Dainty Dillo

Summer survival bar- sun shades, misters galore & nice big trees on large outside patio. Dogs welcome, stellar smash burger & sweet potato fries, QR code menu & walk up service. East Cesar Chavez still got it baby!

We came to celebrate Cinco de mayo here as recommended by austin eaters as best spots to celebrate cinco de mayo, but this place has zero cinco de mayo atmosphere. Even the guacamole and salsa needs some cinco de mayo flavors. Maybe we should come back here for fourth of July instead 🫣 The food took forever, our friends who ordered much later got their food first so we asked the kitchen where our food was, apparently they are still catching the chicken 🐔 Parking was a challenge so we valet instead, but there is street parking a few blocks away. Overall a good isolated spot to hang out with friends regardless of what you’re celebrating.

Matt Hess

Great vibe with good drinks perfect for happy hours and meeting up with friends. Plenty of space but tight on parking, so just like the south location plan on parking down the street. Solid bar snacks in house and draft cocktails make it a great spot for a quick meetup or all day hang. Keep it in your loop if you're in the area at lustre pearl, central machine works, etc.

A 1922

Mini armadillo den, a welcome add to the east side! Firepits overlooking the river with lots of chairs. Small indoor seating section and 3 TVs in total. Food on site, a bit pricey for a $15 burger but it wasn’t bad but could be better. They use the Union app to order similar to Bouldin so it’s easy to order from your table or pickup. Parking is limited, Uber is the vibe.

Adah RB

I come here almost every week when the bachelor franchise is on, it's the best place in Austin to watch (I've tried out two other places before the Dillo). The food is tasty, the happy hour drinks are well priced, and the atmosphere is fantastic! The only complaint I have is that the last few weeks they no longer have quesadillas which is tragic

Elizabeth Pacho

Awesome location with great views and dog friendly patio. Great drink menu with frozen a too plus good local beer lineup. Food was awesome too, we had the smash burgers which were juicy and delicious. I want to try the Bacon lettuce, avocado smash sandwich next time. There’s not a lot of parking so bike or ride share there.

Gage

So excited about armadillo den putting their newest on the east side! Fantastic location and drink selection just like the original den. Parking isn’t great so I’d suggest trying street parking behind Grizzeldas. My newest go to spot after work!

Torsten Weirich

Cool spot right at the end of Tillery on Ceasar Chavez. Tasty drinks & friendly service. Killer views and awesome firepit tables overlooking the Colorado River. Great place to end your day & watch a sunset. And, as always, super dog friendly! Two paws up from the Little Bandito!

Lindsey Allen

Spectacular! Felt compelled to write a review. I brought my dog here, Gumbo, who is shy and old around 3pm on a Monday and the staff was so kind, gave her water and a piece of bacon and made her feel special! The Mexican espresso martini was fabulous. View is great. Being your dog here on a Monday around 3pm if they aren’t the most social and they should be right at home with the kind staff. Also it smells like Santal 33 in the whole establishment. Highly recommend!

Catherine Cooke

My fav place in Austin right now. Beautiful view, great vibes, tons of TVs for various sports games, solid food options, tons of drinks, and I love their frozens. Just perfect Austin vibes. 👌🏼

eric curtner

The Dillo rocks! Get there early. Space is tight but what a great vibe. Awesome music and bands. The location has a spectacular view of the river. The food is amazing but if you have been to the Armadillo Den you already know. We love the cherry limeade with Titos. Great smashburger and waffle fries. We also enjoyed the trio dip. We will be back asap.

Alli Pozeznik

Summer survival bar- sun shades, misters galore & nice big trees on large outside patio. Dogs welcome, stellar smash burger & sweet potato fries, QR code menu & walk up service. East Cesar Chavez still got it baby!

Best part of the whole place is kids are not allowed. I hate going to unwind with drinks and live music and ending up surrounded by kids running around. Drinks are good, smash burgers are great, live music is great. It's loud so not a good "catching up with friends" vibe but if you wanna enjoy the weather and music and drinks you won't be disappointed.

Great chill bar , both bartenders were extremely kind. Turned on heater for us , let us know about blankets provided we could use and good deals on drinks. Def worth it here!

Great spot to watch a UT (University of Tennessee) football game. Fun back porch patio vibe and good selection of cocktails and beer. The bartenders were friendly, accurate and quick. Go Vols!

Awesome place to watch a football game or sporting event! The outdoor patio has separate TV's to watch your event close up! Good drink prices too! we didnt eat any food.

Shyann Brown

Great chill bar , both bartenders were extremely kind. Turned on heater for us , let us know about blankets provided we could use and good deals on drinks. Def worth it here!

Brian Tapp

Great spot to watch a UT (University of Tennessee) football game. Fun back porch patio vibe and good selection of cocktails and beer. The bartenders were friendly, accurate and quick. Go Vols!

Frank Kutcher

Awesome place to watch a football game or sporting event! The outdoor patio has separate TV's to watch your event close up! Good drink prices too! we didnt eat any food.

Rhea S

Bartenders are very cool. Atmosphere is nice, watch sports games or hangout with the dogs. Food vendor was not that great but the turkey sandwich was good

Alicia Sandbakken

Dainty Dillo has quickly become one of my go-to hangouts in East Austin. Perched above the Colorado River, the open-air backyard with fire pits, live music stage, and multiple TVs gives it a laid-back, fun vibe. I love coming here on a sunny afternoon or a breezy evening to relax with friends.

Whitney Griffin

Best part of the whole place is kids are not allowed. I hate going to unwind with drinks and live music and ending up surrounded by kids running around. Drinks are good, smash burgers are great, live music is great. It's loud so not a good "catching up with friends" vibe but if you wanna enjoy the weather and music and drinks you won't be disappointed.

Nice little spot especially if you want an outdoor patio for sports and a nice view of the Colorado river. The Moctails are delicious. The blueberry mash is my top pick and they have a yummy N/A ipa. Staff is friendly and the food is pretty delicious. Smashburgers (which I forgot to get a pic) were yummy. Candied bacon grilled cheese was pretty tasty, needed a little more sweetness. They did forget to add the bacon first time around, but the staff was super apologetic and fixed it. Which we did not expect them to apologize so much, mistakes happen. 😃 Will be back for more NA drinks

Linz W

Nice little spot especially if you want an outdoor patio for sports and a nice view of the Colorado river. The Moctails are delicious. The blueberry mash is my top pick and they have a yummy N/A ipa. Staff is friendly and the food is pretty delicious. Smashburgers (which I forgot to get a pic) were yummy. Candied bacon grilled cheese was pretty tasty, needed a little more sweetness. They did forget to add the bacon first time around, but the staff was super apologetic and fixed it. Which we did not expect them to apologize so much, mistakes happen. 😃 Will be back for more NA drinks

Finally made it over to the east side to try the new Dillo den spot on a Sunday. The atmosphere was peaceful and had a nice view wasn't very busy at lunchtime. Parking can be a hassle they charge $9 for valet. They do enforce a no kids policy on the weekends, you will get turned away politely. This afterall is a bar not a family brunch spot. The service was okay bartenders seemed like they'd rather be somewhere else. The food options were good but not a big selection. The chicken sandwich was well worth the price. Drinks are close to downtown prices. It's a nice spot to hangout with friends if your in the neighborhood. Several TVs and mostly outdoor seating. Different vibe then the Dillo den overall but a nice addition to the east side. Dog friendly. They have some of the same signature frozen cocktails. Live band was setting up around 3.

Super cool outdoor space with plenty of fans, speakers, tvs, and quite a bit of seating. You order all of your food through an app as well as the drinks, although there is a bar you can order drinks at too. The app was pretty easy to use and I don’t necessarily mind having to use one so I don’t have wait for someone to come back to the table. We got the chips and queso and split the smash burger. The burger was pretty good but the chips tasted a little stale. All of the mixed drinks were pretty good too.

Had high hopes for this place. Came for lunch on a Friday and the kitchen wasn’t opened and told to order Door Dash. Also no parking (a theme for the Dillo Dens) but do offer crazy $9 valet parking. It’s a cozy spot but good vibes. Large TV, shade, fire pits and views of the water. Not a great first experience but will come back to give them another try.

Jennie Johnson

Finally made it over to the east side to try the new Dillo den spot on a Sunday. The atmosphere was peaceful and had a nice view wasn't very busy at lunchtime. Parking can be a hassle they charge $9 for valet. They do enforce a no kids policy on the weekends, you will get turned away politely. This afterall is a bar not a family brunch spot. The service was okay bartenders seemed like they'd rather be somewhere else. The food options were good but not a big selection. The chicken sandwich was well worth the price. Drinks are close to downtown prices. It's a nice spot to hangout with friends if your in the neighborhood. Several TVs and mostly outdoor seating. Different vibe then the Dillo den overall but a nice addition to the east side. Dog friendly. They have some of the same signature frozen cocktails. Live band was setting up around 3.

Hannah

Super cool outdoor space with plenty of fans, speakers, tvs, and quite a bit of seating. You order all of your food through an app as well as the drinks, although there is a bar you can order drinks at too. The app was pretty easy to use and I don’t necessarily mind having to use one so I don’t have wait for someone to come back to the table. We got the chips and queso and split the smash burger. The burger was pretty good but the chips tasted a little stale. All of the mixed drinks were pretty good too.

Ryan Bares

Had high hopes for this place. Came for lunch on a Friday and the kitchen wasn’t opened and told to order Door Dash. Also no parking (a theme for the Dillo Dens) but do offer crazy $9 valet parking. It’s a cozy spot but good vibes. Large TV, shade, fire pits and views of the water. Not a great first experience but will come back to give them another try.