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Just south of Austin is the city of Buda. It’s one of the fastest growing suburbs around Austin — and that means lots of new restaurants and food trucks. You’ll find most of these restaurants in the heart of a quaint downtown area, off Main Street, so have a stroll and see what smells tasty! These are the best restaurants in Buda.
Buda Soda Fountain
Railroad St, Buda, TX 78610
Buda Soda Fountain is the best little diner in the city. It’s full of that 1940s nostalgia with antique furnishings and an original soda fountain! They offer fresh soups and sandwiches, plenty of baked goods, and ice cream from single scoops to shakes and sundaes.
Amici
408 Main St, Buda, TX 78610
Amici is a food truck with a family history dating back to the ’60s in Little Italy, New York. Now operating right here in Buda, the truck serves up traditional Italian fare from Naples using recipes that date back generations. It’s a must-try if you’re a fan of Italian food!
Brooklyn’s Down South
100 Main St, Buda, TX 78610
Brooklyn’s Down South is a multicultural hub of food! The menu brings together Cajun, Southern, and Interior Mexican cuisines for a dining experience that is sure to delight everyone! Whether it’s brunch, lunch, or dinner, Brooklyn’s never disappoints, which makes it one of the best restaurants in Buda.
Helen’s Casa Alde
569 Main St, Buda, TX 78610
Since 1980 this Tex-Mex food truck has been bringing Buda some of the best tacos and enchiladas in town! The longest running restaurant in the city, their tortillas are made fresh in-house daily, and everything is made using Helen’s tried and true recipes.
Willie’s Joint
824 Main St, Buda, TX 78610
Willie’s Joint is a relatively new restaurant to Buda, but has quickly become a favorite place to hang out! It operates out of a 1940s ranch-style house, serving burgers from the kitchen and tacos from Bandit Tacos located in their spacious outdoor area. In addition to great food, Willie’s has a full bar so you can enjoy everything from draft beers to cocktails at one of the best restaurants in Buda!
Louie’s Craft BBQ
122 Main St, Buda, TX 78610
Easily one of the best BBQ spots in town, Louie’s Craft BBQ has fantastic smoked meats, sandwiches, giant potatoes, and more! Kids eat free on Thursdays, and they’re BYOB, so come hang!
Gotji’s Kitchen
400 Main St, Buda, TX 78610
You may not expect to find incredibly delicious, authentic Thai food in Buda, but that’s exactly what is offered at Gotji’s Kitchen. Gotji is originally from Bangkok, and his goal with this food truck was to share what people actually eat in Thailand.
