Off the Menu: ATX Cocina

This weekend my husband and I had a great staycation here in Austin, and one of the highlights was our dinner at ATX Cocina - a 100% gluten-free kitchen!

We've been eyeing this new downtown Austin hot spot, but needed a night away from the kiddo to really enjoy it (read: multiple margaritas). Upon entry you find a beautiful open space that feels a little more chic than we're used to seeing in our ever evolving city. There is ample seating and the atmosphere is light and airy.

Our waitstaff was fantastic and verified that everything but the beer was gluten-free...heaven! We munched on happy hour tacos, enjoyed the salsa sampler + queso fundido and capped it off with some esquites. We were so full from our snacks and drinks that we didn't go for a full dinner, but plan on returning soon.

Menu:

Hours

Happy hour daily from 4:30-6:30 PMDinner seating begins at 5 PMSunday 5 – 9 PMMonday- Thursday 5 – 10 PMFriday Lunch 11:30AM – 3PMFriday Dinner 5-11PMSaturday 5 – 11 PM

SXSW Gluten-Free

The time has come for techies, musicians, artists, actors and all of their fans to rain down upon Austin for the 2012 SXSW Festival. I have been in Austin for almost 10 years now and am shocked at how huge it has actually gotten over time. With almost three weeks of events it is nothing short of a phenomenon.

I am well-aware that eating gluten-free and traveling aren't the most friendly mix. So...I wanted to put my mapping tool front and center for all of our visitors so no one will miss out on the amazing food that Austin has to offer for those of us who are normally don't get to be excited about food.

My goal in collecting the menus from these locations was not just to tell you that they are "gluten-free friendly" but show you what you can actually order. Each pinpoint has got the contact information as well as a link to my blog post that highlights that restaurant and it's menu items.

In addition, here is a link to the food carts and trailers that have gluten-free menu items. I don't have specific information for each one but they are always accommodating!
http://g-freeinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/07/gluten-free-options-at-austin-food.html

Please enjoy the food, music and fun!

Off the Menu: Mighty Fine

So, I was convinced that I could not eat at Mighty Fine, but I was so wrong! I found a blog post from another Celiac in Round Rock with some menu options but decided to go there for lunch today and find out for myself. They told me that everything is gluten-free except for the buns and the chili. Therefore, the chili dogs are out, but you can still get a regular hot dog. Here are the options:

Hamburger/Jr. Hamburger (no bun)
Cheeseburger/Jr. Cheeseburger (no bun)
 - Bacon
 - Jalapenos
 Fresh-Cut Crinkle Fries
Hand Dipped Shakes (chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, lemonade)


It's a simple menu, but not too expensive and fries that are gluten-free are always a good find!