Mathew o. | 8/27
FOOD: Jacoby's comforting spot above the Colorado River.
The surprise view is sensational. The rushing Colorado River below Longhorn Dam. A green cliff leads to it. Diners at the new Jacoby's on far East Cesar Chavez Street can drink in this vision after passing rustic patio tables laid out with country-influenced settings. Because of the elevation and shade, the spot was cool and refreshing on a late August afternoon. The
food? Creative takes on comfort fare. This is the brainchild of Adam Jacoby, who grew up in West Texas ranch country, and Kris Swift, who has been working for years with East Austin artisans and included a super-cool take on a "mercantile" shop in this former electrical repair shop. Jacoby and Swift make quite a team. Jacoby's opens up a whole new frontier for eastside dining.
Hillary E. | 8.26.14
Keep Labor Day weird by making your way to the artsy-meets-western city of Austin, where three days is plenty of time to soak up the music, food, and bar scene.
WHERE TO EAT: Pleasant Storage Room, Jacoby’s Restaurant & Mercantile, La Mancha Tex Mex
Sip a craft cocktail and overproof rum punch alongside Cuban-style street food at Pleasant Storage Room. Enjoy delicious ranch-to-table fare at Jacoby’s Restaurant and Mercantile, and chow down on some of the region’s classic Tex-Mex cuisine at La Mancha Tex Mex Tavern.
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Kristy O. | 8.25.14
Mind blown. Stomach full. Was I just on East Cesar Chavez? Jacoby’s isn’t too far off the beaten path, but the lakeside location and general ambiance will make you feel miles away from Central Austin.
Let’s talk more on the location. It sits on the shores of The Colorado River about two miles east of I-35 on Cesar Chavez. Adam Jacoby’s family runs Jacoby Feed & Seed in Melvin, TX, and many of the meats, cheeses and other produce come from the family ranch.
The ceiling and decking are from old barns on the family’s ranch as well, and there are countless other items that have been repurposed to decorate this addition to the Austin culinary scene.
Onto the food. I couldn’t get enough of any of the bites I sampled. There was a cheeseburger slider with Havarti that literally melted in your mouth. They also had an offering of chips with pimiento cheese that served as my favorite starter. The deviled eggs were also a hit. We finished things off with a coconut cupcake- okay, maybe I had about three of them, but they were the icing on the cake to a perfect evening.
In regard to beverages, they have an excellent
wine list and cocktail menu. The Uppercut Punch is both refreshing and delicious. It tastes like summer.
Lastly, it makes me so happy to say that owners are amazing. I spent time talking to both of them and you can tell that every detail of this establishment was thoroughly thought over, and that this truly is their baby. I wish them nothing but success, as I foresee many, many nights sipping cocktails on their patio in my future! Bravo y’all, I’m already planning my next visit.
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 5:30 – 10:30 Lunch & Brunch coming this fall
Phone: 512-366-5808 (they take reservations, I’d make one)
Location:
3235 East Cesar Chavez Austin, Texas 78702
