Interested in getting the lowdown the freshest new spots downtown? From an authentic Mexican restaurant to an Israeli establishment, read on for the newest spots to open in this area of Austin.
Comedor
501 Colorado St.
Comedor is a New Mexican and Mexican spot.
It serves authentic and exotic cuisine, such as Spanish octopus in a black garlic mole, pork belly and Texas quail milanesa with red mole. Wash it all down with a cocktail, craft beer or glass of wine. (Click here to view the full menu.)
Comedor currently holds five stars out of eight reviews on Yelp, indicating perfect reviews.
Yelper Rome S., who reviewed Comedor on April 20, wrote, "Comedor is incredible across the board — great ambiance, cocktails and food. We ordered nearly everything on the menu and it was nothing short of amazing. Especially a big fan of the bone marrow tacos."
Yelper Scott M. wrote, "The drinks were refreshing and creative, the food was excellent and the service could not have been better."
Comedor is open from 5–10 p.m. on Monday-Wednesday and 5–11 p.m. on Thursday-Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday.)
Cuba 512
906 Congress Ave.
Cuba 512 is a Cuban and Caribbean spot.
Check out the papa con carne, the quinoa, black bean and lobster salad as well as the ropa vieja. Finish your meal with a Cuban coffee.
Yelp users are excited about Cuba 512, which currently holds five stars out of four reviews on the site.
Yelper Lily C., who reviewed Cuba 512 on April 19, wrote, "An excellent new addition to this corner of downtown. We went for a late lunch [and] loved everything we ordered: mojitos, ceviche, ropa vieja and polla al horno."
Gabriel N. noted, "Fresh new restaurant with a very cool, elegant atmosphere. I couldn't help but try a lot of the food. Papa con carne is divine. Meat is soft, rice is delicious and portions are vast."
Cuba 512 is open from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m.–10 p.m. on weekends.
TLV Israeli Street Food
111 Congress Ave.
TLV Israeli Street food is a Middle Eastern spot.
For breakfast, diners can choose the Jerusalem Bagel (labne, za'atar, olive oil and olives) and Mom's Borekas, which is an assortment of Balkan-style pastries. For lunch and dinner, you may opt for a falafel or sabich pita, or the Kofta Plate of grilled minced lamb and beef. (Click here to view the menu.)
Yelp users are excited about TLV Israeli Street food, which currently holds 4.5 stars out of 17 reviews on the site.
Yelper Christine Y., who reviewed TLV Israeli Street food on April 7, wrote, 'Fresh, delicious Israeli food. The smoked eggplant salad is intensely flavorful. It makes eating veggies fun."
Lauren M. noted, "What a refreshing sight to see in the Austin food scene fresh, flavorful Israeli food! TLV, in the Fareground Food Hall, is serving up bowls and pitas of different meats and tons of vegetables."
TLV Israeli Street food is open from 9 a.m.–9 p.m. daily.
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