The Most Fun Dinner Spots In Austin Right Now

"Inspired by the jungles of the Yucatan, Nômadé is a Mexican restaurant that feels like a Tulum-meets-Tatooine resort. Earth-toned and accented in stone, the space feels a little futuristic, where staff clad in matching brown tunics whiz about carrying plates of chilled oysters with habanero mignonette and sizzling shrimp over a bed of pineapple pipian. Order a flight of mezcal to go with the seafood platter you just ordered, then dive deeper into the menu of crudos, ceviches, and other Yucatan specialties. The food might not blow you away—it takes a backseat to the experience that feels like you’re actually in Tulum —but it’s all solid enough to keep you ordering more. " - nicolai mccrary