Austin

I'm not sure where are these bad reviews are coming from! After living in Austin for a long time, a friend and I decided to give it a whirl. Saw a few things on the menu I've never seen on a Tex-Mex menu including the stuffed zucchini, which I ordered. The verde sauce was tangy, the red sauce had a bit of nip to it, and the black beans were just fine (not a big fan, but these were better than most). Oh, the margaritas...mmmmmmmmm!!! We just had the house version (and he floated some Patron on the second) but they were fantastic!! I'm now ashamed to admit how long I've lived here without eating here...I'll definitely be back soon!! The only bad thing is parking...not really sure where we're supposed to park, and it was a bitch to get out of the lot...but not bad enough to lower the rating. Again...mmmmmmmmm, margaritas!!!

Went to dinner here tonight with my wife celebrating our 8 year anniversary. We had the charcuterie, escargot, confit duck, and creme brulee. I'll cut to the chase here and say everything was flawless:) and I'm not just saying it because of our anniversary. We actually had what sounded like a divorce brewing at the next table but nothing was going to ruin our evening. Everything went perfect and that seldomly happens because I'm very critical of places being a chef. I recommend this place highly! Great job guys!

Great place with a modern chill kind of vibe. The coffee is amazing and the pizza is delicious. Slowly trying everything on the menu. The best thing though is the service, my hats off to those guys they go above and beyond.

I really enjoyed my banana espresso muffin and the spicy monkey mocha was just the right balance of sweet and spice that I like. Only problem is I didn't like the 2 seater tables with hardly any space if you have more than 2 friends with you.

The newly renovated Ivy's Room is hands down the best bar for winter drinking in this town. Not only is it cosy and nicely lit, but the staff make superb drinks like hot toddies etc. Then you have the new addition of a full size grand piano in the corner. Scoot Inn is a classy joint without any of the usual pretentious bullshit. Wear what you like, say what you like, eat, drink and be merry

My family and I love this hotel. Not only are the rooms comfortable and beautiful with gorgeous Hill country views, the staff is amazing! With elite status, you can enjoy a free, hot breakfast and appetizers in the evening. Within walking distance from several shops and restaurants which means you can enjoy cocktails with dinner with just a short,safe walk back to the hotel. The heated pools and hot tub as well as the fitness center, is always clean and well equipped. I'm a little disappointed that they recently started charging for self parking $10.00 per day. Otherwise, very happy with this hotel and will continue to stay as long as rates and parking continues to stay reasonable.

Overall was a decent stay, but not as nice as my first stay 1-year ago. This was my 2nd visit for a work conference, and my first visit felt much different because of a few subtle differences that made it feel like a different hotel. My first stay was on the 10th floor in the taller "glass tower" portion of the hotel. Had an incredible view of Austin and a huge window the width of my room. I also loved the walk-in shower with the glass door. This year I was on the 11th floor and looked forward to a similar experience but was disappointed. I was in the concrete block looking portion around the side, which looks to be an add-on to the hotel to get extra rooms. I honestly didn't realize this portion existed staying there the first time. My view was directly of another office building, and my window was about 30% smaller than previous room (which didn't really matter since I left curtains closed to avoid staring at another building). To add to the undesirable view my bathroom had a bathtub and a fairly dingy shower curtain. The bathtub drain didn't work and I stood ankle deep in water for each shower reminding me why I don't like taking showers in bathtubs. I eventually took the cover completely off the drain so it wouldn't back up. An additional disappointment was the TV with the fancy welcome message with the guest name every time it is turned on. Last year that added to the wow factor, but this year they had the name of the previous guest each time I turned it on. After staring at a stranger's name the first 2 days I called the front desk thinking it might be an easy fix. They seemed unsure why it was doing it and said they could send IT staff up to look at it "if I wanted to". I told them never mind because it seemed like a big deal to fix it. If we stay there again I'll be sure to ask the front desk at check-in if I can have a better room with a view, and with a walk-in shower. It seemed like the front desk at check-in was anxious to get me up to a room and didn't ask me many questions. Unless they were completely full (they didn't appear to be), they could have simply asked if I had stayed there before and quickly learned what I liked about my first stay to at least consider my likes. I heard from co-workers that the front desk asked them things like do you like high level floors, etc before booking their room, but that didn't happen for me. Was also surprised to hear that the pool on the 5th floor was closed for renovations for a hotel that is only 2 years old. Do they really renovate the pool every 2 years? Good luck if you stay here, it could be great, or just a little better than average depending on a few variables. Considering how expensive it is, seems like everyone should have a great experience.

Awesome Rally! We will be back again this year! We go to Sturgis every year and this small rally is just as fun - if not actually better! Texans are so friendly and make us Minnesotans feel right at home. Lots of beautiful riding and sites to see as well.

I can't say enough good things about Chapel Dulcinea. We planned our wedding remotely from Dallas and saw the chapel for the first time on our wedding day. The staff members were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout the planning process and the venue is more beautiful then I ever imagined. We used their Preferred Vendors List to find Bill, Karen and Allie at Peary Photography who were AMAZING. Allie was so helpful in working through the logistics and selecting the options that best met our needs. She responded immediately when I had questions and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. Bill and Karen worked together during our 2 hour photo session and we had a BLAST. They managed to squeeze in several different shoot locations, suggested tons of great candid poses and captured incredible photos. They were laid back, easy to talk to, and made us feel comfortable right away. Bill also officiated our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with his choice of words and how the ceremony flowed. We HIGHLY recommend Chapel Dulcinea and Peary Photography to anyone who wants their special day to be relaxing, fun, and full of laughs!

We had a good time today and all of us, ages 3yr-31yr had a good time creating and watching art. Signing a waiver was a little weird but no big deal. The kids definitely want to go back! People do need to pick up after themselves though, there is trash everywhere!

McKinney Falls is a lovely spot of nature close to Austin. For Swimming: Both the Lower and Upper Falls are really lovely for swimming. Shallow above the falls, and deep below. I recommend wearing water shoes with traction though, since the limestone can be quite slippery. For Hiking: A few good options. The trail around the picnic/camping areas is well maintained, good for bikes, and has water spouts along it. If you want something longer/more secluded you can cross over the falls and reach the Homestead Loop. It's beautiful! But make sure you pack in as much water as you need for the 3 mile loop. There are spots along the trail where you can see Austin buildings though, so you lose the sense of wilderness. For Camping: The campsites are super nice. Very big, with a picnic table, fire pit, lantern post, running water, tent pad, and an electric plug. The bathrooms are kept super clean AND have a free shower in them (Very nice after you swim.) The park also sells firewood and ice there, so very nice. Keep in mind though, being so close to Austin that light pollution and road noise are very present. Granted, my campsite was one of the closest to the edge of the park, but we could hear traffic all night. But, you do need to critter proof your camp at night! We had a raccoon root through our trash and steal a canister of spice mix one night! So overall: It's a nice park that, if anything, both benefits and suffers from being so close to Austin. While it's very close and well maintained, you never really get the sense that you're out in the wilderness. Bonus: There are several pokestops (Around 15 or so along the roads) and gyms (Like 2?) for all you Pokemon Go players. It's also a male Nidoran nest right now.

The kids enjoyed it. Very interactive and fun for all. The only problem we encountered was checking was long, cashier was unsure what to do with the free pass we had and I didn't feel parents should pay full admission price. I forgot to pay for parking so we went back to pay and when we came back in we were stopped and asked to show our ticket like we were trying to just walk in for free and I was like I was just for 30 minutes at check in. But kids had a great time. The area is looking amazing great park area as well.

It was a great experience visiting #Bullockmuseum yesterday. Though i have studied American History, and even the World war II, the exhibits gave an an insight and a more clear picture of what and how things looks like in the past. What it feels like to be a slave and how USA was build by people from all works and parts of the world. Some inscriptions really left me with much thoughts. About the lone star state? I got a better information too. And the origin of cowboys. In fact i can say now that i have more knowledge about Texas, and the United states in general. Awesome experience.

I spent the day with my little girls. We had a fun time at the Mystery room, shopping, and a special mention to the girl at Starbucks that was so nice to my girls that they went back in and tipped her again (all because they adored her so much). We loved Gloria's and Flaming Pizza. Bowling at punch bowl social was great with the kids. I found this place to be so family friendly and safe. We will be back.

Last night while at the Hillcountry galleria to watch a movie at approximately 6 PM, I was wearing a brand-new purple necklace that fell off and was lost. If you were fortunate enough to find it it is not worth a ton of money but it is a lot of sentimental value to me. I would appreciated if you would contact me to let me know. You may PM me at anytime.

It was a whole different experience for me. The whole street is blocked, just so you can hop from one bar to another! There's a lot of food trucks to choose from when you start getting hungry. Off course eventually after so many drinks you'll see people throwing up and the bathrooms a mess, but that's expected in my opinion. I had a chick almost throw up on my feet! 😷🤢. I loved the experience and drinks were so cheap! I loved it !

It is weird that Emo's makes you poor the can beers into cups because they spill everywhere when you try to walk back into the crowd also mine dropped out of my hands and was just gone. . . Also, you can only buy 2 at a time which was weird because there were 3 people in my group. Idk thats my only complaint.