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The Mean Eyed Cat

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Built to honor the late great Johnny Cash, the Mean Eyed Cat has a crowded back patio and plenty of man-in-black collectibles. The Mean Eyed stage, featuring live music almost every night of the week, is popular with patrons of all ages. Order a shot at the bar to go down, down, down into a burning ring of fire. 

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1621 W 5th St, Austin, TX, 78703, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
4.61,382 reviews
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Florence Ruiz 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

We were there to try their BBQ; it’s delicious👍 I recommend the chopped bbq sandwich✅ Walk in & seating area is very inviting, did not try the bar, maybe next time. 

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Shelia Jefferies Steward 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

We were visiting from StL, and wanted to go somewhere exclusive to Austin. Great atmosphere, fun staff! 

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Pamela Martens Chylinski 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

It’s a must stop to see this Johnny Cash tribute bar! Great happy hour, food options and outdoor seating with lots to look at! 

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Seth Koster 
5 years ago

No food during prime time at a crowded bar during a sugar bowl watch party 

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José Frankie 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Great place to hang out with friends 

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Ben Johnson 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Great place to hang out Bartender was awesome — with Julie Stephens Johnson. 

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Armando Lewin 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Very very good barbecue for a very good price, I wanted beef ribs but had the beef brisket and it was phenomenal a quarter pound for five bucks I think that’s as good as it gets. 

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Amy Cichowski 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Wonderful environment and staff. 

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Sid Carter 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Fantastic homage to JR Cash with plenty Cash memorabilia 

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How is The Mean Eyed Cat rated?

The Mean Eyed Cat has a 4.6 star rating with 1,382 reviews. 

When is The Mean Eyed Cat open?

The Mean Eyed Cat is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.  

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