Lulu’s — Restaurant in Buda

Tried to get to La Taquicardia for the first time … had to go through Lulu’s. Because they are co-owned, apparently. Here’s what happened at the first (and last!) visit:

Part 1: Bouncer(s) / parking guys assumed I was an Uber Eats person or picking up (really? Assuming about people?) though I clearly said I wanted to eat at the La Taquicardia food truck. They wouldn’t let me park anywhere except next to Lulu’s, which was absurd. Then another parking guy associated with Lulu’s came & said to park at 1045something Manchaca near the Montessori school & that it’s “quite a walk.” Umm, went there, didn’t find such a place. Found 10451 Menchaca though. Some others were pushed to park there, too, apparently but no one did bc of the towing signs.

Part 2: Messaged La Taquicardia on Instagram about parking bc there is NO phone # associated online! Got a response a day or so later! Super helpful.

Part 3: Went back to the parking & told the bouncer that I’m here to eat, I see open parking now, can I park? He then welcomingly said, yeah, grab it & try the drinks. Umm ok (and no thanks). But finally informing the parking situation 2 attempts later. 😲🫨

Overall, not worth it here. There are plenty of spots to choose from in Austin, and this...

Good drinks Rude staff. Been here twice. I went up to the bar to order drinks for my wife and her friends. I had a list and told the bartender each one. When I had told her the 3rd one she said “Is that it?” I was like yes, she then said well why didn’t you just tell me all of them together. Told her she got my 1st order and started making it and didn’t want to be rude. She then said well it makes it easier when you say it all by onece because some of the drinks use the same ingredients. I was like what? It’s different drinks so different ingredients are used?! I was like okay sorry, she was like well next time say it all together. Told her I didn’t know and didn’t think it was a big deal. Apparently it was to her because she had to make the SEPERATE DRINKS with different ingredients. I’m all about customer service and I’ve ordered alcohol for over 17 years and have never had a bartender talk to me like that. Like I’m sorry I didn’t tell you my whole order. It was 4 drinks and 2 of them were the same. So yeah, cool spot but know you better order all of your drinks at once or else you’ll get scolded. She could’ve said it a better way instead of being pissed that I made her...

I stopped in here around 11pm on Tues Aug 6, 2024. Honestly, I had this bar confused with LaLa's the Christmas themed bar but since it was late and I was already in the mood to try something different I figured I'd stay.

These types of bars are very hit or miss and as someone who isn't into dive bar style drinks it's usually a miss for me to the point that I don't even bother and just go to Trulucks or J.Carvers. However, my bartender tonight Michelle was legit exceptional. Please believe me when I tell you her espresso martini was on par with the likes of Trulucks or J. Carvers. Her attitude was equally amazing, friendly, down to earth, went out of her way to make me feel welcome.

Re: the ambience- it is slightly better than bars of this caliber as I could actually hear people speak without screaming. My only request would be to improve the bench seating along the wall- I would pay a premium for larger, plush seats and I know I'm not the only one.

P.S- the bar is actually open until 2 am not midnight as stated on google.

I will be absolutely be back! Thank you again for the excellent...