Local Tex-Mex restaurant Texican Cafe provides family-friendly dining for South Austin

Belkacem said the Cabrito dish ($17.49) is one of his favorites as well as one of Texican’s more unique options.

The dish features young goat roasted in a marinade of herbs and spices topped with grilled tomatoes, onions and bell peppers.

[caption id="attachment_183357" align="alignright" width="300"] Director of Operations Edith Salazar (center) and friends have food and drinks on the patio at Texican Cafe. Salazar said the patio is also dog-friendly.[/caption]

“There’s a big variety on the menu,” Belkacem said. “You never get bored.”

With a gluten-free menu, Texican offers something for everyone, Director of Operations Edith Salazar said.

Salazar said the dog-friendly patio has misters and fans turned on during the summer and heaters in the winter, so guests can experience the outdoors throughout the year.

In addition to a location on Manchaca Road and a South Lamar restaurant off Loop 360 north of Ben White Boulevard in Austin, Texican Cafe operates a location in Cedar Park. A semi-private space in the Lakeline location accommodates parties.

Belkacem said expanding his love of food is a priority. Baldirama also operates the American diner Cafe 1626. He said he hopes Texican continues to be a staple throughout the Austin area.

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Texican Cafe 11940 Manchaca Road, Austin, 512-282-9094 • www.texicancafe.com Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

4141 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin, 512-707-1733 • www.texicancafe.com Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.