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The Don Cornello sandwich is a favorite on the Texicalli menu.

AMERICAN

• Hill's. Best burger in town: well-seasoned meat on a kolache-style bun. 4700 S. Congress Ave., 851-9300.

• Magnolia Cafe. 24-hour spot with eclectic menu. 1920 S. Congress Ave.; 445-0000. Also 2304 Lake Austin Blvd.; 478-8645.

• Stagecoach Inn. Recipes from the 1940s in historic setting. 401 S. Stagecoach Road, Salado; (254) 947-5111.

• Texadelphia. Local sandwich chain famous for its "cheesesteak." 5510 S. Interstate 35, Building E, Suite 410; 804-0804. Several other Austin locations.

• Texicalli Grille. A South Austin classic with great salads and sandwiches. 534 E. Oltorf St., 442-2799.

• Z Tejas. Southwestern flavors ride strong at this popular place. 1110 W. Sixth St., 478-5355. Also 9400-A Arboretum Blvd., 346-3506.

ASIAN

• Din Ho Chinese Bar-B-Q. Extensive offerings, including crispy whole tilapia. 8557 Research Blvd., No. 116; 832-8788.

• Hao Hao. Vietnamese-Chinese place with an enticing Vietnamese menu. 1901 W. William Cannon Dr., 447-8121.

• Korea Garden. Zesty cuisine and warm hospitality that attracts Korean business leaders. 6519 N. Lamar Blvd., 302-3149.

• Madame Mam's Noodles and More. Bringing good -- and at times extremely spicy -- Thai to The Drag. 2514 Guadalupe St., 472-8306.

• Noodle-ism. Unique noodle dishes, including a wonderful won ton soup, offered by the chef-owner of four-star Bistro 88. 107 W. Fifth St., 275-9988.

• Pao's Mandarin House. Two menus at this Lakeway spot: the regular and the Chinese, which you should ask for. 2300 Lohmans Crossing Road; 263-8869.

• Pho Hoang. Pho (a Vietnamese soup with beef and noodles) with an alluring aroma full of spice. 2521 Rutland Drive, Suite 400; 339-6002.

• Seoul Restaurant & Sushi Bar. Delicious sushi, Korean and Japanese fare, including wonderful tempura. 6400 S. First St.; 326-5807.

• Tam Deli & Cafe. Tiny Vietnamese deli where cuisines of China, Cambodia and France merge. 8222 N. Lamar Blvd.; 834-6458.

• T&S Chinese Seafood Restaurant. A favorite late-night spot of local chefs who adore the salt-and-pepper shrimp. 10014 N. Lamar Blvd.; 339-8434.

• The Tea House. More than 200 dishes at this Chinese-Vietnamese spot. 13376 Research Blvd., Suite 100; 335-0935.

• Thai Spice. Flavorful stir-fries at the Village at Westlake. 701 S. Capital of Texas Highway; 330-0203.

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The fries at Hyde Park Bar & Grill are the best in town, but they're not the only reason people keep coming back.

AUSTIN CLASSICS

• Brick Oven. Great pizza baked in 100-year-old, wood-fired oven. 1209 Red River St.; 477-7006.

• Chuy's. New Mex-Mex provides an alternative to Texas' typical border fare in an offbeat setting. 1728 Barton Springs Road; 474-4452.

• Cisco's. Breakfast and lunch at a Tex-Mex spot long popular with the state's power brokers. 1511 E. Sixth St.; 478-2420.

• Guero's. Bill Clinton's Tex-Mex restaurant of choice when visiting Austin. 1412 S. Congress Ave.; 447-7688.

• Eastside Cafe. Eclectic menu in old home with extensive garden. 2113 Manor Road; 476-5858.

• Hyde Park Bar & Grill. Best french fries in town to accompany a wide range of items. 4206 Duval St.; 458-3168.

• Iron Works. Historic barbecue joint with porch seating overlooking Waller Creek. 100 Red River St.; 478-4855.

• Kerbey Lane Cafe. 24-hour dining offers great pancakes, especially the fresh-fruit selection. 3704 Kerbey Lane; 451-1436.

• Matt's El Rancho. Longtime favored spot of University of Texas alums for Tex-Mex. 2613 S. Lamar Blvd.; 462-9333.

• Threadgill's. Southern-style with incredible veggie selection. 6416 N. Lamar Blvd.; 451-4550.

• Trudy's. Local Tex-Mex chain that also serves good chicken fried steak. 409 W. 30th St.; 477-2935.

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