Trudy's North Star

"There’s very little cheese in the loaded queso at Trudy’s. In fact, it’s almost entirely refried beans, which is great if you’re a bean enthusiast or sensitive to lactose. It’s a little too thick and chunky to really enjoy—we’d stick to the classic queso. Or just get a few Mexican martinis and forget about the cheese entirely.  What we got: Loaded queso  " - nicolai mccrary

"Trudy’s claims to have invented the Mexican martini—basically a margarita with olive brine—and while we can’t say for certain whether that’s true, there’s no doubt that they popularized it. Trudy’s is one of Austin’s longest-running Tex-Mex institutions, and while it might not be our favorite spot for enchiladas, queso, and margaritas, it gets the job done in a fun and lively atmosphere. Stop by to see what the Mexican martini is all about, but if you want some really good Tex-Mex, head to one of these spots." - Nicolai McCrary

"The South Star location of Tex-Mex minichain Trudy’s reopened on July 1 with a renovated space and updated menu. The restaurant is also highlighting ten women in the community as part of its Women of Trudy’s program." - Nadia Chaudhury

"The north campus location of Tex-Mex mini-chain Trudy’s is temporarily closed right now because of a fire in the kitchen." - Nadia Chaudhury