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Where to Eat Lunch Near the University of Texas at Austin

The best lunchtime options around the University of Texas at Austin grounds

by Darcie Duttweiler Updated
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Ethiopian fare at Aster’s.
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by Darcie Duttweiler Updated

Given that the University of Texas at Austin campus is massive and full of thousands and thousands of both students and employees, there’s definitely a lot of commotion during lunch hours. Luckily, there are a ton of quick ‘n’ easy places to grab a midday meal in the area spanning the gamut of price and cuisine – including grab & go options from Wheatsville Co-Op, Thai food from Madam Mam’s or Thai Kitchen, burgers from Dirty’s Martin’s, Indian fare from Teji’s Indian Restaurant, and even all-you-can-eat sushi at Sushi Junmai.

For other campus eating and drinking ideas, check out Eater’s complete dining guide for the UT campus, as well as the dedicated neighborhood map covering West and North Campus.

This map was originally written by Melanie Haupt.

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FoodHeads

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Go for the Lami sandwich (grilled salami and mozzarella with fresh spinach, tomato, and balsamic reduction) or any of the other specialty sandwiches and salads – or build your own. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

616 W 34th St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 420-8400
(512) 420-8400

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Black's Barbecue Austin

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This quick, counter-service barbecue joint is the off-post of the famed Lockhart destination with the same great approach to daytime smoked meats. Takeout orders can be placed online, in person, or over the phone; there are DoorDash and Favor deliveries; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

3110 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 524-0801
(512) 524-0801

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Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs

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This Arizona-based chain is dishing out toasted subs (get it?) with cannabis-themed names, like Chronic and Sensi Kush, in North Campus. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

3016 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 305-3939
(512) 305-3939

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Via 313 Pizza

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Try not to get sleepy after eating over-the-top cheesy and bready Detroit-style pizza for lunch. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

3016 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 358-6193
(512) 358-6193

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Wheatsville Food Co-op

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Look for daily specials, sandwiches, or, especially the famous popcorn tofu at the North Campus location of the Austin food co-op market.

3101 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 478-2667
(512) 478-2667

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Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant

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The North Campus restaurant serves Jamaican fare, like the national dish of ackee and saltfish, served with rice, cabbage, and plantains. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

3023 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 400-6033
(512) 400-6033

Thai Kitchen Restaurant

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This longtime Thai restaurant in North Campus offers an extensive lunch menu with specials that come with a soup or salad. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services.

3009 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 474-2575
(512) 474-2575

El Patio Restaurant

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Lunch on enchiladas this longtime Tex-Mex staple. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services.

2938 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 476-5955
(512) 476-5955

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Salsa Limón

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Order breakfast for lunch at this casual taco spot. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services.

3001 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 716-7900
(512) 716-7900

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Cabo Bob's Burritos

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Fill up with a ginormous burrito for lunch from the West Campus location of the chain restaurant. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are deliveries; and there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

2828 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 432-1112
(512) 432-1112

Counter Cafe

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Enjoy an all-day breakfast and lunch menu with all sorts of eggs, sandwiches, and more from the daytime cafe’s North Campus location. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

603 W 29th St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 383-5451
(512) 383-5451

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Vaquero Taquero

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This tiny North Campus restaurant is one of the city’s best taco makers. Don’t skip the juicy taco al pastor straight from the trompo or a wide array of quesadilla options. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

104 E 31st St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 366-5578
(512) 366-5578

Dirty Martin's Place

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Do yourself a favor and get a classic cheeseburger at this almost-100-year-old institution. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2808 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 477-3173
(512) 477-3173

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Torchy's Tacos

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Easy, new-school-ish tacos and queso can be found at the North Campus location of the taco chain. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

2801 Guadalupe St #5-B, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 494-8226
(512) 494-8226

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Crown & Anchor Pub

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Resist the urge to wash your burger or chili dog with a cold beer at this North Campus sports pub. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

2911 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 322-9168
(512) 322-9168

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Taco Joint

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Order overstuffed and affordable tortas and tacos, like the El 4/20 with steak and shoestring potatoes from the Central Austin location of the taco restaurant. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

2809 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 473-8223
(512) 473-8223

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Kerbey Lane Cafe

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Since there are no adults around to tell you what to eat and when, feel free to order pancakes for lunch – no one will tell on you. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2606 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 477-5717
(512) 477-5717

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Madam Mam's Thai Cuisine

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After operating on the Drag for more than 15 years, this popular Thai restaurant relocated to West Campus in 2017 where it expanded with a more lively setting. Don’t skip the chicken wings. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

510 W 26th St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 305-3955
(512) 305-3955

Cava

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This fast-casual Mediterranean chain on the Drag offers up quick, easy, and delicious customizable pitas or grain and/or green bowls. Pickup and delivery orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in areas.

2426 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 215-4003
(512) 215-4003

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Aster's Ethiopian Restaurant

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Indulge in an Ethiopian feast with Aster’s lunchtime buffet. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services.

2804 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 469-5966
(512) 469-5966

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Sweetgreen

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This national (and, okay, a little bougie) salad chain opened another Austin location on the Drag with an easy pickup window for all your fancy salad needs. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in areas.

2234 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(737) 255-8800
(737) 255-8800

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CoCo's Cafe

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A green onion pie and a milk boba tea from the Drag location of the Taiwanese restaurant are absolute musts. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services.

1910 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 236-9398
(512) 236-9398

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Gabriel's Cafe

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If you’re looking for something a little less casual for lunch, this cafe in the AT&T Conference Center offers fancy nachos, soups and salads, and a wide-ranging sandwich menu. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1900 University Ave, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 404-3654
(512) 404-3654

Arturo's Underground Cafe

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This under-the-radar spot is open for breakfast, lunch, and brunch only. Try the Benedicts or Caribbean toast with bananas, pecans, and dark caramel syrup. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

314 W 17th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 469-0380
(512) 469-0380

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Sushi Junai

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All-you-can-eat sushi can be yours for lunch for under $25. There are indoor dine-in services.

1612 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 322-2428
(512) 322-2428

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FoodHeads

616 W 34th St, Austin, TX 78705

Go for the Lami sandwich (grilled salami and mozzarella with fresh spinach, tomato, and balsamic reduction) or any of the other specialty sandwiches and salads – or build your own. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

616 W 34th St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 420-8400
(512) 420-8400

Black's Barbecue Austin

3110 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705

This quick, counter-service barbecue joint is the off-post of the famed Lockhart destination with the same great approach to daytime smoked meats. Takeout orders can be placed online, in person, or over the phone; there are DoorDash and Favor deliveries; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

3110 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 524-0801
(512) 524-0801

Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs

3016 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705

This Arizona-based chain is dishing out toasted subs (get it?) with cannabis-themed names, like Chronic and Sensi Kush, in North Campus. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

3016 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 305-3939
(512) 305-3939

Via 313 Pizza

3016 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705

Try not to get sleepy after eating over-the-top cheesy and bready Detroit-style pizza for lunch. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

3016 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 358-6193
(512) 358-6193

Wheatsville Food Co-op

3101 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705

Look for daily specials, sandwiches, or, especially the famous popcorn tofu at the North Campus location of the Austin food co-op market.

3101 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 478-2667
(512) 478-2667

Bikkle Jamaican Restaurant

3023 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705

The North Campus restaurant serves Jamaican fare, like the national dish of ackee and saltfish, served with rice, cabbage, and plantains. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

3023 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 400-6033
(512) 400-6033

Thai Kitchen Restaurant

3009 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705

This longtime Thai restaurant in North Campus offers an extensive lunch menu with specials that come with a soup or salad. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services.

3009 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 474-2575
(512) 474-2575

El Patio Restaurant

2938 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705

Lunch on enchiladas this longtime Tex-Mex staple. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services.

2938 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 476-5955
(512) 476-5955

Salsa Limón

3001 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705

Order breakfast for lunch at this casual taco spot. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services.

3001 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 716-7900
(512) 716-7900

Cabo Bob's Burritos

2828 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705

Fill up with a ginormous burrito for lunch from the West Campus location of the chain restaurant. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are deliveries; and there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

2828 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 432-1112
(512) 432-1112

Counter Cafe

603 W 29th St, Austin, TX 78705

Enjoy an all-day breakfast and lunch menu with all sorts of eggs, sandwiches, and more from the daytime cafe’s North Campus location. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

603 W 29th St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 383-5451
(512) 383-5451

Vaquero Taquero

104 E 31st St, Austin, TX 78705

This tiny North Campus restaurant is one of the city’s best taco makers. Don’t skip the juicy taco al pastor straight from the trompo or a wide array of quesadilla options. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

104 E 31st St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 366-5578
(512) 366-5578

Dirty Martin's Place

2808 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705

Do yourself a favor and get a classic cheeseburger at this almost-100-year-old institution. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2808 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 477-3173
(512) 477-3173

Torchy's Tacos

2801 Guadalupe St #5-B, Austin, TX 78705

Easy, new-school-ish tacos and queso can be found at the North Campus location of the taco chain. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

2801 Guadalupe St #5-B, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 494-8226
(512) 494-8226

Crown & Anchor Pub

2911 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78705

Resist the urge to wash your burger or chili dog with a cold beer at this North Campus sports pub. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

2911 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 322-9168
(512) 322-9168

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Taco Joint

2809 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78705

Order overstuffed and affordable tortas and tacos, like the El 4/20 with steak and shoestring potatoes from the Central Austin location of the taco restaurant. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

2809 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 473-8223
(512) 473-8223

Kerbey Lane Cafe

2606 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705

Since there are no adults around to tell you what to eat and when, feel free to order pancakes for lunch – no one will tell on you. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2606 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 477-5717
(512) 477-5717

Madam Mam's Thai Cuisine

510 W 26th St, Austin, TX 78705

After operating on the Drag for more than 15 years, this popular Thai restaurant relocated to West Campus in 2017 where it expanded with a more lively setting. Don’t skip the chicken wings. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

510 W 26th St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 305-3955
(512) 305-3955

Cava

2426 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705

This fast-casual Mediterranean chain on the Drag offers up quick, easy, and delicious customizable pitas or grain and/or green bowls. Pickup and delivery orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in areas.

2426 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 215-4003
(512) 215-4003

Aster's Ethiopian Restaurant

2804 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78705

Indulge in an Ethiopian feast with Aster’s lunchtime buffet. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services.

2804 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 469-5966
(512) 469-5966

Sweetgreen

2234 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705

This national (and, okay, a little bougie) salad chain opened another Austin location on the Drag with an easy pickup window for all your fancy salad needs. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in areas.

2234 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(737) 255-8800
(737) 255-8800

CoCo's Cafe

1910 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705

A green onion pie and a milk boba tea from the Drag location of the Taiwanese restaurant are absolute musts. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services.

1910 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 236-9398
(512) 236-9398

Gabriel's Cafe

1900 University Ave, Austin, TX 78705

If you’re looking for something a little less casual for lunch, this cafe in the AT&T Conference Center offers fancy nachos, soups and salads, and a wide-ranging sandwich menu. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1900 University Ave, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 404-3654
(512) 404-3654

Arturo's Underground Cafe

314 W 17th St, Austin, TX 78701

This under-the-radar spot is open for breakfast, lunch, and brunch only. Try the Benedicts or Caribbean toast with bananas, pecans, and dark caramel syrup. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

314 W 17th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 469-0380
(512) 469-0380

Sushi Junai

1612 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701

All-you-can-eat sushi can be yours for lunch for under $25. There are indoor dine-in services.

1612 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 322-2428
(512) 322-2428

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