I swear, I have had Thai food in quite a few countries, and I think some of the best is right here in Austin.
Quaint, perfect for a quick lunch, best service ever, freshest tofu in the entire city, and most affordable for quality Thai, and so quite worth a visit. Yummy.
Titaya's.
Also really love this vegetarian "chain" in NYC:
Candle Cafe and
Candle 79. Heavenly.
And then there are breakfast tacos, which I find, the best, are Austin owned, and the cheapest at that.
Tamale House by far is the quickest, cheapest and some of the tastiest breakfast tacos around. And the salsa takes the prize, I find, for just being perfect with the tacos they make. On any given weekend day, people flock to the place from as early as 6:30 am to noon or 1 or so, when there is a line out the door, as all the Austin hipsters/musicians have finally woken up, taken a bong hit, and think of Tamale House to melt away their hangovers. Tacos are only 85 cents, salsa is free and you can have as much as you want. Cash only. It's awesome.