Game Week Thread Week 8, 2023: Byu @ Texas

[HenryJames 67367]

1 hour ago, Coogs35 said:

On a seperate note, I fly in today and want some food recommendations. Ideally some good Mexican and good BBQ would be appreciated!

Need any bar recs?

[Skipper 6411]

Just now, FreeHorn said:

It’s nice for out of town folks but makes sure you tell them to go to the right location. If they don’t know they might end up at the Round Rock location which doesn’t have any of the benefits of the trip to the original. 

I didn't even know there was a round rock location but good point.

[FreeHorn 1325]

2 minutes ago, Skipper said:

I didn't even know there was a round rock location but good point.

Right next to the Round Rock baseball stadium. They even had a drive through during the pandemic. 

[Skipper 6411]

27 minutes ago, Patricio Swayze said:

Fair point. It is likely someone coming from the ugly state of Utah will be blown away by the unmatched beauty of the tract homes between Austin and Driftwood.

LOL.  Look, I'm a BBQ snob in Dallas b/c we have a pretty garbage BBQ scene outside of a handful of places.  But if I could pack a cooler of Shiner and drive 30 mins to eat average BBQ and drink in the Hill country I would do it at least 2X/year.  Y'all are spoiled.

Edited October 27, 2023 by Skipper

[South Austin 53227]

Just now, Skipper said:

LOL.  Look, I'm a BBQ snob in Dallas b/c we have a pretty garbage BBQ soon outside of a handful of places.  But if I could pack a cooler of Shiner and drive 30 mins to eat average BBQ and drink in the Hill country I would do it at least 2X/year.  Y'all are spoiled.

I wouldn't say spoiled. I would say better.

[sith_horn 2516]

1 hour ago, GhostOfTomJoad said:

Lincoln Riley's Downhome Brisket is tough to beat. PM Derka for directions.

It's tough to beat no matter what you use, whether it be your fists, a hammer or pile driver ...

Edited October 27, 2023 by sith_horn

[South Austin 53227]

1 minute ago, sith_horn said:

It's tough to beat no matter what you use, whether it be your fists, a hammer or pile driver ...

But if you can hammer a six-inch spike through it with your penis, you've got a shot at Susan Decker. 

[sith_horn 2516]

2 minutes ago, South Austin said:

But if you can hammer a six-inch spike through it with your penis, you've got a shot at Susan Decker. 

You are your mother's son after all ...

[hookemATL 12274]

Great little ma and pa place called Dickey’s BBQ that you should totally try. Try the boiled gristle with dirt scrapings OR the steamed brisket kale bowl. 

[MissingInAction 25556]

It really depends on where a visitor is staying. The horror that is austin traffic can not be overstated. 

[BurntOrange&White 41864]

1 hour ago, gmr548 said:

Austin tex mex kind of sucks in general.

This. Austin mex even sucks. 

[South Austin 53227]

Ooooooh, look at all the people in Plano and Katy coming out to talk bad about Austin.

[BurntOrange&White 41864]

1 hour ago, closetojumping said:

I don't care what any of you bizarrely angry BBQ foodie dorks say, Salt Lick, for tourists who have never been, is a good recommendation. 

You’re bringing the football board quality post today….aka my quality 

[BachelorTrek 3321]

2 hours ago, Skipper said:

Well it's your lucky week you are playing our defense who, without looking at a single stat to back up my assumption, seems to do decent at stopping 3rd and short.  But we love to give up 3rd and long (at least we did last week).

As for food recs, Matt's El Rancho is still my favorite in Austin when I come in for a game although I'm sure locals may have different opinions.  BBQ - I'll let others chime in that know the current state of play better than I do but hard to go wrong in Austin.

 

 

I never liked Matt's. My family's first on the Tex-Mex list was always La Tapatia on East 7th Street back in the 70s-80s.

La Tapatia has been gone for many years, just like Cafe Adobe has been gone for many years.

Tex-Mex these days has these choices that I enjoy and more:
Chuy's
Valencia Tex-Mex Garage
Torchy's
Velvet Taco
Serrano's
Pappasito's
Vazquez Restaurant
El Arroyo (I used to work a block away and started many a morning with their breakfast tacos.)

 

 

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

Oh boy. Where is ztejas when you need him?

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

Tapa’ed

[Fico 1806]

7 minutes ago, BachelorTrek said:

I never liked Matt's. My family's first on the Tex-Mex list was always La Tapatia on East 7th Street back in the 70s-80s.

La Tapatia has been gone for many years, just like Cafe Adobe has been gone for many years.

Tex-Mex these days has these choices that I enjoy and more:
Chuy's
Valencia Tex-Mex Garage
Torchy's
Velvet Taco
Serrano's
Pappasito's
Vazquez Restaurant
El Arroyo (I used to work a block away and started many a morning with their breakfast tacos.)

 

 

 

[Red Five 41738]

God dammit food snobs. Go back to the place where y'all do this. 

[BachelorTrek 3321]

1 hour ago, closetojumping said:

I don't care what any of you bizarrely angry BBQ foodie dorks say, Salt Lick, for tourists who have never been, is a good recommendation. 

I love all the transplants here in Texas now that try to tell native Texans like myself what good BBQ is.

It makes me want to open a shit-BBQ chain to get rich off the tourists and transplants. Lulz.

Food talk not going away.  Lulz.

[JBJ 3827]

1 hour ago, Skipper said:

LOL.  Look, I'm a BBQ snob in Dallas b/c we have a pretty garbage BBQ scene outside of a handful of places.  But if I could pack a cooler of Shiner and drive 30 mins to eat average BBQ and drink in the Hill country I would do it at least 2X/year.  Y'all are spoiled.

It's all relative isn't it?  I'm a Georgia resident and would kill for cold soggy Sonny Bryan's.

Salt Lick is perfectly fine for out-of-towners.  It's a great overall experience and the BBQ is still going to be the best they've ever had.  The shittest BBQ in Centex is basically the best BBQ anywhere else.

Edited October 27, 2023 by JBJ

[Neonmoon 38130]

el Arroyo? 
 

lol

[MissingInAction 25556]

2 minutes ago, Neonmoon said:

el Arroyo? 
 

lol

Mean Eyed Cat right across the street. That's pure Austin right there.

[Hookem2147 22033]

If you are in Austin and willingly go to Chuy's for Tex Mex.....

[Js1 87183]

[sith_horn 2516]

14 minutes ago, BachelorTrek said:

I love all the transplants here in Texas now that try to tell native Texans like myself what good BBQ is.

It makes me want to open a shit-BBQ chain to get rich off the tourists and transplants. Lulz.

Food talk not going away.  Lulz.

Reminds me of a joint I stopped at outside San Antonio driving eastbound I-10 many years back. Billboard said, "World's Best BBQ", or something like that. I was hungry and thought, that's a bold statement for a BBQ joint in central Texas - gotta try it. It was awful. Brisket was roasted, not smoked. Sausage was subpar. Didn't even have good sauce to compensate. As I drove away, I concluded they must draw in a lot of fresh suckers like me with that sign to stay in business. Location being on I-10 probably what made that possible.

[Vertigo 20496]

2 minutes ago, Hookem2147 said:

If you are in Austin and willingly go to Chuy's for Tex Mex.....

You have to keep in perspective of where people are coming from. I have been to Utah and seen what they call Mexican food. It is low end, but it is an austin original and nostalgic. If it were so terrible you wouldn't have to line up at 4:30 PM for a table. 

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

Come in, change into your magic underwear and have a seat, we are having a good time eating Austin’s best: Torchy’s and Salt Lick.

[Honeysucklerose 1006]

Hit Juan in a million on the east side for the Don Juan breakfast taco and a hearty handshake.

[BachelorTrek 3321]

3 minutes ago, Vertigo said:

You have to keep in perspective of where people are coming from. I have been to Utah and seen what they call Mexican food. It is low end, but it is an austin original and nostalgic. If it were so terrible you wouldn't have to line up at 4:30 PM for a table. 

The closest I've gotten to Tex-Mex in the West (Henderson, Nevada--next to Vega$, Phoenix, AZ, and nocal/socal) is Chevy's Fresh-Mex.

[South Austin 53227]

Football talk never coming back.

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

Hit Juan in a million on the east side for the Don Juan breakfast taco and a hearty handshake.

Just my unpopular opinion, but here is what I would do (doubt I could handle it these days).

Saturday, go to Leroy and Lewis at 11am. Get some beef cheeks, brisket, sausage and barbacado (assuming there are a few people in the party).

Go to the game (if you are Mormon, prepare your anus too).

For dinner, Enchiladas y Más.

Sunday morning, Juan in a Million.

Get on plane and punish the toilet and everyone in the flight.

Football talk never coming back.

What is left to talk about?

BYU is slow and suck.
Texas is starting a redshirt freshman QB.

We are done here.

[BachelorTrek 3321]

3 minutes ago, Patricio Swayze said:

Just my unpopular opinion, but here is what I would do (doubt I could handle it these days).

Saturday, go to Leroy and Lewis at 11am. Get some beef cheeks, brisket, sausage and barbacado (assuming there are a few people in the party).

Go to the game (if you are Mormon, prepare your anus too).

For dinner, Enchiladas y Más.

Sunday morning, Juan in a Million.

Get on plane and punish the toilet and everyone in the flight.
What is left to talk about?

BYU is slow and suck.
Texas is starting a redshirt freshman QB.

We are done here.

 

Lulz.

[Daichee Bell 3091]

18 minutes ago, sith_horn said:

Reminds me of a joint I stopped at outside San Antonio driving eastbound I-10 many years back. Billboard said, "World's Best BBQ", or something like that. I was hungry and thought, that's a bold statement for a BBQ joint in central Texas - gotta try it. 

 

[LTtxfan 50005]

1 hour ago, BachelorTrek said:

Tex-Mex these days has these choices that I enjoy more: Chuy's, Valencia Tex-Mex Garage, Torchy's, Velvet Taco, Serrano's, Pappasito's, Vazquez Restaurant, El Arroyo 

 

 

 

Edited October 27, 2023 by LTtxfan

[Horn80 6360]

Anyone remember El Matamoros “Home of Crispy Tacos” and the option to have the raw egg in beer?  

[GhostOfTomJoad 9508]

Just go out to The Oasis on Lake Travis and get the best of all worlds.

/ducks.

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

Just go out to The Oasis on Lake Travis and get the best of all worlds.

/ducks.

Well, I would say that is the equivalent of suggesting salt lick. So apparently that will do just fine.

[texastroubadour 1260]

Give me Maudie’s 

[JBJ 3827]

I realize how locals are going to respond to this, but wife and I go to Trudy's for TexMex when we are in Austin.

 

33 minutes ago, BachelorTrek said:

The closest I've gotten to Tex-Mex in the West (Henderson, Nevada--next to Vega$, Phoenix, AZ, and nocal/socal) is Chevy's Fresh-Mex.

Comidor Guadalajara when in Phoenix.  Henderson has some excellent food in general, but it's been at least a decade and a half.

Edited October 27, 2023 by JBJ

[Dbeasy 15596]

As soon as I saw a recommendation for Torchy’s, the rage inside bubbled up and I had to step away from the keyboard. 

[mwaadeeb 1364]

Salt Lick = Matt's. Same deal. Big fun locally-grown tourist joint that still beats 99% of places out of state. Fine option to have when all else fails, or you need a place for twenty people without a reservation.

Pity us too far away to go there right now. Damn.

[GTNY 284]

1 hour ago, BachelorTrek said:

I never liked Matt's. My family's first on the Tex-Mex list was always La Tapatia on East 7th Street back in the 70s-80s.

La Tapatia has been gone for many years, just like Cafe Adobe has been gone for many years.

Tex-Mex these days has these choices that I enjoy and more:
Chuy's
Valencia Tex-Mex Garage
Torchy's
Velvet Taco
Serrano's
Pappasito's
Vazquez Restaurant
El Arroyo (I used to work a block away and started many a morning with their breakfast tacos.)

 

 

This may be the worst take in the history of the board 

[gyroprotagonist 2597]

let's get this back on track...

your favorite band and genre of music is complete garbage

[52-80 19377]

10 minutes ago, gyroprotagonist said:

let's get this back on track...

your favorite band and genre of music is complete garbage

Whats wrong with pat green texas country

[immamac 44354]

I hope to fuck Texas wins this week. 

[Crockett 517]

2 hours ago, Patricio Swayze said:

the ugly state of Utah

 

 

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

Hahaha are you new? Adjust your meter.

[gmr548 16701]

1 hour ago, Neonmoon said:

el Arroyo? 
 

lol

Even in college el arroyo's food was only tolerable on dollar marg thursdays.

I assume that no longer exists and there is no reason to go there.

[hook me 2163]

17 minutes ago, Crockett said:

 

 

 

[Park Gothic 5376]

Jesus Christ on a fucking Cracker. People are not recommending El Arroyo or Chuy's or Salt Lick because the food is amazing. We all fucking live / lived in Austin. We know it's not amazing. You are not special for knowing that the food in those places is not great. 

But you're giving advice for someone from fucking Utah who will probably never visit Austin again. And you're acting like they need to go to the roach-infested strip mall on East 7th because it totally has the actual best Tex-Mex. Or better yet, let's send him to the BBQ place that has a line wrapping around 3 city blocks next to I-35 because that's a great dining experience. 

Stop being autistic Austin weirdos. We're recommending tourist traps to the tourists because they're fun and people like them. Chuy's on Barton Spring is the original Chuy's so when they go home and go to some shitty off-brand franchise in Nevada they can tell their friends they've been to the real Chuy's in Austin. It has fun shit on the walls and Elvis everywhere. Stop hating fun. El Arroyo is literally famous for the bill board shit. Salt Lick is great because of the drive and the "tailgate" while you wait in line. The food is fine. You all know this. Stop being autistic.