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Best thai food in Austin

If large portions and low prices are more important to you than indifferently prepared food, the Bake House is for you. The food isn't bad; it just fails to be good.

Bill Miller's - the McDonald's of 'cue joints. And if you think the bland, processed slop that McDonald's makes compares favorably to a real burger made on your backyard grill, then you might like Bill Miller's just fine.

Hut's is an Austin institution, so likely review-proof. That said, their burgers are not that great. Visit once, just so you can say that you've been there, then go to Casino El Camino for the *real* best burger in town.

Jazz has declined in quality over the years. It may be some consolation that they can still bring in the tourists who don't mind paying inflated prices for bad food. Go for the live music - but go elsewhere for a meal.

Gone; replaced by a Joes Crab Shack.

Inexpensive, large portions with SE Asian influence but not authentic. Not a bad neighborhood joint if UT is your neighborhood. Some dishes are edible; many are awful. Find the one or two dishes that you know you like and stick with them; unless you take the time to know the menu you could be in for a nasty surprise.

The dark side of South Austin. Vegetarian and whole grain menus are planned by people who must hate food - consideration is given to the perceived "healthiness" of the ingredients with no consideration for harmonious flavors and textures; Neo-hippie staff insures poor preparation, service and cleanliness.

Not just awful, gawd-awful. Overpriced, oversalty, bland food, lackadasical service, overpriced and watery cocktails. There are so many good Mexican food places in town; Jaime's is not one of them. Note to the UT students who seem to dote on the place - I don't know what they label Mexican food where you're originally from; maybe Jaime's is good in comparison to what you have back home.

Taqueria Arandas has several locations around town. This is not Tex-Mex. This is real, honest, Jalisco-style Mexican food. The salsa is fierce, the waitresses speak spanish to the regulars, there's lard in the beans and the corn tortillas are freshly made. The chorizo and potato breakfast tacos are deliciously greasy. The carne asada plate is served with nopales (cactus) and grilled bunching onions. If your idea of good Mexican food is Matt's el Rancho, you will not be happy here. On the other hand , if you want authentic Mexican food at a good price, you won't find much better.

JC's is an utterly forgettable chain style bar & grill. I suppose if pressed I could list the differences between the Chili's, the Outback Steakhouses, the TGI Fridays, the Bennigan's, and JC's, but the similarities are greater. The food is reliable and predictable, the drink selection is what you'd expect, desserts run along the lines of "chocolate-caramel decadence" and you might as well be at any suburban chain restaurant in any city in the country. If you don't like surprises, you may enjoy JC's. I personally want more for my restaurant dollar.

Let's not mince words. Mi Tierra is, to all outward appearances, a tourist trap. The waitresses wear colorful costumes, there's Mexican candies in the display at the entrance and kitcsh on the walls. Do not be fooled by the decor, though. You will not get under-spiced, over-cheesed Americanized tex-mex guano at Mi Tierra. The food is genuine "estilo de casera" (home style) Mexican cooking. The chiles rellenos are perfect, the beans are creamy with a consistency not possible without lard, the rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the tortillas are fresh and delicious. I could make a meal out of Mi Tierra's corn or flour tortillas by themselves. If you are lucky enough to have had a Mexican grandmother, you'll recognize Mi Tierra's comfort food. A final note on the Mexican candies and pastries - if you have a sweet tooth they are some of the best.