Alexandra's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful park along Lady Bird Lake. Great views of the city and a way to enjoy the outdoors.
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Zilker Park
Beautiful park along Lady Bird Lake. Great views of the city and a way to enjoy the outdoors.
Head downtown on Sunday for Sinners Brunch. Every Sunday starting at 12:30 there is live music, great coffee, and incredible people watching all in one cute outdoor venue. Jo’s Coffee is in the heart of South Congress which is a great street for strolling and window shopping.
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Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveHead downtown on Sunday for Sinners Brunch. Every Sunday starting at 12:30 there is live music, great coffee, and incredible people watching all in one cute outdoor venue. Jo’s Coffee is in the heart of South Congress which is a great street for strolling and window shopping.
Food scene
Best BBQ on our side of town. Have the beef rib. It’s a little more expensive but it’s worth it.
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Stiles Switch BBQ
6610 N Lamar BlvdBest BBQ on our side of town. Have the beef rib. It’s a little more expensive but it’s worth it.
Amazing spot for breakfast. But go early to avoid lines and secure a table. They open at 7:30am try and get there before 10am. There is also a coffee shop inside so it’s really the best combo. Wicked tacos and delicious coffee. Try the picada ranchera.
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Veracruz All Natural
111 East Cesar Chavez StreetAmazing spot for breakfast. But go early to avoid lines and secure a table. They open at 7:30am try and get there before 10am. There is also a coffee shop inside so it’s really the best combo. Wicked tacos and delicious coffee. Try the picada ranchera.
This place is less than a mile from our house and when it first opened we were there weekly. It’s still our go to for a delicious meal. The crab and pork soup dumplings are amazing. And they make hand pulled noodles. The ja jiang mein - noodles with meat and bean sauce is mouthwatering.
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Julie's Noodles
8557 Research BlvdThis place is less than a mile from our house and when it first opened we were there weekly. It’s still our go to for a delicious meal. The crab and pork soup dumplings are amazing. And they make hand pulled noodles. The ja jiang mein - noodles with meat and bean sauce is mouthwatering.