Monday Meanderings: Austin Eateries

Happy Monday everybody!  Since this is my first post about traveling and places I like to go, I thought I would start close to home and tell you about some of the restaurants I like to eat at in the Austin area.  Because the Hubs and I live (pretty far) north of Austin, we don't often make it downtown to eat.  When we do we always have a great time and promise to do it more often! 

1. Hut's Hamburgers-  This fun diner has very good burgers.  It's decorated with college pennants and signed photographs of celebrities that have dined there. Next time I'll definitely have to try a milkshake!

2. Home Slice Pizza-  This restaurant serves delicious NY-style pizza with thin crust and a very thin layer of sauce. You can create your own pizza and I enjoy adding ricotta cheese in the mix. There is always a line out the door but the food is definitely worth it!

3. Hey Cupcake-  This airstream trailer sells the best cupcakes I have ever had.  They are big enough to share but cheap enough to buy one for everyone in your party.  If you are feeling extra daring you can even have them inject a shot of whipped cream in the middle of your cupcake!

4. Matt's El Rancho- I think the sign says it all!  They are known for their "Bob Armstrong Dip" or "Bob" for short.  It's queso with guacamole and taco meat.  I'm not a big fan of avocados but the guacamole gives the dip another layer of flavor without overpowering the cheese.  Their enchiladas are delicious and definitely worth a try!

5. P.Terry's-  This burger stand has very tasty hamburgers.  You can tell they are freshly made and the shoestring fries are delicious!  I have heard that the veggie burger is wonderful too.  Just looking at this burger makes me want to go back again! 

If you're ever in downtown Austin, be sure to stop by these restaurants.  I promise it will be worth your while!