The 5 Best Take-Out Places in and Around Austin

Are you in the mood for a satisfying dinner but don’t want to make a mess of your apartment kitchen? Check out these local hot spots for easy take-out, and serve up an impressive meal in minutes without taking out a single pot or pan.

1. Flaming Pizza
3220 Feathergrass Ct Ste. 140, Austin
512.792.9595
8.8 miles from Springs at Lakeline

Flaming Pizza is a creative pizza-builder’s dream. The price for your pie is the same no matter what you decide to pile on top. With more than 30 toppings to choose from, the options are nearly endless. You can go for traditional favorites like pepperoni and sausage, or load up your pizza with more distinctive additions like capers, zucchini, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes, or corn. The cheese menu includes everything from buffalo mozzarella to goat and gorgonzola.

2. Bombay Bistro
10710 Research Blvd #126, Austin
512.342.2252
9.2 miles from Springs at Lakeline

Bombay Bistro serves outstanding Indian cuisine with convenient online ordering for easy take-out. The extensive menu includes flavorful favorites like chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, and chicken curry. The house specialties include coriander salmon, goan fish curry, lamb chop masala, and khyberi ghost. There’s even a kid’s menu with simpler picks like chicken fingers or baby naan. Don’t forget to finish your meal with a decadent dessert such as the mango cheesecake or kheer.

3. Szechuan House
11005 Burnet Rd, Austin
512.832.8989
7.8 miles from Springs at Lakeline

For outstanding Chinese food, Szechuan House is a local favorite. You can order easily online and have your favorite dishes ready for pickup in no time. The chef’s recommendations include the sliced chicken with fiery sauce, smoked tea duck, sesame beef, ma po tofu, and sweet and sour fish fillet. Round out your meal with egg rolls, dumplings, or noodles for a satisfying dinner.

4. Mambo House
206 N Mays St, Round Rock
512.893.8953
2.7 miles from Springs at Round Rock

If you’re in the mood for vibrant Cuban cuisine, Mambo House is your best pick. You’ll find tasty picks like Camaron Mango featuring shrimp sautéed with mango and jalapeno, or the Mambo House Paella with saffron rice, chorizo, clams, shrimp, scallops, and mussels. Whether you’re in the mood for a traditional ropa vieja, or a light salad, you can find what you’re after on the small but diverse menu.

5. PizzaRev
200 University Blvd, Round Rock
512.869.2321
3 miles from Springs at Round Rock

PizzaRev is all about creating custom pizzas with personalized flair. You can choose from half a dozen sauces including white sauce, pink sauce, and BBQ. Top it with a cheese like feta, ricotta, or even bleu cheese for an intriguing touch. Next, add your meats and veggies from a list that includes all the traditional picks as well as options like artichoke hearts, crumbled meatballs, and cilantro. Your finished masterpiece is truly a pizza revolution.

What are your favorite local take-out spots in the Austin area? Share your most delicious finds in the comments section below.