How to Eat at Austin's Best Airport Restaurants

You're flying out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and you'd like to get some decent food in you before you board. Better that than eating on the plane, right? Here are some of your dining options.

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1. The Salt Lick
   West Food Court, Concourse
   Ask an Austinite his favorite barbecue joint and he'll look at you like you asked him to pick his favorite child. But generally speaking, the Salt Lick is at the top of most lists, or close to it. The Salt Lick ships its barbecue all over the world and its restaurant southwest of town is a popular site for weddings and special events.

2. Amy's Ice Creams
   West Food Court, Concourse
   Forget booze or drugs--the biggest vice in Austin is Amy's ice cream. No other dessert in town is as popular. The ingredients are fresh and the list of flavors is extensive. Plus the servers love to cut up and put on a show while preparing your order.

3. Waterloo Ice House
   East Food Court, Concourse
   Waterloo specializes in what could best be called "Austin comfort food": Tex-Mex, burgers, chicken fried steak, tacos, soups, salads, baked potatoes and sandwiches.

4. Mangia Pizza
   West Food Court, Concourse
   Specializing in stuffed and Chicago-style thin crust gourmet pizzas, it offers twelve major variations. Its breakfast pizza, however, is available only at its airport location. In addition, Mangia also sells sandwiches and pasta dishes.

5. Maudie's
   West Food Court, Concourse
   This Tex-Mex favorite offers migas, tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas and the cornerstone of every healthy Austin breakfast--the breakfast taco.

6. Schlotzsky's Deli
   West Food Court, Concourse
   This national chain based out of Austin specializes in gourmet pizzas, baked potatoes, wraps, paninis and oven-toasted sandwiches.