Saturday, September 19, 2026, 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM · Yellow Jacket Social Club, East Austin, Austin
YJSC's World Famous Swap Meet returns to the parking lot with vintage goods, jewelry, toys, and DJ Short Fuse spinning all day. $4 Twisted Teas keep things cool from 11am to 6pm.
The scraggly patio trees have been shading East 5th picnic tables since long before the neighborhood turned expensive. The kitchen lands well above dive-bar level (Frito pie with braised Cuban beef, shrimp and grits, a surprisingly solid meze board) while weekend brunch runs on Bloody Marys and absolutely no formality.
House pate, rillette, and cured meats with pickled veggies and baguette
Hand-cut sweet potatoes with curry spice and marsala mayo
Topped with braised Cuban beef, tomatoes, onions, and sour cream — bar food that earns its spot
Hummus, pita bread, arugula, and pickled vegetables — shareable and built for the patio
Southern comfort dish from a bar kitchen that outperforms its surroundings