Central Market
38th and Lamar
HEB
41st and Red River, Hancock Shopping Center
Randall's
Between 34th and 38th, just west of Lamar
The Cheesecake Factory
Food: American
10000 Research Blvd.
(512) 241-0777
www.thecheesecakefactory.comPrice: $10-$25
Cool Features: List of 36 different cheesecakes from which to choose. Try the orange chicken, pad Thai noodles, the club, or Chinese chicken salad.Chuy's
Food: Mexican
1728 Barton Springs
(512) 474-4452
www.chuys.comPrice: $8-$15
Cool Features: The decorations are very original with lots of Elvis. Best salsa in town! Try the banditos, enchiladas with deluxe sauce, and their great salsa!Dirty Martin's
Food: Burgers
2808 Guadalupe
(512) 477-3173
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: An Austin landmark since 1926. Try the Sissy Burger, onion rings, or chocolate shake.El Arroyo
Food: Mexican
1024 W. Fifth St.
(512) 474-1222
www.el-arroyo.comPrice: $8-$15
Cool Features: Pat Green sings about itEZ's
Food: American
3918 N. Lamar Blvd.
(512) 302-1800
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: Discount with your student ID. Try the margherita pizza or chocolate shake.Freebird's Burrito
Food: Burritos/quesadillas
41st and Red River, Hancock Shopping Center
(512) 451-5514
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Try the quesadilla with guacamole-it comes on the inside, rather than on top, yummy!Hula Hut
Food: Mexican/Polynesian
3825 Lake Austin Blvd.
(512) 476-4852
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: On the shore of Lake Austin, nice views, excellent salsa-same as Chuys! Try the Hulala (a drink in a fishbowl), Shiner Bock fajitas, or coconut shrimp.Katz's Deli and Bar
Food: Deli, sandwiches, American, breakfast
618 W. Sixth St.
(512) 472-2037
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: Pick-up service, happy hour in the morning from 7-11, and again from 4-7 p.m. Try the Reuben, matzo ball soup, bagel with lox, fried pickles, or cheesecake shake.Kerbey Lane Café
Food: American, breakfast, Mexican
2606 Guadalupe
(512) 477-5717
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: Try the Kerbey Queso, pancake of the day, or baked potato omelet.Magnolia Café
Food: American/Mexican/Breakfast
2304 Lake Austin Blvd.
(512) 478-8645
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Very cheap. Try the Mag Mud queso, flamingo sandwich, potato landscape, or omelets.Mustache Pete's
Food: Pizza
415 W. 24th St.
(412) 447-7383
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: All-you-can-eat buffet every day for $5.99, happy hour 4-7 p.m. daily with $1.00 selected drafts. Try the pepperoni rolls or dessert pizza.The Oasis
Food: American/Mexican
6550 Comanche Trail
(512) 266-2441
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: High above Lake Travis. beautiful views of the sunset, outdoor patio seating. Try the Fajitas or cheeseburger.The Omelettry
Food: American/breakfast
4811 Burnet Rd.
(512) 453-5062
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Small and funky, cash only. Try the Chocolate chip pancakes or guacamole omelet. Nestle Quik chocolate milk is also available.Player's
Food: burgers
300 W. MLK Blvd.
(512) 478-9299
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Sports bar, open late. Try the Veggie burger or fried mushrooms.Romano's Macaroni Grill
Food: Italian
701 Capital of Texas Hwy., Building K
(512) 329-0000
www.macaronigrill.comPrice: $10-$20
Cool Features: Large wine listSalt Lick BBQ
Food: BBQ
18001 FM 1826 Driftwood, Texas
(512) 894-3117
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: BYOB, all-you-can-eat family-style dining available. Try the brisket or ribs.Scholz Bier Garten (pronounced Schultz's)
Food: American
1607 San Jacinto Blvd.
(512) 474-1958
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: Oldest restaurant and bier garten in Texas-1866, 30 draft beer taps, outside patio, very popular on game days. Try the chicken fried steak, BBQ brisket, or bratwurst.Suzi's China Grill
Food: Chinese and sushi
7858 Shoal Creek Blvd.
(512) 302-4600
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: Try the Shrimp lo mein, Alaska roll, or Philly roll.Texadelphia
Food: Cheesesteak sandwiches, queso
2422 Guadalupe St.
(512) 480-0107
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Cheap beers, on the drag. Try the cheesesteak sandwich with mustard, veggie sandwich, and queso with guacamole added.Texas French Bread
Food: Sandwiches, bakery
2900 Rio Grande
(512) 499-0544
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Loaves of bread and cakes to go. Try the Vegetarian sandwich, la nicoise sandwich, turkey sandwich, or pasta salad. Lunch Special: half a sandwich, soup of the day or salad (green, fruit, or pasta), drink and a cookie.Trudy's Texas Star
Food: Mexican
409 W. 30th
(512) 477-2935
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: Upstairs restaurant with bar, downstairs bar with appetizers. Also serves breakfast. Get the Mexican martini-these are the most famous in town, and they have a limit of two. Try the Mexican martini, Texas star nachos, or flaquitiesWest Lynn Café
Food: Vegetarian
1110 W. Lynn St.
(512) 482-0950
Price: $10-$15
Cool Features: Great wine list. Try the mushroom-walnut crepes.