Hot take: the $6 tamale lady outside the laundromat on Cesar Chavez beats every $18 brunch spot in Austin
I ate there 4 days straight last week, spent $24 total, and got more full than I ever do dropping $40 on eggs and a mimosa, so why do we keep acting like cheap food has to taste cheap?
My tamale lady budget has officially passed my 401k contributions at this point, so I feel you. There is something real about paying six bucks and walking away happier than any twenty dollar plate of avocado toast ever made me. Cheap food hits different when it is made by someone who actually cares about the food and not the vibe.