Family Friendly Restaurants

Curra's, Güero's, Hoover's, Threadgill's, and Zen all have special menus for ages 12 and under, not to mention casual, kid-friendly atmospheres and food inexpensive enough to feed everyone without taking out a second mortgage. Chuy's is great for teens and aspiring teens, who'll love the cool T-shirts, Elvis kitsch, and green iguanas crawling up the walls. And it provides a cautionary tale about underage drinking (or at least the perils of being related to the president). Frank & Angie's has delicious thin-crust pizza, and kids love the festive atmosphere. The Salt Lick serves all-you-can-eat family-style platters, and kids under 4 eat free. At the County Line on the Hill, all-you-can-eat platters of meat (beef ribs, brisket, and sausage), and generous bowls of potato salad, coleslaw, and beans are just $5.95 for children under 12.