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Arturo's Bakery & Cafe

314 W 17th St
Austin, TX 78701-1205
Phone: (512) 469-0380
Arturo's Bakery & Cafe
Hours:
Mon-Fri 6:30am-3:30pm, Sat 7:30am-1:30pm

Editorial Review for Arturo's Bakery & Cafe – by James Scott Bankston

In Short
Hidden between El Mercado Uptown and the Dog & Duck, this quirky eatery is patronized by bohemian students and state workers. The dining rooms are down concrete steps in a basement. Rugs, artwork and murals (a Mexican desert scene in one room, a jungle in the other) cover the walls. Dishes include an adobe chicken quesadilla with caramelized onions and a chicken chipotle sandwich. For breakfast, there's scones and migas.

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Background

Don't expect mariachi music. A typical playlist includes the likes of CCR, Coldplay and R.E.M.

What Was It?

According to the staff, the building originally housed a garage or maybe a car dealership. The industrial look of the loftlike, brick-and-concrete sub-basement dining rooms seems to confirm that.

Walk Off Your Meal

Nearby are several art galleries, including the D. Berman Gallery, ACA Gallery at ArtPlex and Women & Their Work.

User Reviews for Arturo's Bakery & Cafe

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/07/2007 Posted by bradskate

I have never dined at Arturo's, but we use it for "TO GO" all the time at our office building downtown. The food is always delicious and fresh. Try the Southwest Quesadillas.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/28/2005 Posted by sotoman

Austin at its best. Arturo's is exceptional in food and cost. Great atmosphere, friendly and courteous service. Way to go! Feels like the old days. Thanks!

Pros: Quality food, inexpensive

Cons: Parking

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Editor's Review

Tex-Mex and baked goods in a Capitol-area hideaway.  See the full editorial review.

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Background

Don't expect mariachi music. A typical playlist includes the likes of CCR, Coldplay and R.E.M.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Metered

Hours

  • Mon-Fri 6:30am-3:30pm
  • Sat 7:30am-1:30pm

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Cuisines

  • Bakeries
  • Mexican

Amenities

  • Breakfast
  • Quiet

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