I have some family coming in and staying the night at a hotel near the airport while waiting for a couple more to come in Saturday morning on a redeye. Where is a good place somewhat close to the airport to meet the rest of them for dinner? Any good Mexican, BBQ, or CFS places near the airport that will be open past 8:00-9:00pm on a friday night?

Another vote for Meanwhile! It's one of my favorite spots in general. The food trucks are Mexican, BBQ, pizza and a chicken sandwich one. Plus excellent beer.

If y'all are willing to venture 10 mins from the airport, that would open up east 6th area and Licha's cantina for watermelon jalapeño margaritas and mexican food

South Congress is a quick trip from ABIA, and it has several options that would be fun on a Friday night.

Real close to the airport? Not much. How far away are you wiling to go?

cityagboy said:

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Real close to the airport? Not much. How far away are you wiling to go?

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Within 10-15 minutes maybe? Not really wanting to drive into downtown and hit 6th street and not really wanting to head to Georgetown or parts north. Just want some place casual with good food. The Meanwhile Brewing seems like a good suggestion so far, but I am open to other suggestions. TIA

Txhuntr said:

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If y'all are willing to venture 10 mins from the airport, that would open up east 6th area and Licha's cantina for watermelon jalapeño margaritas and mexican food

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Not sure a watermelon jalapeno margarita would be my first choice, but how is the food?

As said there really not anything close to the airport. If your folks are not from Texas you could go to Matt's. It's a tourist spot that has average food and great atmosphere. It is about 15 minutes by freeway.

txags92 said:

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cityagboy said:

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Real close to the airport? Not much. How far away are you wiling to go?

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Within 10-15 minutes maybe? Not really wanting to drive into downtown and hit 6th street and not really wanting to head to Georgetown or parts north. Just want some place casual with good food. The Meanwhile Brewing seems like a good suggestion so far, but I am open to other suggestions. TIA

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That would open up pinthouse pizza, easy tiger, Matt's el Rancho, and Loro all on south Lamar as options

C spot food truck Address: 2027 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702


Hecho en Mexico - interior mexican food - Montoplis

Juan in a million -Legendary austin classic, opinions vary

pueblo viejo on tillery - mex

Suerte - mex

Grizzelda - mex

Murray's tavern - open late

Sawyer is made after a classic diner

Landrette - american

Also rollin smoke highly rated bbq

Honestly if you don't have little kids w you I would hit up the cabana club they have 3 food trucks sushi to die for and a great family owned mexican truck and a third that's Caribbean literally the ends of the spectrum and holiday is next door

Towards dontwn is Rosita's on riverside

Ten minutes EAST of the airport, Little Thailand in Garfield is very good.

De Nada Cantina

I tried it a few times and wasn't impressed. Don't know that I've had better Thai, but thought it was overhyped.

Gonna recommend El Alma South on Westgate Blvd in the central market parking lot. Great place and should be easy in/out to airport.

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