Flamingo

Tex-Mex: El Azteca 2600 E 7th St Austin, TX 78702 (512) 477-4701

Jorge's www.tacosgarcia.com

BBQ: Stubb's (sticky and spicy!) www.stubbsaustin.com , also a killer music venue

Italian: Vespaio www.austinvespaio.com

Brazilian: Sao Paulo's www.saopaulos.net

I am an Austin native and here is my favorite restaurant in town.

Mexican

Fonda San Miguel

This is true regional Mexican food, with representations from almost all the regions on the menu. It has been in business for over 30 years, is upscale and reservations are highly recommended unless you like to wait. Dishes to eat: Ceviche, queso con rajas, anything with quitlacoche, mole poblano, camarones in salsa verde, chile relleno, there homemade tortillas, crepas con cajeta, margarita with pear brandy!

They have the most spectacular brunch in town where you will find Chef Miguel Ravago serving you your brunch in the middle of the room, reservations are needed, however you can sometimes get a seat at the bar or the cocktail lounge. For the best service ask to sit in Tom or Jennifer's section, though all of the staff is knowledgeable and professional.