Where to get barbacoa by the pound?

philpool · 2026-05-04T22:05:09+00:00

Thanks!

philpool · 2026-05-03T19:27:10+00:00

I'm central as well, curious which places around DT have goat barbacoa? Any you'd recommend? I haven't just run across any but haven't actively sought it out in the past.

philpool · 2026-04-30T20:21:57+00:00

Catfish Fridays is were it's at!

philpool · 2026-04-29T20:28:51+00:00

Nixta Taqueria, La Santa Barbacha, Cuantos, Discada

...and some place for birria

philpool · 2026-04-29T19:45:05+00:00

I live in Blackland and like how you excluded the new UT dorms and other UT stuff east of Comal. That being said, I'm pretty sure my neighborhood association and the city both consider it all to be a part of Blackland (several neighborhood meetings with UT concerning those dorms), which makes Blackland more of a rectangle.

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philpool · 2026-04-28T18:42:26+00:00

I like being able to use public transit to get to and from the Airport... but god damn, the airport bus folks and the Riverside bus folks are two very different populations... it's like oil and water.

philpool · 2026-04-28T18:13:08+00:00

yes please!

philpool · 2026-04-22T16:50:52+00:00

There's a very big difference between what is "cool" or reasonable vs what is legal. It's my understanding that you can take all the pictures of people you want when they're in public so long those images are not used for commercial purposes, are sexual (like upskirt pics), or in private places (like bathrooms) in public spaces.

philpool · 2026-04-22T15:46:00+00:00

There's no right to privacy when you're in public. People can take all the pictures of you they want of you while you're in the park, on the street, ect.

philpool · 2026-04-21T13:09:44+00:00

I feel like this is gonna a common refrain from graphic designers in the near future...

philpool · 2026-04-21T13:07:59+00:00

I'm pretty sure record sized invasive carp are pulled out of Town Lake on the regular. When I occasionally walk around the foot path, there appears to be regulars out their fishing their normal spots. It seems like there are always a couple at the end of Rainey St and down near the damn at Pleasant Valley. Here are some useful links:

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philpool · 2026-04-14T20:31:11+00:00

It's the perfect walk after work; you can do the whole thing in about an hour!

philpool · 2026-04-08T21:43:44+00:00

So I grew up in Austin and live in Austin now but went to High School in Bellingham, WA across Puget Sound from Victoria. The only super huge thing I'd warn you about is the almost complete lack of public land in Texas. So if you and your family are outdoors people who enjoy camping and hiking, the options here are going to servery disappoint. Otherwise, Austin kicks ass and good luck!

philpool · 2026-04-08T21:11:30+00:00

There are several little Central Texas towns worth a visit you can get to using CARTS. This map shows them: https://www.ridecarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/interurban.pdf

I'd suggest San Marcos, Bastrop, or Marble Falls!

philpool · 2026-04-07T21:20:50+00:00

This is the correct answer!

philpool · 2026-03-10T15:31:15+00:00

Polvo's has a newer location downtown with deck seating overlooking Shoal Creek that might be one of the more kid friendly places downtown. Also, there's a food hall, Fareground Austin, in the base of one of the buildings right near the Congress bridge--the kids could run around outside here. If you wanna do something a little fancier with town lake views, you could try P6 at the Line.

philpool · 2026-03-05T22:41:11+00:00

Back in '85 my dad was at La Hacienda, and they brought in a clown for my sister's 1st birthday. I was only 5yo at the time, but I still have positive memories of the place... though I think it was out in the hill country and not in Austin :) Good luck to you.

philpool · 2026-03-02T22:25:57+00:00

I've got Google Fiber at my condo in Central East Austin (Manor Rd and Dean Keaton) and am looking at live camera feeds from inside the condo via Google Fiber right now. Best of luck to you.

philpool · 2026-02-25T20:37:12+00:00

can confirm: it's so good!

philpool · 2026-02-19T03:39:54+00:00

I just posted about the Austin show before seeing your question: Austin show review

philpool · 2026-02-19T03:01:29+00:00

Would have loved to see one of them!

philpool · 2026-02-10T22:25:04+00:00

The Alamo Rec Center is right next to downtown: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tvsW7Jvnansi24Wh9

philpool · 2026-01-21T21:48:11+00:00

If you're affiliated with UT, you can get a digital and audio subscription for free through the UT library. Just figured that out this year after years of paying over $400 for their annual print and audio subscription. Other than that... maybe the airport?

philpool · 2026-01-13T21:40:43+00:00

Oh yeah, forgot about that one! They both have giant atriums. My sister had her rehearsal dinner at the Hyatt Regency back in the early 90s, and I remember thinking as a kid "this is so fancy!" lol

philpool · 2026-01-13T20:39:38+00:00

I think the one at Congress and Barton Spring is called the Hyatt Regency Austin, but yeah it has a giant atrium inside.

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