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Austin's best OG spots / Happy Hour Discover by 📸

Austin's best OG spots. OG as in pre-California.
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  1. OG best high end sushi in Austin. Must do. Sit back and let the staff guide you on what to get. Walu Walu is a staple.
    😍 Everything Sushi Wagyu Tartare
    🥂 4p-6p - Food and drink specials. Awesome time to try Uchi.
  2. Another Austin OG foodie standout. Continues to be excellent and a must check out. Menu changes often - so some favs listed may not be there.
    😍 Grilled Kale Salad Grilled Quail Eggplant Caponata
    🥂 Sun - Thurs: 5p-6p - Food and drink specials.

😋 The List
  1. Austin OG since 1952. Tex-mex classics. Bob Armstrong queso dip is an institution. Mexican martini. Awesome patio.
    😍 Bob Armstrong Dip Asadero Tacos (add toasted garlic) Chili Relleno
    🥂 Mon - Fri: 11a - 3p - Lunch specials
  2. Austin OG place to go for a super special occasion, or just feeling baller. Exceptional service. So good. MML jewel. Top 3 joints in town.
    😍 Pekin Duck Breast Foie Gras Sandies Burger
    🥂 Sun: All night - 50% off bottles of wineMon: All night - Monday night means 25% off bar food & wines by the glass
  3. Recognized as one of the finest interior Mexican restaurants in the US. Austin OG since 1975. Decorated with legit art work. Courtyard happy hour is a good time to check it out.
    😍 Glazed Pork Belly Grilled Lamb Chops Plato de Miguel
    🥂 Mon - Thurs: 5p-7p - 50% off a few apps, and $1 off tequila cocktails.
  4. Austin OG elevated and modern Thai. Beautiful decor and fun vibe. Upstairs patio with view of downtown is awesome. Used to be a few locations, but now there is just the one in West Lake.
    😍 Salt + Pepper Tofu Pad Thai Pork + Prawn Dumplings
    🥂 Mon-Fri:4p-6p - 50% off all cocktails, wine, beer, sake
  5. OG Austin farm to table. Small joint. Counter seats are fun to watch the kitchen. Menu changes often. $1 oyster Tuesdays are where its at.
    😍 Leek Risotto Goat Shank Ricotta
    🥂 Tues: All day - $1 oysters! 50% chilled wines!Tues - Sat: 5p-6p - Food and drink specials.
  6. Austin OG tex-mex from the 80's. By far one of the best dips there is - creamy jalapeño ranch. The food is good - but ya gotta go just for the chips and salsa - and ask for the complimentary creamy jalapeño ranch. Several locations around town.
    😍 Chicka-Chicka Boom-Boom Enchiladas Taco and Enchilada Combo Tex-Mex Enchiladas
    🥂 Mon-Fri:3p-6p - Food and drink specials
  7. Incredible Argentine steakhouse and fare. Fun vibe. Definitely try the empanadas and something from the grill (with chili sauce of course). Also before or after check out the Milogna Room - speakeasy style bar underneath the restaurant.
    😍 Crudo Empanadas Chorizo and Marcilla
    🥂 Mon-Fri:3p-6p - $4 empanadas, $8 wines & cocktails, $9 lomito beef
  8. Austin OG steakhouse since the 90's. Good service - slightly dated vibe. But still great steaks and apps. Check out the happy hour.
    😍 Porterhouse Grilled Pork Chops Lobster Tail and Ribeye Oscar Style
    🥂 Mon-Fri:4p-7p - Food and drink specials in the bar area
  9. OG gastropub right in the middle of dirty 6th. Goto place for awesome oysters. Go for happy hour - it is one of the best in Austin - 50% off lots of great food, including the oyster platter. **Temporarily closed for remodel**
    😍 Oysters Mac and Cheese Ribeye
    🥂 Wed: All day - 50% off oyster platters and bubblesTues - Sat: 5p - 6p - 50% off lots of great food, including the oyster platter, plus drink specials
  10. Hip burger bar and cocktails. Check out the OG location on South Congress.
    😍 Parmesan Truffle Fries
    🥂 Mon - Fri: 3pm - 6pm - Food and drink specials.
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