The Tavern price is right

Lunch has always been a favorite subject of mine throughout all of my years of school. Even in college not much has changed except now lunch is even better because I can choose where I eat and what I want to eat. I found out quickly that no matter I'm craving, The Tavern - located a few blocks away from the Austin Community College Rio Grande Campus on the corner of 12th Street and Lamar Boulevard - has it all, from mini corndogs to crab cakes.

The environment of The Tavern is very lighthearted and fun. It's a nice little getaway from the white walls of school, not to mention that sports are always on the tube. The prices range from the chips and salsa for $3.49 to a sirloin steak for $14.99. The average price is about $8.00, which is not bad considering the large amount of food you get.

The service is good as well as the food. Although The Tavern does have a wide range of food, their specialty is good ole home cooking, with entrees such as chicken fried steak and fried catfish.

The lunch specials during the week are a very good deal. The dishes offered include turkey and dressing, king ranch casserole, chicken and dumplings, pot roast, and fish and chips. These specials are $7.49 each, including two sides.

The Tavern can get busy during the lunch rush so I would advise not going during the early afternoon hours if you are pressed for time. But if you at least have 40 minutes, then check this place out with a few friends. The food is fresh, you have a great variety of dishes from which to choose, and the prices are definitely affordable.