Visiting St. Edwards, 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 hair salon to to a nail bar.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in St. Edwards, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Black Orchid Salon
Topping the list is hair salon Black Orchid Salon, which offers accessories and more. Located at 3801 S. Congress Ave., Suite 105, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting five stars out of 234 reviews on Yelp.
With more than 15 stylists on staff, this salon offers men's and women's haircuts and color services. Updos, conditioning treatments and eyebrow shaping are also available.
2. Cabo Bob's Burritos
Next is Mexican spot Cabo Bob's Burritos, situated at 500 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite D100. With 4.5 stars out of 772 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
At this busy lunch spot, you can build your own burritos, bowls, salads and nachos, then customize your spice level with offerings at the hot sauce bar. Also, try the popular fish tacos with cilantro, fresh onions, chipotle crema, shredded cabbage, red salsa and lime. (Check out the menu here.)
3. Taste of Ethiopia
Ethiopian, vegan and vegetarian spot Taste of Ethiopia is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 3801 S. Congress Ave., Suite 107, 4.5 stars out of 252 reviews.
Founded by Woinee Mariam and husband Solomon Hailu, this eatery offers vegetarian, beef, lamb and chicken dishes. Try Ethiopia's national dish, doro wot (chicken with diced red onions, simmered with berbere) or the lamb tibbs (diced lamb fried with ginger, onion, jalapeños, cardamom and white pepper sauteed in mitmita). Enjoy your meal with an Ethiopian beer.
4. Bleu Canvas Nail & Beauty Bar
Check out Bleu Canvas Nail & Beauty Bar, which has earned four stars out of 178 reviews on Yelp. You can find the nail salon and eyelash service and spray tanning spot at 3801 S. Congress Ave., Suite 104.
Expect plenty of service options at this salon, which specializes in nail art and creative acrylic nails. Other services range from air-brush tanning to lash extensions to waxing.
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