Overrated Austin restaurants?

[wood 11620]

Maggiano's.

[Neonmoon 38130]

13 minutes ago, wood said:

Maggiano's.

That’s a chain and not rated particularly high 

[wood 11620]

Fair enough. Just had several recs for it. It sucked. 

Italian generally sucks in Austin. It's too bad.

Edited April 15, 2018 by wood

[Captain Ron 12977]

1 hour ago, rage-a-holic said:

Oh for fucks sake. Go ahead and list 10 places in Austin with better burgers.

Hideout Pub
Bender Bar
Pour House Pub
Hopdoddy
Jeffrey's 
Crown & Anchor
Counter Cafe
Vince Young's
Huts
P. Terry's
 

[PantsTent 2002]

2 hours ago, Updawg said:

Going to add mandolas on this list. 

I'll back you up on this one.  The rest of my family loves it though.

[PantsTent 2002]

2 hours ago, Updawg said:

Going to add mandolas on this list. 

can we get a double post delete button?

Edited April 15, 2018 by PantsTent

[Texas007 195]

3 hours ago, Captain Ron said:

Casino El Camino - their burgers aren't even in the top 10 of Austin, must less "the best."

 

3 hours ago, rage-a-holic said:

Oh for fucks sake. Go ahead and list 10 places in Austin with better burgers.

 

1 hour ago, Captain Ron said:

Hideout Pub
Bender Bar
Pour House Pub
Hopdoddy
Jeffrey's 
Crown & Anchor
Counter Cafe
Vince Young's
Huts
P. Terry's
 

Damn, and you didn't even get to Dan's, Dirty Martin's or The Frisco

[Jack Straw 2954]

1 hour ago, Captain Ron said:

Huts
P. Terry's
 

sorry, but this is dumb

[utee94 15897]

22 hours ago, Gardner Barnes said:

This thread is a shitshow waiting to happen.

 

 

 

 

I love these threads because they always show me exactly how stupid people are and what horrible stupid fucking opinions they have.  It makes me glad that I hate all people equally and without discrimination, because people are basically stupid and terrible.

 

So thanks and keep posting so I know exactly how stupid some of you dumbfucks actually are!

 

(Not all of you, some of you are actually correct.  So good job!)

 

Edited April 15, 2018 by utee94

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

sorry, but this is dumb

Yeah, any best burger list with P Terry’s has to be a joke.

[Henry Hill 3156]

Juan in a million. Es mas o menos.

[hornbri 1467]

1 hour ago, Captain Ron said:

Hideout Pub
Bender Bar
Pour House Pub
Hopdoddy
Jeffrey's 
Crown & Anchor
Counter Cafe
Vince Young's
Huts
P. Terry's
 

Oh come the fuck on, you can say Casino is overrated as in "OMG IT IS THE BEST BURGER EVER" but there are not 10 better burgers and your list is crap. 

Hideout Pub - Agreed 
Bender Bar - Never had so will give it to you
Pour House Pub - It is ok, not better
Hopdoddy - WAY THE FUCK OVERRATED 
Jeffrey's - Never had so will give it to you
Crown & Anchor - I would call it a tie
Counter Cafe - It is ok, not better
Vince Young's - Nope
Huts - Overrated 
P. Terry's - Overrated 

So maybe 3 on your list are better. 

[jimmyjazz 46502]

I am routinely surprised by people who vouch for the pizza at Pinthouse.  I like several of their beers, but the pizza is pretty weak.

In the "not sure anyone actually rates it any more" category, I'll go with Chez Zee.  It feels as old as its clientele.

Magnolia Cafe is a hipster pubic hair in your eggs waiting to happen.  Kerbey Lane, a little less so, but their food sucks more.

Torchy's is definitely not some kind of taco destination, and for that matter, neither is Taco Deli (although Salsa Dona is legit).

 

Edited April 16, 2018 by jimmyjazz
Because I can't speel

[Texas007 195]

4 minutes ago, Patricio Swayze said:

 

Yeah, any best burger list with P Terry’s has to be a joke.

 

Honest question, does anyone else think P'Terry's & Hatcreek are essentially the same burger?

[South Austin 52747]

19 minutes ago, utee94 said:

I love these threads because they always show me exactly how stupid people are and what horrible stupid fucking opinions they have.  It makes me glad that I hate all people equally and without discrimination, because people are basically stupid and terrible.

So thanks and keep posting so I know exactly how stupid some of you dumbfucks actually are!

(Not all of you, some of you are actually correct.  So good job!)

Your mom is Austin's most overrated restaurant.

[utee94 15897]

2 minutes ago, South Austin said:

Your mom is Austin's most overrated restaurant.

Your mom is the finest tasting, and easiest to get into, in all of Austin.  Congratulations!

Edited April 15, 2018 by utee94

[Hagbard Celine 11007]

23 hours ago, Gardner Barnes said:

This thread is a shitshow waiting to happen.

 

That said, Trudy’s is horrible.

 

The milanesa and chesse-stuffed mashed potatoes washed down with a rita was a staple back in the day.  Not surprised they've fallen.  Too easy to cash in.  Hoovers should buy them out.

[Hagbard Celine 11007]

magnolia has held up for decades.

i've never been to a kerbey lane other than the original, and the last 3 times there have had major problems.

chuy's on 183 and lamar are both still acceptable to me, and are a parsec better than the chuy's on 75 in plano.

 

the problem with austin is that post sharkjump, whenever that was, there is a permanent disparity between demand and supply.

it's just about impossible to fuck up to the point where you lose customers because of the "it" factor that austin has now.

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

I like Magnolia. Way more than Kerbey. It’s not the greatest thing, but they have a few dishes that are quite delicious.

 

[LCHorn 2660]

11 hours ago, Silky Johnston said:

Loro.  I guess it's not overrated yet, but it sure has a lot of hype so far. The food was very underwhelming.

Seconded-it was fine but ordinary.

[Michael Knight 13051]

Anyone who likes Trudy's probably likes Cheetos in their hot dogs

[Hollywood 347]

La Condesa is easily the most overrated and overpriced.

[jimmyjazz 46502]

Trudy's has pretty good migas, at least when you're hung over.

[Buzzrock 15029]

Interesting for an outsider to read. Surprised at the hate for Chuy’s, Rudy’s. Salt Lick I agree with.

 

Edit oh yeah and Torchy’s. Love that place.

[Hank_Hill 19002]

It’s just cool to hate on Torchys because they aren’t traditional tacos. It’s great. Their tortillas need work though.

Edited April 16, 2018 by Hank_Hill

[Stunns38 3712]

I totally agree on P Terry’s, tried it again a few weeks ago and still sucks the same as it did in 2008.


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[Beau Vine 54946]

[Hook1997 5434]

20 minutes ago, Hank_Hill said:

It’s just cool to hate on Torchys because they aren’t traditional tacos. It’s great. Their tortillas need work though.

Same with Hopdoddy, if you don’t like their Akushi beef burger, fries and the shakes, then you don’t have taste buds

Edited April 16, 2018 by Hook1997

[Hellraiser97 185]

Trudy's has pretty good migas, at least when you're hung over.

Do they still do the buffet at North Star? Used to love that but it’s been 15 years I think since I’ve had it


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[futureman 22565]

9 hours ago, Captain Ron said:

Hideout Pub
Bender Bar
Pour House Pub
Hopdoddy
Jeffrey's 
Crown & Anchor
Counter Cafe
Vince Young's
Huts
P. Terry's
 

I can’t speak for most of your list, but... you think Hut’s and P. Terry’s are better than Casino El Camino?

ok, guy.  good for you. 

[wood 11620]

7 hours ago, Hagbard Celine said:

magnolia has held up for decades.

i've never been to a kerbey lane other than the original, and the last 3 times there have had major problems.

chuy's on 183 and lamar are both still acceptable to me, and are a parsec better than the chuy's on 75 in plano.

 

the problem with austin is that post sharkjump, whenever that was, there is a permanent disparity between demand and supply.

it's just about impossible to fuck up to the point where you lose customers because of the "it" factor that austin has now.

Indeed. The consistently good business at some of these shitholes is just amazing.

& yeah, Magnolia is much better than KL.

Edited April 16, 2018 by wood

[wood 11620]

6 hours ago, Hank_Hill said:

It’s just cool to hate on Torchys because they aren’t traditional tacos. It’s great. Their tortillas need work though.

I guess you could hate 'em for that, too. I just hate 'em because they're  overpriced & aren't very good.

[rage-a-holic 4551]

9 hours ago, futureman said:

I can’t speak for most of your list, but... you think Hut’s and P. Terry’s are better than Casino El Camino?

ok, guy.  good for you. 

He left out Applebee's and Red Robin.

[4th&Five 41710]

I sadly haven’t eaten at Casino in 6 or 7 years but the wife’s cousin was in town for SX and said he had the best burger he’s ever had there. It couldn’t have fallen too far or he’s spent his life eating terrible food. 

[RD3 64]

On 4/14/2018 at 2:21 PM, Chet Steadman said:

El Arroyo - Holy hell, this place has had a dramatic fall from over the past few years.   Aside from the iconic sign and the nostalgia factor, what more do they do well?  I can’t imagine they’re long for this world.  

In what world is El Arroyo something people rave about?  Maybe 10 years ago?

[South Austin 52747]

Just now, RD3 said:

In what world is El Arroyo something people rave about?  Maybe 10 years ago?

Try 20 years ago.

[VolenteHawk 495]

38 minutes ago, rage-a-holic said:

He left out Applebee's.

Don't sleep on the mixed in bacon and onions.

 

[sidis 9858]

subjective opinions on overrated food thread!

that said, olamaie by a million miles.  jesus it is so fucking overrated.

[VolenteHawk 495]

I've only lived here since 99, so maybe I don't have enough runway, but how can Flores ever be considered overrated?  I've never heard a single person describe it as good.  I like the Strait Plate and Margs at Maudie's, but that's a good entry.

Z Tejas is probably my #1 for this category.  As the restaurants have gotten better around here, the level of love has diminished...but that used to be an OMG you gotta go place.  I've never gotten it.

 

[Derka _original_ 3]

Dirty’s burgers - too small, too greasy.

Y mas - other than their margarita’s, meh. Shitty atmosphere. Give me Matt’s all day.

Perla’s - went there with my mom after school last year and likely won’t be going back. Overpriced for what you get.

[Yankee 39]

16 hours ago, Hollywood said:

La Condesa is easily the most overrated and overpriced.

It's living off it's past performance and drinks. It used to be good (if a bit overpriced). But last time I went both the service and food were pretty bad.

[Longhornfan1024 1707]

On 4/15/2018 at 8:08 AM, PenelopeWitherspoon said:

Uchi is good, but there are a number of LA and NYC spots that blow it out of the water.

No shit, there are places on the coasts that have better sushi.  That doesn't make Uchi overrated.  It's one of the top restaurants in Austin probably equivalent to a 1 Michelin star restaurants in areas where Michelin sends judges.  It's rated about exactly what it should be.

[PenelopeWitherspoon 19246]

No shit, there are places on the coasts that have better sushi.  That doesn't make Uchi overrated.  It's one of the top restaurants in Austin probably equivalent to a 1 Michelin star restaurants in areas where Michelin sends judges.  It's rated about exactly what it should be.

You obviously missed this post, which I was replying to.

I heard Landry from FNL on the Nerdist podcast recently and he said Uchi has the best sushi, and that includes NY and LA. Can anyone confirm it's really that good?

[Brisketexan 105630]

16 hours ago, Hollywood said:

La Condesa is easily the most overrated and overpriced.

Ben a long time since I've been.  But when I went, it was "high end" mexico city type fare....that consisted of small portions, average quality, and HIGH prices.  No thanks.  I pegged it as a "dining destination for the pretentious," and haven't gone back.

36 minutes ago, 4th&Five said:

I sadly haven’t eaten at Casino in 6 or 7 years but the wife’s cousin was in town for SX and said he had the best burger he’s ever had there. It couldn’t have fallen too far or he’s spent his life eating terrible food. 

It's been a year or so, but last I went...it was still a damned fine burger.  Maybe not "BEST EVER!", but damned good, still.

32 minutes ago, RD3 said:

In what world is El Arroyo something people rave about?  Maybe 10 years ago?

Never.  It was NEVER something to rave about.  It's adequate tex-mex....with good happy hour prices and a nice patio to kill an afternoon on.  I still enjoy it for that reason, but I never tell someone "you gotta go to El Arroyo and order X, it's the best ever!"

[jimmyjazz 46502]

But let's be clear . . . adequate Tex-Mex is a glorious thing.

[texasdago 7594]

I don't mind Guero's at all but the only thing I've ever had  there in all my visits is 1) tacos 2) chips with an assload of free jalapenos and 3) margaritas .  Don't care about the rest of the menu.  Give me those three things and I'm set.

[Brisketexan 105630]

9 minutes ago, texasdago said:

I don't mind Guero's at all but the only thing I've ever had  there in all my visits is 1) tacos 2) chips with an assload of free jalapenos and 3) margaritas .  Don't care about the rest of the menu.  Give me those three things and I'm set.

Gueros is mediocre for every thing...except one.  Their tacos al pastor are really, really good (or at least they were, last I went a coupla years ago).

It's the only thing I get there -- tacos al pastor and a cold beverage, and I'm happy.

Otherwise....yeah, overrated.

[936horn 942]

Number one offender for me is the fucking Oasis. That place has truly terrible terrible food, but it's ALWAYS packed. People love that place and I cannot figure it out. Sure it has a nice view on a good day but the food is overpriced garbage. Even if they gave it away it would still be ass.

Trudy's has a couple OK options on the menu, but we always went for the Mexican martinis anyway. I'll toss one out that I believe may not be around anymore - Mellow Mushroom. That place sucked ass but for whatever reason everyone loved it. I guess because it was convenient to west campus maybe.

 

Agree with several others including El Arroyo and County Line.

Edited April 16, 2018 by 936horn

[Brisketexan 105630]

Number one offender for me is the fucking Oasis. That place has truly terrible terrible food, but it's ALWAYS packed. People love that place and I cannot figure it out. Sure it has a nice view on a good day but the food is overpriced garbage. Even if they gave it away it would still be ass.
Trudy's has a couple OK options on the menu, but we always went for the Mexican martinis anyway. I'll toss one out that I believe may not be around anymore - Mellow Mushroom. That place sucked ass but for whatever reason everyone loved it. I guess because it was convenient to west campus maybe.
 
Agree with several others including El Arroyo and County Line.

Went to the oasis for the first time in years a coupla weeks ago. Same great view...same mediocre grub. Burgers were fine, nachos were...awful. How do you fuck those up?

It’s worth a visit, but not for food.

[936horn 942]

1 minute ago, Brisketexan said:

Went to the oasis for the first time in years a coupla weeks ago. Same great view...same mediocre grub. Burgers were fine, nachos were...awful. How do you fuck those up?

It’s worth a visit, but not for food.

Exactly. The times I have been I always try something new...."how can you fuck up a burger/chicken sandwich/fajita/whatever" I say to myself, and every time it's absolute garbage. The best things I have eaten there have been barely passable and then you realize the burger cost you $18 and was on par with an overcooked double with cheese at McD.