South Congress Cafe
Love this place!
The South Congress Cafe mixes upscale Southwestern cuisine with trendy space-age decor and South Austin culture, all for a very reasonable price.
The menu at this restaurant is truly amazing, including such greats as a fiery crusted pork tenderloin (my favorite), an amazing bread pudding desert, and quail eggs in the salads. The avacado salad dressing is a tempting treat, and the vennison meatloaf is wonderful.
The dishes can be a little spicy, so if you’re scared of spicy foods, ask your waiter or waitress how spicy it is before you order. And speaking of the waitstaff, we’ve never been disappointed by their appearance, knowledge or level of service.
The one draw back to the restaurant is that the open ceiling, hard angled surfaces, and large front windows contribute to a very loud eating experience when the place is full, but, the food more than makes up for it.
In our opinion, eating at the South Congress Cafe is like eating at Hudson’s on the Bend at 1/5th the price. One of the best lunches or dinners in Austin for $15-$20 per plate.
Phone: (512) 447-3905
Location: 1600 S. Congress, Austin, TX 78704нн[Map]
Hours: 10am-4pm and 5-10pm, Weekdays; 10am – 3pm, Saturday and Sunday
Last meal: September 17, 2004