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The Best Late-Night Food in Austin

Where hungry night owls can eat in the city after midnight

by Nadia Chaudhury Updated
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The lamb and beef gyro salad at Shawarma Point.
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by Nadia Chaudhury Updated

Austin’s food scene extends deep into the night, where hungry people seek out after-hour meals, post-hang-outs, parties, bar crawls, or just general evening cravings. In the city, this means late-night restaurants, bars, and food trucks serving food well beyond the usual working day with midnight tacos, pizza, and fancier fare for those night owls, people working odd hours, or just those up late partying.

In Austin, the best late-night restaurants and food trucks mean people can seek out pizza from Via 313, indulge in after-hours chicken tenders at Happy Chicks, partake in Korean fare at Soha, find tacos aplenty from various spots, and much more. For the purposes of this map, only restaurants and trucks serving food after midnight are included.

There are also Eater Austin’s picks for the best 24-hour restaurants elsewhere.

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Velvet Taco

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Austin’s Velvet Taco branches in the Domain Northside’s Rock Rose and downtown sling new-school tacos like spicy tikka chicken, Nashville hot tofu, and shrimp and grits until 1 a.m. on Thursdays and 4 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

11501 Rock Rose Ave, Austin, TX 78758
(512) 704-8226
(512) 704-8226

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Nosh and Bevvy

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The North Shoal Creek restaurant is all about British foods and drinks served up until 2 a.m. nightly. There are indoor dine-in areas.

8440 Burnet Rd #100, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 454-8636
(512) 454-8636

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Tacos El Charly

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Austin is awash with late-night taco spots, and the North Austin truck stays up very late. Bring cash and indulge in pastor, tripas, and suadero. It’s open until 1 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and until 3 a.m. Sunday. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

9306 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
(830) 837-4697
(830) 837-4697

Soha

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The casual Crestview Korean restaurant embraces late-night hours amid a K-pop soundtrack, serving all sorts of dishes from rice cakes to stews to grilled barbecue, rounded out with beers, soju, and sakes. It’s open until 2 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services.

911 W Anderson Ln (STE 114), Austin, TX 78757
(512) 302-5433
(512) 302-5433

Yellow Ranger

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The newcomer North Loop American Chinese restaurant offers up a dedicated late-night menu, which comes in handy since it’s located within a bar, the Golden Hour. This means hot dogs like the mapo tofu chili cheese dog, along with nachos, egg rolls, and queso. The late-night menu is available from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. nightly. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

5420 Airport Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751

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Yalla Burgers & Wings Halal

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The truck serves up very, very, very late-night halal burgers and chicken wings from all three of its locations — this one in North Campus and the other two in downtown and East Sixth. This truck and the downtown truck are open until 4 a.m. and the East Sixth one until 3 a.m. nightly. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

2908 Fruth Street, Austin, Texas 78705

Mighty Mo's

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The West Campus restaurant offers all sorts of poutines and Philly cheesesteaks for late-night dining needs that happen to be halal too. Of the former, there’s the classic as well as iterations with brisket, Philly-style steak, and a smash burger. And, yes, there are a la carte deep-fried curds too. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are Uber Eats deliveries; there are indoor dine-in areas.

2716 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705

Via 313 [West 6th]

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The Detroit-style pizza chain’s downtown restaurant within the Star Bar offers its signature rectangular pies into the late-night hours. It’s open until 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

700 West 6th Street, Austin, Texas 78701

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Delray Cafe

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The Detroit-style food truck attached to the fantastic bar Nickel City naturally offers late-night food. On deck are coney dogs, wings, sliders, and fried bologna sandwiches until 2 a.m. every night. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; the bar is open for indoor and outdoor dining.

1133 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 987-4294
(512) 987-4294
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Coney dog with a beer and a shot at Nickel City.
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Hoboken Pie

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Late-night pizza can be found at this Red River restaurant, offering pies and slices alongside garlic knots and cheesy bread until 2:30 a.m. daily. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online or in person (there is a walk-up window); there are indoor dine-in services.

718 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 477-4256
(512) 477-4256

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Happy Chicks

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The Sixth Street restaurant is all about chicken tenders, original and spicy, with a bunch of sauce options (yes, there’s an entire ranch section). Everything is served until 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are Uber Eats deliveries, and there are indoor dine-in services.

214 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 469-0002
(512) 469-0002
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Happy Chicks’ chicken tenders and fries.
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DittyDog

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Hot dogs are an easy and filling late-night food, which makes this downtown food truck perfect for this map. Find fully loaded franks (and yes there are vegan and vegetarian options) as well as fries. It’s open until 3 a.m. Thursdays through Sundays. DoorDash takeout and delivery orders can be placed online or in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

519 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 953-3171
(512) 953-3171

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Shawarma Point

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Looking for a gyro, shawarma wrap, or plates and salads with falafel, lamb, or chicken late at night? The Mediterranean restaurant’s downtown truck fit the bill. There’s also baklava for the late-night sweet tooths. It’s open until 3:30 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

75 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 373-3636
(512) 373-3636

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Casino El Camino

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For late-night burgers and sandwiches, head to the downtown dive bar. The kitchen is open until 1:30 a.m. nightly (the entire space closes at 2 a.m.). There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

517 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 469-9330
(512) 469-9330

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Industry

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The East Austin casual Texas-y/American-y restaurant serves up easy food and drinks for night owls. There’s even a late-night weekday happy hour available starting at 10:30 p.m. It’s open until 1 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1211 E 5th St Ste 150, Austin, TX 78702

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Golden Tiger

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The East Austin food truck parked at cocktail bar Whisler’s is all about fried chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, smash burgers, fried tofu, and queso-laden fries for late-night hours. It’s open until 1:30 a.m. nightly. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are Postmates deliveries; and there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

1816 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 387-6503
(512) 387-6503

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Yellow Jacket Social Club

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The East Sixth bar has plenty of patio space to enjoy its late-night food menu, which includes lots of sandwiches and salads. It’s open until 2 a.m. daily. There are indoor and outdoor dining areas.

1704 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 480-9572
(512) 480-9572

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Whataburger

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It’s a very easy choice that’s open 24 hours a day. This Texas classic is a great spot for drive-thru burgers, shakes, and crispy fries.

601 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 477-9586
(512) 477-9586
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JewBoy Sliders [South Lamar]

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Austin’s Jewish-Texas-ish burger shop’s spin-off truck with two locations — this in Zilker and the other in East Austin) serve up sliders and miniature latkes. Both trucks are open until 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas courtesy of host bars Gibson Bar (on South Lamar) and Violet Crown (on East Sixth).

1109 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78704

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Rosita’s al Pastor

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The venerable pastor destination is open until 3:00 a.m. on the weekends — perfect for everyone’s taco needs. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

1801 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741
(512) 799-0207
(512) 799-0207

Bat City Pies

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The food truck slings Detroit-style pies from both of its locations — this in East Riverside at Buzz Mill and the other in far south Austin cafe/bar Drifter’s Coffee & Cocktails. Along with the pizza, there are other Italian bites like meatballs and its Bat Bites (peppadew peppers stuffed with gorgonzola that’s then wrapped in prosciutto and then topped with breadcrumbs and a balsamic drizzle). Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

1505 Town Creek Dr, Austin, TX 78741
(737) 742-9137
(737) 742-9137

Frazier's Long & Low

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The Riverside bar has it covered with late-night corn dogs, wings, and lots of fried stuff. It’s open until 2 a.m. nightly.  There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2538 Elmont Dr, Austin, TX 78741
(512) 527-3082
(512) 527-3082

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Sap's Ver Fine Thai Cuisine

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The Westgate Thai restaurant is now open until 3 a.m. daily, which means late-night curries, noodles, and rices. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor dine-in services.

4514 West Gate Blvd, Austin, TX 78745
(512) 899-8525
(512) 899-8525

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Bamboo Bistro West Gate

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The Westgate Chinese restaurant (also with a Pflugerville location) has a nifty drive-thru window making those late-night pickups that much easier. It’s open until 2 a.m. Monday through Thursday and 3 a.m. Friday through Wednesday, with drive-thru pickup hours until 2 a.m. nightly. Takeout orders can be placed in person or online; there are DoorDash deliveries; and there are indoor dine-in services.

6818 W Gate Blvd (William Cannon), Austin, TX 78745
(512) 243-5588
(512) 243-5588

Little Darlin'

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The far south Austin bar is open until 2 a.m. nightly, which means people can pair frozen drinks with burgers, sandwiches, steaks, and more. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

6507 Circle S Rd, Austin, TX 78745
(512) 814-0999
(512) 814-0999

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Velvet Taco

11501 Rock Rose Ave, Austin, TX 78758

Austin’s Velvet Taco branches in the Domain Northside’s Rock Rose and downtown sling new-school tacos like spicy tikka chicken, Nashville hot tofu, and shrimp and grits until 1 a.m. on Thursdays and 4 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

11501 Rock Rose Ave, Austin, TX 78758
(512) 704-8226
(512) 704-8226

Nosh and Bevvy

8440 Burnet Rd #100, Austin, TX 78757

The North Shoal Creek restaurant is all about British foods and drinks served up until 2 a.m. nightly. There are indoor dine-in areas.

8440 Burnet Rd #100, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 454-8636
(512) 454-8636

Tacos El Charly

9306 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753

Austin is awash with late-night taco spots, and the North Austin truck stays up very late. Bring cash and indulge in pastor, tripas, and suadero. It’s open until 1 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and until 3 a.m. Sunday. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

9306 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
(830) 837-4697
(830) 837-4697

Soha

911 W Anderson Ln (STE 114), Austin, TX 78757

The casual Crestview Korean restaurant embraces late-night hours amid a K-pop soundtrack, serving all sorts of dishes from rice cakes to stews to grilled barbecue, rounded out with beers, soju, and sakes. It’s open until 2 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services.

911 W Anderson Ln (STE 114), Austin, TX 78757
(512) 302-5433
(512) 302-5433

Yellow Ranger

5420 Airport Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751

The newcomer North Loop American Chinese restaurant offers up a dedicated late-night menu, which comes in handy since it’s located within a bar, the Golden Hour. This means hot dogs like the mapo tofu chili cheese dog, along with nachos, egg rolls, and queso. The late-night menu is available from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. nightly. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

5420 Airport Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751

Yalla Burgers & Wings Halal

2908 Fruth Street, Austin, Texas 78705

The truck serves up very, very, very late-night halal burgers and chicken wings from all three of its locations — this one in North Campus and the other two in downtown and East Sixth. This truck and the downtown truck are open until 4 a.m. and the East Sixth one until 3 a.m. nightly. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

2908 Fruth Street, Austin, Texas 78705

Mighty Mo's

2716 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705

The West Campus restaurant offers all sorts of poutines and Philly cheesesteaks for late-night dining needs that happen to be halal too. Of the former, there’s the classic as well as iterations with brisket, Philly-style steak, and a smash burger. And, yes, there are a la carte deep-fried curds too. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are Uber Eats deliveries; there are indoor dine-in areas.

2716 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705

Via 313 [West 6th]

700 West 6th Street, Austin, Texas 78701

The Detroit-style pizza chain’s downtown restaurant within the Star Bar offers its signature rectangular pies into the late-night hours. It’s open until 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

700 West 6th Street, Austin, Texas 78701

Delray Cafe

1133 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702

The Detroit-style food truck attached to the fantastic bar Nickel City naturally offers late-night food. On deck are coney dogs, wings, sliders, and fried bologna sandwiches until 2 a.m. every night. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; the bar is open for indoor and outdoor dining.

1133 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 987-4294
(512) 987-4294
A paper-lined red basket with a hot dog next to a beer bottle and a shot glass.
Coney dog with a beer and a shot at Nickel City.
Robert J. Lerma/Eater Austin

Hoboken Pie

718 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701

Late-night pizza can be found at this Red River restaurant, offering pies and slices alongside garlic knots and cheesy bread until 2:30 a.m. daily. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online or in person (there is a walk-up window); there are indoor dine-in services.

718 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 477-4256
(512) 477-4256

Happy Chicks

214 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701

The Sixth Street restaurant is all about chicken tenders, original and spicy, with a bunch of sauce options (yes, there’s an entire ranch section). Everything is served until 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are Uber Eats deliveries, and there are indoor dine-in services.

214 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 469-0002
(512) 469-0002
A cardboard paper basket of fries and chicken tenders next to a small bowl of mac and cheese and three saucers of sauces on a table.
Happy Chicks’ chicken tenders and fries.
Happy Chicks

DittyDog

519 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701

Hot dogs are an easy and filling late-night food, which makes this downtown food truck perfect for this map. Find fully loaded franks (and yes there are vegan and vegetarian options) as well as fries. It’s open until 3 a.m. Thursdays through Sundays. DoorDash takeout and delivery orders can be placed online or in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

519 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 953-3171
(512) 953-3171

Shawarma Point

75 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701

Looking for a gyro, shawarma wrap, or plates and salads with falafel, lamb, or chicken late at night? The Mediterranean restaurant’s downtown truck fit the bill. There’s also baklava for the late-night sweet tooths. It’s open until 3:30 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

75 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 373-3636
(512) 373-3636

Casino El Camino

517 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701

For late-night burgers and sandwiches, head to the downtown dive bar. The kitchen is open until 1:30 a.m. nightly (the entire space closes at 2 a.m.). There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

517 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 469-9330
(512) 469-9330

Industry

1211 E 5th St Ste 150, Austin, TX 78702

The East Austin casual Texas-y/American-y restaurant serves up easy food and drinks for night owls. There’s even a late-night weekday happy hour available starting at 10:30 p.m. It’s open until 1 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1211 E 5th St Ste 150, Austin, TX 78702

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Golden Tiger

1816 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

The East Austin food truck parked at cocktail bar Whisler’s is all about fried chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, smash burgers, fried tofu, and queso-laden fries for late-night hours. It’s open until 1:30 a.m. nightly. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are Postmates deliveries; and there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

1816 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 387-6503
(512) 387-6503

Yellow Jacket Social Club

1704 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702

The East Sixth bar has plenty of patio space to enjoy its late-night food menu, which includes lots of sandwiches and salads. It’s open until 2 a.m. daily. There are indoor and outdoor dining areas.

1704 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 480-9572
(512) 480-9572

Whataburger

601 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704

It’s a very easy choice that’s open 24 hours a day. This Texas classic is a great spot for drive-thru burgers, shakes, and crispy fries.

601 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 477-9586
(512) 477-9586
Someone holding up a cheeseburger with lettuce and ketchup.
A burger from Whataburger.
Whataburger

JewBoy Sliders [South Lamar]

1109 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78704

Austin’s Jewish-Texas-ish burger shop’s spin-off truck with two locations — this in Zilker and the other in East Austin) serve up sliders and miniature latkes. Both trucks are open until 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas courtesy of host bars Gibson Bar (on South Lamar) and Violet Crown (on East Sixth).

1109 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78704

Rosita’s al Pastor

1801 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741

The venerable pastor destination is open until 3:00 a.m. on the weekends — perfect for everyone’s taco needs. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

1801 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741
(512) 799-0207
(512) 799-0207

Bat City Pies

1505 Town Creek Dr, Austin, TX 78741

The food truck slings Detroit-style pies from both of its locations — this in East Riverside at Buzz Mill and the other in far south Austin cafe/bar Drifter’s Coffee & Cocktails. Along with the pizza, there are other Italian bites like meatballs and its Bat Bites (peppadew peppers stuffed with gorgonzola that’s then wrapped in prosciutto and then topped with breadcrumbs and a balsamic drizzle). Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

1505 Town Creek Dr, Austin, TX 78741
(737) 742-9137
(737) 742-9137

Frazier's Long & Low

2538 Elmont Dr, Austin, TX 78741

The Riverside bar has it covered with late-night corn dogs, wings, and lots of fried stuff. It’s open until 2 a.m. nightly.  There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2538 Elmont Dr, Austin, TX 78741
(512) 527-3082
(512) 527-3082

Sap's Ver Fine Thai Cuisine

4514 West Gate Blvd, Austin, TX 78745

The Westgate Thai restaurant is now open until 3 a.m. daily, which means late-night curries, noodles, and rices. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor dine-in services.

4514 West Gate Blvd, Austin, TX 78745
(512) 899-8525
(512) 899-8525

Bamboo Bistro West Gate

6818 W Gate Blvd (William Cannon), Austin, TX 78745

The Westgate Chinese restaurant (also with a Pflugerville location) has a nifty drive-thru window making those late-night pickups that much easier. It’s open until 2 a.m. Monday through Thursday and 3 a.m. Friday through Wednesday, with drive-thru pickup hours until 2 a.m. nightly. Takeout orders can be placed in person or online; there are DoorDash deliveries; and there are indoor dine-in services.

6818 W Gate Blvd (William Cannon), Austin, TX 78745
(512) 243-5588
(512) 243-5588

Little Darlin'

6507 Circle S Rd, Austin, TX 78745

The far south Austin bar is open until 2 a.m. nightly, which means people can pair frozen drinks with burgers, sandwiches, steaks, and more. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

6507 Circle S Rd, Austin, TX 78745
(512) 814-0999
(512) 814-0999

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