Mardi Gras Like A Local: Guide to Mardi Gras in Austin
Happy Mardi Gras, everyone! If you can't make it to the festivities in New Orleans, then we've rounded up a list of the best restaurants, bars, and bakeries to help you satisfy your cravings this Mardi Gras season. Treat yourself to a refreshing daiquiri, enjoy a slice of king cake, and if you can, grab some crawfish in honor of Fat Tuesday.
Les bon temps rouler!
Photo Courtesy: Uptown Sports Club
Poor Boys from Uptown Sports Club
1200 East 6th Street | @uptownsportsclub
Uptown is your go-to spot on the east side for delicious food, coffee, cocktails, and community. Known for serving a Texan twist on Louisiana-inspired dishes, and shaking up classic cocktails from lunch through late-night.
Menu items include fried shrimp poor-boys, raw oysters, gumbo and many more Louisiana
inspired dishes.
King Cake from Easy Tiger
3508 South Lamar Boulevard | @easytigeratx
Unlike your ordinary cakes and after-dinner desserts, king cakes can be eaten anytime of the day. Paired with a warm cup of community coffee you’ve got yourself a breakfast worthy of the King of Mardi Gras. We won’t judge if you prefer your king cake after dinner—your king cake your choice!
Cajun Meats and Treats from Stuffed Cajun Meat Market
12226 Ranch Road | @stuffed_cajun
Hailing from New Roads, Louisiana, Stuffed Cajun Meat Market is far from your average meat market. It’s a one-stop shop for all your Cajun culinary needs. From pantry staples like Cajun Power and Blue Plate to frozen favorites such as stuffed pork chops and chickens, and even ready-to-eat lunch options like poor boys and boudin—this place has it all under one roof.
Photo Courtesy: Epicerie
Beignets From Epicerie
2307 Hancock Drive | @epicerie_austin
While they may not be
Café du Monde beignets, these powdered sugar topped pastries from Épicerie are absolutely delicious.
Each bite will transport you straight to the French Quarter, with flavors so sweet you'll swear you can hear a Second Line.
Crawfish at Shoal Creek Salon
909 North Lamar Boulevard | @shoalcreeksaloon
We haven’t forgotten about crawfish, and our top spot in Austin is right on North Lamar. Shoal Creek Saloon, a proud Saints bar and eatery, is the perfect place to gather your krewe, dive into some mudbugs, and catch a baseball game.
In Louisiana, daiquiris might as well be their own food group. While Texas doesn’t have nearly as many drive-through daiquiri shops, these local spots are still serving up exactly what we're thirsty for this Mardi Gras season.
11 Degrees Daiquiri
2700 Pflugerville Street | @11degreesdaiquiri
11 Degrees Daiquiri boasts not only delicious drinks, but a welcoming, vibrant atmosphere perfect to gather with friends and enjoy refreshing frozen.
200 East 12th Street | @austindaiquirifactory
It might not be a hand grenade on Bourbon, but this female-owned shop has everything you need to feel like you're right in the middle of a parade shouting, THROW ME SOMETHING MISTER!
Lil' Easy
500 East Cesar Chavez Street | @lileasyatx
Oysters, crawfish, daiquiris—oh my! Indulge in these classic Louisiana flavors while soaking up the atmosphere on Lil' Easy’s cozy patio. In true Louisiana style.
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