Lou's Barton Springs

We had the chicken sandwich was good have the sauce on the side just to be safe. The drinks are great

This is a chill location for drinks and/or dinner. I like that there is an indoor dining area (unlike the Chavez location). I usually order the chicken but this evening I ordered the chickpea burger. It was delicious!

Great lunch spot with tons of indoor and outdoor seating. Ordering through a QR code is convenient and the food was good! Philly cheesesteak and Parmesan and garlic fries especially

Lucy Martinez

Food was good. Happy Hour was fun. Wait staff was fast and attentive. Pretty casual place. Order by QR Code. This location has garage parking which makes it ideal for this area. If I could change one thing it would be to be able to keep the tab open instead of closing it each time we order drinks. Otherwise, my friends and I enjoyed this location.

Averie

I went to this lovely place on an unexpected date over my weekend in Austin. This humble burger was quite tasty! It was really satisfying, the burger was well cooked and seasoned, and the sauce was just right. Additionally, the staff was incredibly nice, polite, and efficient. The dining experience was excellent in general and the prices were reasonable for the area. One thing that stood out was the ability to order food from the QR code on the table, really efficient!

Paul Stanik

Great spot to eat. My running group and I come here every Saturday and the food is delicious. Reasonably priced and inside is always clean and well kept. The breakfast sandwich is delicious but my friends got the omelette which also looked excellent. Right near Barton springs so even if you want to catch something to eat after a swim, I highly recommend! They have other things on their menu too which I look forward to trying. Staff is nice and caring.

Bubba

Really enjoy both locations. Barton springs is more indoor and Cesar Chavez is all outdoor. Fried and rotisserie chicken are both fantastic!! Salads are excellent and drinks are consistent. Service is friendly and helpful. Priced fairly... so by and try it

Matthew Hyland

As a nonbeliever of whole roasted chicken in general I am very impressed by the roasted bird at Lou’s. Dark AND white meat are both flavorful and juicy. The skin has a nice crispness to it but still slightly pliable. The green sauce is reminiscent of the sauce that comes with Peruvian rotisserie chickens. Pro move: order all the sauces and a few extra green sauces!

Chika

The Larry's bowl was absolutely amazing. It was healthy with lots of ingredients, tastes, and vinegarette. Chai latte was really good too. The order was fully online so it was easy. Just sit on any seat and you'll order on phone. Food is right away!

Jacob Hermanson

This place is super cute and has a great vibe. We got a lunch snack the guacamole was fresh and flavorful! Fresh hand crafted cocktails. And fresh ice cold beer. Can’t go wrong!

Rick Diego

Austin's awful parking headache is solved by Lou's free parking garage. We sat in the dining room that shows off the incredible view of the trees. Wow! The best burger and fries I've eaten in a looong time. We halved the burger and you could see the artistry from within the buns! The 'parmesian' fries were award-winning. And back to SA we went. Extremely satisfied.

Kaitlynn

delicious food and great frozen drinks ! staff was friendly and welcoming.

Dominic Imwalle

Best Browns backer bar I’ve been to - great service and food. Well done here!

Caitlyn Horn

Such a cool spot in a really cute neighborhood. Fast and friendly service, and really tasty home made guacamole and chips. Definitely would recommend stopping here if you’re ever in the area.

Adam Gross

We had the chicken sandwich was good have the sauce on the side just to be safe. The drinks are great

Lou’s at Barton Creek has quickly become one of our favorite spots to bring the family. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and it’s perfect whether we’re grabbing a quick bite or hanging out for a while after a walk on the trail. There’s always plenty of parking (which is rare in Austin!), and ordering couldn’t be easier—you just scan the QR code at your table and order from your phone. Everything comes out fast and hot, and the food is consistently great. It’s super family-friendly, too. Our toddler loves running around the outdoor space, and we love being able to sit back with a cold drink and enjoy the laid-back vibe. We’ve been dozens of times and it never disappoints. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a casual, easy, and delicious spot in the area.

Baron Davis

Lou’s at Barton Creek has quickly become one of our favorite spots to bring the family. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and it’s perfect whether we’re grabbing a quick bite or hanging out for a while after a walk on the trail. There’s always plenty of parking (which is rare in Austin!), and ordering couldn’t be easier—you just scan the QR code at your table and order from your phone. Everything comes out fast and hot, and the food is consistently great. It’s super family-friendly, too. Our toddler loves running around the outdoor space, and we love being able to sit back with a cold drink and enjoy the laid-back vibe. We’ve been dozens of times and it never disappoints. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a casual, easy, and delicious spot in the area.

This is a great and inexpensive place on Barton Springs. The burgers are fantastic as are the fries (all of em) the rotisserie potatoes and salads. I haven't had a bad meal yet. However on Wed a run club does meet there, making an annoying crowd, for the patrons. Parking is easy. If you have a big vehicle park down the road and walk however if you have a smaller one parking in the garage is great and they comp the parking. The servers are great but you do order online, so use a CC. In short this is a great place sure to become an Austin staple. Give it a whirl.

We met a friend at this restaurant for lunch. Before we went, I read the reviews. Based on the reviews it seemed that the food was good, but the service was lacking. So I went with an open mind. The food was really good and the the food runner was very attentive to our table. In addition, there were several bussers there who took away empty glasses and plates. For the price and the quality of food, it was definitely worth it. We started our meal with cocktails. I had the Gin/tonic, my roommate, the Bloody Mary. Both were fantastic. Then we shared the guacamole. It was really good, in texture and flavor. The accompanying chips were super fresh. We also had the spicy cucumber side. It was amazing. For my main I had the Greek salad and my roommate had the burger. These dishes were also really good. I would definitely come back.

Fast food service! Bar top was a little bit longer to get a menu or order but completely understandable with drinks in high demand. They validate parking for their garage and have seat yourself and order via QR code for orders. Tasty plates, wasn’t to sure what kind of cuisine it was considered. Almost like a mash up of American, Tex-Mediterranean. Chicken fell off the bones and the seasonal watermelon feta was a great addition, especially for the summer heat. I would highly consider the Piri-Piri sauce if you like spicy. They seem to have some great happy hour and week day specials that will certainly bring me back. Come check it out for yourselves.

S Miller

This is a great and inexpensive place on Barton Springs. The burgers are fantastic as are the fries (all of em) the rotisserie potatoes and salads. I haven't had a bad meal yet. However on Wed a run club does meet there, making an annoying crowd, for the patrons. Parking is easy. If you have a big vehicle park down the road and walk however if you have a smaller one parking in the garage is great and they comp the parking. The servers are great but you do order online, so use a CC. In short this is a great place sure to become an Austin staple. Give it a whirl.

janna k

We met a friend at this restaurant for lunch. Before we went, I read the reviews. Based on the reviews it seemed that the food was good, but the service was lacking. So I went with an open mind. The food was really good and the the food runner was very attentive to our table. In addition, there were several bussers there who took away empty glasses and plates. For the price and the quality of food, it was definitely worth it. We started our meal with cocktails. I had the Gin/tonic, my roommate, the Bloody Mary. Both were fantastic. Then we shared the guacamole. It was really good, in texture and flavor. The accompanying chips were super fresh. We also had the spicy cucumber side. It was amazing. For my main I had the Greek salad and my roommate had the burger. These dishes were also really good. I would definitely come back.

Elizabeth C

Fast food service! Bar top was a little bit longer to get a menu or order but completely understandable with drinks in high demand. They validate parking for their garage and have seat yourself and order via QR code for orders. Tasty plates, wasn’t to sure what kind of cuisine it was considered. Almost like a mash up of American, Tex-Mediterranean. Chicken fell off the bones and the seasonal watermelon feta was a great addition, especially for the summer heat. I would highly consider the Piri-Piri sauce if you like spicy. They seem to have some great happy hour and week day specials that will certainly bring me back. Come check it out for yourselves.

The food was mostly meh, but there was no wait for a table on a Sunday afternoon, and the patio atmosphere was lovely. It’s open seating, and ordering through the QR was easy. My thoughts on each menu item we ordered: • chips & queso - bare minimum honestly. I wouldn’t order again. • pulled chicken sandwich - it was okay. I expected tastier flavors. • fries - bland • chicken tenders - now these were moist and tasty. • frozen custard - I got mine with Swedish Hill cookie crumbles and it was delicious! So much so that I’ll probably hit up Swedish Hill soon for their cookies. If I go back, I’d get a salad, chicken tenders, and absolutely the frozen custard with cookie crumbles. No need to waste my time on appetizers or sides.

Jen Martinez

The food was mostly meh, but there was no wait for a table on a Sunday afternoon, and the patio atmosphere was lovely. It’s open seating, and ordering through the QR was easy. My thoughts on each menu item we ordered: • chips & queso - bare minimum honestly. I wouldn’t order again. • pulled chicken sandwich - it was okay. I expected tastier flavors. • fries - bland • chicken tenders - now these were moist and tasty. • frozen custard - I got mine with Swedish Hill cookie crumbles and it was delicious! So much so that I’ll probably hit up Swedish Hill soon for their cookies. If I go back, I’d get a salad, chicken tenders, and absolutely the frozen custard with cookie crumbles. No need to waste my time on appetizers or sides.

Nathan Barney

So, i will say the fried chicken was was fresh and crispy. The rest of the food, not so much. And drinks appear to come from the local convenience store. With a healthy markup. And, fairly sure the "Ranch Dressing" was just seasoned milk.. Somebody's kinda place obviously, not mine. Other than that, this is a wannabe McDonald's without their own kiosks. Though, for the prices I would think they could afford servers. You order and pay on your phone. Got questions about the food? You'll figure it out when ya get it. From what I could find you'll pay with the card in your digital wallet or else, no other options. If it presented itself as a fast food joint I could have had more realistic expectations.

Probably the most bland food I have ever had. Overpriced fries that taste like cardboard. The burgers have sloppy fatty cuts that are bland as can be. The queso tastes like water and has the consistency of water. The “Parmesan” fries are normal fries with the lightest sprinkle of cheese on it. I never had such poor food in Austin. Everything is self serve and you still are asked to tip. Never coming back here again.

Garrett R

Probably the most bland food I have ever had. Overpriced fries that taste like cardboard. The burgers have sloppy fatty cuts that are bland as can be. The queso tastes like water and has the consistency of water. The “Parmesan” fries are normal fries with the lightest sprinkle of cheese on it. I never had such poor food in Austin. Everything is self serve and you still are asked to tip. Never coming back here again.

I’m not usually one for a hit job but this one deserves it. The Shredded chicken sandwich was absolute garbage. The table had two and they were both horrible. They claim to have all of these lemon dressings and it was just old shredded chicken on bread, not even mayo to help you choke it down . There was nothing else. Overpriced and horrible. Do not waste your time. And the Parmesan fries were garbage as well. Not even a hint of rosemary or Parmesan. It sucks that we used to have such iconic restaurants right next to Barton. Springs and this is all that we’re left with.

Taren Jay

I’m not usually one for a hit job but this one deserves it. The Shredded chicken sandwich was absolute garbage. The table had two and they were both horrible. They claim to have all of these lemon dressings and it was just old shredded chicken on bread, not even mayo to help you choke it down . There was nothing else. Overpriced and horrible. Do not waste your time. And the Parmesan fries were garbage as well. Not even a hint of rosemary or Parmesan. It sucks that we used to have such iconic restaurants right next to Barton. Springs and this is all that we’re left with.