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Funny Friday's ~ Only in Austin ~ El Arroyo ~ 08.07.2026

By Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, LLC ~ 512.750.6899 410939

August 07, 2026 05:00 AM

El Arroyo stands as an iconic Austin gem, renowned for crafting the finest hand-squeezed margaritas and serving up delectable Black Angus beef tacos, among a plethora of other Tex-Mex delights, since 1975!

Situated at the corner of West 5th and Campbell, this local favorite boasts a quirky marquee that captures attention. Daily, the billboard transforms with a fresh pun, spanning the spectrum of wit and humor, making it a delightful fixture at the heart of Austin's culinary scene.

The laughter doesn't stop there, they share these puns on Instagram, drawing in admirers like our very own Kathy Streib, and Debe Maxwell, CRS, is also in on the fun. In a world where a daily chuckle is a necessity, following El Arroyo's Instagram for the latest pun is a shared joy.

Wishing you endless smiles! Happy Friday!!

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Dorie... good ones this week... and I especially loved the middle one. It's just so true for so many.

Aug 07, 2026 05:06 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Oh yes the middle one is a good one Nina Hollander, Broker and so true!

Aug 07, 2026 05:23 AM

GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore

Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ

Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Thanks for sharing and enjoy your upcoming weekend! Bill

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Aug 07, 2026 05:19 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Thank you GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore .

Aug 07, 2026 05:23 AM

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

Denver, CO

Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Dorie, I laughed at the first one, as my friends have been saying 100 is too hot for Denver! I too love the middle one.

Aug 07, 2026 05:57 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

It is Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

Aug 08, 2026 05:58 PM

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty

Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL

Florida Space Coast Homes

With people moving out of Denver in droves (mostly to Texas and Florida) I think summer is going to get much uglier.

Aug 07, 2026 06:22 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Could be Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty

Aug 08, 2026 05:58 PM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Friday morning, Dorie. Keep smiling and have a great day.

Aug 07, 2026 06:27 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

I will Roy...you too!

Aug 08, 2026 05:59 PM

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA

Selling the Main Line & Chester County

I think right now every state is having very high temps, so maybe we all should move to Denver.

Aug 07, 2026 06:31 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

It is August Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 and we expect hot temperatures in August!

Aug 08, 2026 05:59 PM

Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Dorie. Everyone wants to be further north in the summer or at the very least never having to leave air conditioning. The sign on the right speaks for itself. And the one in the middle, for me it's a rinse and repeat year after year. Enjoy your day.f

Aug 07, 2026 06:34 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

I understand Wayne Martin

Aug 08, 2026 06:00 PM

Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

With all of the mentions of summer in Texas, this post could likely be entered into the August challenge, haha.

Aug 07, 2026 07:30 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

No that is not what Texas is all about Brian England ! We have lakes and lots of fun things to do in the summer to cool off..working on my entry!

Aug 08, 2026 06:02 PM

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Author, Golfer, Traveler, Retired, Wenatchee, WA

"Good bad decisions"... I love that!
Happy Friday, Dorie.

Aug 07, 2026 07:45 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Glad you liked it Carol Williams one of my favorites!

Aug 08, 2026 06:05 PM

Lew Corcoran

Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA

Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

That post gave me a good laugh, and I swear I could almost taste those tacos while reading it, Dorie Dillard Austin TX. Thanks for sharing a bit of Austin sunshine today. It’s the kind of lighthearted fun that makes the day feel a little easier. Always nice when a simple pun can nudge a smile out of you :)

Aug 07, 2026 10:07 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Yes it is Lew Corcoran which is why I love the puns from El Arroyo!

Aug 08, 2026 06:05 PM

Lawrence & Sheila Agranoff

Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - crrli.com. We are Lic. Assoc. Broker/Lic. RE Salesperson - Plainview, NY

Listing & Selling Long Island Real Estate

The first is funny. The humidity is so high here today. Even last night at a street fair it never got cooler!

Aug 07, 2026 11:16 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX
Lawrence & Sheila Agra...

Plainview, NY

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Fall is just around the corner Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 !

Aug 08, 2026 06:08 PM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Dorie-I love them all. And yes, it is HOT. This morning my weather app said it was 78 with a feels like temperature of 98. I felt every bit of it on our walk.

Aug 07, 2026 11:54 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

I'm sure you felt every bit of your walk today. The humidity is what gets you and continues to do so!

Aug 07, 2026 02:14 PM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dorie Texas Summers are a pre-warning to what down under might be like if we do not behave and don't make it through the pearly gates .... LOL

Aug 07, 2026 04:57 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Texas is always hot in August George Souto ..maybe a good reminder of what down under might be like if we do not behave and don't make it through the pearly gates!

Aug 08, 2026 06:09 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Dorie:

These are all pretty funny, especially the second one.

Have a good weekend!

Jeff

Aug 07, 2026 04:58 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Thank you for stopping by Jeff Dowler, CRS always good to see you comment!.

Aug 08, 2026 06:10 PM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Retired Real Estate Broker

The good, bad decision marquis brought a big smile to my face.

Aug 07, 2026 05:23 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

I'm glad to hear that Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 !!

Aug 08, 2026 06:10 PM

Jerry Newman

Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX

Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Good morning, Dorie. the next time I visit Austin I would love to stop by and try those Black angus beef tacos at El Arroyo.

Aug 09, 2026 07:24 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Let me know you are coming Jerry Newman and we will make it happen!

Aug 09, 2026 07:34 AM

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