Michael & Deborah’s Bouldin, Austin Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Bouldin
Good Eats
The list of awesome Austin places to eat is endless but here are our favorite neighborhood spots all within a short 5 min walk from the house.
Insta-friendly Vietnamese restaurant with great cocktails. Good value at happy hour. Sit in the cute outdoor patio area if the weather is nice!
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Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StInsta-friendly Vietnamese restaurant with great cocktails. Good value at happy hour. Sit in the cute outdoor patio area if the weather is nice!
Hands-down best sushi restaurant in Austin. Skip straight to Sake Social (happy) Hour for the best value on cocktails, sake, hand rolls, sushi and sharing plates. Be sure to get there a bit earlier at 4:45 PM to snag a spot at the sushi bar.
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Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdHands-down best sushi restaurant in Austin. Skip straight to Sake Social (happy) Hour for the best value on cocktails, sake, hand rolls, sushi and sharing plates. Be sure to get there a bit earlier at 4:45 PM to snag a spot at the sushi bar.
Our favorite Thai restaurant with super authentic food. One of the best places for service as well!
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Thai Fresh
909 W Mary StOur favorite Thai restaurant with super authentic food. One of the best places for service as well!
Fun & casual Tex Mex restaurant that has a all-you-can-eat salsa bar and strong margaritas!
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Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetFun & casual Tex Mex restaurant that has a all-you-can-eat salsa bar and strong margaritas!
Hands-down best brunch spot in the neighborhood. A must go if you're vegan/vegetarian! Lots of breakfast as well as lunch and dinner menu items along with coffee, juices & smoothies.
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Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StHands-down best brunch spot in the neighborhood. A must go if you're vegan/vegetarian! Lots of breakfast as well as lunch and dinner menu items along with coffee, juices & smoothies.
Unique fusion of Asian and Texan BBQ. Relaxing outdoor seating area underneath Texas oak trees - try to get the swing seats if you can! Great for happy hour as well.
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Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdUnique fusion of Asian and Texan BBQ. Relaxing outdoor seating area underneath Texas oak trees - try to get the swing seats if you can! Great for happy hour as well.
If you can't get to Franklin's, go to Terry Black's for Texas BBQ. Cafeteria-style ordering of brisket, sausage, ribs and all the fixin's which are "plated" on butcher paper in front of you. We highly recommend ordering the brisket and beef ribs!
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Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdIf you can't get to Franklin's, go to Terry Black's for Texas BBQ. Cafeteria-style ordering of brisket, sausage, ribs and all the fixin's which are "plated" on butcher paper in front of you. We highly recommend ordering the brisket and beef ribs!
Fresh & healthy Mexican, great for brunch and happy hour. Beautiful backyard space under Texas oak trees.
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Fresa's South First Dine-In
1703 S 1st StFresh & healthy Mexican, great for brunch and happy hour. Beautiful backyard space under Texas oak trees.
Best ramen spot in Austin full of Japanese punk. We love the Tonkotsu! Always a line but it moves fast.
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Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdBest ramen spot in Austin full of Japanese punk. We love the Tonkotsu! Always a line but it moves fast.
Vegan ice cream shop with changing seasonal flavors. Highly recommend the cookies n cream!
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NadaMoo! Scoop Shop
1701 S Lamar BlvdVegan ice cream shop with changing seasonal flavors. Highly recommend the cookies n cream!
Upscale American restaurant on a 19th century property. Peacocks roam freely on the huge front lawn. Also great place for a fancy drink.
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Mattie's
901 W Live Oak StUpscale American restaurant on a 19th century property. Peacocks roam freely on the huge front lawn. Also great place for a fancy drink.
No frills, drive through-only taco stand that serves up made-to-order tacos & burritos. Cheap, fast, no fuss deliciousness.
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El Tacorrido
2316 S 1st StNo frills, drive through-only taco stand that serves up made-to-order tacos & burritos. Cheap, fast, no fuss deliciousness.
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StThis Austin taco staple needs no introduction!
Craving something sweet? This locally owned bakeshop serves cakes, cookies and cupcakes. There are a nice gluten-free options as well.
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Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
1905 S 1st StCraving something sweet? This locally owned bakeshop serves cakes, cookies and cupcakes. There are a nice gluten-free options as well.
Fresh seafood & yummy cocktails in this beautiful outdoor restaurant under big Texas oak trees overlooking South Congress. Perfect place for people watching!
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Perla's
1400 S Congress AveFresh seafood & yummy cocktails in this beautiful outdoor restaurant under big Texas oak trees overlooking South Congress. Perfect place for people watching!
Good Drinks
Our favorite local watering holes, no Uber required ;)
Large outdoor beer garden with pizza food truck on site. Great place to hang out on a nice day.
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The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StLarge outdoor beer garden with pizza food truck on site. Great place to hang out on a nice day.
Local Austin institution with live music under large Texas oak trees.
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Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveLocal Austin institution with live music under large Texas oak trees.
Cozy neighborhood wine bar (also serves delicious food!)
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Winebelly
519 W Oltorf StCozy neighborhood wine bar (also serves delicious food!)
Gibson Street Bar
1109 S Lamar BlvdCasual & cozy neighborhood bar.
Swanky historic Austin bar (Cedar Tavern) opened by local Austinites with great happy hour.
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Eberly
615 S Lamar BlvdSwanky historic Austin bar (Cedar Tavern) opened by local Austinites with great happy hour.
Casual cafe serving coffee by day and cocktails by night with delicious Greek small bites. Lovely outdoor front patio and great place to get work done if needed.
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Opa
2050 S Lamar BlvdCasual cafe serving coffee by day and cocktails by night with delicious Greek small bites. Lovely outdoor front patio and great place to get work done if needed.
The best wine bar that also serves food. Ask for the head somm, Alex, for the most informative wine pairing & suggestions!
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Aviary Decor
2110 S Lamar BlvdThe best wine bar that also serves food. Ask for the head somm, Alex, for the most informative wine pairing & suggestions!
Wine bar that also serves food in a beautiful outdoor setting under big Texas oak trees & twinkle lights. During happy hour, bottles of wine are 50% off.
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LENOIR
1807 S 1st StWine bar that also serves food in a beautiful outdoor setting under big Texas oak trees & twinkle lights. During happy hour, bottles of wine are 50% off.
Good Sights
Here are some fun must see tourist spots for first-time travelers.
Famous Austin mural located on Annie and South 1st.
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Greetings from Austin Mural
1720 S 1st StFamous Austin mural located on Annie and South 1st.
Natural springs pool in Zilker Park. Perfect place to cool off in the summer.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrNatural springs pool in Zilker Park. Perfect place to cool off in the summer.
Beautiful lake with dedicated walking, running and biking paths that has great views of Downtown Austin.
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailBeautiful lake with dedicated walking, running and biking paths that has great views of Downtown Austin.
South Congess is lined with restaurants & bars with live music and shopping boutiques. Don't miss Allen's Boots, a local institution.
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South Congress
South Congess is lined with restaurants & bars with live music and shopping boutiques. Don't miss Allen's Boots, a local institution.
Best place to see the 1 million bats that fly from underneath South Congress Bridge every evening at dusk.
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Statesman Bat Observation Center
305 S Congress AveBest place to see the 1 million bats that fly from underneath South Congress Bridge every evening at dusk.