Snack Bar

When El Sol y La Luna left South Congress, the suspense was killing me. I figured, with such great location something grand's bound to happen, right?

NOPE

First of all, it took a great deal of DIY and a really long time to complete this place. The concept seems like a cool idea, snacks, happy hour, chill atmosphere, cute, cartoons projected onto a wall, and the unmistakable Austin vibe. However, you'd think they know what they were in for opening on SoCo--- People, you are practically IN the Austin Motel parking lot, in the midst of an area that makes you cool just by being there... and you don't deliver? Disappointing...

I went there with the Persian and one of her friends. It was 6 p.m. on a Sunday and the only options were the snacks or dinner plates from different continents.

So, I had the American dinner plate: 3 sliders (choice of pulled pork, bacon cheeseburger, and some other random kind), mac 'n cheese, and veggies. Don't get the pulled pork, gross, and you know how I feel about mac 'n cheese....don't eat it here, EEWWW.

The Persian had the Mediterranean plate with some curry chicken thing (which the waiter couldn't even describe... but we'll talk about him in a moment), tzaziki sauce with pita bread, and beet salad. The curry, described as a broth in the menu, is more curry potato salad topped with grilled chicken strips.It was surprisingly tasty, the beet salad was simple and fresh, and the tzaziki sauce went really well with my cheese burgers.

As for the service--- I don't have much to say... except, fire our server. He has no clue about anything on the menu, can't pronounce or describe the items, he dropped an entire tray of red wine glasses on the table next to us, and he was clearly under the influence of something and on another planet.

Also, make sure that if you choose not to seat your patrons, at least pay attention to them (we waited 20 minutes or so between our waters, our wine, and our silverware).

On the bright side, this place is cheap!

Next to AUSTIN MOTEL

1224 Congress Avenue South
Austin, TX 78704-2422
(512) 445-2626

(No working website)

Me So Hungry!

2:30 a.m. One too many black labels, my feet throbbing for wearing those brand new heels and dancing all night long.... and there it is, the evil late night craving strikes again...

Forget the sucky pizza, mystery hot dog meat, and the Gyros (which are waaay too far from W. 6th), Me So Hungry is where you too should pig out after the bars. 

This cute lime green truck parks next to the Tiniest Bar in Texas (near whole foods) and welcomes you with a friendly face 7 p.m. - 3 a.m. 

First time I took it easy and had a spring roll. First of all, they are HUMONGOUS and come with a great peanut sauce.

Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls- Made with rice paper wrappers with your choice of meat/grilled shrimp or fried lemon grass tofu, with crispy lettuce, shredded fresh carrots, bean sprouts, and cilantro. Served with a delicious, spicy peanut dipping sauce.

The next time I went, I meant business. I tried their Bahn Mi with LOTS of sriracha. Yep, tears came down my face, but it was so good. The meat is tender and delicious, and their magic mayo kicks butt.  It's just enough to make you happy and soak up all that alcohol...or if you're a wuss and can't finish it, save it, this baby will definitely take care of that hangover for ya!

Banh Mi- (Oriental Bar-B-Que Pork Sandwich) Slices of tenderized sweetend pork, marinated in a 24 hour sauce, served on a buttered baguette and spread in our Signature Sweet Cilantro Mayo.  Sliced cucumbers, slivers of jalapeno, shredded pickled carrots, and cilantro. 

Italianini had the noodles one night, and they were good. The cilantro is borderline overpowering, but they hit the spot. Enough protein and carbs to take care of you til the next morning.  

Pad Laos Noodles- Stir- fryed medium sized rice noodles with your choice of sweetend BBQ pork, chicken, shrimp, or lemon grass tofu. Includes bean sprouts, green cabage, shredded carrots, topped with sprinkled ground peanuts and cilantro. Perfect pairing with sweet chili sauce or Sriacha sauce.

Really, give these guys a try, you won't regret it. 
Oh and P.S.- they are also a catering company!!!

http://www.mesohungry.biz/