Visiting Highland, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Austin neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Cuban and Caribbean eatery to a trendy clothing boutique.
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 748 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 Culture Map Austin. It serves up classic dishes like pork mofongo and El Jibarito 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 Kura Revolving Sushi Bar, which offers conveyor belt sushi and more, situated at 6929 Airport Blvd., Suite 125. With four stars out of 841 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Diners are in charge at this California sushi chain — choose plates that roll past your table on a conveyor belt or place special orders via touchscreens, according to the Austin Chronicle. 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). Enjoy your meal with a beer or sake.
3. China Family Restaurant at Highland
Sichuan and karaoke spot China Family Restaurant at Highland, which offers seafood and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 6801 Airport Blvd., 4.5 stars out of 117 reviews.
It offers a mix of familiar American-style Chinese food and more authentic Sichuan dishes. There's the popular spicy Chongqing chicken, eggplant with minced pork, lo mein, fried rice and kung pao beef dishes. You can dine in or order online for pickup.
4. Hard Candy
Hard Candy, a shoe store and lingerie spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with five stars out of 40 Yelp reviews. Head over to 6601 N. Lamar to see for yourself.
Besides a solid selection of lingerie, this spot stocks everything from jewelry to stockings to high heels.
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