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Hoover's

Address: 2002 Manor Rd., University of Texas, Austin, TX | Map It
Phone: 512/479-5006

Price range: $-$$
Cuisine: Southern
Location: Northwest Austin

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Fodor's Review:

In recent years local chef Hoover Alexander has created one of Austin's best comfort-food oases, blending mama's home cooking, diner short-order specials, Tex-Mex favorites, and Cajun influences. The self-styled "Smoke, Fire & Ice House" is known for its large portions, and the chefs aren't shy with the spices, either. The huge, flavorful chicken-fried steak puts most others to shame (even Threadgill's). The moist, flavorful fried chicken, smoked boudin sausage, and jalapeño creamed spinach are additional standouts; extravagant, New Orleans-influenced breakfasts are worth a trip. We've never had room to try the pies, but we hear they're pretty good, too.

Credit Cards: AE, D, MC, V
Other location: 13376 Research Blvd., Northwest Austin, Austin, TX, 512/335-0300