Contigo

"Modeled after his family’s hunting ranch, Ben Edgerton opened Contigo in 2011 to bring some of South Texas to Austin. That means a menu full of things like rabbit & dumplings, Texas okra, local chickens, and a big indoor outdoor space connected by a barn door. Contigo is an awesome choice to come with a crew for an evening hang over drinks and shareable plates. It’s the kind of place you’ll only be able to find in Texas. photo credit: Knoxy Knox Food Rundown Crispy Green Beans The best snack on the menu, by far. Contigo Austin makes super flavorful vegetables, and you should hit that part of the menu hard. Grilled Cheese Nothing fancy here, but so satisfying. Contigo Austin makes its own bread, which makes this grilled cheese especially worthy of an order. Rabbit & Dumplings Probably the best thing you can order at Contigo. It’s an awesome stew, with really tender rabbit and biscuits on top. Don’t miss this." - Chris Stang

"And then, before BBQ Ramen, the address was home to longtime essential New Texan restaurant Contigo. Wiseheart and Edgerton opened the restaurant in 2011, and it became one of the definitive Austin dining experiences for 10 years. It closed at the end of 2021 because the team felt 'it [was] time for us to let Contigo rest.'" - Nadia Chaudhury

"Texas wines make a good showing throughout the MLK New Texan restaurant’s menu, with offerings from Southold, Dandy Rosé, Austin Winery, and William Chris. Some are available for on-site drinking (plenty of patio space), and others are reserved for takeout via online ordering, but all of them complement the mostly patio restaurant’s casual dishes well, like the crispy green beans, burgers, and Texas quail." - Nadia Chaudhury

"Diners at the mostly patio restaurant are required to wear masks. The restaurant is also limited group reservations to at most eight people." - Nadia Chaudhury

"MLK restaurant Contigo upgraded its Texas space with a new enclosed patio with air conditioning." - Nadia Chaudhury