Dishola: Reviews by the Dish
- dishola /dish•ō•lâ/
- v. To share the love of food - dish by dish. n. The ultimate source to find real meals at real places that rule.
Where Should a Foodie Go In Austin, TX?
Austin, TX is definitely abuzz with aspiring and established foodies ... but sometimes there are too many choices to distinguish what makes Austin such a great place for food! This set is customized for a foodie who needs some dish tips from Austin's best nooks & crannies, or for a visitor who just wants to know where the locals love to eat!
1600 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX, 78704
laura on 04/04/09
The cone is mightier than the sword on South Congress Ave, especially if that cone comes stuffed with hot and crunchy chicken and avocado. A signature Hudson's on the Bend approach (check out this review: more… [1 review]
801 S Lamar Blvd,
Austin, TX
(512) 916-4808
tom on 08/04/09
I love yellowtail and this is the bomb. Plus we found a heart in our dish! The taste of pear, almond and yellowtail on the yucca chip is melt-in-your-mouth amazing! If you ever go to Uchi, I recommend more… [2 reviews]
1100 E 6th St,
Austin, TX, 78702
(512) 467-4280
poco-cocoa on 07/30/09
I decided to be brave and try the Zanahorita ($8), a sort of margarita made with reposado tequila, carrot juice, and cilantro agave, with a Turkish salt rim. Aside from being incredibly gorgeous (look more… [1 review]
1500 Spyglass Dr,
Austin, TX
(512) 732-0303
homesicktexican on 01/09/09
The Chicken Frontera Fundido Taco is divine. It is one of the best tacos in Austin. I go nowhere else, but Tacodeli for my tacos! more… [3 reviews]
1500 Spyglass Dr,
Austin, TX
(512) 732-0303
elimordecai on 04/22/11
Can't endorse it enough. I buy a 16oz. take home container EVERY week. I put it on everything. On pizza? Awesome. In a Bloody Mary? Yep. On sushi? Sure. On a banana? Okay, that wasn't so good, but it more… [4 reviews]
1207 S 1st St,
Austin, TX
(512) 445-6599
poco-cocoa on 07/11/09
I love this taco... but I like to ask for it without onions, as I'm not a raw onion fan. Anyway, the pork is super tender and flavorful... corn tortillas are the way to go for this one. more… [11 reviews]
1905 S 1st St,
Austin, TX
(512) 448-3727
laura on 06/16/09
First, it's hard to believe this is a vegan cupcake - it is so rich and creamy! The chocolate cake is incredibly moist, and studded with bits of cream-filled chocolate cookies. It is topped with a luxurious more… [1 review]
18001 Fm 1826,
Driftwood, TX
(512) 858-4959
Mandalina on 04/17/09
Arguably the best bbq I have ever eaten, and I have eaten a lot! Let's start with the meat. The pork ribs fell off the bone, the brisket melted in my mouth and the sausage was plump and juicy. Next, the more… [2 reviews]
2113 S Lamar Blvd,
Austin, TX, 78704
512-921-4828
dano on 08/02/09
Been meaning to try this place all year and it did not disappoint. There's a lot of food here, but it's too good to save for leftovers. I had the Chinese BBQ Pork - thick pieces of meat and fresh more… [3 reviews]
626 N Lamar Blvd,
Austin, TX, 78703
(512) 708-8800
BethGoulart on 03/10/09
This excellent sandwich is like a grilled cheese with pimentos (and lettuce and tomato and onion). It doesn't have the creamy cheese spread of some by the same name. It's a winner, though - and it's got more… [4 reviews]
4206 Duval St,
Austin, TX
(512) 458-3168
malarkey on 02/04/10
Not a fan. Don't like battered fries in general, and thought the sauce was just 'meh' ~ Give me a classic fry with a really garlicky aioli. more… [10 reviews]
3101 Guadalupe St,
Austin, TX
(512) 478-2667
RosieQ on 01/11/08
I have heard people refer to this dish as "tofu crack". It is seriously addictive. Tofu is marinated, then breaded and deep fried. The breading is the really the miracle here. It's far from your standard more… [1 review]
1610 S Congress Ave,
Austin, TX
(512) 326-4411
anuva on 12/20/08
Abundance indeed, Laura! When I received my calamari panini, I told the waitress, "Excuse me, I ordered the panini not the basket of calamari...?" and she told me that it is the panini! After some digging, more… [2 reviews]
1610 S Congress Ave,
Austin, TX
(512) 326-4411
viridiflora on 01/12/09
This is my absolute favorite dish at Enoteca. The most wonderful thing about it is the heartiness of the long-simmered sauce, which is rich and savory and complex--tomatoey, meaty, garlicky. The meatballs more… [2 reviews]
1206 W 38th St,
Austin, TX
(512) 451-9555
laura on 06/09/08
Peanut butter and nutella. I mean, is there a BETTER combination? I could eat this gelato by the gallon. It's so creamy...so smooth. Think pure cool, silky sweetness on your tongue. And the rich, buttery more… [1 review]
1014 N Lamar Blvd,
Austin, TX
(512) 482-8868
ChristineW on 11/16/09
The Lemon Meringue Pot is one of the best things I've ever eaten. The meringue and curd balance the lemon's tartness with sweetness, while the crisp meringue holds the soft, creamy filling, to make an more… [2 reviews]
1014 N Lamar Blvd,
Austin, TX
(512) 482-8868
laura on 02/08/09
I finally tried Wink's mac n' cheese w/black truffles -- and completely concur with both foodie and evehull's reviews. This is a refined mac & cheese - not too cheesy; rather, it allows the truffles to more… [3 reviews]
1415 S Congress Ave,
Austin, TX
(512) 444-7437
hamburgler on 07/31/08
So my pal Swayze tricked me into eating this. Told me it was a solid meat pizza soaked in tequila. Nevermind why I found that appealing on any level. I just did. Anyway, I'm from the North where pizza more… [3 reviews]
1415 S Congress Ave,
Austin, TX
(512) 444-7437
bighousepink on 01/12/07
There is no feeling like a Home Slice belly! The #4 or the #6 or both at the same time topped off with the cheesecake leaves your body warm and satisfied with food educed endorphins flowing wild. more… [7 reviews]
2330 W North Loop Blvd,
Austin, TX
(512) 459-4121
laura on 03/25/08
This is some of the best queso in Austin, Texas - and that's saying a lot. We suspect the cheesy delight is made from a variety of real Mexican cheeses (as opposed to the Velveeta-type quesos served at more… [1 review]
2330 W North Loop Blvd,
Austin, TX
(512) 459-4121
laura on 11/27/07
I love these 3-4 bite tostadas. They are a wonderful appetizer to enjoy and share with your table mates, particularly when you pair them with a cold Michelada, or a tart margarita on the rocks. The crunchy more… [1 review]
2330 W North Loop Blvd,
Austin, TX
(512) 459-4121
laura on 01/28/08
My Mom has a saying when something really great happens to her: "God blew me a kiss." That's how I felt when I took one bite of Fonda San Miguel's crepas de cajeta. (For the uninitiated, cajeta is the more… [1 review]
319 Congress Ave,
Austin, TX
(512) 472-1884
poco-cocoa on 07/11/09
Fried calamari is usually a safe bet for an appetizer, but this one shines a little brighter than the rest... tossed in with the squid are rings of pepperoncini peppers and very thinly sliced lemon. I've more… [1 review]
319 Congress Ave,
Austin, TX
(512) 472-1884
poco-cocoa on 07/11/09
Made with brandy, Paula's Texas Orange and lemon juice with a sugared rim. Simple and delicious. more… [1 review]
1400 S Congress Ave,
Austin, TX, 78704
(512) 291-7300
laura on 08/16/09
It's a little pricey at $25, but it's oh-so-worth-it. Perla's lobster roll is all about the lobster - at least a 1/2 pound of it nestled into a crusty French bread loaf. It comes with a few pieces of more… [1 review]
1400 S Congress Ave,
Austin, TX, 78704
(512) 291-7300
laura on 08/16/09
This snapper is cooked to a moist tenderness on the inside while the crisp skin adds flavor and crunch. Paired with lemon spinach and a tomato based Sofrito, this is a delightful dish that smacks of freshness more… [1 review]
1400 S Congress Ave,
Austin, TX, 78704
(512) 291-7300
laura on 04/29/09
Wow - these fresh gulf shrimp at Perla's were amazing! So plump, sweet and succulent that I had to check with chef Larry McGuire to make sure he hadn't flown them in from Europe (I thought they might more… [1 review]
1400 S Congress Ave,
Austin, TX, 78704
(512) 291-7300
laura on 04/24/09
This is one fine Bloody Mary. Maybe it was the two years I spent in Mexico City, but any drink that involves Clamato (tomato and clam juice - I know, it sounds gross) scores high in my book. Perla's more… [1 review]
400-A W 2nd Street,
Austin, TX
(512) 499-0300
far on 07/21/09
Next on our taquito adventure was one of the specials of the day, a duck mole in a fried taquito. This one was WITHOUT A DOUBT my favorite! The duck was so savory and not gamey at all. The combination more… [1 review]
400-A W 2nd Street,
Austin, TX
(512) 499-0300
poco-cocoa on 07/11/09
We tried the traditional guacamole, and loved it. It was perfectly seasoned, and it seemed like every avocado used was a perfect one... no off flavors. We scraped the bowl clean. more… [2 reviews]
400-A W 2nd Street,
Austin, TX
(512) 499-0300
poco-cocoa on 07/11/09
Spiced lambchop and shoulder baked in maguey leaf, esquites, cactus salad, and jalapeno-mint recado. The lamb was so tender and tasty, and the dish of corn was cheesy and flavorful. Underneath the cilantro more… [1 review]
400-A W 2nd Street,
Austin, TX
(512) 499-0300
laura on 03/23/09
Who ever said a dessert had to involve chocolate in order to garner a dishola? (Okay, I probably did, but I soooo take it back). La Condesa's crema cocida is incredible. I didn't even know I like more… [1 review]
1212 S Lamar Blvd,
Austin, TX
(512) 440-8088
chefperdido on 05/12/08
These picadillo enchiladas topped with an over-easy egg and double rice are undoubtedly the best cure for a Saturday night hangover! more… [2 reviews]
10515 Mopac Expy N,
Austin, TX, 78739
512-418-0444
natanya on 04/15/09
I 100% agree with Laura's take on this shake. What I love most is that you can taste the ice cream in every sip, which is of course the point. So often shakes loose the ice cream in the fray of flavors more… [2 reviews]
10515 Mopac Expy N,
Austin, TX, 78739
512-418-0444
JL1101 on 06/15/10
Mighty Fine is the only way to go when youre in the mood for a burger and fries. The all natural, high quality beef is always cooked to perfection. Make sure to order with the crispy crinkle cut fries more… [4 reviews]
404 S Lamar Blvd,
Austin, TX
(512) 473-2217
silentmeow on 01/16/08
In December P. Terry's was serving Gardenburgers as their veggie burger. I gave them an eight because they made them taste far better than the grocery store variety. In January they came out with their more… [1 review]
404 S Lamar Blvd,
Austin, TX
(512) 473-2217
NoHardCider on 08/13/08
Well, these are pretty good. In the age of the blanched, sweet fried spud, these are a good change of pace. Wouldn't go out of my way for them, though. more… [6 reviews]
301 E 6th St, Austin, TX, 78701
silentmeow on 04/29/09
I am going to have to try these again because my doughnuts weren't even close to being as good as natanya's. They tasted as though they were fried with the seafood. Knowing that the pastry chef at Parkside more… [2 reviews]
301 E 6th St, Austin, TX, 78701
natanya on 04/24/09
This amazing raw dish is the perfect combination of sweet fish, crunchy almonds, and zesty lemon. Even if you aren't a big fan of raw fish, I encourage you to try this dish because it's so very easy to more… [1 review]
301 E 6th St, Austin, TX, 78701
tom on 01/19/09
I agree. This took a little while, but with good company and a little patience, it is well worth the wait. The marrow easily came out the other side as one large chunk of very rich goodness. One thing more… [2 reviews]
801 S Lamar Blvd,
Austin, TX
(512) 916-4808
laura on 02/18/09
Tyson Cole's maguro ceviche - seared bluefin tuna with spring onions and crispy shallots in Vietnamese fish sauce and sesame oil – sets the culinary bar high. Top-notch quality ingredients, fresh fish, more… [1 review]
801 S Lamar Blvd,
Austin, TX
(512) 916-4808
Ashlee on 11/17/09
If you have never tried this roll you need to stop what you're doing and go straight to Uchi right now. The eel sauce they put on top of it is the perfect compliment to the roll itself. It's incredible! more… [7 reviews]
801 S Lamar Blvd,
Austin, TX
(512) 916-4808
Tonja on 09/10/08
I ordered this dessert for my husband's birthday because it sounded so inventive. It was more than inventive - it was incredibly delicious! Months later, my friends and I are still talking about it. The more… [1 review]
1207 S 1st St,
Austin, TX, 78704
(512) 323-6671
silentmeow on 04/02/09
This might just be my new favorite dessert in town (and I'm not even a cake fan). How can you go wrong with ice cream, milk, and cake balls blended together? You can't. It gives you a wonderfully grainy more… [1 review]
1207 S 1st St,
Austin, TX, 78704
(512) 323-6671
jacque on 08/22/09
nutter butters peanut butter chocolate 'nuf said more… [1 review]
1806 Nueces St,
Austin, TX
(512) 473-2600
dallasgirl on 02/15/11
I work in the Uptown area of Dallas, and my co-workers and I will sometimes order Tiff's Treats and have them delivered to ourselves on particularly stressful days, and they're just that - treats. They're more… [18 reviews]
2222 Rio Grande St,
Austin, TX, 78705
512.478.BAKE (2253)
laura on 02/05/09
Want to treat yourself (or someone else) to something really special? Head to Austin's Cookie Lounge, helmed by Mark Chapman (former executive pastry chef at the nearby Driskill Hotel) and order a homemade, more… [1 review]
1219 South Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX
silentmeow on 10/05/09
This is big, fat donut with cream cheese icing covered in Heath bits. It is heavenly! What I love about Gourdough's is that that donuts are made to order, so they're served warm. You simply cannot beat more… [1 review]
