Austin’s vibrant restaurant scene has exploded in the last few years. From traditional fare to trendy, haute cuisine, Austin has what you want. Sometimes, what you want is good, old comfort food – served up in a cozy, family-owned place. These 12 Mom & Pop restaurants in Austin deliver just that.
- Thanh Nhi
P. Luly W./Yelp
Jessica S./Yelp The pho is delicious, and the bahn mi (for less than $4) is pretty amazing. Mom runs the front - you’ll find Pop in back. 9200 N Lamar Blvd
- Lola’s Nubian Queen Cajun Soul Food
Cherry T./Yelp
Nelson T./Yelp When you’re looking for cajun comfort food, this is the place to go. The warm, welcoming Lola runs it herself. Don’t worry - you’ll meet her when you go in to sample that amazing creole food. 1815 Rosewood Ave.
- Tan My
A.R./Yelp
Yelp / Tiila N. Everything is delicious at this Mom & Pop Vietnamese place. 1601 Ohlen Road.
- Troy
Ann B./Yelp
Gina D./Yelp Troy serves up delicious Turkish fare…and the owners are right there to say hello. 8105 Mesa Drive.
- Maru Japanese Sushi
Joshua W./Yelp This cozy neighborhood place serves up some tasty sushi. 4636 Burnet Road.
- Phoenician Resto Cafe
Business Owner/flickr
Rachel G./Yelp This family-owned restaurant serves up some of the best Lebanese food in the city. 84 N Interstate 35 Frontage Road.
- Chago’s Caribbean Cuisine
Chago’s Caribbean Cuisine/Facebook
Dee C./Yelp Chago’s serves up Puerto Rican food to die for. You’ll likely meet the owners while you’re there. 7301 N Lamar Blvd.
- Korean Grill
Dan B./Yelp
Monica S./Yelp Here’s the place in Austin to get your Korean fix. The short ribs are just amazing. 10901 N Lamar Blvd.
- Milano Cafe
Thomas G./Yelp
Business Owner/Yelp This adorable, family-owned Italian restaurant has some delicious food. 4601 Southwest Pkwy.
- Fresh Heim
Huey L/Yelp
Houri S./Yelp This Asian steakhouse provides patrons with some of the freshest food in Austin. 13776 N US Hwy 183
- Little Deli and Pizzeria
Danny J./Yelp
Rickey W./Yelp Looking for a Mom & Pop with some of the best pizza in Austin? Here it is! 7101-A Woodrow Avenue.
- Santorini Cafe
Rubbie S./Yelp
Matt L./Yelp The lamb gyro lunch special is delicious, and the sweet Greek couple who owns this restaurant will make you feel right at home. 11800 N Lamar Blvd
Hungry yet? Once you’re tried all of these Mom & Pop restaurants, check out these 10 Austin Restaurants You Must Visit Before You Die.
P. Luly W./Yelp
Jessica S./Yelp
The pho is delicious, and the bahn mi (for less than $4) is pretty amazing. Mom runs the front - you’ll find Pop in back. 9200 N Lamar Blvd
Cherry T./Yelp
Nelson T./Yelp
When you’re looking for cajun comfort food, this is the place to go. The warm, welcoming Lola runs it herself. Don’t worry - you’ll meet her when you go in to sample that amazing creole food. 1815 Rosewood Ave.
A.R./Yelp
Yelp / Tiila N.
Everything is delicious at this Mom & Pop Vietnamese place. 1601 Ohlen Road.
Ann B./Yelp
Gina D./Yelp
Troy serves up delicious Turkish fare…and the owners are right there to say hello. 8105 Mesa Drive.
Joshua W./Yelp
This cozy neighborhood place serves up some tasty sushi. 4636 Burnet Road.
Business Owner/flickr
Rachel G./Yelp
This family-owned restaurant serves up some of the best Lebanese food in the city. 84 N Interstate 35 Frontage Road.
Chago’s Caribbean Cuisine/Facebook
Dee C./Yelp
Chago’s serves up Puerto Rican food to die for. You’ll likely meet the owners while you’re there. 7301 N Lamar Blvd.
Dan B./Yelp
Monica S./Yelp
Here’s the place in Austin to get your Korean fix. The short ribs are just amazing. 10901 N Lamar Blvd.
Thomas G./Yelp
Business Owner/Yelp
This adorable, family-owned Italian restaurant has some delicious food. 4601 Southwest Pkwy.
Huey L/Yelp
Houri S./Yelp
This Asian steakhouse provides patrons with some of the freshest food in Austin. 13776 N US Hwy 183
Danny J./Yelp
Rickey W./Yelp
Looking for a Mom & Pop with some of the best pizza in Austin? Here it is! 7101-A Woodrow Avenue.
Rubbie S./Yelp
Matt L./Yelp
The lamb gyro lunch special is delicious, and the sweet Greek couple who owns this restaurant will make you feel right at home. 11800 N Lamar Blvd
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