630385 Mon Jun 22 14:16:21 -0700 2009 15 61 Austin 0 4795815 Is there anyplace in Oak Hill to eat? Nutty Brown is good, JIm's is reliable, and now that Zoot's has moved, we have our twice a year celebration spot chosen. But that's about all- any decent Asian? Soul food? Anything? Mon Jun 22 14:16:21 -0700 2009 63271 Zennia 1 4802206 Well Zoot is off Bee Cave, so I wouldn't classify that as Oak Hill. I'd define Oak Hill as West of Mopac and South of 71(Ben White). You can go as far South as necessary, but past Nutty Brown there isn't much netween nutty Brown and Dripping Springs. This boundary is kind of fuzzy, because of the curving nature of 71/BenWhite. But since you raised the post, you are right. There is a lack of good places to eat that aren't chains. And many of those are local chains (chuys, maudies, brick oven) While it is true, South Austin has a lot of places and is close by, but that wouldn't fit with my definition of Oak Hill. With apologies to Amysue, Oak Hill is the true "land of the bland". The crowds at Cheddars bear this out. So after living in this part of town for 4 years, in the spirit of Neighborhood Chow Part I, this is my list of places I can come up with off the top of my head. I have eaten at some of these, so I will give a quick review or blurb where appropriate. In no particular order Chuys - I like it, i know it doesn't get a lot of love on this board, but it's pretty good Tex-Mex. Only been once to htis location, but the chips were nice and fresh. Everybody liked their Enchiladas. Cheddars - Never been Costco - For $10 you get pizza that better than most Yaghi's - their normal pizzas are better than average. I'd staqy away from the pizzas with white sauce. Cypress Grill - Got food to go once from there, no one was impressed enough to go back Satellite (on escarpment) - pretty good Waterloo Austin Pizza Garden Mangieries Pizza - thin crust is good for that style Blue Bamboo - Never been Natural Planet (or something like that) - in same strip center as previous 5 Burger-Tex - Never been to this one Croissant time - in same strip center as burger-tex T and N cafe - passable Viet Mexican Restaurant (forget the name) in same strip center as the previous 3 - Never been Panera - skip the Bagels, all else above average chain - pretty good crusty french loaf Taste of Mexico (where Giss's Cafe used to be) - never been China Hill - They deliver all over the area, but i wouldn't recommend it. Just your standard Americanized chinese food. Dimassi's Med. Buffet Green Mesquite Donn's BarBQ - Been twice. Had some pretty good brisket and sausage both times. Better than Green Mesquite. Chapala - not related to the one on anderson. I liked the menudo. Bkfst tacos on the smallish side Senor Buddy's - Owned by curras people. I like it. I have only gotten Bkfst tacos to go, though. These are actually east of my boundary, but so far south I lump them in anyway: Maudies Brick Oven Galaxy Cafe - My wife really likes it. Good variety. Also of note: Segovia - I heard it closed down Also, not really Oak Hill, but if you are driving from Oak hill, In Spicewood are. Backstage Steakhouse Poodies There is also some new upscale Mexican Restaurant on Hamilton Pool road. - Never been I'm sure i left some out, so feel free to jump in, as if anyone needs an invitation. Wed Jun 24 10:53:17 -0700 2009 4795815 60603 TroyTempest 2 4808842 wow, how could you forget the McDonalds at the Y and the Jack in the Box just up the hill from the cemetary on William Cannon. Just kidding.... We also have a Golden Fried Chicken next to Jim's, a Mr. Gatti's down by Big Lots and a chinese restaurant next to the Mr. Gatti's. The sub shop just recently changed names and are using Boar's Head meats. The Golden Fried Chicken is actually pretty good. We also have Donn's BBQ right behind the old Albertson's. I see it get mixed reviews, but I actually think the brisket is much better than the Salt Lick. Out close to Nutty Brown is Cartwright's BBQ, which was pretty good when it opened but not consistent now. The Burger Tex at 290 and William Cannon is actually very good. Flores is the Mexican Restaurant in the same center. They just recently opened a new location just this side of Dripping, it's a nice big building but I haven't been to it. Have been to the one in Oak Hill and it's ok. Out past Nutty Brown and before the new Flores is a place called The Stadium. Fun place with sand volleyball courts and like a sports bar in the inside. The food is good. Normal sports bar stuff. The little restaurant in the Chevron at Fitzhugh and 290W is real Mexican food. Not so much Tex-Mex. Has a large hispanic following. Closes early. The taco trailer,Gordo's, across the street from the Valero before Fitzhugh has really some of the best breakfast tacos around. They close at 3. Really good food there. I would suggest that you call them, 507-2606, before going to make sure that they are there. It is worth the trip. I haven't been there but the Mexican Grill on Hamilton Pool looks packed all the time. They are more of a grill than traditional Tex-Mex fare. The name starts with a V. Rosie's is still there just past 71 and 620. If you haven't had the suicide taco, you just gotta go.. Only served in the mornings. that's all for now. Fri Jun 26 11:24:08 -0700 2009 4802206 282345 tuckspop 3 4809280 tuckspop, I'm intrigued by your breakfast taco comment regarding Gordo's. Which Valero location? What do you normally order? Our fave bfast tacos in the state are in Rockport, TX...go figure. So it would be nice to change it up from our normal Rudy's/Maria's Taco Xpress/Maudie's/HEB/Taco Cabana/Jim's choices for breakfast. Fri Jun 26 13:52:12 -0700 2009 4808842 86912 thejobark 4 4809374 just curious as we will be heading that way soon, where in Rockport? Fri Jun 26 14:25:18 -0700 2009 4809280 14268 Rene 5 4809933 Tacqueria Puerto Vallarta, 3002 Highway 35N Rockport, (361) 790-7221 The place is unassuming, smells like bleach in restaurant, has a crazy drive-through box...and sllllooooow. Do not let any of these things turn you off. Expect to wait 15-20 minutes for your order. We always take ours to go and take back to condo. Salsa is really great too. I always get the bacon, egg and cheese. Fresh everything. Craving it. Some other good places: Alby's (amazing shrimp, oyster po-boys (don't get catfish one) and jalapeno poppers stuffed with crab, and onion rings). We are in Rockport every other month and those are two places we always hit. There are others. Just remember...you are on coastal time. Fri Jun 26 19:01:43 -0700 2009 4809374 86912 thejobark 6 4810227 We usually end up at Port A so these recommendations are fantastic! Oyster po-boy and crab stuffed jalepenos will definitely do the trick.. Thank you! Fri Jun 26 22:48:01 -0700 2009 4809933 14268 Rene 6 4810798 Alby's is also the best place to buy fresh seafood to take home and cook yourself. Sat Jun 27 09:42:09 -0700 2009 4809933 100641 amykragan 7 4814502 Real intersting info on Rockport, however this is not a Rockport board, could yall take it to the Texas borad where everyone will have the benefit, not just those who stumble upon it. Mon Jun 29 06:52:34 -0700 2009 4810798 60603 TroyTempest 4 4813343 Gordo's is probably 3 to 4 miles past the Y in Oak Hill out 290W. The food is made by this guy and his mom. 3 different sizes of taco. They also serve lunch. I really have like anything that I have ordered. I like the potato and egg and the fajita taco. Really good hot sauce. But let me warn you, it is a little warm. We go to Aransas Pass all the time. Eat tacos at the taco place behind the HEB. Have you eaten at JJ's in Rockport. I hear it's good. Owned by the brother of a friend, but we haven't gotten over there. I do like Jamma's for breakfast over in Rockport. Sun Jun 28 14:32:00 -0700 2009 4809280 282345 tuckspop 4 4851082 Would love to know your spot in Rockport.... Sun Jul 12 10:01:03 -0700 2009 4809280 63271 Zennia 5 4851295 Hey all, I consolidated our Rockport notes on new thread under Texas instead: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/635965 Sun Jul 12 11:23:09 -0700 2009 4851082 86912 thejobark 3 4810570 Just ate at Tacqueria Las Palmas at Y, Texaco. The trailer was packed and took 20ish minutes to get our order. VERY good. I had bacon, egg and cheese, hub had chorizo and egg, and kids had bean and cheese. 7 tacos for $10!!! Salsa was righteous and hot. Will be back. Only downside, the wait and tacos on small size. Happy Saturday! Sat Jun 27 07:03:58 -0700 2009 4808842 86912 thejobark 2 4814779 CORRECTION this line: Natural Planet (or something like that) - in same strip center as previous 5 should read Natural Planet (or something like that) - in same strip center as previous 2 Obviously Austin pizza garden isn't on escarpment Mon Jun 29 08:37:10 -0700 2009 4802206 60603 TroyTempest 2 4867278 i noticed that the restaurant (s) formerly known as Nunzia's / Senorita's looks to be closed. Last night driving past it looked desolated. Fri Jul 17 09:00:19 -0700 2009 4802206 60603 TroyTempest 3 4868838 I've had several nice meals at the Tokyo Teppan sushi restaurant in the HEB strip near the Y. We split the Love Boat (off the menu now, but still available), which is a huge amount of sushi and sashimi with some beef and chicken teriyaki, grilled mushrooms, etc., and a veggie tempura app, for $40. Could esily feed 3 or even 4 reasonable people; we gorge ourselves. Their tako salad is delicious as well. Fri Jul 17 18:49:45 -0700 2009 4867278 41163 renz