The roast duck has always been the right move at this Chinese barbecue favorite.

Few (non-barbecue) dishes have captured Austin diners' attention like Ramen Tatsu-ya's lovingly prepared ramen, turning these noodle soups into classics for years to come.

The greasy enchiladas are legendary at this unassuming bowling alley.

Take a trip back to a simpler, groovier time in Austin history with the vegetarian and vegan establishment, and eat some vegetables while you're there, with some sunflower sprouts.

Yes, it’s a food co-op, but the deli dishes up one of the city’s best vegetarian-friendly sandwiches. The popcorn tofu po’ boy comes dressed up in cashew tamari dressing, a bunch of vegetables and pickles on a French roll.

A dish so iconic it stayed on the menu even after the restaurant got a serious revamp by now-owners McGuire Moorman Hospitality. The fried oysters are dabbled with a fruity apple-cider sauce, leeks, and herbs, all served atop yucca root chips.

Everyone already knows to order the already-famous off-menu biscuits at Olamaie, which come with honey butter.

Formerly known as Austin Land & Cattle, ALC is your best bet for a classic, laid-back steak dinner.

Already the all-day casual restaurant’s cauliflower tots served with a side of really good beet ketchup is a new classic in Austin.

Austin's most talked-about and craved dish, Aaron Franklin's magically delicious brisket has come to define the city across the country and world.

Soak up Austin political history and a hangover-killing breakfast in one fell swoop.

The migas taco has been around long before Veracruz opened over ten years ago, but sisters Reyna and Maritza Vazquez behind this trailer phenomenon took an Austin classic to the next level.

The Japanese restaurant brings its with the classic bright and citrus hama chili with yellowtail and Thai chilis.

Go super-classic at this Austin ice cream institution, and don’t skimp on the toppings.

Home Slice ushered in a pizza revolution in Austin when they opened over ten years ago, and the New York-style pies still garner serious loyalty.

One of the few restaurants serving pastor off a genuine trompo, Rosita's is a key place to start your pastor education

The creamy boozy avocado margarita from Curra’s is another pinnacle of Tex-Mex achievement in Austin.

It’s impossible to have too many tacos, and Valentina’s Tex-Mex BBQ proves that point with its perfect melding of Austin’s deep true loves, barbecue and Tex-Mex with the trailer’s breakfast-ready Real Deal Holyfield. Opt for brisket with a fried egg, beans, bacon, and tomato serrano salsa.