Looking to uncover all that Highland has to offer? Get to know this Austin neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Caribbean eatery to a spot for Indian buffet.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Highland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Chago's Caribbean Cuisine
Topping the list is Cuban and Puerto Rican spot Chago's Caribbean Cuisine. Located at 7301 N. Lamar Blvd., it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 714 reviews on Yelp.
Courtesy of Santiago “Chago” Aponte and his Venezuelan-born wife, Solemar, this eatery welcomes you with Puerto Rican posters and fedoras and salsa music, reports austin.culturemap.com. It serves up items classics like El Jibarito and Bistec sandwiches, as well as healthy fare like a vegetarian paella and an avocado melon salad with homemade cilantro vinaigrette.
2. Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
Next up is sushi bar and conveyor belt sushi spot Kura Revolving Sushi Bar, situated at 6929 Airport Blvd., Suite 125. With four stars out of 761 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
The California sushi chain lets diners choose plates that roll past your table on a conveyor belt or place special orders via touchscreens, notes austinchronicle.com. Order a bowl of tonkotsu ramen, a plate of chicken karaage or sushi plates (they come filled with options like seared beef or salmon and a Kewpie mayo) and enjoy with a beer or sake. The menu also offers desserts like a milk tart and mango mochi.
3. Arpeggio Grill
Greek and Mediterranean spot Arpeggio Grill, which offers pizza and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 6619 Airport Blvd., four stars out of 701 reviews.
At this spot, you’ll find staples like falafels and hummus, baba ghanouj, dolma and tabouleh, as well as plates like gyros, kebabs and chicken or beef shawarma. Pizza lovers will find plenty of options, including this spot's signature Arpeggio, which comes with sausage, pepperoni, olives, onions and peppers.
4. Kick Butt Café
Kick Butt Café, a bar and music venue that offers coffee, tea and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 385 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5775 Airport Blvd., Suite 725 to see for yourself.
Early birds can hit this spot for some fuel like breakfast tacos or vegan doughnuts — enjoy them with a specialty coffee, frappe or smoothie. The lunch menu, which is available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, features salads, sandwiches, wraps, pizza and snacks.
5. Taj Palace
Last but not least, check out Taj Palace, which has earned four stars out of 309 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bar and Indian and buffet spot at 6700 Middle Fiskville Road.
Expect offerings like samosas, curry dishes, naan stuffed with lamb, tandoori chicken and chana masala.
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