Texas Longhorns Football Schedule 2024
The Texas football team will face college football playoff contenders such as Michigan, Georgia and Oklahoma.
Whether you’re looking for a few migas and a Bloody Mary before the 11 a.m. kickoff, a burger before the 2:30 p.m. start, or a place to celebrate before the game or have a late dinner after a game, there are over 20 dining options around Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
I’ve limited this list to restaurants within a mile of the stadium and divided it by geographic location relative to the stadium. Stars indicate my top picks.
EAST OF DKR
*Bar Toti
The sister bar/restaurant to neighboring Este, this lively spot draws on the flavors of Spain, France and Mexico, offering shareable plates to complement your drink, large main courses and a notable Smashburger to hoard. 2113 Manor Road. bartoti.com.
*Dai Due
Part butcher shop, part restaurant, Dai Due embodies the seasonal farm-to-table ethos with thoughtful dishes packed with Texas flavor. Even the wines and beers are all sourced from the Lone Star State. 2406 Manor Road. 512-524-0688, daidue.com.
Chile
The place where Tex-Mex meets interior is known for its enchiladas, quesadillas, chiles rellenos, cochinita pibil and brunch offerings. 1900 Manor Road 512-457-9900, elchilecafe.com.
*Estonia
Owned by the owners of Suerte, this upscale Austin mariscos restaurant has one of the best raw menus in town and great cooked dishes like shrimp simmered in chili butter. 2113 Manor Road. esteatx.com.
Review: Este’s bold flavors make it one of the best seafood and Mexican restaurants in Austin
Haymaker
Treat yourself to head-sized sandwiches, buffalo wings, poutine and more, plus a huge beer selection. And you can catch plenty of games on the dozens of TV screens. 2310 Manor Road. 512-243-6702, haymakeraustin.com.
*Hoover’s Cooking
The chicken fried steak here is an Austin icon. Order it with mustard greens and Caribbean rice. Chef Hoover Alexander’s restaurant serves comforting, hearty classics with soul. 2002 Manor Road 512-479-5006, hooverscooking.com.
My mother
The Torres family has been delivering tasty Tex-Mex for more than 25 years, and the restaurant now serves dinner in addition to its popular breakfast tacos and lunch dishes. 2201 Manor Road 512-322-9721, mimadresrestaurant.com.
*Patrician
Fresh pasta and homemade sauces from a trailer? That’s right. This Italian spot outside the Vortex Theater is open for dinner only. 2307 Manor Road. 512-522-4834, patrizis.com.
Salty Pig
Texas comfort food ranch-style dishes at this restaurant include chicken liver mousse, crispy chicken thighs and bone-in petite filets. 1917 Manor Road 512-391-2337, saltysow.com.
*Sour Duck Market
Breakfast pastries, seasonal salads and creative sandwiches with Texas ingredients, killer cocktails on tap, a strong beer list and a family-friendly patio are the hallmarks of this Odd Duck sister in South Lamar. 1814 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 512-394-5776, sourduckmarket.com.
Vic and Al
This tribute to the flavors of southern Louisiana and the Gulf Coast serves slow-roasted pork, blackened catfish, gumbo and more. 2406 Manor Road. 512-387-5875, vicandals.com.
NORTH OF THE DKR
*Aster’s Ethiopian Restaurant
Ethiopian cuisine makes for a great communal experience. Take the springy injera bread and scoop out lentils, leafy greens and other vegetables, or use it to pull tender chicken off the bone on a platter of doro wot, Ethiopia’s national dish. 2804 I-35. 512-277-7809, astersethiopiankitchen.com.
*Crown & Anchor Pub
Crown & Anchor opened in 1987 and the burgers are so good you’d think they’ve been using the same flattop burger for 37 years. And that’s a good thing. Order the double with bacon and cheese. 2911 San Jacinto Blvd. 512-322-9168, crownandanchorpub.com.
Kerbey Lane Cafe
Open all day and all night, the local cafe offers seasonal fare in addition to its popular pancakes, queso and Southwestern-inspired dishes. 2606 Guadalupe St. 512-477-5717, kerbeylanecafe.com.
Moody’s Kitchen and Bar
Burgers, salads, wings and pizzas have taken the place of Mediterranean fare at this locally owned and operated eatery on the Drag, which attracts college-goers. 2530 Guadalupe St. moodysaustin.com.
*Posse East
Can’t make it to the stadium? One of your next best options is to watch the game and enjoy burgers and beer with people in bright orange. 2900 Duval St. 512-477-2111, posseeast.com.
*Red River Cafe
You know how people bemoan the lack of affordable restaurants that serve classic diner fare like pancakes in the morning and burgers in the afternoon? They’re talking about places like the Red River Cafe. The stools there can tell you stories from the ’80s. 2912 Medical Arts St. Facebook.com/redrivercafeatx.com.
*Vaquero Taquero
Open morning to night, this taqueria north of campus will meet all your game day needs. The specialty is al pastor cooked on a trompo, which is surprisingly unusual in Austin. 104 E. 31st St. vaquerotaquero.com.
SOUTH OF THE DKR
Scholz Garden
Watch the game while enjoying over a half-dozen artisanal sausages, from venison to vegan, as well as burgers, chicken wings and more at the state’s oldest operating beer garden. 1607 San Jacinto Blvd. 512-474-1958,
*Texas Chili Parlor
This Austin institution has been serving bowls of comforting chili for more than 40 years, and it’s another comfort to know that the restaurant is open late most nights. 1409 Lavaca St. 512-472-2828. scholzgarten.com.
WEST OF DKR
Carillon
Careful execution and bold flavors characterize this new American gourmet chop house in the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center at the University of Texas. 1900 University Ave. 512-404- 3655, thecarillonrestaurant.com.
*Clay pit
One of Austin’s oldest and best-in-class restaurants, this modern Indian restaurant serves dishes like bone-in goat curry and pink lamb kebabs. 1601 Guadalupe St. 512-322-5131, claypit.com.
*Coco’s Cafe
Try the vermicelli with pork meatballs or cool off with some shaved ice at this Taiwanese cafe and popular campus hangout on the drag. 1910 Guadalupe St. 512-236-9398, cocos-cafe.com.
Goodall’s Kitchen
This restaurant in the historic Hotel Ella serves seasonal American bistro fare throughout the day. 1900 Rio Grande St. 512-495-1800, hotelella.com.
*Olamaie
Olamaie is the best fine dining restaurant within walking distance of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium and one of the best in the city, offering elegant service and upscale Southern cuisine.
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