Dave and I stumbled on Maudie's Hacienda here in Austin, Texas one morning after my very first photo shoot. We wanted to celebrate and we were starving, especially me after all that squats and ab exercises I get in during a photo shoot. We were there just in time for brunch, complete with mimosas to toast my new career.

That was only a few months before we left Austin, but we went back several times after that first visit, because it was close and oh so yummy. Breakfast, lunch, dinner...you name it, we ate it. So of course, that was one of the first restaurants we wanted to hit up as soon as we moved back to our old 'hood...

Places to Eat in Austin, Texas ↠ Maudie's Hacienda | MALLORIE OWENS

If you live in Austin (or make a trip here), I definitely recommend making a stop here. Their margaritas are delicious- not too sugary or salty. Juuuuust right. ;) And so far all the food I've tried there is worth getting. I love that they have a "lighter" section and lots of vegetarian options. They also have a gluten free menu, that I can't vouch for myself, but nice to know they have it.

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I've already been to East Side King on South Lamar twice since we've been back in Austin, Texas. Once, with my sweet friend Bailey and again this past weekend on my birthday. It's just that good.

The first time we went for lunch and I tried the Beet Home Fries (SO GOOD) and the Ebi Ebi taco...both were delicious. When Dave and I stopped by for appetizers on my birthday food crawl (just made that up, but that's what it felt like), we tried the Fried Kimchi and Beet Home Fries...both are a must try in my mind. The Beet Home Fries are my favorite thing on the menu so far (obviously) and next time I want to try the Brussels Sprout Salad and the Tako Taco. You can see the full menu here.

One of the owners is a Top Chef winner, so you know pretty much anything you try will be unique and delicious. If you like trying fun new dishes, this place is for you. I'm excited to try the other locations, since the menus each have a few different items on them...