Get revved up because National Drive-Thru Day is July 24. To celebrate, we suggest you get in your car and cruise to one of Austin’s many fast-food stops. With options ranging from a traditional burger-and-fry combo to newer, healthier fare like a tasty smoothie paired with a salad, the capital city has an array of drive-thru options. Trust us, you’ll be driving all over town on Tuesday.

Fresa’s Chicken al Carbón

One of our favorite restaurants for an on-the-go meal, Fresa’s doesn’t mess around with its chicken. Mixing traditional and new approaches to Mexican chicken al carbón, this place takes the classic meal to a whole new level through its wood-grilled Yucatan Spice Chicken and Achiote & Citrus Chicken. Fresa’s also offers options for gluten-free and vegetarian eaters so everyone can enjoy this Austin original.

915 N. Lamar Blvd.; 1703 S. First St.

Dan’s Hamburgers

Serving Austin since 1973, Dan’s Hamburgers is known for tasty and inexpensive burgers, but the small-chain diner also offers breakfast choices such as omelets and biscuits to start your day off right. When it comes to dinner options, you can’t go wrong with the hearty chicken-fried steak dinner or chicken basket with four white-meat strips, french fries, and a roll.

Various locations

Flyrite Chicken

Flyrite Chicken prides itself on making “fast food you can feel good about.” With no MSG, antibiotics, artificial ingredients, or high fructose corn syrup, its tasty but wholesome menu includes The Standard chicken sandwich, The Cowboy, and kid-friendly chicken tenders. Healthier options are also offered, such as a garden salad and grilled chicken wrap.

Various locations

JuiceLand

Well on its way to becoming an Austin institution, this popular shop offers refreshing smoothie and juice options, like the Peachy Green and Home Run along with nutritious grab-and-go meals including the Vegan Taco Salad and House Made Falafel Sandwich.

Two drive-thru locations: 6705 Hwy. 290 and 9901 Brodie Lane

Sandy’s Hamburgers

One of the city’s oldest burger joints, Sandy’s Hamburgers has stood the test of time, residing at the same location on Barton Springs Road since the 1940s. Serving menu options like frozen custard, cheeseburgers, and chili cheese and onion hamburgers, Sandy’s is the definition of old-fashioned Austin.

603 Barton Springs Road

El Pollo Rico

Known to be some of the best chicken in town that won’t break the bank, El Pollo Rico is loved for its well-seasoned chicken, rice and beans, and deliciously addictive sauce. The fast-food Mexican chain offers meals like the Rico Bowl and the Gordita along with Mexican food essentials like quesadillas, tacos, and burritos.

Various locations

Bill Miller Bar-B-Q

Not a fan of waiting in a long line for barbecue? Bill Miller has got you covered with drive-thru locations that make it easy to pick up a tasty barbecue meal. Hearty options like chicken, brisket, and rib plates along with non-barbecue dishes (fried chicken) make sure you can get a meat fix in a jiffy for many different tastes.

Various locations

P. Terry’s Burger Stand

The burger joint may have a retro style that takes you back to the 1950s, but P. Terry’s is modern in that it promotes fresh, healthy ingredients with a convenient fast-food experience and price. Along with classics like cheeseburgers and milkshakes, the menu has a veggie burger and wheat buns. Breakfast items like the banana bread and egg burger are also easy to grab on your way to the office.

Various locations

Top Notch

Sure, Top Notch may not necessarily be considered a drive-thru, but we’re going to let this one slide since it has kept the classic eat-in-your-car concept since 1971. The Austin icon (and film location for a scene in Dazed and Confused) has a variety of fast-food options including burgers, fried chicken or shrimp, and corn dogs. But you really go to enjoy the carhop vibe of the place.

7525 Burnet Road

Baby Greens

A drive-thru option that won’t make you feel guilty or sluggish after your meal, Baby Greens turned an old burger joint into an award-winning healthy restaurant by being one of the first places in Austin to field fresh, feel-good food from a drive-thru window. Baby Greens offers traditional salads (Cobb, Caesar) or original ones (like the Rainbow or Asian).

1508 W. Anderson Lane

El Tacorrido

This drive-thru taco restaurant has been praised for its authentic and delicious breakfast tacos and entrees. It even offers more exotic options like slow-cooked pork stomach and vapor-cooked spiced beef cheek. Definitely worth the wait while sitting in the car.

Various locations