clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile
Torchy’s Tacos’ Ace of Spades taco
Torchy’s Tacos’ Ace of Spades taco
Reid A./Yelp

11 Off-Menu Items You Need to Try Right Now in Austin

Get in on the secret

View as Map
Torchy’s Tacos’ Ace of Spades taco
|Reid A./Yelp

很容易有一個餐廳,屢次the same places and ordering the same dishes over and over again. Repetition can be comforting. But for those looking to shake things up, take advantage of Austin'sbestoff-menu dishes

There are not-so-secret biscuits fromOlamaie, the entire special taco array fromTorchy’s Tacos, sports bar mash-ups of tater tots and nachos fromHaymaker, disappeared menu dishes fromAlamo DrafthouseandKerbey Lane Cafe, and much more.

So whether you’ve heard of these items before or are eager to try something new, get out your pen and paper — you’ll want to keep these dishes in mind. This map includes limited quantity items, former-menu favorites, and a few made-to-order dishes as well.

If there are any off-menu dishes or drinks that we’re not aware of, please let us know through thetiplineor within the comments.

With updates by Nadia Chaudhury.

Read More
If you buy something or book a reservation from an Eater link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See ourethics policy.

Kerbey Lane Café

Copy Link

Kerbey Lane’s been open for a while, so it’s natural that some menu items are no longer featured. This doesn’t mean, though, that favorites are gone forever. Items like Carl’s Breakfast are still available on request. It comes with an English muffin breakfast sandwich with ham, egg, and cheddar, with sides of home fries and fruit.

The Carl’s Breakfast from Kerbey Lane Cafe
The Carl’s Breakfast from Kerbey Lane Cafe
Kerbey Lane Cafe [Official]

Olamaie

Copy Link

WhileOlamaie’s biscuits are famous, the Southern restaurant keeps the popular item off the menu to avoid becoming a biscuit-only kitchen, only making a limited number daily. Fear not, though: place your order for the warm, flaky, and buttery rolls slathered with honey butter as soon as you sit down.

Olamaie’s biscuits
Olamaie’s biscuits
Olamaie/Facebook

Amy's Ice Creams

Copy Link

While it’s not a secret menu really,Amy’soffers up various flavor combinations not written out on its boards. The Elvis, a combination of bananas, peanut butter, and Mexican vanilla, and The Rico, a blend of Mexican vanilla, graham crackers, cinnamon, and strawberries, have become household names among visitors and can be ordered at any time.

Péché

Copy Link

Pechestrives to bring classic drinks to life. While the bar can whip up anything, there are two dedicated off-menu cocktails: Devil’s Cocktail and Mustache Gun.

A cocktail from Peche
A cocktail from Peche
Peche [Official]

Vince Young Steakhouse

Copy Link

Thesteakhouseadds an adult twist to the classic childhood favorite with its wine shakes. The off-menu beverage blends together vanilla ice cream and its very own label of cabernet sauvignon.

Vince Young Steakhouse’s wine shake
Vince Young Steakhouse’s wine shake
Courtney Pierce

III Forks

Copy Link

The restaurant chain combines Southern cooking techniques with seafood for its extravagant off-menu chicken fried lobster.

III Forks’ chicken fried lobster
III Forks’ chicken fried lobster
III Forks/Facebook

Chuy's

Copy Link

If you want to feel like a regular, order the Chuy Gooey when dining at theTex-Mex chain. Filled with beans, meat, and queso, the dip is topped with pico de gallo, salsa, and sour cream. Despite not being on the menu, staffers can attest that the Chuy Gooey is still a frequently ordered item.

Chuy’s
Chuy’s
Chuy’s/Yelp

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Copy Link

Despite being removed from the menu, moviegoers can still enjoy two pizza favorites on request fromAlamo Drafthouse. The first is the Raging Bull, topped with sausage, olives, jalapeños, and crushed red pepper. The other favorite is Enter the Dragon, a meat lover’s heaven that features pepperoni, ham, and sausage. It’s pizza nostalgia.

Pizza from Alamo Drafthouse
Pizza from Alamo Drafthouse
Alamo Drafthouse [Official]

Torchy's Tacos

Copy Link

It’s no secret thatTorchy’s Tacoshas a few off-menu dishes, but with the already-listed impressive lineup of tacos, it’s easy to forget that. If you’re craving a breakfast taco, try for The Jack of Clubs. For any other meal — or if you’re feeling extra hungry — ask for the Ace of Spades. Sausage, brisket, queso, and a fried egg are just a few tasty ingredients featured in the taco.

Home Slice Pizza

Copy Link

Noted calzone enthusiast from television showParks and RecreationBen Wyatt would be pleased withHome Slice’s off-menu dish The Vatican — not to be confused with the big structure in Rome. The sandwich, packed with ham, salami, Capicola, and provolone cheese that is then stuffed and baked inside a cheese calzone.

Black Sheep Lodge

Copy Link

This off-menu dish combinestwo bar food favorites: nachos and tater tots. The Tachos takes the form of a mountain of tots smothered with all the nacho essentials, like queso, sour cream, and jalapeños. This is a hearty one.

Black Sheep Lodge
Black Sheep Lodge
Black Sheep Lodge [Official]

Kerbey Lane Café

Kerbey Lane’s been open for a while, so it’s natural that some menu items are no longer featured. This doesn’t mean, though, that favorites are gone forever. Items like Carl’s Breakfast are still available on request. It comes with an English muffin breakfast sandwich with ham, egg, and cheddar, with sides of home fries and fruit.

The Carl’s Breakfast from Kerbey Lane Cafe
The Carl’s Breakfast from Kerbey Lane Cafe
Kerbey Lane Cafe [Official]

Olamaie

WhileOlamaie’s biscuits are famous, the Southern restaurant keeps the popular item off the menu to avoid becoming a biscuit-only kitchen, only making a limited number daily. Fear not, though: place your order for the warm, flaky, and buttery rolls slathered with honey butter as soon as you sit down.

Olamaie’s biscuits
Olamaie’s biscuits
Olamaie/Facebook

Amy's Ice Creams

While it’s not a secret menu really,Amy’soffers up various flavor combinations not written out on its boards. The Elvis, a combination of bananas, peanut butter, and Mexican vanilla, and The Rico, a blend of Mexican vanilla, graham crackers, cinnamon, and strawberries, have become household names among visitors and can be ordered at any time.

Péché

Pechestrives to bring classic drinks to life. While the bar can whip up anything, there are two dedicated off-menu cocktails: Devil’s Cocktail and Mustache Gun.

A cocktail from Peche
A cocktail from Peche
Peche [Official]

Vince Young Steakhouse

Thesteakhouseadds an adult twist to the classic childhood favorite with its wine shakes. The off-menu beverage blends together vanilla ice cream and its very own label of cabernet sauvignon.

Vince Young Steakhouse’s wine shake
Vince Young Steakhouse’s wine shake
Courtney Pierce

III Forks

The restaurant chain combines Southern cooking techniques with seafood for its extravagant off-menu chicken fried lobster.

III Forks’ chicken fried lobster
III Forks’ chicken fried lobster
III Forks/Facebook

Chuy's

If you want to feel like a regular, order the Chuy Gooey when dining at theTex-Mex chain. Filled with beans, meat, and queso, the dip is topped with pico de gallo, salsa, and sour cream. Despite not being on the menu, staffers can attest that the Chuy Gooey is still a frequently ordered item.

Chuy’s
Chuy’s
Chuy’s/Yelp

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Despite being removed from the menu, moviegoers can still enjoy two pizza favorites on request fromAlamo Drafthouse. The first is the Raging Bull, topped with sausage, olives, jalapeños, and crushed red pepper. The other favorite is Enter the Dragon, a meat lover’s heaven that features pepperoni, ham, and sausage. It’s pizza nostalgia.

Pizza from Alamo Drafthouse
Pizza from Alamo Drafthouse
Alamo Drafthouse [Official]

Torchy's Tacos

It’s no secret thatTorchy’s Tacoshas a few off-menu dishes, but with the already-listed impressive lineup of tacos, it’s easy to forget that. If you’re craving a breakfast taco, try for The Jack of Clubs. For any other meal — or if you’re feeling extra hungry — ask for the Ace of Spades. Sausage, brisket, queso, and a fried egg are just a few tasty ingredients featured in the taco.

Home Slice Pizza

Noted calzone enthusiast from television showParks and RecreationBen Wyatt would be pleased withHome Slice’s off-menu dish The Vatican — not to be confused with the big structure in Rome. The sandwich, packed with ham, salami, Capicola, and provolone cheese that is then stuffed and baked inside a cheese calzone.

Black Sheep Lodge

This off-menu dish combinestwo bar food favorites: nachos and tater tots. The Tachos takes the form of a mountain of tots smothered with all the nacho essentials, like queso, sour cream, and jalapeños. This is a hearty one.

Black Sheep Lodge
Black Sheep Lodge
Black Sheep Lodge [Official]

Related Maps

Baidu
map