Review of Austin, Texas


Austin Does SUCK!
Star Rating - 10/27/2019
On Man! Where do I start??!!! I have been here going on 8 years and I have SEEN so many changes. Very pretentious!!! Like a little LA (it has been dubbed.) I am middle aged and this is not for people in my age group. Plus, almost ALL of the Iconic Austin Haunts (that made Austin...Austin) are going away. They either cannot no longer afford their rent, or their property taxes have become too high. I.e. Threadgill's, Hill's Cafe, Nutty Brown (people are complaining about the noise), Maria's Taco Xpress (her property taxes are thru the roof)...how long is the Saxon going to be able to hang on? Anyway, I am making steps for my exit (as many of my friends are.)
Kimberly | Austin, TX
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I think Texas was one of the best places until California people moved in and drove up all the prices . I never lived in Austin because of the California people who are stuck up and complain about every single thing . So moved to Houston which was a lot better because people mind there business. The transplants have messed Austin up .
Tony | Charlotte, NC | Report Abuse

Maria's has terrible food anyhow, so who cares?
Clark | Austin, TX | Report Abuse

Where are you going next?
John | Seattle, WA | Report Abuse

Where are you going to go?
Dee | Menlo Park, CA | Report Abuse

The Saxon is able to stay ONLY bc gazillionaire Gary Keller, owner or Keller Williams realty bought it. Otherwise it was going to lose its lease. I've been in Austin 20 years and it really was a paradise when i got here. Now i can't wait to get the hell out!!
Dawn | Austin, TX | Report Abuse
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