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 420-8400
(512) 420-8400

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Salt Traders Coastal Cooking

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Both locations of the seafood restaurant offer two soups: clam chowder and seafood gumbo. Pickup orders for both locations (the other in Round Rock) can be placed online. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1101 S MoPac Expy, Austin, TX 78746
(737) 484-0095
(737) 484-0095

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Gourmands Neighborhood Pub

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Enjoy some serious cold-weather comfort food at Gourmands: broccoli beer cheese soup, made with Shiner Bock, in a bread bowl, along with other soups. Pickup orders can be placed online; deliveries are available. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2316 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 610-2031
(512) 610-2031

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Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop

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The Mexican restaurant serves both menudo and beef caldo, with options to add additional meats, vegetables, and hominy. Pickup orders can be placed over the phone or in person. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2305 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 472-0017
(512) 472-0017

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El Alma

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The South Austin Mexican restaurant’s soup option is the soothing crema de elote, made with a corn and poblano pepper chowder and queso panela. Pickup and delivery orders can be placed online. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1025 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 609-8923
(512) 609-8923

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Justine's

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French-loving Justine’s offers a classic gooey French onion soup. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

4710 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 385-2900
(512) 385-2900

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Bouldin Creek Cafe

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Really great vegan soups can be found at the South Austin vegetarian restaurant, such as the chickpea tortilla. Place pickup and DoorDash delivery orders online. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1900 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 416-1601
(512) 416-1601

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June's

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June’s meshes Jewish and Mexican fare with the matzo ball caldo, which comes loaded with chicken, vegetables, avocado, and the dumpling. Takeout orders can be placed online. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1722 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
A matzo ball soup with corn.
June’s matzo ball caldo.
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Soup Peddler

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As is the name, Soup Peddler offers many soups from vegan- and gluten-free-friendly tomato basil to daily specials. Takeout orders for all locations can be placed online or in person; there are Favor deliveries too. There are typically outdoor areas for dine-in service.

2801 S Lamar Blvd Ste A, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-7687
(512) 444-7687

El Tacorrido

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While the drive-thru menudo soup is only available on weekends from all of its locations, the tripe-filled dish is worth the wait. Place to-go orders through the drive-thrus.

2316 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 912-1939
(512) 912-1939

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Sap's Fine Thai Cuisine

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The soup options from Sap's are wide-ranging, from the various fillings (duck, beef, chicken, shrimp) to spiciness levels. Pickup orders for both locations (the other on Burnet Road) can be placed online. Both are open for indoor dine-in services.

4514 W Gate Blvd, Austin, TX 78745
(512) 899-8525
(512) 899-8525

888 Vietnamese Restaurant

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The East Riverside restaurant has giant bowls of soup, from tom kha to pho. Pickup orders can be placed over the phone. There are indoor dine-in services.

2400 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78741
(512) 448-4722
(512) 448-4722

Hecho en Mexico

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The sopa Azteca is made with an ancho chile-based broth for a hotter kick. Spicy chicken soup lovers should try calda tlalpeno. Pickup orders can be placed online, in person, or over the phone. The restaurant has reopened for dine-in service.

6001 Willam Cannon Dr, Austin, TX 78749
(512) 301-0060
(512) 301-0060

El Borrego De Oro

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The South Austin Mexican restaurant’s soup lineup includes birria, caldo de macaron, and menudo. Pickup orders can be placed over the phone or in person. There are indoor dine-in services.

3900 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 383-0031
(512) 383-0031

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Evangeline Café

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For Cajun gumbo, look to Evangeline Cafe, where it comes with Gulf Coast oysters, shrimp, and crab, served with white rice. Pickup orders can be placed over the phone. There are indoor dine-in services.

8106 Brodie Ln, Austin, TX 78745
(512) 282-2586
(512) 282-2586

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Chen's Noodle House

8650 Spicewood Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78759

The hand-cut noodles in the Barrington Oaks Chinese restaurant’s soups amplify the bowls to the next level. Pickup and delivery orders can be placed online. There are indoor dine-in services.

8650 Spicewood Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78759
(512) 336-8888
(512) 336-8888

BowlMenu

8650 Spicewood Springs Rd ste 119, Austin, TX 78759

The Uzbek restaurant in Barrington Oaks includes borsht and lagman, which is a noodle soup full o beef and vegetables. Takeout orders can be placed online. There are indoor dine-in services.

8650 Spicewood Springs Rd ste 119, Austin, TX 78759
(512) 992-0128
(512) 992-0128

Garbo's

12709 N Mopac Expy, Austin, TX 78727

The seafood restaurant has three stellar sups available: clam chowder, lobster bisque, and roasted tomato. Pickup orders can be placed online. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

12709 N Mopac Expy, Austin, TX 78727
(512) 520-8004
(512) 520-8004

Pho Saigon

10901 N Lamar Blvd, #108, Austin, TX 78753

For some of the best pho in Austin, check out Pho Saigon. The Houston-based mini-chain serves up consistent giant bowls of beef and chicken pho. Pickup orders can be placed online. There are indoor dine-in services.

10901 N Lamar Blvd, #108, Austin, TX 78753
(512) 821-1022
(512) 821-1022

Seoulju Korean Kitchen and Bar

9515 N Lamar Blvd Suite 230, Austin, TX 78753

The soup offerings from the Korean restaurant are very warming, from the loaded spicy rice cake hot pot (add the cheese) to the spicy ramen to the dumpling soup. Pickup orders can be placed online. There are indoor dine-in services.

9515 N Lamar Blvd Suite 230, Austin, TX 78753
(512) 382-1858
(512) 382-1858

Tan My Restaurant

1601 Ohlen Rd # E, Austin, TX 78758

Tan My is all about Vietnamese noodle soups, like pho and hu tieu mi (clear noodle soup with chicken broth). There is indoor dine-in services.

1601 Ohlen Rd # E, Austin, TX 78758
(512) 832-9585
(512) 832-9585

House of Three Gorges

8557 Research Blvd Suite 144, Austin, TX 78758

The soups — hot and sour, egg drop, and spicy wonton — are highly recommended at this Sichuan restaurant. Pickup and delivery orders can be placed online or over the phone. There are indoor dine-in services.

8557 Research Blvd Suite 144, Austin, TX 78758
(512) 953-8666
(512) 953-8666

Ramen Tatsu-ya

8557 Research Blvd, #126, Austin, TX 78758

The ramen is so good at Ramen Tatsu-ya that people still crave the slurpable bowls during the depths of summer. To-go orders for all locations can be placed online. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services at most locations.

8557 Research Blvd, #126, Austin, TX 78758
(512) 834-8810
(512) 834-8810

Biderman's Deli

3742 Far W Blvd #101, Austin, TX 78731

The Jewish-style deli offers up a giant matzo ball as part of its matzo ball soup. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person. There are indoor dine-in services.

3742 Far W Blvd #101, Austin, TX 78731
(512) 340-1404
(512) 340-1404

épicerie café & grocery

2307 Hancock Dr, Austin, TX 78756

The French-New Orleans restaurant’s soup offerings include French onion. Pickup orders can be placed online. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2307 Hancock Dr, Austin, TX 78756
(512) 371-6840
(512) 371-6840

Mongers

4119 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78751

Of course, the market and restaurant would dish out a rich and worthy seafood chowder, made with potatoes and bacon. Plus there’s gumbo. Pickup orders can be placed online. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

4119 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 215-8972
(512) 215-8972

Julio's Cafe

4230 Duval St, Austin, TX 78751

The Hyde Park Mexican restaurant's chicken soup is chock-full of vegetables. Remember it's cash-only. Pickup orders can be placed in person. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

4230 Duval St, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 452-1040
(512) 452-1040

Xian Sushi & Noodle

1801 E 51st St #C370, Austin, TX 78723

Xian dishes up noodle soups with choices of kinds of pasta. A sure-fire bet is the red braised beef noodles. Pickup orders can be placed online for all locations. All restaurants are open for indoor dine-in services.

1801 E 51st St #C370, Austin, TX 78723
(512) 469-7878
(512) 469-7878

FoodHeads

616 W 34th St, Austin, TX 78705

The sandwich shop’s soup game is very strong, offering everything from a vegan tomato-coconut to a Tuscan white bean to green chile chicken pozole. Pickup orders can be placed online. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

616 W 34th St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 420-8400
(512) 420-8400

Salt Traders Coastal Cooking

1101 S MoPac Expy, Austin, TX 78746

Both locations of the seafood restaurant offer two soups: clam chowder and seafood gumbo. Pickup orders for both locations (the other in Round Rock) can be placed online. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1101 S MoPac Expy, Austin, TX 78746
(737) 484-0095
(737) 484-0095

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Gourmands Neighborhood Pub

2316 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78702

Enjoy some serious cold-weather comfort food at Gourmands: broccoli beer cheese soup, made with Shiner Bock, in a bread bowl, along with other soups. Pickup orders can be placed online; deliveries are available. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2316 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 610-2031
(512) 610-2031

Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop

2305 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702

The Mexican restaurant serves both menudo and beef caldo, with options to add additional meats, vegetables, and hominy. Pickup orders can be placed over the phone or in person. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2305 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 472-0017
(512) 472-0017

El Alma

1025 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704

The South Austin Mexican restaurant’s soup option is the soothing crema de elote, made with a corn and poblano pepper chowder and queso panela. Pickup and delivery orders can be placed online. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1025 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 609-8923
(512) 609-8923

Justine's

4710 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702

French-loving Justine’s offers a classic gooey French onion soup. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

4710 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 385-2900
(512) 385-2900

Bouldin Creek Cafe

1900 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

Really great vegan soups can be found at the South Austin vegetarian restaurant, such as the chickpea tortilla. Place pickup and DoorDash delivery orders online. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1900 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 416-1601
(512) 416-1601

June's

1722 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

June’s meshes Jewish and Mexican fare with the matzo ball caldo, which comes loaded with chicken, vegetables, avocado, and the dumpling. Takeout orders can be placed online. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1722 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
A matzo ball soup with corn.
June’s matzo ball caldo.
Nadia Chaudhury/Eater Austin

Soup Peddler

2801 S Lamar Blvd Ste A, Austin, TX 78704

As is the name, Soup Peddler offers many soups from vegan- and gluten-free-friendly tomato basil to daily specials. Takeout orders for all locations can be placed online or in person; there are Favor deliveries too. There are typically outdoor areas for dine-in service.

2801 S Lamar Blvd Ste A, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-7687
(512) 444-7687

El Tacorrido

2316 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

While the drive-thru menudo soup is only available on weekends from all of its locations, the tripe-filled dish is worth the wait. Place to-go orders through the drive-thrus.

2316 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 912-1939
(512) 912-1939

Sap's Fine Thai Cuisine

4514 W Gate Blvd, Austin, TX 78745

The soup options from Sap's are wide-ranging, from the various fillings (duck, beef, chicken, shrimp) to spiciness levels. Pickup orders for both locations (the other on Burnet Road) can be placed online. Both are open for indoor dine-in services.

4514 W Gate Blvd, Austin, TX 78745
(512) 899-8525
(512) 899-8525

888 Vietnamese Restaurant

2400 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78741

The East Riverside restaurant has giant bowls of soup, from tom kha to pho. Pickup orders can be placed over the phone. There are indoor dine-in services.

2400 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78741
(512) 448-4722
(512) 448-4722

Hecho en Mexico

6001 Willam Cannon Dr, Austin, TX 78749

The sopa Azteca is made with an ancho chile-based broth for a hotter kick. Spicy chicken soup lovers should try calda tlalpeno. Pickup orders can be placed online, in person, or over the phone. The restaurant has reopened for dine-in service.

6001 Willam Cannon Dr, Austin, TX 78749
(512) 301-0060
(512) 301-0060

El Borrego De Oro

3900 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

The South Austin Mexican restaurant’s soup lineup includes birria, caldo de macaron, and menudo. Pickup orders can be placed over the phone or in person. There are indoor dine-in services.

3900 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 383-0031
(512) 383-0031

Evangeline Café

8106 Brodie Ln, Austin, TX 78745

For Cajun gumbo, look to Evangeline Cafe, where it comes with Gulf Coast oysters, shrimp, and crab, served with white rice. Pickup orders can be placed over the phone. There are indoor dine-in services.

8106 Brodie Ln, Austin, TX 78745
(512) 282-2586
(512) 282-2586

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