El Sol Y La Luna Restaurant
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1224 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Rose M. writes: When I left El Sol Y La Luna after having lunch today, I felt like a walking potato. I could barely make it across the street.

At Mexican restaurants, I always order chips and end up shoveling  them in like I haven't been fed in a week. Note to self:…

Reid's Cleaners & Laundry

3317 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78705

Bing C. writes: Having your suits dry-cleaned and immaculately pressed so you never have to worry about how they look - About $8.

Having your wool sweaters perfectly dry cleaned, so they never shrink and you don't have to donate them to the Mrs. or your 8-year old…

Fuddruckers

4024 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

jorge a. writes: Fuddruckers is FUDD!!!
try the Two Thirds Burger its fresh, bread is fresh and salad is fresh!
Try the shakes, they are awesome!
If you expect to be treated as a fine restaurant dont even come here
it works as a fast food chain, walk in, order at the…

Randy Palmer's South Austin Gym
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1126 S Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78704

Vanessa F. writes: I have bittersweet feelings about this gym. On the one hand (that'd be the good hand), I:

- rarely have to wait for machines
- the view of downtown is incredible
- their training staff is incredible, particularly their head trainer, who completely…

Austin's Pizza
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1817 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Olivia P. writes: One star patrons.
Two star pizza.
Three star location.
Four star prices.
Five star staff.
But also...five star adventures.

I will explain each of these in turn.

After handling a wild bird (I will get to this later), I went to wash my hands. The ladies' was…

Capitol Cleaners and Tailors
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1408 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78704

Ly Ann P. writes: I've taken two things here: a dress and a pair of jeans.

My experience went something like this: When I called for pricing on Monday, the lady told me that dry cleaning for regular dresses is $9.50, but they're only $7.50 on Tuesdays. She suggested I…

American Cleaners
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2818 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Jaye J. writes: They're fine. I mean, I haven't ever had a bad experience here, but then, what is a really good dry cleaning experience? I'm not quite sure. Maybe because I actually go to the cleaners about 3 times a year, usually right before or after I've gone to…

Jovita's Mexican Restaurant
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1619 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78704

Tara H. writes: This is as close to a California burrito as you will get!

I mean, if you wanted to get close to a California burrito. I dunno, maybe you are into that sort of thing, you perv.

Now that we are past that - I've seen a few bands in Jovita's back room…

Crown Clothing
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

3100 South Congress
Austin, TX 78704

Brian S. writes: This is a pretty nice men's clothing store. It's owned by the same owners as Service Mensware further north on Congress.

Their prices seem to be a bit lower than Service's, though, as I'm sure property taxes south of Oltorf are a bit better. They also…

Bennigan's Grill and Tavern

301 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78704

Katherine M. writes: "Every time I have been to Bennigans it's been WONDERFUL! The food, the waitstaff, the no wait for a table (I know there are TONS of open tables.) Anway, the last time I visited the Barton Springs location about a month ago it was GREAT! We started…

Taco Cabana

211 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Mercy B. writes: We're eating our way across Austin. My b/f's family is originally from San Antonio and it's been a while since we've visited the area. We don't have places like Taco Cabana - so, we had to stop when he saw the big sign as we drove down Lamar Blvd.

The…

Homestead Suites

507 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78704

Michelle B. writes: Not good, not bad, just a decent hotel to stay the night.

Clarke Kent Plumbing

1408 W Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Megan R. writes: It is hard to give anyone five stars in a situation that was so bad, but Clarke Kent did the best possible job for us under very inconvenient circumstances for my roommate and I and I would highly recommend them.
Long story short, we found out the…

Taco Bell
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2800 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705

Daniel R. writes: Don't believe what they say!!! Taco Bell serves high-end food at a low-end price. The Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito will fill you up, and if you combine it with a Bean and Potato Burrito, well, then you won't have to eat dinner. Total price: $2.68,…

Four Seasons Florist
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2801 Guadalupe St Ste A
Austin, TX 78705

Sarah M. writes: Four seasons florist is a tiny shop on the north end of the Guadalupe drag. Parking is difficult, especially coming from the north during high-traffic hours. Don't get run over or picked off...the flowers aren't worth it!

If you do make it, there's a…

Tyler's
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2338 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705

jessica s. writes: I agree with the other reviews-the store is very cluttered and that drives me crazy, so I don't even bother trying to look at the clothes.  They do, however, have a pretty good shoe/flip flop selection which is cleanly displayed compared to…

Caswell Tennis Center

2312 Shoal Creek Blvd.
Austin, TX 78705

Kari H. writes: I agree with Larry. The noon workout is a great bargain for what it is if you can get away from the lunch hour.

The courts are well maintained and they do provide water/cups. There is a backboard available and they offer stringing service, racket…

Pita Healthy
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2001 Guadalupe St
Ste A1
Austin, TX 78705

Megan P. writes: I have not been to Pita Healthy in at least a year. At the beginning of the summer I tried to go, only to find a sign that said they'd be closed until August. I went back last night jonesin' for a Chicken Caesar Pita, and what did I find? - no sign…

The Mansion At Judges Hill
Neighborhood: University of Texas

1900 Rio Grande St
Austin, TX 78705

Laura D. writes: I love this place!  My husband and I stayed here in August of 2006.  Yes, August in Texas.  But we were living in San Antonio then so Austin was a treat.  We stayed in the original building in one of the rooftop rooms.  My favorite part of our room…

Hornitos Tex-Mex Cafe

3704 N I-35
Austin, TX 78705

Angus C. writes: This is a solid little tex-mex place. The food isn't incredible, but it's good. I would compare it to Maudie's. It also has what could be Austin's worst location; right across the highway from O's Cabaret (formerly The Crazy Lady) and the discount…

Sushi Nichi Express
Neighborhood: University of Texas

705 W. 24th Street
Austin, TX 78705

Erica R. writes: I would venture to say that we just had a $100+ meal and paid roughly only $65.  HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?!, you ask.  Do you know somebody?  Did they cut you a deal because you're so damn cute?   I wish.  No, their prices are just incredibly low.  In…

Austin Zoo

PO Box 91808
Austin, TX 78709

Tara M. writes: I love the Austin Zoo I volunteer here every year for the Vegetarian Chili Cook Off..  Does that sound like a contradiction in interest or what?  I love Chili I love animals and I love not eating them in my chili - I love beans in my chili...

Austin…

Taco Shack

8201-B1 Crosspark Dr
Austin, TX 78710

Gretchen H. writes: A recent transplant to Austin, I'm new to this world of breakfast tacos.  But I'm learning....

This location is very close to where I live and isn't busy at all in the mornings when I've been there.  Service is very fast and staff is friendly.  The…

Avery Ranch Golf Club House Sunset Bar & Grill

10500 Avery Club Dr
Austin, TX 78717

Isabelle K. writes: It's a golf club restaurant. It has 4 star view and 3 star food. Starting 6 PM every Friday, they will serve buffet. Always different buffet, $10 per person. $2 Margaritas. Sometimes Fajitas buffet, sometimes chef special. It's definitely a good deal…

Austin Hair Works

13201 Ranch Road 620 N
Austin, TX 78717

Karen D. writes: Jay's been cutting my hair since January, and it's been the first time I've actually liked my hair since, well, years.  Sadly, they closed sometime in the last month, apparently permanently.   I am badly in need of haircut now, and don't want anyone…

Rome's Pizza

9225 W Parmer
Ste 108
Austin, TX 78717

Clark H. writes: Did you ever finally get a date with a really hot person that you chased for a year... then on that first date realized that things just weren't happening between you?

Well, I haven't. But if I did, it would seem like this dining experience.

Lets break…

Schlotzsky Coffee Express

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Austin, TX 78719

phil h. writes: I arrive in Austin for ACL and am struggling...I need coffee big time and there's no Starbucks in sight.  That's ok, it's kind of cool that the airport is all locally owned shops and restaurants.  So I order a latte and muffin from Schlotzsky.  The…

Austin Carriage Service

8413 FM 973
Austin, TX 78719

Alexandra L. writes: If your mom or a significant other's mom is visiting from out of town, and her kitchen is decorated with pink hearts and country geese, she will think a carriage ride is the greatest thing that ever happened to her.  I guarantee, you'll make her…

Whataburger
Neighborhood: East Austin

3210 E Mlk J
Austin, TX 78721

Cody R. writes: Yeah.... I'll review Whatabuger... you know why? Because it's the best freakin' fast food burger ever!

This place is so good... the burgers are huge, their fresh, it's family owned and operated, they have Diet. DP, they have cool looking buildings…

Austin

Austin, TX 78722

badass P. writes: After a self-imposed 7 or 8 month long hiatus from yelp.com, I've come back for one final review.  After today, I leave for bigger and better things.
For my final review, I've chosen the entire city of Austin.

I've traveled all over Texas.  I grew up…

Sally Beauty Supply

3909 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78722

Cati C. writes: I love me some beauty supply stores. Sally, the nationwide chain, is a great place for a beauty geek such as myself to ogle hair and makeup tools. This location is no exception - great array of goods for the professional and the wannabe alike.  In an…

Tele-Print Express Video
Neighborhood: Cherrywood

2002 Manor Road
Austin, TX 78722

Larry M. writes: More pulled together and friendly since they moved from the MLK location (where communication was iffy), this transfer service covers most video, digital and audio needs.

Label making and presentation they do is excellent, and worth the cost.

The…

Blockbuster Video

6307 Cameron Rd
Austin, TX 78723

Kristen F. writes: This is the Blockbuster in my 'hood.  I'm a Netflixer, myself, but one night I was finishing up a project for my Materials for Adolescents class and realized I had only watched 9 of the 10 films required!  

I rushed to Blockbuster and crossed my…

Whataburger

6106 Cameron Rd
Austin, TX 78723

Quani C. writes: I used to be a relatively frequent drive through visitor of this place, in my jaunt from home to my volunteer work at Animal Trustees.  I'd usually be running a tad late and the Whataburger stop would hinder my progress.

There's hardly ever a line for…

Cici's Pizza

5365 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78723

Anthony I. writes: OOOooWeee!  This review has so much potential for getting in trouble!

First of all, if my wife discovers I ate here when she was out of town with the kids, I'll get fussed at.  OK, more than fussed at.  I'll be in serious trouble.  We're talking…

Embassy Suites Hotel

5901 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78723

Jewel J. writes: It is what it is...an Embassy Suites. Like the other poster said, it's fine for a business trip but it's not ideal for any other trip because you are quite limited by the location.

On the otherhand, I didn't mind the location because it's right next…

Chipotle Mexican Grill

1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd
Ste 1300
Austin, TX 78723

Jill W. writes: I like pretty much every Chipotle location, but this one was particularly good.  The store wasn't very busy, so when I arrived, the workers greeted me cheerfully and kept thanking me for coming.  The girl who made my tacos prepared them really well…

Tres Amigos

7535 E Highway 290
Austin, TX 78723

Michelle C. writes: As anyone who reads my reviews has probably gathered, I'm not much of a Tex Mex fan.  But as Tex Mex goes, I like Tres Amigos more than most.

My recent lunch here started with the standard basket of chips with salsa.  I didn't like the chips much;…

Pizza Patron

7112 Ed Bluestein Blvd
Ste #175
Austin, TX 78723

justin l. writes: Pizza Patron is right down the street from me - now that I'm hanging out all lonesome in northeast Austin.  It's $5 pizza.  I think the mushrooms were from a can.  I'd strongly recommend getting extra cheese, whatever you do, but still, $5 for a…

Waffle House

8800 E Highway 290
Austin, TX 78724

Don R. writes: This Waffle House is all about what is right about America, Texas, and Austin.

I admit I am biased, I love Waffle Houses.  My earlier childhood was spent in a little town outside of Atlanta where they had an Old Fashioned drug store with counter…