Casino El Camino

"Casino El Camino is essentially a dive bar that slings excellent burgers, hot dogs, and wings. It’s that good kind of dark in here—your eyes might take a few minutes to adjust. You’ll probably spend that time waiting in line to order anyway because the “secret” that is Casino El Camino’s thick, char-grilled burgers is out. When you inevitably find yourself on Dirty 6th Street, duck away here for some sustenance." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs

"This Dirty Sixth dive makes some of our favorite burgers in the city. But every now and then we decide to trade the burger for a plate of steak frites. This is a daily special, so you can get it seven days a week for lunch, dinner, or second dinner (the kitchen closes at 1:30am). The fries are crispy and coated in garlic parmesan, the top sirloin is perfectly pink and tender, and it all gets topped with a couple of thick slices of shallot and chive compound butter. If you find a better steak in a grungier place, send us an email ASAP. The Deal: Coulotte-cut top sirloin and garlic parm fries for $23 (larger cut available for $28)" - nicolai mccrary

"With burgers, eardrum-shattering metal from the jukebox, and affordable drinks served across a sticky bar, this is pretty much a textbook Downtown dive. Located on Sixth Street, it offers a dimly lit, no-nonsense escape from the usual Downtown chaos, complete with cult-favorite bloody marys. Outdoors, a small patio is inexplicably decorated like a Mayan temple—perfect for enjoying that gigantic burger." - Darcie Duttweiler

"Forget trendy smash burgers. At this dingy Downtown dive bar and restaurant (consider that a compliment), it’s all about a hockey puck of meat – three-quarters of a pound, to be exact. Diners are promised messy good burgers, fiery Buffalo chicken wings, and easy, affordable drinks, all of which can be enjoyed on its grungy but serviceable patio out back." - Darcie Duttweiler

"Casino El Camino is essentially a dive bar that slings out excellent burgers, hot dogs, and wings. It’s dark in here—don’t be surprised if it takes your eyes a few minutes to adjust. You’ll probably spend that time waiting in line to order anyway, because the “secret” that is Casino El Camino’s thick, char-grilled burgers is out. Whether you want to try one of the best burgers in Austin, or just hide out and sip on cold beer, there are plenty of reasons to visit Casino, including the small patio that kind of feels like a tiny tropical resort, complete with Saltillo tiled floors, fountains, and a vibrant Aztec mural on the wall. It’s a pretty sharp contrast from the space inside, but a great escape from Sixth Street. " - nicolai mccrary