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Olivia vs Guero's Taco Bar
Both Olivia and Guero's Taco Bar are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Guero's Taco Bar scores slightly higher than Olivia. Guero's Taco Bar comes in at 87 with approval from 8 publications including Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Gayot.
Olivia
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Zagat
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Austin Chronicle
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2043 S. Lamar, Austin, TX
From $15 /night
Fodor's
"The appealing Italian-inspired menu is also a culinary gauntlet that challenges diners to expand their flavor palates with dishes such as the plump and savory lamb's tongue fricassee."
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Frommer's
"Olivia is far and away the brightest newcomer to Austin's fine dining scene."
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Zagat
4.0
"A "lovely" modern space with "good buzz", this South Lamar spot boasts an "innovative" French-Italian menu that may "change your mind about sweetbreads, lamb tongue and other oddities"."
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Gayot
14.0
"Owner-chef James Holmes, who did stints in France and at Picholine and Craft in NYC, has crafted a fine blend of sophisticated French and Italian cuisines with down-home Texas products."
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Austin Chronicle
"I could write pages of praise for chef Petty’s meltingly tender Wagyu Tri-Tip with roasted marrow mixed with butter."
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Guero's Taco Bar
Zagat
BlackBook
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1412 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
From $1 /night
Zagat
"This SoCo stop attracts "masses" of locals and visitors alike for "no-nonsense" Mexican grub and "margaritas that'll take the enamel off your teeth"."
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BlackBook
"The epicenter of South Congress. Tourists take taxis straight here from the airport. The queso flameado and tacos al pastor have something to do with it."
Gayot
11.0
"This spacious south Austin landmark hums with the frantic energy of a loyal lunch crowd seeking a Tex-Mex fix."
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Michelin Guide
"This iconic South Congress Avenue, occupying a late 19C feed store, ls a big part of the hip Austin scene."
Rough Guide
"Tacos al pastor are a specialty (about $9) at this busy, sprawling restaurant located across the bridge, south of downtown."
