Restaurants in Warr Acres

As you sit or ethereally levitate amid 1492's artful tortilla wrap of moody chandeliers and onyx-hued tablecloths, nosh on complimentary chips and homemade salsa while perusing an authentic menu. Slap your sleeping stomach awake with the 1492 queso, a bubbly mix of beans, spicy beef, guac, pico de gallo, and sour cream ($8), or an order of chicken-tortilla soup ($5) before moseying on to ambitiously sized entrees of skirt-steak-topped poblano peppers ($22) stuffed with chopped shrimp, zucchini, squash, and monterey jack served over cilantro queso or Venezuelan-shredded brisket ($15). 1492 also offers selections off a rotating specials menu. This summer, sample pineapple-espresso pork ($14), sided with chipotle mashed potatoes; fresh lump crab, tilapia, and shrimp ceviche ($12) topped with fresh avocado and pico de gallo; or an updated version of the classic Cuban sandwich served with Latin fries ($10). Less experimental eaters will appreciate classic Tex-Mex combo platters such as the tres amigos ($12), a cheesy taco and enchilada duo plus a beef taco.

Pelican's Restaurant's seasoned chefs serve up a menu brimming with fresh surf 'n' turf fare in a nautical restaurant atmosphere. Deep-sea dive into seafood specialties such as the stuffed sole, which packs lobster stuffing into fishy fillets before showering them with chowder and monterey jack ($15.99). Hand-breaded deep-fried frog legs kick-dance to “Hello! My Baby” before cooling off in a tartar-sauce bath ($15.49). The hand-cut, slow-roasted 8-ounce prime rib turns up with house-made horseradish sauce on its arm ($17.99); the hawaiian chicken, a grilled breast marinated in teriyaki sauce, shows off a fancy new pineapple ring ($13.99). A lunch menu lets you preview the most popular dinner options, including the shrimp sauté, which jumbles pineapple and veggies together with shrimp before dousing them in a teriyaki glaze ($7.99).

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Cabana Bob's Tiki Hut's unique shape explains why hot dogs are always blushing. Cabana Bob's large carts are well known for their uncanny costuming and semblance to real-life, edible hot dogs. Stop by one of Cabana Bob's mouthwatering locations to try a Nathan's famous all-beef hot dog, bratwurst, or hot link ($3 plain, $4 loaded); add chips for $1. Wash down your sausage with water ($1) or soda ($2)—or opt for some of Cabana Bob's refreshing shaved ice ($3). Carts are open late, making it easy to celebrate the weekend well into the wiener hours of the morning. The Coyote Ugly and Sapphire Lounge carts are open Thursdays through Saturdays from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., the Edna's location is open on Wednesdays only, from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., and the Canal spot (serving shaved ice only) is open Fridays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to midnight. You're encouraged to follow Cabana Bob's on twitter to learn about special offers, appearances, and schedule changes.

Beatnix Café’s reality-forcefield device keeps it locked in this world, so you don’t have to listen to Susan B. Anthony while perusing the menu. For morning sustenance, Beatnix features the Daddy O French Toast with your choice of bread base ($2.98 for two slices). During lunch, the Groovy Grilled Chicken Sandwich stands tall with toasted wheat bread, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion with mayo or your choice of dressing ($5.89). All salads start with a base of fresh organic spring mix, baby spinach, and red-leaf lettuce combined with freshly grated carrots and red cabbage (starting at $5.49), and soups are made from scratch ($3.49 for an 8-ounce cup).