Emily's Dive & Bahama Freeze...

Today we headed off to have lunch at Emily's Dive on Brodie Lane.  Emily's is only open from 10-6 so get there early!

Emily's serves up a mix of "traditional mexican and american street food." After asking for recommendations, Rosie ordered the Al Pastor big burrito and I went for the Mesquite Chicken big burrito. What intrigued us (and what ended up being the most delicious thing about both burritos!) was the unique ingredients, sweet and savory.  Rosie's Al Pastor was made up of ancho pepper marinated pork, onion, cilantro, lime, rice and beans with the the added sweetness of pineapple.  My Mesquite Chicken had delicious grilled chicken, rice and borracho beans with the added a kick of feta guacamole. That's right- feta right inside the guacamole. I will wait for your minds to become un-blown.

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Rosie decided to talk to some of the patrons to get the local scoop on Emily's. She spoke to a nice gentleman who was having the Philly Cheese Steak.  According to the fine chap, it was "one of the best philly's in town." We can't speak for how extensive his research on the subject is but his confidence sold us. He then informed us of some other trailers to check out on the east side.  For your opinions and recommendations, we thank you sir (and to protect his anonymity, and brag on my awesome picture taking skills, he is hidden by the pole).

After sitting in the shade provided by the nearby picnic tables and enjoying our cold beverages (included in the $5 price tag of the meal!!!), our food came our after only 10 minutes. If you've read the previous entry, you understand why the speedy service was exciting.  The server happily brought our food to our table with utensils, napkins, and salsa.  We dug in.  Rosie thoroughly enjoyed the marinated pork combined with pineapple but would have preferred less rice in her burrito.  I sweetly suggested she just get tacos next time and save herself the whining. The savory chicken with feta guac was tasty yet a bit spicy but I have a SUPER Irish pallet. Here's some more pictures (with drinks for scale):

And we had to get ourselves in, of course.

Of course no meal is complete without dessert...  In the same parking lot as Emily's Dive is my favorite snow cone stand in Austin, Bahama Freeze. I have a punch card and use it often. While I say snow cone what I actually mean is shaved ice, a topic that Rosie and I discussed at length while speeding back home before ours melted. Snow cones are like tiny little ice pellets that turn into a ungainly ice cube in a pool of juice before you're done. Shaved ice, on the other hand, is like beautiful freshly fallen snow... covered in flavored sugar water and if your frisky...cream topping. Mmmmmm....

Bahama Freeze has 155 flavors to pick from! Most of them are delicious. Some of them are dill pickle. (Click the picture to enlarge and check out all the crazy flavors).

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Choose wisely audience!  Rosie had peaches with cream topping, I had strawberries n' cream with cream topping and we took back a raspberry lemonade for Sean.

When it's over 100 outside, there is nothing better than a shaved ice! And I love Bahama Freeze for a few reasons: 1) It's delicious. 2) The punchcard system! Buy 9 get one free! 3) They provide umbrellas to stand under while you wait... and there can be a wait some days. 4) The smell! For some reason, shaved ice smells just like ivory soap. This is not exciting for Rosie but awesome to everyone else 5) The staff. The girls that work there are friendly and never hesitate to make a suggestion for your next shaved ice experience.

If you're driving down Brodie and feel a lil hunger cramp, stop in this little strip mall (cross street is Alexandria Drive) and check out the trailers.  They are located right by the Shipley's and some quilting place.  Remember, Emily's is only open 10-6 but Bahama Freeze is open until dark!