"Brunch at Gabriela’s feels like a tropical vacation at a clubby resort. The restaurant is tucked away on a little hill near Downtown overlooking the Austin skyline, with a patio that feels like it’s always packed—on the weekends, there’s even a DJ spinning everything from old Nelly hits to Bad Bunny. Potted plants hang from the rafters, while the colorful wooden fencing that encloses it all adds a sense of seclusion and escape. The difference between here and your average resort/club is that the food is worth the visit alone. Grab a frozen margarita pitcher for the table, then load up on queso fundido, chilaquiles, and rum-soaked french toast." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion, matthew jacobs
