Casino El Camino

The story

The dark, gargoyle-filled punk bar with the 3/4-pound burgers that made Guy Fieri declare them among America's best.

Everything that was here

• 1994–present · still open

  Casino El CaminoBar/Restaurant

  The dark, gargoyle-filled punk bar with the 3/4-pound burgers that made Guy Fieri declare them among America's best.

  See the map in 1995 →
• 1929–2021

  The Ritz TheatreTheater

  Austin's first talkie theater that became a punk rock mecca hosting Black Flag and the Misfits before Joe Rogan bought it for his comedy club.

  See the map in 1930 →
• 1978–1999

  Steamboat 1874Music Venue

  The 6th Street club where Stevie Ray Vaughan recorded and regulars trashed the place on closing night.

  See the map in 1979 →

Nearby history