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29 Comforting Soups in Austin

Ramen to menudo to chicken noodle to gumbo to French onion

by Nadia Chaudhury Updated
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by Nadia Chaudhury Updated

Fall, cold weather, and/or rain means it’s time for warming bowls of comforting soup. Nothing beats the liquidy concoction 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 Russian House, and many others.

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

As with all businesses, be sure to call ahead to make sure each shop is still open or if there are updates on current offerings and service models, as things are changing constantly. Wear a mask, tip well, and if you’re ordering delivery, try to order directly from the shop themselves.

Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; the latest data about the delta variant indicates that it may pose a low-to-moderate risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial transmission. The latest CDC guidance is here; find a COVID-19 vaccination site here.

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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. The restaurant is open for dine-in service.

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

Garbo's

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

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

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Balkan Cafe & Grill

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The Balkan restaurant's beef and vegetable stews, the gulaš and djuveč, are the perfect warming comfort dish. Don’t want to pick between the fillings? Opt for the combo gudju. It comes with bread and white rice too. Pickup orders can be placed over the phone or in person. The restaurant is open for dine-in service.

11800 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
(737) 703-5990
(737) 703-5990

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. The restaurant is open for dine-in service.

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. The restaurant is open for dine-in service.

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). Orders can be placed in person; there is dine-in available.

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 from this Sichuan restaurant. Pickup and delivery orders can be placed online.

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 (the others on South Lamar and East Sixth) can be placed online. The restaurants are open for dine-in service with outdoor areas.

8557 Research Blvd, #126, Austin, TX 78758
(512) 834-8810
(512) 834-8810
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Ramen Tatsu-ya’s ramen
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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. Pickup orders can be placed online or in person, the restaurant is open for dine-in service.

3742 Far W Blvd #101, Austin, TX 78731
(512) 340-1404
(512) 340-1404
Matzo ball soup from Biderman’s
Matzo ball soup from Biderman’s
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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. The restaurant has reopened for dine-in service.

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. The restaurant is open for dine-in service.

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. The restaurant is open for dine-in service.

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 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. The restaurant is open for dine-in service with outdoor areas.

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

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Russian House

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For comforting borscht, the downtown Russian restaurant is the answer. Pickup and delivery orders can be placed online. The restaurant is opened for dine-in service.

307 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 428-5442
(512) 428-5442

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Salt Traders Coastal Cooking

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Bth locations of the seafood restaurant offers several takeout soups. The kettle versions include a cioppino is made with a rotating market offering. Then there’s clam chowder and seafood gumbo. Pickup orders for both locations (the other in Round Rock) can be placed online. The restaurants have reopened for 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. Pickup orders can be placed online; deliveries are available. The pub is open for dine-in service with a patio.

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 meat as well as hominy. Pickup orders can be placed over the phone or in person. The restaurant is open for dine-in service with outdoor tables available.

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

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El Alma Cafe y Cantina

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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, available in a larger family-style size as well as cups and bowls. Pickup and delivery orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for dine-in service.

1025 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 609-8923
(512) 609-8923
The corn soup at El Alma
The corn soup at El Alma
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Justine's

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French-loving Justine’s offers a classic gooey French onion soup. The restaurant is open for dine-in service with outdoor areas.

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. The restaurant is open for dine-in service with an outdoor area.

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. Pickup orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for dine-in service and there is a patio.

1722 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
June’s matzo ball caldo
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 the vegan- and gluten-free-friendly tomato basil to daily specials. Pickup orders for all locations can be placed online; 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
Soup from Soup Peddler
Soup from Soup Peddler
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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 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. The restaurant has reopened for dine-in service.

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. The restaurant is reopen for dine-in service.

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. The restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

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. The restaurant is open for dine-in service.

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

Garbo's

12709 N Mopac Expy, Austin, TX 78727

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

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

Balkan Cafe & Grill

11800 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753

The Balkan restaurant's beef and vegetable stews, the gulaš and djuveč, are the perfect warming comfort dish. Don’t want to pick between the fillings? Opt for the combo gudju. It comes with bread and white rice too. Pickup orders can be placed over the phone or in person. The restaurant is open for dine-in service.

11800 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
(737) 703-5990
(737) 703-5990

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. The restaurant is open for dine-in service.

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. The restaurant is open for dine-in service.

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). Orders can be placed in person; there is dine-in available.

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 from this Sichuan restaurant. Pickup and delivery orders can be placed online.

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

Ramen Tatsu-ya

8557 Research Blvd, #126, Austin, TX 78758
Ramen Tatsu-ya’s ramen
Ramen Tatsu-ya’s ramen
Ramen Tatsu-Ya/Facebook

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 (the others on South Lamar and East Sixth) can be placed online. The restaurants are open for dine-in service with outdoor areas.

8557 Research Blvd, #126, Austin, TX 78758
(512) 834-8810
(512) 834-8810
Ramen Tatsu-ya’s ramen
Ramen Tatsu-ya’s ramen
Ramen Tatsu-Ya/Facebook

Biderman's Deli

3742 Far W Blvd #101, Austin, TX 78731
Matzo ball soup from Biderman’s
Matzo ball soup from Biderman’s
Biderman’s Deli/Facebook

The Jewish-style deli offers up a giant matzo ball as part of its matzo ball soup. Pickup orders can be placed online or in person, the restaurant is open for dine-in service.

3742 Far W Blvd #101, Austin, TX 78731
(512) 340-1404
(512) 340-1404
Matzo ball soup from Biderman’s
Matzo ball soup from Biderman’s
Biderman’s Deli/Facebook

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. The restaurant has reopened for dine-in service.

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. The restaurant is open for dine-in service.

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. The restaurant is open for dine-in service.

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 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. The restaurant is open for dine-in service with outdoor areas.

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

Russian House

307 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78701

For comforting borscht, the downtown Russian restaurant is the answer. Pickup and delivery orders can be placed online. The restaurant is opened for dine-in service.

307 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 428-5442
(512) 428-5442

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Salt Traders Coastal Cooking

1101 S MoPac Expy, Austin, TX 78746

Bth locations of the seafood restaurant offers several takeout soups. The kettle versions include a cioppino is made with a rotating market offering. Then there’s clam chowder and seafood gumbo. Pickup orders for both locations (the other in Round Rock) can be placed online. The restaurants have reopened for dine-in services.

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

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. Pickup orders can be placed online; deliveries are available. The pub is open for dine-in service with a patio.

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 meat as well as hominy. Pickup orders can be placed over the phone or in person. The restaurant is open for dine-in service with outdoor tables available.

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

El Alma Cafe y Cantina

1025 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
The corn soup at El Alma
The corn soup at El Alma
El Alma/Facebook

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, available in a larger family-style size as well as cups and bowls. Pickup and delivery orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for dine-in service.

1025 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 609-8923
(512) 609-8923
The corn soup at El Alma
The corn soup at El Alma
El Alma/Facebook

Justine's

4710 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702

French-loving Justine’s offers a classic gooey French onion soup. The restaurant is open for dine-in service with outdoor areas.

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. The restaurant is open for dine-in service with an outdoor area.

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

June's

1722 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
June’s matzo ball caldo
June’s matzo ball caldo
Nadia Chaudhury/EATX

June’s meshes Jewish and Mexican fare with the matzo ball caldo, which comes loaded with chicken, vegetables, avocado, and the dumpling. Pickup orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for dine-in service and there is a patio.

1722 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
June’s matzo ball caldo
June’s matzo ball caldo
Nadia Chaudhury/EATX

Soup Peddler

2801 S Lamar Blvd Ste A, Austin, TX 78704
Soup from Soup Peddler
Soup from Soup Peddler
Soup Peddler/Facebook

As is the name, Soup Peddler offers many soups from the vegan- and gluten-free-friendly tomato basil to daily specials. Pickup orders for all locations can be placed online; 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
Soup from Soup Peddler
Soup from Soup Peddler
Soup Peddler/Facebook

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 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. The restaurant has reopened for dine-in service.

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. The restaurant is reopen for dine-in service.

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. The restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

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

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