Casino El Camino
Austin, TX 78701-3741
Phone: (512) 469-9330
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- Hours:
- Daily 4pm-2am
Editorial Review for Casino El Camino – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Casino El Camino is a dark and gloomy bar with TVs positioned high enough to produce neck strain. Hungry patrons who enjoy a stiff drink come for hefty burgers cooked medium rare. The bar is fully stocked, and the bartender makes an excellent Campari and tonic. Regulars return for the Buffalo burger, grilled with hot wing sauce and smothered with blue cheese. Other notables include the serrano chili-topped Amarillo burger and the Chicago burger with bacon.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoKnow the rules: Enter, then proceed directly to the back counter and order through the window. Find a seat and wait until your burger's delivered.
The ExtrasKeep in mind that one basket of fries is large enough for two people.
User Reviews for Casino El Camino
04/07/2008 Posted by nicola74
Definitely some of the best burgers in town, possibly _the_ best. If you're looking for a typical restaurant atmosphere with sports memorabilia and alligators with sunglasses hanging on the wall, then this is not the place for you. It's a bar - a real bar that leans toward the dive-y side of things, but that's why I love it. Yes, you will have to wait a while for your burger, but it's worth it. And the chefs aren't as surly as everyone one here makes them out to be. The wait staff is attentive and helpful ('Need some ketchup? Here you go!') - I've never encountered any snottiness, rudeness or disregard for clients from them. And yes, they do have the best juke box in town. They only get four stars as opposed to five because finding seating can be a real pain (especially if you're in a group), and I would rather eat and drink while seated. But overall, one of my favorite watering holes and hamburger joints in town.
03/29/2008 Posted by elloco76
I've been on a burger rampage in Austin trying to find the best patty in town. Naturally, I had to visit this dark, gothic, truly Austin institution. The experience was memorable and I tried to take in everything from the dank, gloomy interior, the chef with the 'tude, and the large patties. But the burger itself was lackluster, dry and not really worth the half-an-hour wait. It was worth trying once, but I dont think I'll be back.
Pros: Truly Austin
Cons: Burger was overhyped
