5 Underrated Restaurants in Mueller, Austin TX Worth Trying
Updated 29 September 2026 · 12 restaurants in Mueller, Austin TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five underrated restaurants in Mueller, Austin TX, for locals and visitors who want well-rated food without the crowds of the most reviewed spots. Every place here holds a Google rating of 4.4 or higher but has fewer than 400 reviews. We considered 12 qualifying businesses and ranked them by Google rating weighted by review count. The list mixes food trucks, a dumpling spot, a sushi counter and a vegan deli, so it works for a quick breakfast, a casual lunch or a planned dinner out.
#1
Hippy Eats and Spiritual Healing
★ 4.9 (167 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Hippy Eats is a vegan food truck at 4209 Airport Blvd, and reviewers mention it sits at the Mueller Hangar with shaded seating. Regulars point to generous portions and balanced seasoning that non-vegans enjoy too, and one reviewer singles out the falafel platter and its presentation. Reviewers also mention off-menu drinks made to order. It opens 11 am to 8 pm Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 3 pm Sunday, and is closed Monday. The car park and entrance are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Filling vegan plates outdoors
- Address
- 4209 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78722, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–8 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–8 pm; Sun 10 am–3 pm; Thu 11 am–8 pm; Tue 11 am–8 pm; Wed 11 am–8 pm
#2
Nan Xiang Express - Austin, TX
★ 4.8 (242 Google reviews)Dumpling restaurant
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Nan Xiang Express is a fast-casual dumpling restaurant at 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Reviewers mention fried rice with real wok flavor, scallion pancakes, pork chops, pork dumplings, beef noodle soup, garlic green beans and pan-fried pork buns, and several describe the flavors as authentic. The dining room is described as bright and clean with friendly service, though one reviewer notes it runs slightly pricey. It opens at 10 am daily and stays open until 10 pm on Friday and Saturday.
Best for: Dumplings and noodle soup
- Address
- 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd #1280, Austin, TX 78723, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–10 pm; Mon 10 am–9:30 pm; Sat 10 am–10 pm; Sun 10 am–9:30 pm; Thu 10 am–9:30 pm; Tue 10 am–9:30 pm; Wed 10 am–9:30 pm
#3
Eggman Breakfast Sandwiches
★ 4.8 (188 Google reviews)Breakfast restaurant
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Eggman is a breakfast sandwich truck at 4209 Airport Blvd, open 7 am to 1:30 pm every day except Tuesday. Reviewers mention the Bodega Classic as the popular order, with soft bread, crispy bacon and a measured amount of sauce, plus hash browns and fresh orange juice. A bacon, egg and cheese on a Kaiser roll also gets praise. Weekend visitors mention waits of around 25 minutes and limited parking, with other food trucks nearby.
Best for: Morning breakfast sandwiches
- Address
- 4209 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78723, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–1:30 pm; Mon 7 am–1:30 pm; Sat 7 am–1:30 pm; Sun 7 am–1:30 pm; Thu 7 am–1:30 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 7 am–1:30 pm
#4
Tsuke Edomae
★ 4.8 (140 Google reviews)Sushi restaurant
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Tsuke Edomae is a sushi restaurant at 4600 Mueller Blvd #1035 focused on omakase. Reviewers mention fish quality they compare favorably with their experiences abroad, bite-sized rice that is soft and lightly seasoned, and strong uni and sake selections. The atmosphere is described as warm and welcoming. The main caution from reviewers is that reservations are very hard to get, so plan well ahead. Hours are not listed online. Parking, entrance, seating and toilet are all wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Planned omakase dinner
- Address
- 4600 Mueller Blvd #1035, Austin, TX 78723, United States
- Hours
- hours not listed
#5
The BE Hive Deli & Market
★ 4.7 (103 Google reviews)Deli
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The BE Hive is a vegan deli and market at 2200 Aldrich St Ste 120, open daily from 8 am to 9 pm. Reviewers mention very crispy, well-seasoned fries, chicken tenders with good texture, burritos and tacos, and some travelled from out of state specifically to eat here. One reviewer notes that portion sizes vary between items. The car park, entrance and toilet are wheelchair accessible, and the long hours suit both lunch and a late meal.
Best for: Vegan deli food and fries
- Address
- 2200 Aldrich St Ste 120, Austin, TX 78723, United States
- Hours
- daily 8 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 12 restaurants in Mueller, Austin TX with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Eggman Breakfast Sandwiches opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Hippy Eats and Spiritual Healing ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 167 reviews. Nan Xiang Express - Austin, TX is second at 4.8 from 242 reviews.
Which restaurants in Mueller, Austin TX are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Nan Xiang Express - Austin, TX, at 10 pm.
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