Maudie's Too
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1212 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Kelley R. writes: Maudie's = Tex-Mex and not Mexican food.

I think this is what people don't understand about Maudie's and I think it's the reason that it's not getting 5 stars from everyone. See, Tex-Mex is the Texan version of Mexican food and is not supposed to be…

La Mexicana Bakery
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1924 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78704

Lorena O. writes: A few weekends ago my friends and I got our drunk on downtown.  Shocking, I know!!!  Not wanting to wait the customary 30 minutes in the Whataburger drive through, my brilliant friend mentions La Mexicana is open 24 hours and suggested we go there.…

Vespaio
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1610 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Jill W. writes: Normally, if I waited two hours then paid $50 to split an entree and have a single glass of wine, I'd be disconsolate; however, that's exactly what I did last night at Vespaio, and I'm fairly content.  

The service and atmosphere at Vespaio are…

Curra's Grill
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

614 E Oltorf St
Austin, TX 78704

J M. writes: There are some restaurants in town that do one dish so well ("The Dish"), they becomes my go-to restaurant for that dish.  When a restaurant becomes a go-to restaurant for a particular dish, I can no longer order anything else from the menu, as I…

Allens Boots
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1522 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Aimee G. writes: I like to think of myself as an urban cowgirl, and Allens Boots have helped me dress the part.  I come here every time I'm in town.  As previous yelpers have said, the smell of leather in this place is intoxicating. The extensive collection of boots…

Austin Java
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1608 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78704

Connie T. writes: When I first arrived in Austin, my pupils were dilating and every inch of my body trembled: I didn't have Internet access at my friend's house, and I needed it. Badly.

My friend was obviously concerned and almost immediately pushed me in the direction…

Austin Tri-Cyclist
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

923 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78704

Joe C. writes: Ok, first I would like to say I am more incline to believe a 4 star review than a 5 star review. Save the 5 stars for the shop owner who pulls your baby from a flaming airline wreckage and still gives you 20% off your next purchase. That being said,…

Hill Country Weavers
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1701 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Tara H. writes: So, I am teh suck at knitting. However, a couple of my best friends are knitaholics and every time they come into town they want to go to Hill Country Weavers.

I don't even mind. I love the little yellow house with the porch. I love the colors and…

Aviary
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2110 S Lamar Blvd
Ste C
Austin, TX 78704

Jory E. writes: I'll keep it short and simple: I want to max out my credit card here. It's very clear the owners have a great design sense - just the right balance of clean and modern, but whimsical too. My boyfriend and I can't get enough of the Argentinian…

Prototype
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1700 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Michelle B. writes: Walking through Prototype had my mind racing.

Wow, that Danish modern desk would look perfect in my living room.

Why are these silver sphere lamps only $85? Do you know how much they are going for on eBay?

Whoa! Where in the hell did they find that…

AM PM Animal Hospital
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2239 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Michelle C. writes: My pup Mindy had some kind of massive GI episode tonight, after which she couldn't stop licking.  She was acting completely crazy, incessantly licking everything in sight...the floor, the wall, her paws.  It's Sunday of Labor Day weekend, and I guess…

Little Mexico Restaurant
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2304 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78704

Kevin N. writes: It's true, Little Mexico is considerably smaller than regular Mexico.   Even so, a stop in on Sunday morning proved fruitful, and we could tell that good things were in store when we waltzed into this breakfast taco haven, dotted with regulars.  

As…

Maximum FX Salon & Spa
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1007 South Congress Ave
Suite 10C
Austin, TX 78704

Melissa S. writes: I've been going here since it was still located on the Drag years ago, and I've never gotten a bad haircut.  Actually, I've never not gotten an amazing cut!

They also do really amazing color here -- I'm solidly brunette, and they kept my hair looking…

Chuy's
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1728 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78704

Laura F. writes: Q.  Why is Chuy's named Chuy's?

Theory #1:  A nod to mastication, i.e. the infinite, magic Mary Poppins basket of perfect tortilla chips that I can't stop eating.

Theory #2:  After two Texas Martinis, you'll sound like Chewbacca.

In closing, if you…

Carrabba's Italian Grill

6406 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78752

Sarah M. writes: It can be a challenge to review chains or franchised businesses because you run the risk of spending time critiquing a place that is generally married to formula and expectation. When you walk into a McDonald's, you get a McDonald's. When you run…

KGSR FM 107.1

8309 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78753

Brian B. writes: This is my favorite radio station anywhere I think. It reminds me a bit of KFAT in Gilroy years ago (now KPIG in Santa Cruz/SF) in that you might hear anything at anytime. Well, not 'anything' since they don't play most of the crap that I avoid…

Bark 'N Purr Pet Center
Neighborhood: Rosedale

4604 Burnet Rd
Austin, TX 78756

Jason R. writes: My girlfriend (Katrina M) and I buy our animals pet food from Bark N Purr. The service is always great.
I love going inside and seeing what the half baked staff are going to do behind the counter. Last time I was in there one of the guys ate a dog…

Genuine Joe
Neighborhood: Crestview

2001 W Anderson Ln
Austin, TX 78757

Don P. writes: Believe it or not, I don't have a crush on anyone here.

Positives:

Parking
Bottomless coffee
Cool vibe/comfortable
Local
Close to my house (I can walk)
Cool staff without the "I'm a musician who hates serving coffee bitch" attitude

Negatives:

Have to wait in…

Sorrento's

2913 Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78756

Daisy L. writes: Happy day!  Sorrentos features great coffee, iced drinks, and shakes.

Coffee is top notch. They make it exactly to specifications - and will go the extra mile to make-sure it is "your way."  The drive through is nifty, best yet... you can set up an…

Terry's Burnet Road Vehicle Inspections
Neighborhood: Rosedale, Allandale

5209 Burnet Rd
Austin, TX 78756

Christine P. writes: This is the place to get your vehicle inspected in Austin.

My vehicle had two crazy lights that wouldn't turn off. Terry told me that it would be a superficial repair and my car passed the test with flying colors for the inspection.

I forgot my…

Maru Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Rosedale

4636 Burnet Rd
Austin, TX 78756

Doryan R. writes: UPDATE: I went here for the first time in months today for lunch.

A few things have changed, but overall it's still probably one of my favorite sushi places in town

Yeah, they didn't have a liquor license for awhile. So? Is that a huge thing? You can't…

Next To New
Neighborhood: Allandale

5435 Burnet Rd
Austin, TX 78756

Carrie C. writes: I really like this store.  Everything in here is high quality and the prices are fair.  Better than fair, their prices start out fair and then go down month to month by about 25% - their tags have a list of dates and prices to help you out with that.…

Fonda San Miguel
Neighborhood: Rosedale, Allandale

2330 W North Loop Blvd
Austin, TX 78756

Kerry G. writes: Could brunch really be worth $40?  Hell-to-tha-YES!
And having chef Miguel Ravago garnish your green chicken mole with toasted pumpkin seeds as he plates your dish...are you kidding me?!?!
Classy.
Plus, David Letterman ate dinner here Friday night.…

Upper Crust Bakery
Neighborhood: Rosedale

4508 Burnet Rd
Austin, TX 78756

Bing C. writes: Things I like about Upper Crust, from Most to Least.

-Tuna Sandwich - best in town.
-Chicken Salad Sandwich- right up there.
-Salads - spinach is the best, and nicely priced...add a scoop of tuna salad for a buck.
-Pastries - cinnamon rolls are…

Magnolia Cafe South
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1920 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704

Don P. writes: With queso dripping from my midnight chin, I clutched a gingerbread pancake in one hand and crazy-eye danced in circles... all the while shouting

"House on fire.

House on fire."

Marco Polo Restaurant
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2200 S I H 35
Austin, TX 78704

Audrey L. writes: ugh, what? I went for dim sum a couple weeks ago and the service was terrible and the food was decent at best. Their rice soup was seriously salty and had weird fatty peices of pork in it, the har go or shrimp dumplings seem like they had been frozen…

Phoenicia Bakery and Deli
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2912 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Jessica A. writes: I came for the Falfal and Shwarma but I fell in love with the Muffaletta! It is one seriously delicious sandwich, and although you can practically feel the sinful fat calories oozing out from between the cloud soft bun it'll be well worth the extra 3…

Great Outdoors Nursery
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2730 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Carrie C. writes: What a wonderful nursery!  I can't believe it's taken me so long to come here.    It took reviews for the Garden District (their coffeeshop) on yelp to remind me that they even existed and since I was in the market for some plants and pots, I deceded…

Zilker Botanical Gardens
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2220 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78746

Allison P. writes: I originally moved to Austin in 1999, and I went to the Zilker Botanical Gardens for the first time today. That's kind of a crime. I should have to give my Austinite card back. For you photographer's, there are countless photo ops.

I'm no expert on…

Panera Bread
Neighborhood: Rollingwood

2805 Bee Caves Rd.
Austin, TX 78746

Heidi S. writes: With one finger I gingerly try to peck out a review, trying to avoid getting the carnage from my meal all over my keyboard.

No really, I am. Sitting here, eating a Chicken Noodle Soup bread bowl and Chicken Frontega Panini (yeah, yeah, I'm a whore for…

Costco

4301 W William Cannon Dr Ste 100
Austin, TX 78749

Chad S. writes: I've been going to Costco for a love you long time. In fact, I'll go old school on that ass - for years, I continued to think of it as Price Club, the name they used to go by before becoming Costco and blowing up like DeNiro in Raging Bull. Costco is…

Texas Roadhouse

9300 S I 35
Bldg F
Austin, TX 78749

Autumn C. writes: My husband and I had a little date night and ended up at Texas Roadhouse. We both love steak and had not tried TR out yet. There was a HUGE line, but the wait wasn't bad. We sat at the bar for a while and ordered a cactus blossom and a few drinks.…

Pho Thai Son

3601 W William Cannon Dr
#250
Austin, TX 78749

Tara M. writes: I have never dined in here so my review is purely on the food not the dining experience.  My house is down the street from this place so I get it to go. I can ride my bike here and be home in less than 10 minutes with hot Pho - lucky me!

The Pho here…

Reale's Pizza & Cafe

13450 N Hwy 183
Ste 230
Austin, TX 78750

Chad S. writes: Who would have thought that a strip center could offer such fantastic Italian fare? The pastas at this quaint italian bistro are excellent, but what really sets Reale's apart is their pizza. Our Yankee friends from up north will find a little slice…

Midori Sushi

13435 N Highway 183
Austin, TX 78750

David M. writes: It feels awkward to give a restaurant 5 stars overall.  I've run into a few issues with the servers/owner, but not to any alarm.  Overall I'd give it 4 1/2 stars but that isn't an option here.

Food quality - hands down the best sushi spot in North…

Anderson Mill Animal Clinic

13542 N Hwy 183
Austin, TX 78750

Kristen F. writes: When I got married, I acquired a husband, a miniature pincher, and two cats.  We take the pets to Anderson Mill Animal Clinic.  I haven't had pets before, so this is the only vet I know.  One of our cats is crazy obese.  We basically spent $500 to…

Asti Trattoria
Neighborhood: Hyde Park

408 E 43rd St Ste C
Austin, TX 78751

Kevin N. writes: Asti -- Italian for "Pasta Coma" -- was a definitely pleasant surprise this holiday weekend.  This cute little shotgun-style trattoria features an armload of affordable Italian standards from pizza dishes to pasta creations, a menu replete with…

Half Price Books

5555 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78751

Kyle S. writes: I wish I could go here. I really do. But I can't.
My name Is Kyle and I am a semi-recovering book lover. I mean addict. But not really. Once in '99 I went to the HPB across from Wheatsville and did NOT buy a book. So, it really isn't a problem.
Sadly,…

Austin SPCA

124 W Anderson Ln
Austin, TX 78752

Beth W. writes: I have this wonderfully adorable puppy (silky terrier named Maxie), but I work a lot and I go to school, so she's alone a lot of times.  My parents have several cats, and, every time I take Maxie home, she loves to play with them.  I decided that…