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In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Katie Lewis of Slow Down & Savor offers up another great restaurant recommendation: El Naranjoin Austin , where Chef Iliana de la Vega serves up traditional interior Mexican dishes like Tacos de Pescado with a side of “de la olla” black beans and Tacos de Cochinita Pibíl with a side of refried black beans. We discuss the infamous bat bridge, absinthe cocktails and the history of the Club Sandwich.

• Read more about El Naranjo on Slow Down & Savor
• Visit the El Naranjo website
• El Naranjo is located at 85 Rainey Street in Austin

Katie recommends:

• Guacamole Tradicional
• The Side Salad
• Tacos de Pescado: Three tacos with Achiote marinated fish, shredded cabbage, salsa mexicana served on corn tortilla, with a side of “de la olla” black beans
• Tacos de Cochinita Pibíl Three tacos stuffed with Cochinita Pibíl (slow roasted pork shoulder), pickled red onions and a side of refried black beans

Austin, Texas Dining Districts to Explore:

• Rainey Street
• Warehouse District
• 2nd Street District

Austin, Texas Food Events:

• Gypsy Picnic Trailer Food Festival
• Trailer Food Tuesdays (last Tuesday of the month)

Food for Thought:

• Q: True or False: Austin Is the 14th Best Burger City in the USA.
• A: False. According to USA Today, Austin ranks 13th.

Out of the Frying Pan Picks:

• Favorite Spot for Outdoor Dining: East Side Fillin' Station
• Favorite First Date Restaurant: Casino El Camino
• Favorite Place to Watch the Game: Third Base
• Favorite Place to Take Out-of-Town Guests: The Salt Lick (Driftwood)
• Favorite Place for an Original Cocktail: Péché
• Favorite Steakhouse: Perry's Steakhouse & Grille