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A restaurant in Texas is making its customers and the internet laugh out loud. El Arroyo is putting up hilarious and witty signs to draw attention and bring smiles to people’s faces, and we’ve collected some of the very best ones.
So scroll down, have a good laugh, and upvote your faves. Don’t forget to leave a comment telling us which sign you liked the best and why. When you’re done with this list, you can check out Bored Panda’s previous article about El Arroyo’s hilarious signs right here.
El Arroyo was opened back in 1975 in Austin and has become a local landmark ever since. The restaurant is incredibly proud of its black-lettered sign and it’s become somewhat of an icon in the state capital of Texas. The best part? You can even email them suggestions if you have any witty ideas for their sign: just send them a message at sign@elarroyo.com.
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Bright Future
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A Great Personality
El Arroyo jokes that since its name means “The Ditch,” it’d better have food that’s good. The restaurant acknowledges that they love goofing around and having a good time, but they take Tex Mex food seriously.
The restaurant’s online presence has grown by leaps and bounds over the years. El Arroyo currently has 236k followers on Instagram and it doesn’t look like the flow of new fans will be stopping anytime soon. The staff working there know just how popular their signs are, so they’ve even published three books about them.
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Free The Nip
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Their, There And They're
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The 'L' Is Silent
K. aka letmeplaywithkittens 4 years ago
stealing this one. oh god, i need to sleep and frown for a few days now.
With the number of different signs that El Arroyo puts up, some of them are bound to make someone angry. That’s exactly what happened in 2005 when the restaurant put up a sign revealing a mega plot twist at the end of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (you know the one I’m talking about). There was some backlash, but eventually, people got over it.
According to Austin Monthly, the witty and sharp signs may have been the reason why somebody tried to burn down the restaurant way back in 1998. Wow, some people really can’t handle someone trying to be funny, can they?
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Gender Reveal Party
Kat Rogers 4 years ago
OMG~ THAT'S MEEE!! LIVING IN FLORIDA, I FEEL LIKE I MIGHT DIE DURING THE SUMMER~ QUITE OFTEN (SEVERE HEALTH ISSUES!) SO WHY WOULD I SUFFOCATE MY BODY WITH CLOTHING?! WELL, I DON'T ANYMORE! MY A/C BILL IS LOWER AND I RARELY HAVE LAUNDRY TO DO= SUPER LOW WATER BILL! YES, I DO LIVE ALONE, AND ON THE 2ND FLOOR SO NO ONE CAN SEE MEEE!😅😥😢😓😆
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Impressive Car
K. aka letmeplaywithkittens 4 years ago
seriously though, i would love this. just hope i wouldn't be roped into working on/ for a date.
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This Will Pass
Ninja Kitty 4 years ago
I guess it's just the fact that I rewatched frozen, but when it says "It might pass like a kidney stone", it reminds me of that one troll. I-passed-a...4952b.jpeg 
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Running A Marathon
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Humidititties
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The Importance Of Commas
DancingToMyself 4 years ago
Commas actually saves lives! "Eat, my child, please!" OR: "EAT MY CHILD, PLEASE!"
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It's Ok To Fall Apart
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Quarantine Buddies
Sergio Bicerra 4 years ago
My ex now lives alone, but I wish we could spend quarantine together, she's so fun, ended in good terms. Just because things didn"t work out you have to be bitter on someone.
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Growing Acceptance
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Social Distancing
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Where Do Tacos Live?
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They Know About You
Jackson Bowen 4 years ago
I think everyone who has ever met me has a therapist that knows about me lol
#21
Just Let Them Nap
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Santa And Essential Oils
#24
Happiness In Real Life
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Put It In Rice
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Broke Best Friend
#27
Fruit Puns
Ninja Kitty 4 years ago (edited)
yeah! leaf that guy! and if he wants to fight about it, just say, "you wanna pizza this?"
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Pet A Dog
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Age Difference
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The Older I Get
Monika Soffronow 4 years ago
The longer the lockdown lasts - the later in the day it becomes morning.
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A Reason For Everything
Monika Soffronow 4 years ago
Yep, even though the "everything happens for a reason"-phrase is one of the crappiest there is, always told by uncaring people to people who suffer. No guys, there is no reason, but things happen regardless. Peace to mankind and clean hands!
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Rocks And Places
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Social Media Influencer
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Monika Soffronow 4 years ago
A big thank you to the great guys at El Arroyo! If I find myself in Austin, Texas, I will eat at your place.
Firework 4 years ago
@sh*tpanda you are boring and dull and don't need to troll people every day!
Aragorn II Elessar 4 years ago (edited)
I was about to downvote you but then I read the comment at the bottom, you tell them mate.
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Linda Sampietro 4 years ago
Thank you El Arroyo! I needed a big laugh. Also, if I’m ever in Austin, Texas OR EVEN NEAR THERE, I’ll make it a point to enjoy eating at your restaurant. THANK YOU❗️
Donna Lawrence 4 years ago
Thanks for the laughs. Always wanted to. visit Texas. Love to. eat here just because of the laughs. Thanks again . Stay well . Rather see you six feet across from me then knowing your 6" under.( something like that) From Pennsylvania
Betsy Lenora 4 years ago
I'm hosting a joke Zoom group tomorrow & I'm going to use some of these for filler. Thank you!
Peter Cole 4 years ago
Fabulous, they made my day. Can I ask "Why in the UK do we only have one Monopolies Commission"?
Monika Soffronow 4 years ago
A big thank you to the great guys at El Arroyo! If I find myself in Austin, Texas, I will eat at your place.
Firework 4 years ago
@sh*tpanda you are boring and dull and don't need to troll people every day!
Aragorn II Elessar 4 years ago (edited)
I was about to downvote you but then I read the comment at the bottom, you tell them mate.
Load More Replies... Linda Sampietro 4 years ago
Thank you El Arroyo! I needed a big laugh. Also, if I’m ever in Austin, Texas OR EVEN NEAR THERE, I’ll make it a point to enjoy eating at your restaurant. THANK YOU❗️
Donna Lawrence 4 years ago
Thanks for the laughs. Always wanted to. visit Texas. Love to. eat here just because of the laughs. Thanks again . Stay well . Rather see you six feet across from me then knowing your 6" under.( something like that) From Pennsylvania
Betsy Lenora 4 years ago
I'm hosting a joke Zoom group tomorrow & I'm going to use some of these for filler. Thank you!
Peter Cole 4 years ago
Fabulous, they made my day. Can I ask "Why in the UK do we only have one Monopolies Commission"?
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