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The 15 Dishes Austinites Can't Stop Ordering

by Meghan McCarron
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by Meghan McCarron
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On last Friday's open thread, Eater asked readers which dishes they just can't quit at their favorite restaurants, menu favorites that exert such a powerful sway you accidentally never order anything else. Many of Austin's most popular restaurants - Uchi, Ramen Tatsu-Ya, Contigo - offer crave-able delights beyond the dishes that made them famous. Also, no matter where Austinites go, they cannot resist a good enchilada.

Eater now presents a map of The 15 Dishes Austinites Can't Stop Ordering. These fifteen were chosen either because they were named by numerous readers, one fan made an especially passionate argument, or they were unexpected or surprising in some way. If your favorite isn't listed below, hit the comments or the tipline and make the case. Hat tip to sister site Eater PDX, whose map inspired this one.


· The 15 PDX Restaurant Dishes That Keep You in a Rut [Eater PDX]
· All Previous Friday Open Threads [EATX]

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Ramen Tatsu-ya

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They may be famous for their take on tonkatsu (just ask Vogue), but three different readers can't stop ordering their miso ramen.

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

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El Caribe

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5610 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 452-6207
(512) 452-6207

Kerbey Lane Cafe

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3704 Kerbey Ln, Austin, TX 78731
(512) 451-1436
(512) 451-1436

Contigo Austin

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Contigo has long been known for serving up one of Austin's best burgers, which several readers list as a favorite. Another reader can't stop ordering their beef tongue hash at brunch.

2027 Anchor Ln., Austin, TX 78723
(512) 614-2260
(512) 614-2260

Hillside Farmacy

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1209 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 628-0168
(512) 628-0168

Casa Colombia

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1614 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 495-9425
(512) 495-9425

East Side King

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1618 1/2 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

24 Diner

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24 Diner is known for its upscale takes on comfort food, and several readers are helpless to resist their chicken and waffles.

600 N Lamar Blvd #G, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 472-5400
(512) 472-5400

Via 313

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In addition to their addictive, double-crusted pies, Via 313 has an impressive array of signature toppings. Several readers cite the Cadillac, with its addictive blend of sweet fig preserves, prosciutto and blue cheese, as the one that keeps them from branching out.

1111 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 939-1927
(512) 939-1927

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Uchi

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There's a reason Uchi is still one of Austin's top restaurants after over a decade in business. Readers cited half their menu as must-order. The foie negiri, Walu Walu, the pork jowl, and the shag roll are keeping readers in a rut.

801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 916-4808
(512) 916-4808

Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

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1400 S. Congress Suite B100, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 291-7300
(512) 291-7300

Hopdoddy Burger Bar

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1400 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 243-7505
(512) 243-7505

John Mueller Meat Company

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Conversations about Texas barbecue always revolve around brisket, but at least one reader can't get enough of Mueller's beef ribs.

2500 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 571-6509
(512) 571-6509

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Barlata

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Barlata has only been open a few months, with a huge menu of tapas, tortillas, and paella. One reader already has a regular order: the arroz negre.

1500 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 473-2211
(512) 473-2211

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Curra's Grill

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Enchiladas in general are difficult for Austinites to resist. The verde enchiladas with vegetables sing their siren song at Curra's.

614 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-0012
(512) 444-0012

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Ramen Tatsu-ya

8557 Research Blvd, #126, Austin, TX 78758

They may be famous for their take on tonkatsu (just ask Vogue), but three different readers can't stop ordering their miso ramen.

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

El Caribe

5610 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78751

[Photo: Kevin B./Yelp]

5610 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 452-6207
(512) 452-6207

Kerbey Lane Cafe

3704 Kerbey Ln, Austin, TX 78731

[Photo: Michael C.]

3704 Kerbey Ln, Austin, TX 78731
(512) 451-1436
(512) 451-1436

Contigo Austin

2027 Anchor Ln., Austin, TX 78723

Contigo has long been known for serving up one of Austin's best burgers, which several readers list as a favorite. Another reader can't stop ordering their beef tongue hash at brunch.

2027 Anchor Ln., Austin, TX 78723
(512) 614-2260
(512) 614-2260

Hillside Farmacy

1209 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702

[Photo: Darla A.]

1209 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 628-0168
(512) 628-0168

Casa Colombia

1614 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702
[Photo: Phillip B./Yelp]
1614 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 495-9425
(512) 495-9425

East Side King

1618 1/2 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

[Photo: Enoch L./Yelp]

1618 1/2 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

24 Diner

600 N Lamar Blvd #G, Austin, TX 78703

24 Diner is known for its upscale takes on comfort food, and several readers are helpless to resist their chicken and waffles.

600 N Lamar Blvd #G, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 472-5400
(512) 472-5400

Via 313

1111 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

In addition to their addictive, double-crusted pies, Via 313 has an impressive array of signature toppings. Several readers cite the Cadillac, with its addictive blend of sweet fig preserves, prosciutto and blue cheese, as the one that keeps them from branching out.

1111 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 939-1927
(512) 939-1927

Uchi

801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

There's a reason Uchi is still one of Austin's top restaurants after over a decade in business. Readers cited half their menu as must-order. The foie negiri, Walu Walu, the pork jowl, and the shag roll are keeping readers in a rut.

801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 916-4808
(512) 916-4808

Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

1400 S. Congress Suite B100, Austin, TX 78704

[Photo: Maria L.]

1400 S. Congress Suite B100, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 291-7300
(512) 291-7300

Hopdoddy Burger Bar

1400 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

[Photo: Steven N./Yelp]

1400 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 243-7505
(512) 243-7505

John Mueller Meat Company

2500 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

Conversations about Texas barbecue always revolve around brisket, but at least one reader can't get enough of Mueller's beef ribs.

2500 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 571-6509
(512) 571-6509

Barlata

1500 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

Barlata has only been open a few months, with a huge menu of tapas, tortillas, and paella. One reader already has a regular order: the arroz negre.

1500 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 473-2211
(512) 473-2211

Curra's Grill

614 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704

Enchiladas in general are difficult for Austinites to resist. The verde enchiladas with vegetables sing their siren song at Curra's.

614 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-0012
(512) 444-0012

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