Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Love their Brisket bento box with burnt tips! Ribs are yummy and sashimi is oh-so-delicious! We also love the tiki drinks and cold saké. If you make a reservation and it's summer time, make sure to tell them in the comments that you want indoor AC seating!
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Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd StLove their Brisket bento box with burnt tips! Ribs are yummy and sashimi is oh-so-delicious! We also love the tiki drinks and cold saké. If you make a reservation and it's summer time, make sure to tell them in the comments that you want indoor AC seating!
Must-do before leaving town! Usually there is a line out the door so it’s normal to wait half an hour (and very much worth it!) The Austin Chronicle nominated them for best bathroom in 2022.
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La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StMust-do before leaving town! Usually there is a line out the door so it’s normal to wait half an hour (and very much worth it!) The Austin Chronicle nominated them for best bathroom in 2022.
Love the vibes, steak frites, and creme brûlée! Also, can't go wrong with the pork chop. All very shareable. Their kitchen is open until 11pm so skip the Whataburger fast food and head there instead.
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Justine's
4710 E 5th StLove the vibes, steak frites, and creme brûlée! Also, can't go wrong with the pork chop. All very shareable. Their kitchen is open until 11pm so skip the Whataburger fast food and head there instead.
Perfect for date night. Try their whole fish and Brussels sprouts!
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Launderette
2115 Holly StPerfect for date night. Try their whole fish and Brussels sprouts!
All of the tacos are yummy, shareable plates. Try the watermelon margarita and tacos al pastor.
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Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th StAll of the tacos are yummy, shareable plates. Try the watermelon margarita and tacos al pastor.
Usually there for brunch. Always a good experience.
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Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
3235 E Cesar Chavez StUsually there for brunch. Always a good experience.
Great for sunsets overlooking the Colorado River.
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Tillery Kitchen and Bar
3201 E Cesar Chavez StGreat for sunsets overlooking the Colorado River.
You can feed 3 people with their Don Juan breakfast tacos.
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Juan in a Million
2300 E Cesar Chavez StYou can feed 3 people with their Don Juan breakfast tacos.
Dee Dee food truck is at Radio Coffee off Manchaca. Great spot for live music and eating outdoors. Order ahead online and try the Pad Ka Prow and mango sticky rice!
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DEE DEE - Northern Thai Street Food
4204 Menchaca RdDee Dee food truck is at Radio Coffee off Manchaca. Great spot for live music and eating outdoors. Order ahead online and try the Pad Ka Prow and mango sticky rice!
Go for the people watching and stay for the egg sandwich and freshest French press you’ve ever had...
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Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StGo for the people watching and stay for the egg sandwich and freshest French press you’ve ever had...
Old Thousand
1000 E 11th StEverything is incredible! Always try the specials.
Buenos Aires Café
1201 E 6th StSteaks, red wine and great service.
There is always a crowd so get a reservation or show up by 8:30am!
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Paperboy
1203 E 11th StThere is always a crowd so get a reservation or show up by 8:30am!
Tacos Guerrero
96 N Pleasant Valley RdGreat for breakfast tacos!
Grizzelda's
105 Tillery StMumtaz Market by G Raj Mahal
1816 S 1st StBest Indian food in Austin.
The Soul Builder is my go-to. After a workout or walk around the lake, order off the menu and get the Triple Triple.
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JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdThe Soul Builder is my go-to. After a workout or walk around the lake, order off the menu and get the Triple Triple.
Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez StCuvee Coffee Bar
2000 E 6th StThis place is always bumping during brunch on the weekends.
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Gabrielas Downtown
900 E 7th StThis place is always bumping during brunch on the weekends.
Coffee, drinks, food, and picnic tables. Order any of their fresh baked goods and don’t leave without a loaf of Easy Tiger bread.
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Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StCoffee, drinks, food, and picnic tables. Order any of their fresh baked goods and don’t leave without a loaf of Easy Tiger bread.
Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StGo for happy hour and get the margaritas.
Veracruz All Natural
111 East Cesar Chavez StreetHay Elotes
2214 E 7th StGet the Mango Hill desert!
Rogue Radish
2501 East 5th StreetAmazingly healthy and yummy veggie bowls. Super excited they moved to the neighborhood!
Love their ambience and the shrimp and avocado spring rolls. Don’t leave without a box of macaroons.
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Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StLove their ambience and the shrimp and avocado spring rolls. Don’t leave without a box of macaroons.
Ranch 616
616 Nueces StGet the ranch water!
Best Tom Kha in the world. If you’re into spice, the jungle curry is amazing too. Cool it off with the seafood pad Thai. All of their dishes are knock outs.
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Sway
1417 S 1st StBest Tom Kha in the world. If you’re into spice, the jungle curry is amazing too. Cool it off with the seafood pad Thai. All of their dishes are knock outs.
Shrimp and fish fajitas and a pitcher of margaritas!
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Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetShrimp and fish fajitas and a pitcher of margaritas!
Queso, caldo and skinny margaritas. Ask to sit on the outside patio for the best people watching in Austin.
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Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveQueso, caldo and skinny margaritas. Ask to sit on the outside patio for the best people watching in Austin.
Smoked chicken wings and pickle ball, plus a playground for the kiddos
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Bouldin Acres
2027 S Lamar BlvdSmoked chicken wings and pickle ball, plus a playground for the kiddos
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdGreat for groups and lunch - very lively on the weekends!
Always happy ending up here on a Friday for happy hour. Pup-friendly, kid-friendly and their menu has something for everyone, too. Grab some Yucatán fries and a fresh cocktail or get dinner and order the shrimp plate and some sake.
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Kinda Tropical
3501 E 7th StAlways happy ending up here on a Friday for happy hour. Pup-friendly, kid-friendly and their menu has something for everyone, too. Grab some Yucatán fries and a fresh cocktail or get dinner and order the shrimp plate and some sake.
Casa Colombia
2409 E 7th StFruity drinks and an outdoor patio on East 7th
Pho Please
1920 E Riverside DrBahn mi sandwiches are huge and delicious
Coolest spot for a food truck serving Italian favorites. Always go for the the Diavolo with mushrooms and honey. Yum!
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Patrizi's
2307 Manor RdCoolest spot for a food truck serving Italian favorites. Always go for the the Diavolo with mushrooms and honey. Yum!
I crave their Canadian tuxedo sandwich with hush puppies.
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Austin Daily Press
1900 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdI crave their Canadian tuxedo sandwich with hush puppies.
Revival Coffee
1405 E 7th StThey pair their beer with their food truck's Thai fried chicken and it's phenomenal.
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Zilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th StThey pair their beer with their food truck's Thai fried chicken and it's phenomenal.
All of the grilled skewers are delicious! Reservations are recommended but if you don’t get them ahead of time, there are tons of cool bars to check out while you wait for your table (like Ah Sing Den and Shangri-La).
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Fukumoto Sushi & Yakitori Izakaya
514 Medina StAll of the grilled skewers are delicious! Reservations are recommended but if you don’t get them ahead of time, there are tons of cool bars to check out while you wait for your table (like Ah Sing Den and Shangri-La).
Café No Sé
1603 S Congress AveGet a photo with Austin's famous green wall and share it with someone to say, "I love you so much." And pick up an iced Belgian Bomber while you're there.
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Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveGet a photo with Austin's famous green wall and share it with someone to say, "I love you so much." And pick up an iced Belgian Bomber while you're there.
June's
1722 S Congress AvePastries and coffee or late night snacks.
Summer House on Music Lane
1101 Music LnNeighborhood Sushi
1716 S Congress AveDate night or a quick bite. Go for happy hour.
Hawaiian fajitas, chicken pipeline enchiladas, and queso compesto with steak! Go for happy hour on their patio overlooking Lake Austin. Happy hour ends promptly at 5:35 so get there early and stay for the sunsets. Local tip: if it’s a busy night, skip the waitlist and snag a bar table on the back pier. It serves the whole menu and you get the best views!
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Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin BlvdHawaiian fajitas, chicken pipeline enchiladas, and queso compesto with steak! Go for happy hour on their patio overlooking Lake Austin. Happy hour ends promptly at 5:35 so get there early and stay for the sunsets. Local tip: if it’s a busy night, skip the waitlist and snag a bar table on the back pier. It serves the whole menu and you get the best views!
There are several locations but this is the original and the one I grew up going to. Best chipotle sauce in the word. I get it on everything, especially the chicken fajitas.
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Maudie's Cafe
2608 W 7th StThere are several locations but this is the original and the one I grew up going to. Best chipotle sauce in the word. I get it on everything, especially the chicken fajitas.
While this coffee shop has new owners and they removed our favorite cup of Joe from their menu (RIP Bourbon Latte), it is still a great space for working amongst locals and chatting with friendly baristas.
Pershing East
While this coffee shop has new owners and they removed our favorite cup of Joe from their menu (RIP Bourbon Latte), it is still a great space for working amongst locals and chatting with friendly baristas.
After you grab the morning essentials, walk around and check out the studios that are open with art on display. You'll find even more art at the corner park a block north along Springdale.
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Sa-Tén
916 Springdale RdAfter you grab the morning essentials, walk around and check out the studios that are open with art on display. You'll find even more art at the corner park a block north along Springdale.
Arts & Culture
Cool space for local artists to sell their latest work and there is a nice coffee shop inside.
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Canopy Austin
916 Springdale RdCool space for local artists to sell their latest work and there is a nice coffee shop inside.
Your kids will love this place! Great for rainy days in Austin.
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Thinkery
1830 Simond AveYour kids will love this place! Great for rainy days in Austin.
Tacos and amazing coffee - get there early because they sell out!
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SFC Farmers' Market Downtown
422 Guadalupe StTacos and amazing coffee - get there early because they sell out!
Every Sunday from 11-2. Try the oversized chocolate chip cookies and fresh squeezed strawberry lemonade.
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Mueller Farmers' Market
2006 Philomena StEvery Sunday from 11-2. Try the oversized chocolate chip cookies and fresh squeezed strawberry lemonade.
Hausbar Urban Farm and Guesthaus
3300 Govalle AveFarm stand on Wednesdays
Grab some fresh produce, but don't forget to say hi to the chickens! 🐓 And pickup a cute shirt in support of local business.
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Boggy Creek Farm
3414 Lyons RdGrab some fresh produce, but don't forget to say hi to the chickens! 🐓 And pickup a cute shirt in support of local business.
If you're into salsa, this place is world-renowned for their dance competitions. 💃
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Esquina Tango
209 Pedernales StIf you're into salsa, this place is world-renowned for their dance competitions. 💃
Drinks & Nightlife
Frozé and a pool to dip your toes in on a hot summer day!
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Kitty Cohen's
2211 Webberville RdFrozé and a pool to dip your toes in on a hot summer day!
Wanna dance? This place has 2-stepping on most nights and the locals aren’t afraid to ask you for a spin around the dance floor. Usually has a $5 cover.
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The White Horse
500 Comal StWanna dance? This place has 2-stepping on most nights and the locals aren’t afraid to ask you for a spin around the dance floor. Usually has a $5 cover.
On the weekends, their Mezcal tasting room is open and usually has a brilliant guitarist (pre-Covid).
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Whisler's
1816 E 6th StOn the weekends, their Mezcal tasting room is open and usually has a brilliant guitarist (pre-Covid).
One of the coolest hidden gems in Austin, this bar needs an online reservation with a secret passcode to get in. The drinks are phenomenal and made at your table.
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Midnight Cowboy Modeling
313 E 6th StOne of the coolest hidden gems in Austin, this bar needs an online reservation with a secret passcode to get in. The drinks are phenomenal and made at your table.
Jump on a scooter and head down to Alta’s for their wine selection, snack boards and patio with views of the rowing docks.
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Alta's Cafe
74 Trinity StreetJump on a scooter and head down to Alta’s for their wine selection, snack boards and patio with views of the rowing docks.
HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StCheck out their lineup from their website. Known for smaller country and rock bands touring through Austin. It's our favorite venue on the East side.
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Historic Scoot Inn
1308 E 4th StCheck out their lineup from their website. Known for smaller country and rock bands touring through Austin. It's our favorite venue on the East side.
Have you heard of Sour Beer? Definitely a must-try for craft beer lovers.
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Blue Owl Brewing
2400 E Cesar Chavez StHave you heard of Sour Beer? Definitely a must-try for craft beer lovers.
Go for their yard games and stay for the sweet potato fries, chicken wings and breakfast sammies!
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Lustre Pearl East
114 Linden StGo for their yard games and stay for the sweet potato fries, chicken wings and breakfast sammies!
Hops & Grain Brewing
507 Calles StComedy on Thursdays
The Buzz Mill
1505 Town Creek Dr24-hour coffee and drinks, comedy on Wednesdays
Awesome atmosphere, live music and family friendly!
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Central Machine Works
4824 E Cesar Chavez StAwesome atmosphere, live music and family friendly!
The Cafe at Native Hostels
807 E 4th StBack patio bar with string lights strewn between crepe myrtles. Very chill vibes.
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Yellow Jacket Social Club
1704 E 5th StBack patio bar with string lights strewn between crepe myrtles. Very chill vibes.
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdCowboys and 2-steppin’ lessons
Great for groups and kids! Lots of treehouses, playgrounds, and picnic tables. The beer is tasty and they even have a mini-soccer field.
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Meanwhile Brewing Company
3901 Promontory Point DrGreat for groups and kids! Lots of treehouses, playgrounds, and picnic tables. The beer is tasty and they even have a mini-soccer field.
Frontyard Brewing
4514 Bob Wire RdFamily-friendly fun - just let the kids out and play!
Fitzhugh Brewing
15435 Fitzhugh RdPlaygrounds for kids and drinks for adults.
Lala's Little Nugget
2207 Justin LnChristmas year round
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th StGet reservations. This place is a must do.
Locals playing music you can dance to in a cabaret-style bar.
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Donn's Depot
1600 W 5th StLocals playing music you can dance to in a cabaret-style bar.
Cosmic Saltillo
Perfect spot for a hang sesh on a Sunday afternoon. The gardens are phenomenal.
Parks & Nature
Nearby watering hole where the locals go to cool off. Bring a small cooler and enjoy being off the beaten path. Watch out for changing water levels.
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Secret Beach
Nearby watering hole where the locals go to cool off. Bring a small cooler and enjoy being off the beaten path. Watch out for changing water levels.
Favorite entrances are Hill of Life, Campbell's Hole off Spyglass and Twin Falls under the 360/mopac overpass.
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Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayFavorite entrances are Hill of Life, Campbell's Hole off Spyglass and Twin Falls under the 360/mopac overpass.
A watering hole that usually has locals playing guitar on the weekends and a cave with an epic view of the Greenbelt.
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Campbell's Hole
A watering hole that usually has locals playing guitar on the weekends and a cave with an epic view of the Greenbelt.
Our absolute favorite place to access the Greenbelt and jump in the water.
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Hill Of Life
1710 Camp Craft RdOur absolute favorite place to access the Greenbelt and jump in the water.
Two watering holes, Twin Falls and Sculpture Falls, are accessible from this entrance to the Greenbelt.
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Twin Falls
3918 S MoPac ExpyTwo watering holes, Twin Falls and Sculpture Falls, are accessible from this entrance to the Greenbelt.
City of Austin enclosed the loop around Townlake and now visitors can enjoy both sides of the water with uninterrupted trails, boardwalks and beautiful bridges.
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Austin Boardwalk
BoardwalkCity of Austin enclosed the loop around Townlake and now visitors can enjoy both sides of the water with uninterrupted trails, boardwalks and beautiful bridges.
Splash pad for the kiddos and lots of shade. There’s a really cool, oversized hammock made of rope that the kids love to jump on.
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Park Pease District
1100 Kingsbury StSplash pad for the kiddos and lots of shade. There’s a really cool, oversized hammock made of rope that the kids love to jump on.
Amazing playground and splash pad. Awesome place to let the kids burn off energy while you swing on one of the the shaded benches.
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Alliance Children's Garden
1000 Barton Springs RdAmazing playground and splash pad. Awesome place to let the kids burn off energy while you swing on one of the the shaded benches.
Closest spot to grab a paddle-board and spend the day on the lake.
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EpicSUP
2200 S Lakeshore BlvdClosest spot to grab a paddle-board and spend the day on the lake.
Local favorite playground with access to the free part of Barton Springs. Follow the train tracks to Zilker park and snap a pic with the Austin skyline.
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Zilker Metropolitan Park Playscape Shelter
Local favorite playground with access to the free part of Barton Springs. Follow the train tracks to Zilker park and snap a pic with the Austin skyline.
Everything Else
Austin Halal
1606 E 6th StBest massage in town.
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdEast 1st Grocery
1811 E Cesar Chavez StRoyal Blue Grocery
609 Congress AveZeke's Liquor
1711 E Cesar Chavez StQuickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez StWhole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdTarget
2300 W Ben White BlvdShopping
Fail Jewelry
828 E Cesar Chavez StAdorable staff and hand-crafted goods. Everything is on my wish-list.
East side is a great spot to shop for old school threads. Pick up a vintage clothing store map and take the tour!
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Charm School Vintage
1111 E 11th StEast side is a great spot to shop for old school threads. Pick up a vintage clothing store map and take the tour!
Feather's Boutique
1700 B South Congress AveVintage finds, local artists and private labels.
Prototype Vintage Design
1700 S Congress Ave