Eater ran a map of Christmas Eve and Christmas dining options last week, but restaurants not offering a prix fixe are now chiming in to note that they're open tomorrow, too. Check out this evening's roundup for the best in whole-family-pleasing tacos, comfort food, and, yes, barbecue. A couple places on the list can set you up for the main event of the evening with cheese, roasts, and tamales, too.
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Last Minute Christmas Eve Dining, Mapped

Jack Allen's Kitchen
Both Jack Allen's will be open tomorrow until 8PM on Christmas Eve. As they put it, "One more meal you don't have to cook for your family!"
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Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew
Friends in town and they want barbecue? You just want some barbecue? Stiles Switch is open tomorrow normal hours and smoke a pretty mean brisket.
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Kerbey Lane Cafe
All Kerbey Lane restaurants will be open until 3pm tomorrow, so everyone can have gingerbread pancakes for breakfast.
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Winflo Osteria
This West Sixth Italian hotspot is open tomorrow from 11am-6pm.
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24 Diner
24 Diner is open, because it is their job to always be open. Even better, they're offering a Christmas-Eve only champagne cocktail.
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Tamale House East
Tamale House will be open regular hours tomorrow. Take the out-of-towners for migas and pick up some tamales to take home.
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Papalote Taco House
This South Austin favorite is open normal hours on Christmas Eve for all your taco needs.
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Henri's
Henri's is open tomorrow from 11am-3pm for the last minute cheese plate and a glass of wine before you go.
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Gourdough's Public House
Gourdough's will close at 3pm at Christmas Eve, so get your donut fix early.
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Firehouse Hostel and Lounge
Need a satisfying place to booze it up tomorrow night? Laid-back and craft-forward Firehouse Lounge is open.
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Salt & Time
Salt & Time will be open for lunch tomorrow from 11-3, and they'll also be selling holiday roasts.
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