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For two star Southwestern, try Austin Grill in Silver Spring. The menu is entertaining enough. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This place features a full bar. This restaurant is good for groups.
3.0 of 5 stars.
A bit of a let down.R's sister is in town and loves Tex-Mex food. I suggested this place for dinner based on that. I wish I'd gone with somewhere else. A meal at Pansa Llena a few days later outdid...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had to get up and get napkins and silverware for our table because they brought us food and nothing to eat it with. We had to order the guacamole appetizer twice; by the time they brought it out our...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Austin Grill was never great, but it used to be much, much better than this. On my latest late night visit I chose it for dinner and a drink after a movie in Silver Sprung... Jole S. and I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
stop all the hating on Austin Grill. it really ain't that bad. it's not great, but for a late pang or hunger or drunken food eats - it is better than late night diner grub.their burittos are ok. their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Happy Hour at Austin Grill: It appears that it is ever changing here, so check before you go. As of late, they've done away with their late night happy hour. Currently happy hour is M-F from 4-8pm....
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
fajitas are not the greatest, and the burgers were blande and tasteless.
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Having lived in Austin, Texas for 14 years I suppose I could claim that I have some authority to write about a place that models itself on restaurants from that city. However, I'm not about to do...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for lunch this Saturday with my boyfriend. I hadn't been here in awhile and figured I would give it another try. I really don't know why I came back here because I haven't enjoyed the food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Shiner Bock on tap! If you are a fan of this Texas brew, visit Austin Grill. If you are a fan of downtown Silver Spring bars, this establishment has better prices than its neighbors McGinty's,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My companion had a coupon for a free meal, and I had a gift card. I STILL managed to be completely disappointed after eating at the Silver Spring Austin Grill.Why? Let's see......first, there was a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
they stopped having happy hour margaritas! food is marginal. nice kids working the bar. don't eat the beans, ever!!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I stood in the pavilion staring at all the different restaurants, thinking and pranting on my decision to fill my empty stomach. Right in front of me was Austin Grill. Normally I'm one to run far from...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got dinner here last night, and want to add another star!Not only are their carnitas tacos pretty awesome (though pretty damned far from traditional carnitas, still need to find a place for real...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decent mushroom fajitas. Beware, the rice is made with beef broth or something. If veg, make sure you ask what they put in beens and rice.
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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This place has the typical fajitas, tacos, taco salad, etc., and the food is always good; ingredients seem fresh. The chips and salsa on the table are a nice touch. Waiters/waitresses and bartenders are always...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For some reason, I often end up here, whether before a movie, after a movie, out of hunger or out of boredom. It's not the best food on the strip, but there's something about Austin Grill that makes...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Yelp Readers,When other restaurant goers are not happy, the rest of us cannot be happy. If you're out there, reading this, for the love of all that is delicious and scrumptious, Austin Grill must...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I vow never to dine off their regular menu again. I hate Tex-Mex and the fact that I'm still hungry afterwards is a sign that their portions are not up to Tex-Mex standards. However, I'm their...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason to really go to Austin Grill is for Happy hour which is EVERYDAY! Their margaritas are pretty awesome and are really cheap. The salsa is kind of watered down and not spicy. Their food...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for happy hour for a long-lost friend reunion. The $4.50 house margarita special was watered down, but for $2.50 the drafts are a pretty good deal. They even had baskets with small...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is decent. Chips and salsa, a-ok. Elevated bar in the middle of the restaurant. Kind of small but there's a few tables to sit at as well. 5 or so beers or tap. Live music after the dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I visited post-happy hour because I needed a vent session with a good friend of mine. The drink "texas tea" provided my dose of alcoholic therapy, and the clientele were all relaxed watching the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Like the other reviewers, I too think the chips are great. We go there for lunch often, and the food is okay. Some is a little pricey for the portions though. The biggest thing at lunch is service,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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This place has good sandwiches. Their soup is great. The prices are a little high but not too bad considering how tastey the food is. Service is prompt and the food hot when delivered.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They have an amazing happy hour; not referring to alcohol. The appetizer portions are big enough to feed you and four of your friends after an early movie. Cheap eats. Their happy hour is actually...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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A great reasterant great tasting food alot of mexican style reasterant have that have wheat in them but austin grill is great it even has an gluten free menu
kudzu.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We needed to get something to eat before going out to DC when my boy recommended we go to Austin's grill to get a few beers and dinner. We got there around 9 and we were told that the wait would be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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Eating at restaurants is hard with food allergies or celiac disease. Austin Grill makes it easy with a special gluten-free menu that highlights all of the gluten-free options on the menu. This location is...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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Before kids, I used to come here for their margarita happy hour. Now, we come for kids' eat free nights (Tuesdays). The staff is friendly and don't mind kids, but the food isn't anything special. However, they...
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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I liked Austin Grill a year or two back, but the food has gotten worse there. Lukewarm and not very tasty, the food just looks slopped on the plate with about as much enthusiasm as I show for wax paper. They...
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed the chips and salsa, very flavorful and fresh. The spinach and cheese enchiladas were excellent too. I wasn't too impressed with the black beans and rice though. The rice was cooked with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Austin, TX many times to visit my sis during her stint at UT and the food there is much better. I realize that's a blanket statement, but that's what I'm working with today. Do you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
not the best tex mex i have ever had but pretty damn good anyway. chips and salsa tasted fresh and very yummy (salsa was quite spicy so watch out) vegetable fajitas were delicious (it is a sample meal...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Austin Grill. No, it's not Austin-quality queso, but to get that you have to go to Austin, where queso is religion. I hate to break it down for you like that but it's true. I always go for the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We went here when our movie was sold out to waste some time before dinner and get our drink on. Ordered a margarita and some sangria. Note to self: no more alcohol at this place. My margarita...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After a night of drinking, a friend and I really wanted to hit up brunch. Tried to go to College Perk, but they have recently started sit down service, and only had one waitress for over 6 tables. Uh,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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Tex-Mex meets the East Coast... delicious chili, fajitas, enchiladas, burritos... easy to navigate with strollers... relaxed staff lets your child act like a child... the food is always a hit... reasonable...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I met a friend of mine, whom I hadn't seen for a few years, for dinner. The restaurant is pretty casual and would be a good place to meet friends for dinner or drinks.The restaurant was trying to get...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Loved the late night happy hour. Half price margaritas which was great, although they weren't all that strong. The food is another story. Maybe it'd be better if you went during the daytime, but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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Perfect for dining with kids. Noisy, but not too much, and a good kids menu and friendly service.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/08/2005
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The staff is very friendly to family parties.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/23/2005
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Love this chain - and this outlet is getting better the longer it is open. My kids love the chicken tacos.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/22/2004
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Tasty Tex-Mex food! Service is generally friendly and accommodating of kids, but can be inattentive and distracted on weekend nights. No changing table in the men's room. Loud, live music in the late evening.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/22/2004
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very accomodating - but it gets very loud with live bands - too loud for babies.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/08/2004
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Nice and loud and friendly servers. Chips at the table are great to keep the kids happy before the food arrives.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/30/2004
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The service is great and it's usually not as crowded as the Bethesda location.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/30/2004
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I love the food at Austin Grill but they are way over priced. So I wont take my kids there and I rarely go myself.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/29/2004
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whatis not to like about this location of austin grill, except that to date, seating is so crowded and scarce that your best bet is to check in before the movie theater crowds, or youill wind up hanging around...
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local tex-mex chain spices up silver spring...
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