"Walking into Texas Chili Parlor feels like stepping through a portal into Old Austin—there are usually a handful of people sitting at the bar who look like they haven’t moved since the restaurant first opened in the ’70s. If you’re planning on touring the Capitol across the street, this is the perfect place to fuel up beforehand. And while chili might be in the name (and on the menu), Tex-Mex is what you’re here for. Order the Freidas Enchiladas—a giant platter of cheese enchiladas topped with a scoop of Texas-style chili (no beans)—snack on some free chips and salsa, and maybe consider ordering a Mad Dog margarita if you don’t have anywhere to be later in the day. " - nicolai mccrary
Richard Casteel