Restaurants

Lake Travis Area Food and Drink

Perhaps Lake Travis folks stay active because there is so much yummy food to try! From typical fare (Tex-Mex) to the more unique (food trailer scene), there usually is something new or "coming soon" to try in this growing community. A healthy mindset means there are always various good-for-you options: organic, farm to table, and locally-grown, to name a few.

New grocery store options continue to offer the good stuff and local breweries are making their mark in everything from new establishments to tours and tap rooms. Specialty coffee shops and any number of local bakeries means your palette doesn't have to travel far for variety.

Check out our write-ups of Lake Travis area restaurants, breweries, and features of local dining and favorite happy hour spots. Between good eats and kid-friendly environments, as well as a good deal here and there, you're not likely to be short on inspiration.

Burritos for the Lake Travis Area at the Austin Burrito Company

Written by Phillip Paquette | January 28, 2016

Editor’s note: As I was getting ready to publish today’s scheduled post about the Austin Burrito Company, I came across this message from the Walker Family that was posted on the company Facebook Page yesterday. Please do what you can to help support this local business and Lake Travis family. Here’s the message from the Walker Family:

Honesty has since the beginning been a key tenet of the Austin Burrito Company. This is why we’re reaching out to you all this early this morning.

Simply put, we need your help.

Starting a new and independent restaurant is incredibly hard. It’s required years of hard work and sleepless nights (such as this one) to open our doors.

It’s also very expensive. Our family’s entire savings has gone into this effort. Everything.

And now, just weeks after opening, we’ve encountered a serious challenge.

[Read more…] about Burritos for the Lake Travis Area at the Austin Burrito Company

Kuxtal Coffee and Tea in Lago Vista: Direct from the Farmer to the Consumer

Written by Sandra Spicher | January 26, 2016

The gas-fired barrel roaster rumbles along for a few minutes, then a crackle sounds. It’s like a dry twig snapping. Scott Bogart checks a temperature gauge.

He nods, twists a handle, and pulls out a hot sample.

The coffee beans in the sample tube are turning from the delicate green of new lettuce to a shade like straw.

The Donut Hole of Lake Travis: 3 Locations, 10 Years, and a New Donut Addition

Written by Cathy Hale | January 25, 2016

If you live in the Lake Travis area, you know one of our favorite indulgences is fried dough confectionery.

Yep, we love our donuts!

On a typical weekend morning, the line at The Donut Hole is out-the-door as children and adults gaze in awe at the array of freshly baked donuts sitting happily behind the glass case.

Restaurants

Lake Travis Area Food and Drink

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