(512) 477-2935
409 W 30th St
Austin,
TX
78705
30.2956
-97.7405
Neighborhoods: Central Austin, North University
Hours:
Mon-Thu 7am-12am
Fri 7am-2am
Sat 8am-2am
Sun 8am-12am
Price:
$
Parking:
Lot
Trudy's Texas Star Restaurant & Bar
What People Are Saying About Trudy's Texas Star Restaurant & Bar
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The original location of what is now an Austin staple has served award-winning spicy migas, salsa and margaritas since 1977. A large Tex-Mex and Southern menu satisfies veggie lovers and carnivores alike, including fresh 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 young professionals linger over appetizers and cocktails.
Great breakfast and happy hour!
by RPies
I find myself at Trudy's at least twice a week. Sometimes I crawl in there in the morning for a quick plate of much-needed breakfast tacos. Sometimes I stroll up in the afternoon after work for happy hour. Either way, I rarely leave disappointed. The food is pretty standard Tex-Mex, the kitchen is cool about vegetarian/vegan options and both their red and green complimentary salsas are excellent. Drink prices are great and, if you can make it there before 5pm, you should have no trouble snagging a table on the patio. I've had one really bad service experience but I chalked that up to one particular server paying too much attention to a table of off-the-clock employees and not enough attention to our table. Trudy's is not changing the way we think about food, but it is keeping us full and filling up our glass whenever we ask.
Best Guacamole, I've EVER had in a resturant
by asahm22
Trudy's is great. A fun casual place, w/cold beer, good margaritas, and HOT salsa. Parking is difficult when crowded, however seating was prompt.
Breakfast is great here too.
- Pros: Guacamole, HOT salsa
- Cons: parking
Margarita deals on Mondays
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
The Details on Trudy's Texas Star Restaurant & Bar
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.
Category:
Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, College Bars
Payment Methods:
American Express, Travelers Check, Diners Club, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Breakfast, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Happy Hour, Cheap Eats, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Southern & Soul, Southwestern, Mexican









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