We headed out to dinner in a TexMex restaurant (where else?) in Austin.
The time is approaching dusk, and we find ourselves driving in the traffic on 360, also known as the Capital of Texas Highway. This has been voted the most beautiful highway of Austin many times and it is not hard to see why. Even sitting in traffic, we cannot help but enjoy the great view of hills.
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After passing a road named 2222 (twenty-two twenty-two), we are suddenly on this road cutting through limestone hills:
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In front of us is the famous Loop 360 Bridge over Lake Austin:
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We are heading to Maudies Milagro, a local TexMex favorite that is in a plaza called Davenport Village right next to the highway (and a wealthy neighborhood). I have never been to this place before but it was an easy choice when I searched for Austin TexMex restaurants as it had won Austin Chronicle’s Best Enchilada in Austin two years in a row.
The restaurant is up on a hill (as always in Austin) on the second floor and there is a balcony at the back overlooking the highway and the sunset.
I did not take a picture of the entrence, but here is a picture i found on the web:
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Before sitting down, we checked out the views. The sky is a little cloudy for a good sunset. Nonetheless, people are having a good time, and the view is terrific:
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The inside is also lively with young people sitting at the bar:
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“Do you want to sit inside or outside?” Asked the waiter.
Tough choice.
In the end, we gave in to the view and the atmosphere on the balcony.
The food did not disappoint either.
First, the mandatory chips and salsa. I also requested guacamole, our favorite:
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DXM got Chipotle Shrimp Quesadilla:
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It is *tempting*.
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And I went for the “Rockin’ Ruthann’s”, a chicken enchilada:
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What a great meal!