The Vitals:
the spot: The Carillon AT&T Hotel and Conference Center, 1900 University Ave, Austin, TX 78705
the eats: Brunch Buffet
the bucks: $90 per person
the full nelson: Throwback Brunch Buffet for special occasions or for just feeling special
Over Easter Sunday, I took up an invite to check out The Carillon and their brunch buffet. Buffets are a tricky business. It’s hard to meet a level of quality when you’re also committed to quantity. I was surprised at how good the food was.
A few highlights included the beef tenderloin which was cooked to a perfect medium rare, the crab and asparagus soup and the roasted vegetables. And don’t miss the Cajun aioli at the chilled seafood bar.
Pro tip: when you try the eggs benedict, grab a piece of lobster as a topper. You’re welcome. It’s that kind of brunch buffet hack that positions the Carillon to the category of some of the best food in Austin.
The Vitals:
the spot: Parish Barbecue 3220 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723
the eats: “Texas barbecue with Lousiana Roots”
the bucks: $$
the full nelson: An exciting new barbecue spot in Austin
After spending some time honing his skills at top tier barbecue restaurants like Franklin BBQ and Interstellar BBQ, Holden Fulco is embarking on a new chapter of BBQ in Austin by pairing Central Texas meats with Cajun flavors. One bite of his brisket smoked over hickory instead of the classic Central Texas post oak easily qualifies some of the best food in Austin.
And that’s not even the best meats on the menu.Be sure to try his smoked ham, duck and muffuletta sandwich. This is one to be on the watch for potential best new restaurants of the year.
The Vitals:
the spot: Feed Me Right Mau Roaming Pop Up
the eats: Cambodian food pop up
the bucks: $-$$
the full nelson: A Cambodian pop up that is popping up all over town
Chanda Mau is a pure delight. She is someone who thoroughly loves food and seems to pop up all over town with her Cambodian food pop up. I caught up with her a few Saturdays ago where I was treated to her stuffed chicken and marinated flank steak skewers.
Cambodian food is a rare occurrence, especially in Austin so follow her on IG for a this rare treat. That stuffed chicken wing haunts my dreams and is an easy candidate for some of the best food in Austin.
The Vitals:
the spot: Jabs Burgers and Fries 111 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704
the eats: Excellent Smash Burgers
the bucks: $
the full nelson: Some of the best Bang for your Burger Buck Smash Burgers in town
I was already hyped on trying Jabs Smash Burgers on the price alone. $10 for a double Smash Burger is a fair deal in Austin 2025. Add to the fact that they use good beef,Creekstone Farms, and their burger sauce is lights out amazing and you have zero excuses for not heading into downtown Austin.
While the triple seems like a fair deal at $13, I honestly thought the double for $10 with lettuce and tomato was a more balanced burger experience. Be sure to ask for extra sauce. It’s that good.
Loved range of food for this month. Bang for your Buck Smash burgers, Cambodian Pop Up, a killer new BBQ joint and an old school brunch vibe combined for the best food in Austin I discovered this month. May has a lot to live up too . . . .
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