Words by Deven Wilson. Photo of Hillside Farmacy
With these under-he radar-specials, the whole week opens up to appease the appetite for something more, with plenty coming at a discount that leaves the weekly budget satisfied. From endless happy hours to Monday night only deals, there’s far more menus to explore to get out of a culinary rut.
Meatballs & Martini Mondays
Hiding in the shadows of the Capitol and the Paramount Theater Marquee, Quatro Gatti serves up a drool-worthy deal. A martini, two house-made meatballs, and grilled focaccia await every Monday for $20. Adding a bit of La Dolce Vita to start the week off right, this Monday night deal proves that a sweet life can taste savory.
908 Congress Ave. | quattrogattiaustin.com
Tacos & Tunes Tuesdays
The missing seasoning to any great Taco Tuesday is the spice of live music. On the Backstage at De Nada Cantina’s new South First location starting at 7pm, liven up the week with the Durawa Band with Grammy Award-winning Ernie Durawa of the Texas Tornadoes. Pairing live music with $15 tacos and rice & beans plus $2 off margaritas, De Nada’s turning Tuesday into the new Friday.
1302 S 1st St. | denadacantina.com
Adult Happy Meals Wednesdays
Who said happiness was just for kids? Hillside Farmacy has been serving up their Adult Happy Meals every Wednesday for over four years, giving grown ups a Texas Wagyu beef burger or house-made veggie burger. Both come with fries and a free Whiskey Old Fashioned for only $20. If you don’t drink, don’t worry, choose any of their mocktails as booze-free alternative.
1209 E 11th St. | hillsidefarmacy.com
All Night Happy Hour Thursdays
Loudmouth Pizza already has a happy hour every day of the week, but on Thursdays that hour never ends. Forget about rushing to make the cut off and roll in any time to take advantage of the delicious deals: $5 Spaghetts and Icy Boys, $8 house wines, $10 frozens along with discounted shareable. The menu’s practically as long as the night. And if that wasn’t enough, they also have live music on the patio each Thursday this fall.
1209 Rosewood Ave. | loudmouthpizza.com
Three Martini Lunch on Fridays
Tucked inside that old school green building, Murrays Tavern serves up 25 cent martinis with the purchase of a Prime Rib, Pork Chop, or French Dip. Like stepping back to the Mad Men era, these lunches get the Friday fun started early at noon.
2316 Webberville Rd. | murraysaustin.com/specials
Happy Hour Everyday
In a time where fast food burger meals can easily rack up to 20 bucks, a gourmet double burger for $9 is a steal. With Sour Duck Markets daily happy hour, a single burger costs $6 along with a double for $9 and $6 Palomas, Turmeric Mules and seasonal Daiquiris round out the menu into budget-friendly proof that life is better when you slow down and get out of the car.
1814 E MLK Jr. Blvd. | sourduckmarket.com/#happyhour
Girl Dinner Thursdays
Hank’s is the place for those large, light meal cravings. Their Girl Dinner Thursdays comes with a caesar salad or chicken caesar salad wrap and fries along with one of their signature martinis for only 20 bucks. And on Wednesdays, Hank’s packs up boxes of the choice of a burger or nuggets, fries, and a frozen cocktail to turn the hump day frown upside down with a $23 happy meal. Choose between a frozen Paloma, Frosé, or Mudslide to sip between bites of the burger. From koozies to bottle openers, Hank’s is the answer to anyone missing the excitement of a happy meal prize.
5811 Berkman Dr | hanksaustin.com/menus
