Juniper Hills Farm

PO Box 1656
Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Kim L. writes: This place is awesome. Don't go here. We were here Sunday to Tuesday in mid/late August and of the 5 units for rent, there was only one other unit occupied at any given time. We'd like to keep it that uncrowded for our next excursion.

It's not a bed…

Southside Market & Bar-B-Q Inc

1212 Highway 290 E
Elgin, TX 78621

Al V. writes: Ah yes, Southside!

My first and second Texas BBQ experience.

A carnivores paradise.

Beef brisket, sausage, ribs all served on butcher paper. Get them with a loaf of bread and a cold bottle of Big Red. I don't remember ordering any side dishes. Order…

Crosstown Bar-B-Que

202 S Avenue C
Elgin, TX 78621

NoCal S. writes: Five stars for chicken.  No lie, we took a guy from Italy here.  He saw it, and wouldn't leave the car.  It ain't pretty.  Many places have a claim to fame.  Kreuzes has the pork chop.  Rudys has surprisingly great pork loin.  Salt lick has briskett.…

Jiffy Lube

400 N Bell Blvd
Cedar Park, TX 78630

Barron F. writes: I went to this Jiffy Lube to get a simple oil & filter change since it is on my way to work. They have a $19.99 special from 7-10am each day, and I notice that there are usually no cars getting serviced when I go by, around 7:30am. So today I went…

Ben Hoi

Hwy 79
Hutto, TX 78634

Scott D. writes: After moving from Chicago to the Taylor are late last year I was left with nothing to choose from as far as ethnic dining.

Disappointment was everywhere and the hunger pangs were great and frequent. Having tried the Szchwan place on Main St. here in…

Pat's Plumbing Company

306 Green Pasture
Hutto, TX 78634

Erin I. writes: Pat is like a big brother who knows what's good for you and wants to help you out.  He was recommended to me by my realtor and I've used him for all sorts of things - from water heater replacement to bathroom faucet problems.  He is honest,…

Kyle Animal Hospital

100 Hall Professionl Ctr
Kyle, TX 78640

Chris N. writes: This is definitely a sad review to write, but I wanted all those in the Kyle area to appreciate the good work the Kyle Animal Hospital did for my dog and me. I had an incredible Boston Terrier that would light up a room. Those that didn't like dogs…

Leander Exxon

101 N Highway 183
Leander, TX 78641

Joyce K. writes: Conveniently placed near competing Shell and HEB gas stations, the price here is always competitive with HEB and the quality matches (or tops) that of Shell.  Much better priced than any of the other Exxon stations in town which I why I'd fume just…

Saccone's Pizza

2701 S Highway 183
Leander, TX 78641

Joyce K. writes: I always thought pizza was pizza and no matter how much one person raved about how good one place was...it was still pizza and it's not like it had chocolate buttons or handcarved cheese sculptures atop it.  Then I went to Princeton, NJ for summer…

Crystal Falls Golf Club

3400 Crystal Falls Pkwy
Leander, TX 78641

Cyrus M. writes: This is a great golf course on all levels... it's just sad that I only found it now. This is easily my favorite golf course for the money. (Roughly $40 green fee on the weekend including cart.. believe me.. you want a cart.. unless you enjoy…

Anytime Fitness

Leander Marketplace
2800 S Bagdad Rd
Leander, TX 78641

Lindsay M. writes: Paul & Alana are the absolute nicest, most attentive and cutest entrepreneurs you will ever meet!  They just started this gym 3 months ago and it's doing great!  Members have 24-hour access to a wide variety of cardio equipment & a full set of…

Man Yee Cuisine

18784 Fm 1431
1431
Leander, TX 78645

Mike B. writes: Seeing as how I live in BFE Lago Vista imagine how surprised I was to find this jewel.  It's only take out, even with a drive thru if you call in the order.  They take a while but it is so worth it.  Every dish is made fresh from scratch.  The prices…

Giddy-Ups

12000 Manchaca Rd
Manchara, TX 78652

Kevin N. writes: Oh wow, I totally know this place and it is -- and I do not say this lightly -- AWESOME.  When I used to live south, we strolled in one night to find all sorts of controlled chaos going on, namely, some sort of in-house tattoo guy (Tattoo Mike, I…

290 Restaurant

E Highway 290
Manor, TX 78653

Steve C. writes: The best chicken fried steak and and mashed potatoes and gravy in Texas which means the best in the entire known universe.  And the richest slice of redneck culture anywhere.  Sunday dinner there is an experience that will become one of your family…

Tile Installations
Neighborhood: Harris Branch

6805 Boyce Lane
Manor, TX 78653

Alexandra L. writes: When I was looking for a flooring installer, my friend recommended the one-man company, Tile Installations, manned by Alain Gueneau.  Alain turned my friend's kitchen from a dark, cramped, wood-paneled sore into a airy, retro cooking space wonder.

To…

Cook's Canoes

1004 Water Street
Manor, TX 78653

Sasha C. writes: Just 15 minutes east of Austin along beautiful F.M. 969 (That's Far east MLK for you urban types) is a trip into another world.  This is a place time has scacely caught up with, and everything is still easy going.  Nobody is in a hurry and neither…

Dot's Place
Neighborhood: Pflugerville

15803 Windermere Drive
Pflugerville, TX 78660

stuntman m. writes: freakin awesome soulfood/comfort food...cant help to think of my grandma when I eat there.
collards are good.
best okra i've had...its not the fried version.
not a wide variety of choices but, they do throw a wild card meal in here and there.

Cele's Store

18726 Cameron Rd
Manor, TX 78653

Clark H. writes: First to review this landmark image etched into the mind of every teenage boy from the Eighties that wanted to find a lonely place to make out! HAH! What a treat!

When you pull up to this dilapidated old country store your brain is going to start…

Dogboy's Dog Ranch

2701 Crystal Bend Dr
Pflugerville, TX 78660

Christine A. writes: Sweet people work here.  The kind of people I want taking care of my sweet dog. Upon arriving with Cinnamon, a sweet person greeted me, had me complete a quick one page form, and soon, another sweet person took Cinnamon off to meet new friends and…

Hakata Sushi & Asian Grill
Neighborhood: Pflugerville

900 E Pecan St
Ste 800
Pflugerville, TX 78660

Lynda G. writes: A friend of mine turned me on to this place. I never would have tried it on my own, it's at the end of a strip center next to the HEB on 685. I am so glad I tried it, the sushi is amazing!

My friend and I eat here regularly. It's a small, unassuming…

Simon Lee Bakery
Neighborhood: Pflugerville

2700 Pecan St W Ste 790
Pflugerville, TX 78660

Kristen F. writes: So when I was getting married, I made an appointment for a cake tasting at 7 am at Simon Lee Bakery.  At like 6:30 that morning, I found out my parents were getting divorced, and honestly, that 7:00 am dose of chocolate raspberry cake made me feel so…

Classic Toyota

2301 N I H 35
Round Rock, TX 78664

Orion T. writes: There are only 2 things to remember:  1) it is exit 254 on IH35 and 2) there is a Starbucks inside.

Very professional staff and excellent servicing.  I have referred this Toyota dealer to others to have their cars serviced.  Each one of them has…

UPS Store

2541 S IH 35
Ste 200
Round Rock, TX 78664

Ken K. writes: In the year 2007 you would think everyone knows how to send a package by UPS. Well, I don't, never did it. I needed to send a package for a replacement of a broken scale, and used UPS. I walked into the Round Rock location with the scale in an…

Kenny's Coffee Company

117 Louis Henna Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78664

Kristen F. writes: I went to an Austin Bridal Extravaganza to make sense of all the vendors I needed to book.  There, I met Kenny's Coffee.  Actually, husband-then-fiance did, because he basically needs a coffee IV.  So he was excited to get his fix.  After persusing…

Louisiana Longhorn Cafe Inc

200 W Main Ave # B
Round Rock, TX 78664

Laura P. writes: This is the best cajun/seafood for the money.  Every meal has been incredibly awesome. Crab cakes are to die for!  My fav is the talapia and of coarse the desserts. Ettoufe over the top; red beans and rice- my hubby loves them!
Way better than…

Pacific Star Restaurant

351 W Palm Valley Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78664

Clark H. writes: When I am cruising back up the road to Round Rock and I want a good 12-or-192 oysters on the half shell, there is only one place I think of. (Or, of which I think.)  

It's Pacific Star.

I think much of their food is palatable and enjoyable - but…

United Heritage Credit Union

301 N Mays St
Round Rock, TX 78664

Ricardo S. writes: When I moved to Austin, TX I needed to open a new bank account and decided to do so at Bank of America....big mistake, I just did not know better.

After doing some more research I came across the United Heritage Credit Union and believe me, I am glad…

Animal Emergency Clinic

2000 North Mays
Suite 112
Round Rock, TX 78664

John D. writes: When trying to find a vet in the middle of the night for your sick pet, it's kind of like when you need an attorney or surgeon: you rarely get to be picky, so you'd better be right.

The people at the Animal Emergency Clinic in Round Rock could not be…

Blue Dog Rescue

2541 S IH-35
#200-328
Round Rock, TX 78664

Lisa M. writes: I have worked as a foster parent/rescuer with a couple of different organizations and will say in my personal experience, this group takes the cake. Politics and personalities take a back seat to the well-being of the dogs, and they really do a good…

Zorba Greek Restaurant

2601 S I H 35
Ste B500
Round Rock, TX 78664

Cody R. writes: Greek Food in the parking lot of the Home Depot! Welcome to Round Rock....

I'm a Greek snob.

No, I'm not Greek.... I've never been to Greece.... but in my lifetime I've had some excellent Greek food.

None of it has been in Austin.

Zorba's is definitely…

Miss Sixty

4401 North IH-35
Round Rock, TX 78664

Dennise d. writes: It's actually a Miss Sixty/ Energie outlet store, Ms. 60 is for chicks and Energie is for dude, and they both belong to Italian Fashion group "Sixty".

This store is definitely a bargain deal if you are into Italian designer denim. Both Ms. 60 and…

Pipe World

La Frontera Shopping Center
115 Sundance Pkwy, Ste 505
Round Rock, TX 78681

Clark H. writes: Pipe World is the BEST Tobacconist I have stepped into.  You can pay $10 to join the Elite Membership for a 10% discount. Walk into the generous (~14 x 10) humidor to find the largest selection of truly fine cigars in Austin. Arturo Fuentes in…

Lavaca Street Bar
Neighborhood: Downtown

405 Lavaca St
Austin, TX 78701

Lisa A. writes: Okay, if you're into the whole 6th street atmosphere, don't go here! Only go here if you feel like having a couple or few drinks in a very laid back atmosphere. The shuffleboard table is awesome...by awesome I mean short , so I can actually kick some…

Arturo's Bakery & Cafe
Neighborhood: Downtown

314 W 17th St
Austin, TX 78701

Erika G. writes: This subterranean dining experience for a moment made me wonder whether or not I had missed some obscure conclave of nesting bats that had decided to take up residence somewhere else besides the Congress Bridge, but nay, the only denizens were just…

IF+D
Neighborhood: Downtown

208 Colorado St
Austin, TX 78701

mindy b. writes: Love IF&D!

We bought our sofa here last year. Kristin rocks--Major plus on the personal touch and down-to-earth approach to modern furnishings and art pieces for the modern and fabulous home.

Thank you, IF&D. I'm no longer afraid of high-ish design…

Bobalu Cigar Company
Neighborhood: Downtown

509 E 6th Street
Austin, TX 78701

Gretchen P. writes: Finally enjoyed my handrolled cigar from Bobalu--smooooth as silk. The only place I know of where you can holler, "Hey Papi, Roll me up a fatty!" in public and not get arrested.

Cabela's

15570 S I H 35
Buda, TX 78610

Alex M. writes: Much like Jay, I tend to let animals be critters instead of dinner.

But Cabela's is a true destination. It's massive! The actual number of retail items is vastly overwhelmed by the amount of floor space dedicated to:

1) A magic mountain (split into 4…

Big Oak Bar-B-Que

210 S Main St
Buda, TX 78610

Jay R. writes: Update: Sadly, Big Oak has closed.  We went the last day they were open and ordered a TON of turkey, brisket, and sausage to savor slowly until it got funky.  You got to respect anyone with the balls to open their own restaurant, tho, and I wish the…

Texas Disposal Systems Landfill

3016 Fm 1327
Buda, TX 78610

Alexandra L. writes: I'm on the verge of being three decades old, and I had never been to a dump until this morning.  Boy, had I been missing out!

Yesterday morning, we woke up determined to clear out all the demolition wreckage that had been sitting by our driveway for…

Aaron's Plus

1911 S Bell Blvd
Cedar Park, TX 78613

Jen L. writes: Back in January, we bought a used (from a neighbor) 60" Big Screen television, and absolutely loved it - until things began to go horribly wrong with the image (considered an important part of a television). Within just 5 months, we were paying $160…