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I remember when the “old” Mighty Fine was new, in the Arbor Walk, when the Arbor Walk was still new too … oh, Austin, you’re growing up so fast.
Anyway, before I romantically delve into the past, Mighty Fine Burgers is the burger version of Austin-standby Rudy’s BBQ. The menu keeps it simple with burger or dog choices in red, white, or yellow. Fries are hand-cut (remember the buzz over the original’s $40,000 fry-cutter? The thin, crunchy strips don’t disappoint) and milkshakes are hand-scooped Blue Bell, natch. Tables are long picnic style for sharing and making new friends.
In short, Mighty Fine is just that. I’m not sure that their meat is free-range–it’s “all natural,” but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t raised sans hormones in tiny cages, so I haven’t been back since the first time I tried ‘em over a year ago. I remember the flavor being excellent. But now that the new store is open in Sunset Valley Village Shopping Center … who’s to say I can’t go just for the fries??
In other local chain news, austin360 ran an article yesterday on local chains who are expanding even during the recession. Read it here or just look at this list:
- Mighty Fine Burgers – Sunset Valley opened yesterday, and a 3rd in Round Rock is under construction
- Vivo – in the Lakeline Mall area. The east-side fave is known for delicious ‘ritas and healthy-ish Tex-Mex. Love it.
- P. Terry’s – N. Lamar Boulevard between 33rd and 34th streets–stone’s throw from my house! So excited. Designed by Michael Hsu–is there anything new the dude isn’t designing?!
- Mandola’s – the Houston chain that opened at the Triangle, will open at The Shops at the Galleria in Bee Cave this summer
- Maudie’s – opening #6 location later this year.
