5. Mighty Fine Burgers and ShakesAt first glance Mighty Fine seems like a regular old burger joint, but after trying the food, it’s apparent why there is always a line. Every single item on the menu at Mighty Fine is full of flavor, especially their fries. The restaurant advertises fresh cut, fresh cooked crinkle cut fries, and if you don’t believe them you can watch them make your fries through a glass window into their kitchen. The fries taste great, have a great balance of crispy outside and soft inside, and the portions are huge. 4. Hyde Park Bar & Grill Hyde Park Bar & Grill is very proud of its French fries, and to be honest there is no reason it shouldn’t be. The restaurant has received the honor of having Austin’s best French fries for many years in a row, but if I was the one handing out that honor they may not be as lucky. The fries at Hyde Park are individually dipped in buttermilk batter and then lightly fried:  think fried fish but replace the cod with potato. The result is a very heavy French fry. It is unique and hearty but for me not worth the $5 you have to spend to eat them. 3. Pluckers If you’re searching for the allusive waffle fry, then you may want to stop in at Pluckers to get your fix. Pluckers Wing Bar has been serving wings, drinks and waffle fries around Austin for almost 15 years. It’s one of the only places in town that has ever been able to serve up my favorite style of fry. There’s no better way to sooth the burn of a couple spicy wings than with a crisp waffle fry dipped in ranch.  2. Dog AlmightyFor a delicious serving of traditional French fries look no further than Dog Almighty. Its fries are the perfect thickness and are fried perfectly to a nice golden brown color. The fries compliment almost every item on the menu and taste great with just ketchup, but, for a real treat, ask for chili and cheese on top. 1. P. Terry’s Thin, crisp, and full of flavor are just a few of the ways that P. Terry’s French fries can be described. The South Lamar stand serves up huge servings of these fresh cut fries for less than $2. P. Terry’s is one of very few places with French fries so flavorful that I don’t use ketchup. With all that flavor for such a low price, P. Terry’s is my pick for the best French fries in Austin.