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Hula Hut is located in Texas. Located in the West Lake Hills neighborhood, this restaurant is very affordable. Locals say the restaurant serves genuine Southwestern dishes. It's been awarded the Best of Family-friendly Dining and Best of Mexican Food awards. Know before you go: this place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features a full bar. This place is good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food better than expected.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Dined here last night at a friend's recommendation since the outdoor seating overlooks the lake. We had about a 20 minute wait when we arrived and weren't greeted too kindly by the hostess. Once we'd...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite restaurant in Austin! They have the most delicious nachos that are so filling and great. I also love the decor and sitting on the lake is always a pleasure. Try a pina colada as...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is no longer associated with Chuy's, who sold it a little while back. It's simply called Hula Hut now. I came here towards the end of a week-long vacation to Austin, where I'd eaten so much...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's on the lake, the waitstaff are awesome, and the food is ok. The food is the only drawback, but only by a little. I will say that the people who serve you could not be better anywhere in town....
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite things about Austin Texas is that no matter what kind of restaurant you goto, they all give you chips and salsa. This is smart. Other than a beautiful woman, there is nothing that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You can tell Chuy's owns this place. It's a pretty standard tex-mex menu with a few token Polynesian touches. Not bad, not great. I will admit that the mango margarita is excellent.
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to take people that are from out of town! Great queso and fish dishes. Try the pu pu platters. Enough food for many. The combo of the platter sound strange but lighten up and give it a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't notice this place being packed, but of course, it's a game day. I did want to eat outside but there was a 15 min. wait for that. Next time I'll try for the lake view. This place is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very popular and there is a reason why. Decent food right on the lake with the very cute beach decor. plus - good tex mex with a hawaiian twist, great eye candy, good lake views. minus - hour long...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place kinda surprised me. I have never been to Chuy's before and didn't really understand the big deal. This place is great!!! I was a little taken back by the food choices, island dishes served...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't honestly recommend the food or the libations but the location is beautiful. So grab your chips near the bar and enjoy a few margaritas as you soak in your view of the lake, the boats and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was here years ago and couldn't really recall WHAT I thought of this joint. When friends suggested Hula Hut last night I jumped on the opportunity to re-visit. The salsa is very nice! Lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Fish tacos = crap. Hula Hut is a stupid name. The place was packed with stupid people. They had high tables and bar stools in the middle of the room like a friggin' hooters. The stupid people I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars for the food4 stars for the location2 stars for the noise and crowdSo noisy!!!!! But it's a cute restaurant and people are always here. The food wasn't good...boo! But the service was....we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can't help it. I don't even particularly like most of the items on the menu, but I love it here. (Exception. Fish tacos. I genuinely like the fish tacos.)The men who hit on me are young enough to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Similar to so many other places in Austin, the view is kind of nice but the tex mex is just ok. Oasis and Iguana Grill are both better for the view, and lots of other places are better for food....
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nobody goes to Hula Hut any more. It's too crowded.Be careful if you want to eat at Hula Hut during a peak dinner time. I've seen people develop scurvy due to malnutrition and vitamin C deficiency...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hula Hut is my absolute favorite restaurant in the world. I am glad I don't live in Austin, because I would spend way to much money on outings to Hula Hut if we lived there.
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was a fun place to go and meet friends given that I was in the process of moving to Austin. However, the wait staff was less than friendly....and they have me dirty looks when I realized I had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A large group of friends and I came her on a Saturday night and had to wait an hour and a half to be seated, which is the biggest drag. However, the factors that matter most are: the ambiance (always...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh. This place was much better back in the day.. or maybe I was just younger and didn't notice the average-ness. The food this time around was pretty bland and tasteless.. not much there of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I almost gave this place a 2 then I realized what I was doing, first of all let me start by saying I don't like Chuy's and I have no idea why anyone does. Second the Hula hut is the worst gimmick...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good drinks. Decent food (try the enchiladas). What you're really going to the Hula Hut for is the atmosphere and people. You'll wait like an hour for a table, but you can enjoy drinks on the deck...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always love Hula Hut after a day on the lake. But, after today I have a story that will always make me laugh. Today we launched the boat at Quinlan Park and made the boat ride over to Hula Hut with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'll just say it- none of the people I know who love eating at Hula Hut are from Austin. Seriously- it never fails. Friends come in town. I ask, "What kind of food would you like to eat for dinner?...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service : 5 Stars! Kudos to the kind waitress who offered to split our checks for our party of four. Very considerate!Food 4 Stars!: Favorites Thai BBQ (beef) , Salsa has a tiny bit of pineapple in it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was visiting Austin recently and a friend of mine took us here for dinner. He warned us that the wait would be long and he was not lying! We probably waited about 45 minutes but I did not mind a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get to eat there much, and the no reservations thing is a drag, but you are on crack if you don't like their food.The fajita's are always on target, and their tortilla's are the best!
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the most chillest restaurants in AUSTIN!!! The atmosphere is great!I always get the ranch jalepino dip for the chips! I only order the Chicken Tortilla Soup!!! MMMmmm!!!! Only negatives bout...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Call me corny but I really like this place. It's great to take people cause it overlooks Lake Austin and they serve delicious fruity drinks- who doesn't like that? Plus, they're food is pretty good....
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great location, great staff/service.All I have to say is Tubular Tacos!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Good location on the lake but it feels a bit like a circus and a tourist trap. I really like the idea of Polynesian meets Mexican because the flavors should meld really well - but I failed to see the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Me likey tacos! Me likey tacos! Went to Austin for the 4th of July weekend and had to get my Hula Hut fix. This place has some amazing tacos. The Steak Tubular Taco is my favorite. I like coming...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Hula Hut a lot. I give it 4 1/2 stars for food and a three for the long wait. Been to this place several times but have only eatin two things. The Hula Hut burger Hawaiian style and the chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have mixed feelings about this place. The food is OK -- it's like Tex-Mex meets Polynesia -- but it's far from great. Basic stuff, not worth calling out a lot of specifics, but they do have a Pu-Pu...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fish tacos were so bangin' - and the deep-fried avocado thingy my friend had was mouth-watering! I don't know what all these whiners are talkin' 'bout! I love Tex Mex - and I shall return, Hula Hut.
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!! The atmosphere is amazing! Lovin' the beachy vibe! Great food!
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a nice atmosphere and is perfect for dining after a day on the lake. However, the wait is not pleasant at busy times and getting in and out of the parking lot is hell, even with valet....
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This ain't Chuy's but it's a nice place to bring out of towners that want something other than regular Tex-Mex. I brought my sister and friend here for dinner a week ago and endured about a 45 minute...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be a fav place of mine to frequent but.....not anymore! Sad to say but the minute I walked in the door (the last two visits all within 1 month apart), we were barely greeted. The host...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, that one thing that they used to do really well? Not so much anymore. Last night, our waitron was slower and denser than molasses. The atmosphere is fun when the weather is good, and the creamy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It is hard to beat the restaurant's location. It is a great place to chill (especially outside in the evening) with friends and family. The food is not bad--I would say above average, but I have had...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry, did I say they had never gotten an order wrong? Because obviously I must have put the Order Getting Wrong Curse of Doom on us by writing that. The first time it happened, they forgot the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
go more for the atmosphere than the food. The food is decent and well prepared. I had the vegitarian enchiladas the time I went and the vegetables were grilled well. Going with Friends is what makes...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On a beautiful day, there is nothing that compares to a seat outside at Hula Hut! The food is decent, but the feel of the place is what will get you. My friends and I went here first think when we all...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants in Austin for food, location, and fun. The mahi mahi is great as well as the fish tacos, homemade tortillas, and queso. I love sitting on Lake Austin enjoying the view...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fun location but even better food!Loved the Hawaiian Faijitas and the quesadillas with mango and chilis.YUM.The only thing I hated was the one hour wait. It was crowded! Go early or be ready to wait.
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Coconut crusted shrimp served with spicy orange sauce was so yummy we had to order seconds!! We sat on the pier sipping on our martinis and margaritas while watching the spectacular view. This...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place is worth 3.5 stars, but i dont give out enough 3 star reviews. so here you go hula hut!the view here is nice, if you look to the right, on the left is the dam. the food here is ok, just ok....
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
On a hot day, a friend and I met here to enjoy a beautiful lakeside view. We were enclosed in a shack like structure on a small pier and though we were at the edge, we just didn't think the view was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Blondie and I knew we were leaving the Austin area in the next week and I had just picked her up at the airport and she was hungry so I decided to take her to one of her favorite places to go to be by...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hula Hut was one of the first restaurants that I visited when I moved to Austin 11 years ago. Coming from the Phoenix area, being able to sit near the water while eating dinner was a new experience...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is definitely mediocre to me...and I just don't understand the hype. Yes, it's on the water...but by the time you've waited the 1-2 hours to actually sit down to eat (inside or out) you've...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For a place that everyone seems to love and recommend, I was expecting something a bit better than what I got. I went with friends when we visited their parents in Austin. Their parents were newly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Since I moved to Austin, the one consistent recommendation has been for Hula Hut. Different personalities, different incomes, all Hula Hut fans. So, I was excited, but skeptical, because often the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Beloved Hula Hut. If I had a nickel for everytime we stumbled off the boat at Hula Hut I might have $2.35.As soon as the sun is out HH is Hopping. Great place for locals and tourists alike....
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hey man- my recent trip to Hula Hut almost got me in a bit of trouble with my PIC. I don't know what other moms out there like to do on Mother's Day, but I like to get a babysitter and go out boozing,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So it might fall on the "touristy" or "cheesey" side, but I love Hula Hut. We don't go there for the food, which is perfectly fine by the way, but we go for the outdoorsy/lake ambiance. After being...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I echo an earlier review - if you're from a coastal place and are missing water views, this is a shot in the arm! Beautiful views, fun atmosphere, casual attire and friendly service. We ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Years ago part of my yearly circadian rhythm involved an annual visit from a gaggle of sportswriters from West Texas who would come in to cover state meets. After a long day at the track or whereever,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
been here twice so far. the first time the waiter was a complete douche and several people in our party wanted to complain. they were also out of burgers (which half our table ordered). overall the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am really tired of all these "bar and grill" type places that get away with having truly terrible food because people go there for the scene or the drinks. And the drinks are not even amazing, just...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My brother's friend took us here when I last visited from Chicago. The drinks were prompt and cold, it was cool to be right on the lake, and there were a good number of young ladies about. I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG I love this place. The food is amazing and you have to try the Hawaiian Grilled Chicken! It's to die for! Also, occasionally you get to see some crazy people in the lake, like the guy that tries...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'll be honest, its the drinks that keep me coming back for more.....frozen mai tai, pina colada Lake Travis lemonade. I'm such a sucker for a drink that could hold an umbrealla on its own. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wait is always soooooooooooo loooonggggggg. At least there are free chips and salsa as you wait. I loved coming to Hula Hut back in college and on a recent visit, the feelings are still there. Oh...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
love this place for the food and the view, but i never venture out here unless i have out of towners or it's a special occasion. i hate waiting more than 30 minutes for a table and this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One grass skirt short of becoming a bonafide theme restaurant, the vibe of Hula Hut has always been more than a little weird for me. I gotta tell you though, when I want to throw a party in my tummy,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic atmosphere, delicious food. The lakeside view is incredible, especially during sunset, and you can hang out by the outside bar while you wait for your table. The menu is very accommodating...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Campy Hawaiianesque decor, check. Lakeside view tortued to look like you're in the Pacific, check. Hey, sometimes the best part of the meal is the cheese, especially when it's laid on thick. I would...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm torn on a star rating for this place. I haven't been in a couple years, but I used to go a LOT when I was at UT, and while I was still making regular trips down from Dallas, I'd stop in whenever...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I like this place since I suggested we do a meal here. I'll give it 4 stars for the sweet waterfront dining, even if it took us more than an hour to get our table when we were told it was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So my first time to Hula Hut was decent! The deep fried avocado was yum yum yummy. The chips and salsa were great! The server was oh so nice. My only complaint? The bartender didn't want to take...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"I haven't seen a higher concentration of douchey broskis outside of the internet or New York."If you like people watching, you may never experience such an amazingly funny and awesomely ironic set of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Hula Hut for a while now, so I had a pretty good idea of what I was getting into. What I was not expecting was a seat next to the door (it was pretty cool that day, we were on the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Amazingly, I'd never been to Hula Hut till yesterday. With the amount of reviews already in place I'll skip to the tidbits I thought were important. Chips/Salsa/Queso (yes I capitalized) - Definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think some of y'all had one too many blue hawaiians before posting these 4 and 5 star reviews. I went last night (Tuesday), and the place was dead. I realize it's February, but it was pretty warm...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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This is truly one of my top 5 restaurants in any city I have been in. The food is spectacular, the location is awesome, the drinks are fantastic and the atmosphere is fun. Plus its a good place to buy a "Keep...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is truly one of my top 5 restaurants in any city I have been in. The food is spectacular, the location is awesome, the drinks are fantastic and the atmosphere is fun. Plus its a good place to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As much as I wish I could give this place more than 3 stars, my last few experiences have been sub-par. A few months ago, my boyfriend and I went and prior to be seated (always a long wait!), we went...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My best advice is to go on a weekday around 11:30 in April. That way you can take in the beautiful surroundings and it without having to wait too long for a table. The best item on the menu is the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the BBQ chicken tacos and they were fabulous!! I'd never been a huge fan of the food that I'd that had there before but I guess it's really all about finding the right dish, and these were super...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chuy's Hula Hut not only offers outdoor seating, it offers seating on a pier that's directly over the water! I had the Diamond Head Noodle Salad which consisted of angel hair pasta marinated in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Positive- great Grass Skirt drink a must have if you like fruity alcholic beverages; beautiful scenery from the patio; bathroom is cleanNegative-two hour wait-I went to Mozarts Cafe(walking distance)...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everytime I've come to Hula Hut I've had a great experience. The weather on MLK day was amazing so my woman and I decided to go for a late afternoon lunch. After being told it would take 30 minutes to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Great Atmosphere, pretty good drinks, silly lake people (sunglasses on back of head and middleaged women underdressed and overtanned) free chips, and that pretty much sums it up in a coconut shell!
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I actually planned to give this a 3, but for the price and atmosphere at winter, it just kept dropping in my mind. I think the obvious reason to go is for a gathering in the summer where you can sit...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I almost gave Hula Hut a 3, but I decided on a 2, because it is so goddamn overrated. The views are nice, confirming my theory on why this place is so popular. It's because it follows the three...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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Whenever I visit my sister and her family in Austin, we always end up at the Hula Hut. It reminds me Hawaii or some tropical place. The food is good and reasonably priced!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the chicken tubular taco and they have to-die-for Tres Leches. I love going to this place when I am in Austin and love being out on the lake with the view... sunset or not. Everyone goes here...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
hula hut is such a great experience! i've been there twice (i live in dallas; hula hut is in austin). i can't wait to go back. i order the shrimp pipeline enchiladas and they are to die for. the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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Personally I eat at the bar outside. Love to watch all the clowns trying to...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i couldn't imagine coming to austin without going to hula huttheir tubular or fish tacos are amazing,their tortillas are homemade and always good, and of course those yummy hot salty chips and great...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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This was the first place I ate at when I moved to Austin and I keep going back for more! The scenery is beautiful and the service is great. I'm never disappointed with the food- the Shiner fajitas are...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is my 5 y.o, sons favorite place to eat. my brother, who owns a fine dining restaurant in napa, wouldn't dream of not coming here when he visits. I like the thai fajitas and the mexonesian...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Somehow it pulls it off. Cheesy fish sculptures, tiki decor and the following music as we dined there tonight: Def Lepard: Pour Some Sugar On Me, Dire Straits, The Jesus and Mary Chain.How? Margaritas...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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Near tried anything else because the Fish Tacos here ROCK. Yeah, yeah, the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If the weather is just right... as it frequently is in Austin... this place is really great. I am reviewing just the bar. Based on other Yelp'ers, we decided to go elsewhere for food.Basically, the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One of those chill, laid back places with food, while not out of this world, is more than decent enough to enjoy. One of Austin's unpretentious, bright spots.
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has tons of reviews. So i will not go in depth. I just dont get the Hula Hut. I have been here a few times. I just dont get it. Not bad but not "oh my God!" What word could be used?...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
BLEH!!So I spend all day Sunday drinking and partying with my friends on my boat; we get hungry...the Pier is gone and Ski Shores was not on the plans, what is left on Lake Austin to fill your belly?...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although I didnt really do more than sit at the bar, that experience was great. What I liked:- Great views on the water- Excellent chips and salsa (thin crispy chips that you get yourself)- Drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really long waits for what is not terribly impressive food. This is another place, like Trudy's, that is fun to come to in a large group for a festive start to a night out.Every time I'm there I find...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hula Hut is delicious. There are plenty of things to love:The food (Try the Thai BBQ fajitas, or get them on Nachos... by far one of the best things I have ever put in my mouth.)The view and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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Hula Hut is one of Austin's greatest restaurants. The location on the lake is great and each entree is more than enough for each person. The patio bar is great to hang out and have a few drinks. PROS: GREAT...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend hyped up this place and I got a chance to eat there for the first time tonight. Overall, I was quite impressed by the food and the service. The tortilla chips are very addictive as they...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
All I can remember is the chips and salsa.. They keep coming and comming and comm ing and cooooommmmmmming. The decor is cheesy, the service beyond chip service is pretty lackluster. Food, well is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a vegan. I emailed the restaurant about vegan options and they responded very promply. I always get the veggie tubular taco with refried beans inside and no cheese. Delicious!The only bad thing I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"But the service and food is absolutely horrible! I don't know if everyone working there hates their job or what but they never smile and are not the least bit friendly and it takes forever to get...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Hula Hut several times on a saturday afternoon and its always been a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. I'm neither a sorority girl nor am I shallow, but I love this place. A mexican martini...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars are for the view, the complimentary chips and salsa, and the sangriaritas. But the service and food is absolutely horrible! I don't know if everyone working there hates their job or what but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I gotta say I feel a little dirty for going here tonight. I can't entirely say why. Maybe it was the cheesy atmosphere. Metal palm trees all over the restaurant, servers in all sorts of hawaiian...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The location is phenomenal. Food pretty good. Drinks were excellent. Drink and food prices were not bad. The real reason you go there is to get a tubular taco, some drinks, and an excellent view....
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So generic. Can I give a 0 star rating?I will say, though, that our waitress was very friendly and attentive to our larger party.
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An Austin staple, and I love it. The food is good, but I go for the atmosphere/location. Sit outside if it's not too hot, and enjoy the scenery. Love this place.
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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This place is like the Oasis, you go for the view and the atmosphere but the food. We had the appetizer platter and not one thing was good. We're shocked that chuy's owns this place! The queso was like water...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ha ha, I used to let my coworkers con me into going to happy hour at Hula Hut, but NO MORE! The food is downright crappy, the wait long, and the atmosphere very much in keeping with their largely...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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I think jnbruns just got cut when he tried to get in a frat and now he's angry with the world. But Hula Hut is a great location with food I'd rate 7.5 out of 10. It's good, a little pricey but it's a good...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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This is my favorite restaurant of all time. The burritos are excellent. The margaritas are even better. My favorite is the jalapeno ranch sauce. You can order a side of it to dip your chips in. There is a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Was so happy our Austin friend could drive us out to Hula Hut on our visit there! Got a table outside for drinks overlooking Lake Austin and had a perfect night for drinking Mai Tais, Tecates, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went to hula hut with a few friends. we sat outside.i like the atmosphere for what it is. being on the water is nice.our waitress was kind of lame. she took drinks and our food order. and brought...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hula Hut is awesome for casual Sundays with your friends, happy hours, or meeting up with friends just to hang out. The food is pretty good, but we go here mostly for the atmosphere and always try to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I was a bit skeptical when I saw the cheesy decor on the wharf. I was like...eh, how good can the food be here? Its Tex Mex mixed with some Hawaiian influence?? What a weird combo...So I am wrong...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the views, the food & the servers. Unusual menu items joining tex-mex with island flavors. I didn't think that would work at first but now I'm sold. The pu-pu platters are out of this world...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was told i had to check this place out at least once before leaving Austin as it had Good drinks , Great views ( and lake is nice too ) :o) Well the food is nothing out of the world but the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeeeaa buddy... oh how I luv me some Hula Hut. Seriously the better the day is outside, the better time I have at the Hut. Only way it could get better was if I had a boat or knew someone w/a boat to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in Austin for almost 11 years now, and for the first three years, I refused to go to Hula Hut. My avoidance was based on the very rational explanation of disliking the name. I mean, "Hula...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Don't go here.Are you really so desperate to be on the water that you would go here? The food is awful. It's like a really bad cruise or a bad spring break. Don't go somewhere just because you can...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
O-V-E-R-R-A-T-E-D, O-V-E-R-P-R-I-C-E-D. That's my continual impression of this place. The food is meh. It's how much they charge for the "meh" food that gets me. The pina colada was good though....
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hula Hut was a great place to wait for our friend while visiting Austin last weekend for some fun in the sun with a friend. We did end up spending 4.5 hours at the place but the location (right on the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5-star atmosphere with 2.5 star food = 4 star rating. Unless I'm completely off base, I would suspect most people come to Hula Hut for the great lakeside location. The food is only ok, but I thought...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Austin. Whenever i am in town i drop by to sit on the lake. Order the sampler platter as a meal to share with friends... it's HUGE and so delicious. The wait...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When you have a restaurant on the water, your food could still be alive and it would fly. However, they make a solid effort to give you decent food, it's a great location and I've always had decent...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 Stars I ordered the coconut shrimp, it was ok but not the best. The server was super nice but slow. And we sat in the section out on the lake and it was extremely windy. I think this place has a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Day 2 - Austin, TX - happy hour / dinnerThere are lakes in Texas? I had no idea... After a very lazy morning and afternoon lounging around the house, we made it to Hula Hut on a gorgeous Friday...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good enough, but it's the location that really makes this place special. It's an Austin staple during the Summer. There's not too much that can beat a sunset and a margarita.If you have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tex-Mex with a Polynesian flair. Great drinks, usually good food, and great view. Its also very boistrous because it is so busy. The wait to be seated is pretty long though, and that also extends into...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Polynesian Tex-Mex. Yum. Here are the essentials:The Hula-la is pretty tasty and feeds two. Good stuff. The Mexonesian flautas, which combine goodness like shrimp, cheese, and a fried covering,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
are u friggin kidding me...?WHERE IS MY FUCKING DRINK?!THIRTY MINUTES!?!??!!i just had a 10 hour flight in from sf...and all i want is a FUCKING DRINK in this HUMID ASS 110 DEGREE WEATHER. you get one...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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Bomb this location. The food was terrible, and it was so loud from all the little frat-boy-rich-kids yelling at each other, I couldn't hear myself chew. I hardly ever got a refill, and it took 45 minutes to...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First, when it comes to Austin, I'm a tourist, not a native, so take this review with a grain of salt, because I'm usually just so happy to be visiting my best friend that it all seems like the best...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No one in LA knows how to make a Mexican Martini!!! Oh, well.So, here is what I miss from Chuy's other than the Mexi-Tini:ChuichangaBeef EnchiladasChicken FlautasPanchos NachosFajitas MixedChicken...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Anyone that comes to visit and has been to Austin want Hula Hut. We're not going there for the food. You can find Tex Mex anywhere that better but the location is key. Order the fish bowl...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hula Hut is Austin. It's got great food, good people, and sits on the lake. I bring out-of-town guests here all the time. The queso is great, and everything I've tried has had a unique flavor. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A 1/2 order of Hawaiian chicken fajitas is all I can really review because ever since I tried it for the first time (2001?), I haven't ordered anything else. These are possibly my favorite fajitas in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite old haunts while I was in college, Hula Hut was the place to be for drinks and fried ice cream. The service was always a hit or miss and they did not take reservations so waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The chips, salsa and queso are amazing (1 star for each).
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like the Hula Hut! We've been a couple of times since we've temporarily relocated to Austin. Tonight I enjoyed a stuffed avocado and it was DIVINE! The avocado melted into the cheese and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say, besides "eh" (with a shrug of the shoulders).It's okay. Course I love the creamy jalapeo dip. Eat it by the bowl-full. The last several times (save one, when we sat at the bar), the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for lunch the day after Thanksgiving.Pretty cool place. It's right on the water, and the view is absolutely beautiful. Also, quite possibly the best chips y salsa that I've ever, ever...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Apparently if you call ahead and come here at the very last second on a Tuesday night in late May, the wait isn't horrendous. Any other time I've come by, it is. And quite frankly, I don't get it! I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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Hula Hut combines Mexican food with a Polynesian theme. The result is a unique menu full of delicious choices. My favorite is the Grilled Hawaiian Chicken dish. This is a great place for a semi-casual date....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Hula Hut was great! You can sit out on the dock under umbrellas or inside if it's too hot! The drinks were great, food was pretty good and they play cool hip music! Hula Hut should be the first...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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You can sit right out on the lake. They have several vegetarian options. I really like palm tree nachos. The margaritas are good too.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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nice outside patio, if you don't mind waiting two hours. The food is tasty and diverse, but i think overall this restaraunt is overrated.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart Hula Hut! It's got the view, the food and definitely the fun to go with all things. This place is popular and is always one of the best spots to bring visitors to. We would still come here...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One more review from this San Franciscan's trip to the wonderful city of Austin, which true to to it's claim, is weird.One of the places that everyone seems to visit, but not sure why. It was pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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Sit outside on the Lake! It's beautiful.. can get kinda crowded, so if you're going later in the evening, expect to wait 30 min-1 hr.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hula Hut is kind of beautiful. You know, that kind of engineered tack factor, most commonly found in nature when dealing with tropical birds, as if an interior designer dreamed in lorikeet palette....
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Leave it to Chuy's to come up with another great restaurant. The decor is surfer/Hawaiian, which I love. The food is Mexican/Polynesian (Mexonesian!). I always get the Mexonesian Shrimp Flautas,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
hmm, the fish tacos are outta this world!
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hula Hut is a trendy spot on Lake Austin. It's always packed on the weekends and it's a fun place to go when with large groups.If you're single and your looking for a place to meet other singles of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hula Hut...where to begin? LOCATIONLocated right on the lake Hula Hut is a huge summer destination for tourists and locals alike. If you don't mind the floating garbage and debris in the lake piling...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
In A Coconut Shell: DThe Hula Hut is the worst place in the world. I don't just mean the worst restaurant, I mean the worst PLACE. The only reason I didn't give it an F is because someone out there...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was a little torn between 3 or 4 stars on this one, but I had a pretty good experience last time I was here. Took my brother here during a weekday lunch hour, was seated in less than 2 minutes, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I'm just not a tex-mex guy, but I thought the food was kinda bland. They definitely subscribe to the quantity over quality theory..."hmm, maybe if we give them enough of something, they won't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to observe corporate happy hours or ageing frat daddies on dates. The atmosphere is a white washed (I'm stressing the white here) version of an island tiki bar. The food, though...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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I used to love Hula Hut. Now I have a toddler and I absolutely hate having to wait a minimum of 1 hour (off-peak) for a table and then sitting my little one in their High Chairs. These chairs are disgusting. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a great place to bring an out of town guest or to get lushed up with your friends. They have multiple "venues" (areas) within the restaurant, each one a little better than the other....
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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The food is excellent. I really like the atmosphere. We love to sit outside. The shiner bock fajitas are great. It's my favorite place to eat in Austin.
openlist - user review - 07/17/2007
4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmm Hula Hut! It may be a little over-decorated, but isn't that the fun of a Chuy's restaurant? I think they call the cuisine here Mexi-Nesian (Mexican / Polynesian). I like the Chicken an Guacamole...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really only go for the chips and salsa. After a few visits I've worked out that they put pineapple juice in the salsa. And I hate pineapples.I'm always left with a big bill (minimum 12 bucks) for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I give this place 4 stars only for their amazing fish tacos. some people think fish tacos are gross sounding, but it tastes soooo good!the pu-pu platter is a good deal too! it does NOT serve 2, it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, Hula Hut is an Austin tradition and you probably won't go wrong taking your out of town guests there. Unless, of course, they like to eat good food. In that case you'll find the hut sorely...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This touristy restaurant is fairly big and it is a good place to have a lunch on the pier with a view of the lake. If you love the birds hovering over you and your meal, this is a place to stop by....
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great staple of Austin. A must see if you are visiting, hitting the lake or don't have time to get on a boat. Food decent (Steak Tubular Taco)Drinks expensive and small but nice location to chill....
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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I have a coworker that raves about Hula Hut, but after a few experiences there, I have this to say: the food is unimaginative and overly fried (I'd always thought that frying made just about anything taste...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It seems like there is never really a good time in the Spring or Summer to go to Hula Hut. After 6, there's almost always at least an hour wait and the place is crawling with leathery clown-faced...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't tell you a whole lot about this place because I have a bad habit of drinking a little too much every time I go. I do remember that it gets insanely packed everyday, so get there very early....
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Atmosphere.Cheesy.In a goofy Gilligan's Island Technicolor way. And they serve Tex-mex wanna be tropical /Hawai'ian style food.I don't know if it was the place, but the place kinda smelled like a gym....
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm pretty lukewarm when it comes to the Hula Hut. I mean sure, the location is fantastic as is the atmosphere... Unfortunately that's the end of the plusses. To be owned by the same people that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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chips and salsa are great, the burritos are awesome. the service is HORRIBLE.. and just to eat you have to wait 2 hrs and up sometimes on more busy days. Its nice thats its on a lake but its right next to a...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, uh...ICK! :(Two stars for being on the lake.The food? The food is horrible!!! Open a can, heat and serve...that's what it tastes like. Gross.
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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As someone who loves and has greatly enjoyed lazy afternoons at HH for the past number of years, I was hugely disappointed by my visit last night. I took my mother (in from Dallas) and we met 3 family friends...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
People who like (and should go to) the Hula Hut: young, single, unsophisticated taste buds, and enjoy gawking at others who are impressed with themselves. People who will not like and should not go to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Caveat: We arrived late and ate in the bar area.Chips were good, food was fine, huge catfish in the water were scary, but nice view overall. The waitress was incompetent. The chefs were out of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Austin, with it's odd, low-hanging trees, its omnipresent water, its intense heat, its rolling hills and night-fulls of music, is a strange place.What's strangest is our influx of FRICKIN' BIRDS!Our...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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Hula Hut is a unique Mexican - Polynesian restaurant with a beautiful view of the lake. I always take out of town guests to Hula Hut for a fun and very Austin restaurant. My favorite dish is the Hawaiian...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I find it interesting that I'm up, at 5:30 in the morning writing reviews instead of getting ready for work, like a good girl should. Hula Hut is the reason I'm up and writing reviews...I'm already...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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They tried but giving a good volume of food, the quality missed the mark. If you are under 21, you'll like this place. Not sure if it is the water or the resturant, but the smell is a problem.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Girls love the Hula Hut, so if you're a dude you'll either be dragged there by your girl or go there to check them out.In a nutshell: they offer large portions of rather bland food at extravagant...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let's get something straight here people: Hula Hut is NOT a mexican food restaraunt. It's beach-influenced tex-mex, which means, it involves fish, tortillas, chips, salsa and margaritas, and that's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't remember anything I've ever eaten here. I've been to the Hula Hut three or four times. I wasn't even drunk all of those visits. The food has just been very forgettable.What stands out is a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were somewhere around shot number three and I was nearing the end of my beer when the pee seal broke and I went to examine the restroom. Two stalls, pretty average with decorated wooden doors....
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I should love Hula Hut, I really should. It's near a friend's house, so on a nice spring day we can bypass the horrendous parking and walk. It's got a beautiful view of the lake and is the ideal way...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Somehow I always end up bringing my out-of-towner to Hula Hut on Lake Austin Blvd. And then I wonder why I did. It's mainly the ambiance that draws the crowds and the visiting guests to this Tex-Mex...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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Hula Hut is definitely an Austin jewel. You can tell by how the wait during peak times can take up 1-2 hours easily, and this place isn't small! One of the greatest things to enjoy at Hula Hut is the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Never come here during happy hour or on a weekend. The place is packed! Well, I guess that just proves the food is great, right? NOT! I am a Mexican food snob, growing up on the border will do that to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Being a huge Chuy's fan and wanting to check out this local Austin hot spot, my friends and I drove to Hula Hut- located on he other side of the world from us. We showed up early expecting a huge...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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this is a crazy popular place. i don't know how much of that has to do with the food. the fish tacos are good, the pipeline enchiladas are okay. i do like the mango poblano quesadillas but they aren't enough...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hula Hut has a beautiful view, but overall the food is really mediocre. It's the type of place I go to when I have family in town because the atmosphere is so good. However, for better food, try the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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Where else can you go that's in the middle of town, sit on the lake and have terriific mexican / sea food while sipping on a fish bowl full of your favorite rum concoction. this is what life in Austin is all...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Among Austin institutions, the Hula Hut definitely resides in the upper-crust. Popular with those both young and old, "Austin Weird" or "khaki and polo," the Hula Hut offers just about everything...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hula Hut was one of the first places I discovered upon moving to Austin. I was happy to discover their yummy salmon fish tacos and their delictible mango margaritas.They're owned by Chuy's so of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome fish tacos (ditto for the shrimp tacos and salmon tacos) -- love love love their creamy jalepeno sauce. This place is right on Lake Austin. It's a great spot for happy hour, or to have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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Working our way through "to-visit lists" giving to me by people who have lived in Austin longer than we have (4 months): went there one week-day evening. The place wasn't busy, but parking was difficult....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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Really cool price-fixed menu with lots of variety. Amazing Toll House Cookie desert. Cool location on dock on the lake. Long waits but worth it. Perfect place to go on a nice night because the lake view is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a landmark, good for location, views of lake, it's in a scenic neighborhood (I used to live in that neighborhood). The food is ok but that's not why you're there..
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You HAVE to go to this place if you're visiting Austin. It's on the lake, so it's always busy with people out on their boats and in their swimsuits. So there's lots of eye candy! The atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was never a huge fan of this place. The view is great for sure, and the atmosphere rocks. But their salsa (like Chuy's) is a horrible watery spiceless mess. The food in general isn't very good....
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2006
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The food is great, the drinks are great, the atmosphere is awesome - I love this place! They give you large quantities but allow you to split your plate; my husband and I share a plate and leave full. Their...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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If you plan on going to Hula Hut on the weekend, especially for dinner, be prepared to wait a while. It's worth the wait though! The fishbowl (drink) is a great value and it should last you all night long. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I was leaving Austin after 7 years, I hit Hula Hut on my way out of town because it sums up Austin for me and the things I dearly miss. The decor is bright and tacky, but you cannot help but be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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OK, it's probably the only Polynesian Tex-Mex on the lake, or in town for that matter, but the food is great, the deck that protrudes ...
gusto.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets 4 stars mostly for the fun factor. The food I had was good. I started off with the chili con queso, had a fish taco and a shrimp taco plate that was tasty. The tacos has a jalapeno...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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Hula Hut is like the Oasis but with a less "calming" atmosphere to it. You'll generally find it a place with lots of people who're out for the night and ready to drink and hangout. The food is pretty average,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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Hula Hut has great food, love the fish tacos, and it's a nice atmosphere out on the doc. With a full bar, weekend evenings it's a mob scene of young, white, wealthy college age people. The crowd is ...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Homemade tortillas and flavorful fajitas make for a great meal. Salsa and homemade chips gives a nice homey touch. Yum.
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2006
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Hula Hut is a great place to hold an office party or other special event. Their view is wonderful and since it's right on the lake if you sit outside you're at the water's edge. Their enchiladas are...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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Hula Hut is one of the most fun restaurants in Austin. It's perfect for a party, an office birthday lunch or if you're trying to impress any out-of-towner with Austin coolness.It's sitting right ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My absolute favorite restaurant in Austin! Worth the wait for that perfectly oniony and juicy salsa... the tubular taco (chicken & guacamole) is to DIE for. I even love to save half and eat it the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place is definitely always busy, and it's not because the food is fantastic (although it's fair). Mostly it's just nice to hang out on the large patio and enjoy several cervesas or margaritas...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would only give Hula Hut two stars, but it has a fun atmosphere on Town Lake so I'll give it a bump. I've been three times with friends and all my entrees were average and I'm a pretty tolerant...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in Austin for a year and a half and even though Austin's got so many great food spots, managed to make it to this destination several times. In fact, all the restaurants along Lake Austin...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2005
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I think the food here is excellent - I am not a margarita drinker, so I can't speak to that, and it is sometimes a little bit of a wait, but I have always been exceptionally pleased with my meal. Good place...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2005
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I really love eating here. The setting is very lovely and oh so romantic. The food is also great. I haven't found anything I disliked. I would highly recommend their margaritas too. I would also recom...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/06/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place does get busy- but it is the view and the location that drives people to come here, and not so much the food. The food is ok, but it is not really anything special. It's the atmosphere and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2005
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Hula Hut has become an Austin institution! It's a great place to get together with friends and a fun place to take out of towners. It is centrally located and easily accessible. The food is not bad...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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The Hula Hut is the kind of place you will want to visit about twice a year. The lake view is really good. They make great drinks - I recommend the trying one of their gigantic fish bowls. On the down...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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I've gone here may times in really big parties because they can accomodate them pretty well. It's nice because the restaurant is on Lake Austin, and you can sit outside on the deck. If you have at l...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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Come here for the great atmosphere and people (very young crowd). Very great for going at happy hour, you can mix and mingle with the hip and young business people or the plethora of college students...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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The Hula Hut is located on Lake Austin and always has a huge crowd and wait. The wait is worth it once you taste the food. The atmosphere is vey realxing, and the people are all very friendly. Afte...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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This restaurant is more upscale than your normal tex-mex restaurant (but no more upscale than most guppy Austin locations). The food is unique and has a different take on some of the old classics. T...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is quite touristy as its located right off lake austin and has a good view of the river (lake) and one of the dams. The food here is called texanesian or something like that... its...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2005
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We visited Hula Hut on a hot Tuesday afternoon. The hostess was friendly enough, and advised that our needs would be best met at the outdoor bar where we'd be served complimentary chips and salsa, and of...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2005
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HH is my Thursday night spot. Parking is terrible, so come by water if you can. Great ritas and tubular tacos. Most of the time there is a wait, usually 20 min on avg, but well worth it!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2005
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Hula Hut is not your typical restaurant. While they have great food, (Try the Tubular Tacos) the real draw is the huge waterfront patio and dining room. I can't think of a better way to spend a hot summer...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2005
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I love Hula Hut - the chicken quacamole tubular taco is fabulous, especially dipped in queso. And the Grass Skirt is a very delicious drink. However, if you want to get seated quickly don't come on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2004
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I love this place. The tubular taco's are worth every penny! Be aware, the place is popular - so there may be a tad bit of a wait to be seated. But if you're not in a rush - it's worth the wait. The prices are...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2004
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Where Hula Hut is concerned, I give the same advice I give regarding the Oasis: sure, it's a fun place to hang out with friends and have a few (overpriced) drinks. But don't eat there. the food is mediocre,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2003
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great spot, hot girls, great drinks, food only OK but who cares.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2003
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3 strikes you are out. I was hoping third time would be a charge but this was not the case. After waiting over an hour (every time) I ordered the Thai Shrimp Fajitas once and then pipeline enchilada the other...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2002
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hula hut is just awesome! the food, waitstaff and everything was purrrfect
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2002
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great atmosphere, good food, all sorts of people, great location
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2002
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We were a bit sunny on the deck, but it was a great atmosphere with unique tastes at an affordable cost. Salsa was yummy.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2002
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Hula Hut's best quality is it's outdoor deck/pier.......make sure you go on a warm sunny day! The food is a little pricey but it's good food and there's quite a selection to choose from. The worst...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2002
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The Hut is a great Austin destination for first time visitors to the city. I was planning a whirlwind tour of Texas. Our flight from San Francisco got us to Austin in time for lunch and back out again to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2002
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Hula Hut offers the best lake view, the most energetic environment, and, oh yeah, the food and drinks are great, too! It is the perfect happy hour hangout.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2002
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The South Bay Seasar is fantastic, so is the key lime pie, and the tubular tacos, and INCREDIBLE sangria!! (Plus, you cant beat the view)
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2002
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Been here a few times with larges groups. The staff was attentive and their original drinks were great. you cant go home without having a fishbowl. The food was decent and came out in average time.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Great Tex-Mex! My favorite salsa and queso in town. Try the tubular tacos. Great view, be prepared for long waits on gorgeous days to dine on the patio.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2002
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good food, consistent. Often wait is long. Nice outdoors area for dining and just sipping ritas
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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Alright, it's the size of a fish bowl, but, the rum-powered hu lala is a great hot day beverage. Just make sure someone else is driving you home.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2002
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This lively spot right on the bank of Lake Austin has some great patio dining. The tubular tacos are huge burritos chock full of goodies. The drinks aren't to be missed. It's often packed, so it may not be the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2002
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I don't live in Austin anymore, but I miss the Hula Hut in the summertime. There's always something going on here, and frequently someone ends up taking a little swim in the lake (another fish bowl casualty)....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2002
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The happy hour here is always packed when the weather is nice. I can't believe how many people fit on the pier. And most of them seem single. The bartenders are working hard to keep the drinks flowing. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2002
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One of the few places in Central Texas where you can sit in the sun, look out over the water, drink a cold Corona with lime, gaze at blond beer-guzzling coeds, munch on some spicey nachos and really feel like...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2002
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I know longer live in Austin. But for a time, I lived right around the corner from Hula Hut. Some of my best meals were spent on the back deck, drinking margaritas and eating flautas and queso. I still think...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2002
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the way you do the things you do...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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come here for a tropical feel, added with beautiful views of lake austin. a large patio deck with two bars makes a great spot for happy hour. the food is better than expected...
igougo.com - user review
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sit out on the pier, sip a mango margarita, and watch the cigarette boats churn through the water while you feast on a delightful thai dish. in case you think you are in hawaii, you are half right-the point of...
wcities.com - user review
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I was skeptical, having been to many mediocre restaurants, but this was truly a breath of fresh air...we sat outside watching the sunlight dance on the water, and feeling the breeze made it a tropical
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