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Trudy's Texas Star Restaurant & Bar

409 W 30th St
Austin, TX 78705
Phone: (512) 477-2935
Fax: (512) 477-1805
Trudy's Texas Star Restaurant & Bar
Price:
$
Cross Street:
Guadalupe Street
Best of Citysearch:
College Scene 2005, Margarita 2004
Hours:
Mon-Thu 7am-12am, Fri 7am-2am, Sat 8am-2am, Sun 8am-12am

Editorial Review for Trudy's Texas Star Restaurant & Bar – by Citysearch Editors

In Short
This originial location of what is now an Austin staple has served award-winning migas, salsa and margaritas since 1977. A large Tex-Mex and Southern menu satisfies veggie lovers and carnivores, including spinach quesadillas and sizzling beef, chicken and portobello fajitas. Tables are packed under beamed ceilings to maximize the small space, so many get there early to save seats on the patio, where hip students and professionals linger over appetizers and drinks.

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Insider Tips

Save Money

Shiner Bock drafts are $2.75 and Lone Star drafts and bottles go for $2 all the time. There are also daily specials like Monday's all-day happy hour and Top Shelf Tuesdays.

Know Before You Go

Although the kitchen opens early, the bar area functions from 2pm to 2am Monday to Thursday and noon to 2am Friday to Sunday.

User Reviews for Trudy's Texas Star Restaurant & Bar

Citysearch (42), Dine.com (1 ), Trip Advisor (1 ), All (44)

4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/18/2008 Posted by Lemauriett

$3.50 margarita's on mondays.... mexican food is ok, service really great.. my friend took her baby, and they easily made room for him

Pros: ambience, easy parking

Cons: get packed on the weekends

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

05/01/2008 Posted by girliegirl44

I heard so much about this place and finally tried it last week. I was so dissappointed. The margaritas were watered down and not strong at all. That's a Tex-Mex staple! You've got to get that part right! My enchiladas were forgettable. What's up with the corn all over everything? Our service was ok, very Austin. Don't think I'll ever go back unless a big group is headed there.

Pros: Longevity in Austin

Cons: Maybe the worst margarita I've ever had.

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Editor's Review

A Tex-Mex destination restaurant in the shadow of the University of Texas campus.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Save Money

Shiner Bock drafts are $2.75 and Lone Star drafts and bottles go for $2 all the time. There are also daily specials like Monday's all-day happy hour and Top Shelf Tuesdays.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Lot

Hours

  • Mon-Thu 7am-12am
  • Fri 7am-2am
  • Sat 8am-2am
  • Sun 8am-12am

Payment Types

  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • American Express
  • Travelers Check
  • Discover

Cuisines

  • Southwestern
  • Mexican
  • Southern & Soul

Meal Price

  • $

Amenities

  • Date Spot
  • Bar Scene
  • Breakfast
  • Carry Out
  • Happy Hour
  • Local Favorites
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Lunch Spot
  • People Watching
  • Brunch
  • Cheap Eats

Recognition for Trudy's Texas Star Restaurant & Bar

2005 Audience Winner - College Scene
2004 Audience Winner - Margarita

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