Well, me! Seriously. And it all began a year ago, when I walked into Trudy's...
Trudy's. It's sort of an Austin tradition. There are four locations now but originally it began with the one that is in Central Austin in 1977. (It's also the one I frequent the most) There is a large seating room in the front and then a bar downstairs with additional seating. There is also an enclosed porch.
I have been to the North location as well and it's definitely more swanky. They also have a nice outdoor patio area. I'm partial to the south location because it's the original and it's near my house but it's the same the great food.And honestly...It's probably the best Tex-Mex I've ever had. I've never ate anything here I haven't enjoyed.
In my opinion they are known for two things. Their mexican martini's... basically 3 margaritas in a shaker - so if you order this prepare to be a little buzzed - and my favorite the stuffed avocado. Yes. Stuffed Avocado!!!!
I talk about these so much. I love them. So much. I mean I can't even express how good they are. If you don't live in Austin you might want to get on a plane right now. I will take you!
So our friends from home Keith and Katie (with their sweet as pie baby boy Jonah) came to visit for New Year's we decided to start to 2012 with a trip to Trudy's. Plus I think I have raved about it forever.
So Carbondale gang along with our friends Hana, Vinny and Jasmine and her adorable sisters Rose and Marigold, headed out. What resulted was a ridiculous amount of delicious food...including multiple stuffed avocados.
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| Katie = happy :) |
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| Mexican Martini! |
I've been raving about them...I should explain what's in them! It's a fried and breaded avocado stuffed with spiced chicken and cheese. It is topped with suiza sauce and more cheese and a little fresh avocado. Comes with a side of beans and mexican rice.
Just an FYI...suiza sauce is a blend of Trudy's special New Mexican green chile sauce and sour cream. Yum. A little bit of a kick but YUM.
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| Tortilla Soup |
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| Nachos! |
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| Smoked Chicken Chimichanga |
A absolute delicious looking flour tortilla filled with rotisserie smoked chicken, monterey jack cheese, green onion and cilantro. It's drizzled with sour cream and placed in a sea of chipotle sauce. Come with a side of spanish rice, chile con queso and your choice of beans.
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| Fish Tacos Katie and Keith got the fish tacos and they were amazing. I was sitting next to Keith so I stole a bite :) |
Chicken Fajita Queso... which is exactly as it sounds.
A chicken fajita just smothered in chile con queso.
'Inside the avocado...
Aleza is also on the stuffed avocado band wagon with me.
Seriously if you want some good tex-mex...Trudy's. Learn more about them here. And the other day I went to get drinks at the Trudy's up North with my friend Tina and we got this deliciousness:
Cheesecake Flan! YUM!
Happy Eating!!
P.S. It was so fun to spend time with Keith and Katie when they were here. Aleza, the boys and I are trying to make sure they are the newest Austinites from Carbondale. Also, they have the cutest little boy I've ever seen.
I mean, look at him. And yes he does like to give kisses. It's the sweetest ever.
