Chef Nic Yanes takes classics from Northern Italy and sprinkles them with farm-to-fork Central Texas flair plus a wine list starring the best of Tuscany and Piedmont. Swoon.

Chef Tatsu Aikawa’s ramen skills have developed a devoted following in Austin, and you can now enjoy his famed Japanese soul food in the north, east and south corners of the city (sorry, west siders).

An open-concept kitchen, Texas Post Oak flame-grilled dishes, and a sexy wood-paneled private dining room combines for a much-needed excuse to get all dressed up.

Armed with an Instagram feed full of crispy red tortillas, tender beef birria, and melty cheese that sell out daily, chef-owner Gerardo "Jerry" Guerrero captured the attention of a taco-obsessed city.

Shalom y’all! Owner Mo Pittle blends flavors from the El Paso border with Jewish traditions for a unique feast spanning burgers, burritos, and all kinds of fried sides.

Chef Edgar Rico applies Mexican traditions and his culinary know-how to the humble taco for a bill of heirloom corn tortillas filled with textures and colors you’d expect to see in a fine dining establishment, served in a neighborhood setting.

A former filling station finds new life as a colorful café complete with a full bar, all-day dining, and a breezy patio filled with brunching patrons sporting band tees and flip-flops.

An in-house masa program and top-notch mezcal selection leads the way for a celebrated lineup of modern Mexican fare made with locally-sourced ingredients.

With a rotating selection of smoked BBQ by the pound and a focus on alternative cuts and creative sides made with locally-sourced ingredients, this is food truck gold.

Chef Kazu Fukumoto’s masterful approach to yakitori and sushi plus the knowledgeable, friendly staff makes this Japanese standby a perennial top pick.