One of the best Tex-Mex restaurants

At least some critics claim the verbiage of the title of this post. We are visiting family in the Austin area and happened on this eatery while out and about and decided to give it a try.

Turns out that decision was the right one to make. The Texican Cafe proudly states it offers “El Paso Style Mexican Food”. Regardless of the title, we were most pleased with the quality of the food at this fun place. There is another one in Austin and the newest  one in Kyle, Texas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We got there right at noon, were seated right way, and soon had a bowl of home made extra tasty chips and salsa and some iced tea. Our wait staff explained some of the menu items, and made some great suggestions for Sher’s desire of a vegetarian plate.

Enchiladas El Paso!

Nachos

Jalapeno Poppers

I ordered the house lunch special, El Paso beef enchiladas with cheddar cheese topped with a red chile sauce and a side of pico de gallo. Sher dined on a large appetizer plate of seven nachos of refried beans and melted cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. We shared a plate of  4 red jalapenos filled with luscious cream cheese in a crispy batter and served with sweet jalapeno jelly.

Comfortable dining room

The food was excellent, good sized portions and served hot! The decor of the restaurant was very unique with interesting wall art, color patterns and comfortable seating.  Here’s the pitch: When in the Austin area look up The Texican Cafe. It is worth a stop.  This is the company website.

The Hula Hut on the water in Austin

They serve good Margaritas

The Hula Hut is a Tex-Mex restaurant with, as their website states, a Hawaiian twist. For 25 years it has served delicious meals offering an “island feel” with thatched roofs, bamboo walls and outdoor decks overlooking Lake Austin.

Sher and I went to this establishment with our son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter for a Friday night outing. The weather proved to be too cool and windy for an outside table, so we opted for a table inside.

The Hut has a festive atmosphere

Tortillas made fresh daily

 

 

 

 

 

Even the menu items have a flavor of Hawaii. Sher had the “Tubular” taco, vegetarian style. This thing was huge, flanked by black beans and rice. Our daughter-in-law and granddaughter had grilled Hawaiian chicken and grilled salmon, respectively. Our son and I both ordered Five-O Fajitas (get it?). He had the BBQ Tai and I had the Hawaiian beef and shrimp.

Veggie “Tubular” taco

Grilled salmon

Hawaiian beef and shrimp fajitas

Grilled Hawaiian chicken

The service was excellent, our waiter George really took good care of us. This is a very good restaurant, great atmosphere, service, and marvelous food. We all thoroughly enjoyed our choices and this most enjoyable evening out with family.