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Southside Sub Shop

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:28:11 +0000

If you live or work in South Austin around the Wm. Cannon and I-35 area and you are looking for a place to grab a meal without fighting the crowds, look no further than Tucci’s South Side Subs. Tucci’s Southside Subs is located in the strip center on the corner of I-35 and Wm. Cannon, between the dentist and the pizza place. It can be hard to see and notice but it was worth finding. They have a great variety of meats, cheeses, toppings and dressings, with names like Gramma Max’s Hot Ham and Swiss or Grilled Eggplant or Portabella Mushroom. They offer both, a cold sub or toasted sandwich. I can’t remember the name of what I ordered but it was delicious. There was chicken, turkey, at least two types of cheese, some wonderful banana peppers and just a touch of hot, sweet cherry peppers. It was all toasted together on a Kaiser roll. Yummm. Their prices are reasonable and the service was good. They are a local and independent business with two locations, this one on I-35 and another in Oak Hill at Hwy. 71 and 290. They also have a catering service offering sack lunches and sub trays. South Side Subs is great little sandwich shop offers a tasty meal without all of the hustle and bustle of busier areas of South Austin. South Austin has quite a few fun and eclectic restaurants and other eateries, South Side Subs is a great addition.

Casa Morenos

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:46:18 +0000

Casa Morenos has to be one of my favorite places in Southeast Austin to get a breakfast taco that is worth the $2-3 dollars you pay for it. These are not your typical pre-made tortillas with a little bit of egg and a bit of meat that you will get from many places. I ordered 2 bacon, egg, potato and cheese and they were delicious. I think they use 1/2 a potato, a whole slice of bacon in each one and wrap it in a fresh made tortilla. I ate 3/4 of the 1st one and had to stop because I was full, this is rare, I gave the second one to a coworker who also had trouble finishing it. Casa Morenos also offers a lunch buffet that includes enchiladas and tacos or you can order off of their menu. The pricing and portion sizes are good for lunchtime and the food is prepared pretty quick as well. Look for Casa Morenos on Burleson Road close to the post office.

El Meson Restaurant

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:01:35 +0000

El Meson has been on Burleson Rd. for quite a few years now. It has had a steady growth and now stays quite busy. This is not your typical Tex-Mex but has more of an interior Mexico style and flavor. The food here has a little more “kick” than most places. The breakfast tacos while small are wonderful. I personally like to order the fajitas when they are on their daily lunch special. Great price and they taste sooo good, with enough meat to split with a friend if you like. They make the tortillas there, which is always a plus. You can see them pressing the little tortilla balls behind the counter as you place your order. Everything is made to order so you know it is going to be fresh. Makes your mouth water doesn’t it? Try El Meson in Southeast Austin, located just past the light on Burleson Road, if you are looking for something a little different.

Southeast Austin Eateries

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:24:52 +0000

Belladonna is a small shop tucked away in a warehouse district in Southeast Austin. The location makes this little shop hard to find, but if you work around Burleson Rd. or are driving there, look near the Post Office at lunch time on a weekday and you see lots of cars, you have found the place. These guys provide tasty sandwiches, hot or cold, for a great price. You can get almost any combo deal, sandwich, chips and a drink for about $6 bucks. Oh and these are not your basic sub sandwiches. The Muffaletta has a tasty olive spread and is piled high with just the right amount of meat. For something a bit healthier, try one of their wraps or a BLT on wheat with avacado. By the way, they also have burgers. My favorite is the Bacon, Avacado, Cheeseburger, yummy! You can call in your order for pick-up or just go in and eat. Be warned, Belladonna gets busy at lunchtime during the workweek. Everything is made to order so make sure you allow at least 10-15 minutes to order. Belladonna Italian Subs is only one of many wonderful little restaurants tucked away in this area of Southeast Austin along Burleson Rd. Give them a try. You might be in for a tasty surprise.