East Austin Favorites
Food and Drinks Within Walking Distance from the Casita
These places are within a few blocks of our Airbnb and are excellent
So. Damn. Good. Cajun food, elevated. A stone's throw from the Casita. Check it out!
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Vic and Al's
2406 Manor RdSo. Damn. Good. Cajun food, elevated. A stone's throw from the Casita. Check it out!
There may be better pasta somewhere on planet earth but I haven't found it. All scratch food truck inside Butterfly Bar.
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Patrizi's
2307 Manor RdThere may be better pasta somewhere on planet earth but I haven't found it. All scratch food truck inside Butterfly Bar.
Este
Walk-in early evening for a spot at this place, it’s Mexican Seafood, upscale.
Thunderbird Coffee
2200 Manor RdAwesome coffee nearby
It’s a literal hole in the wall, but these are excellent breakfast tacos and one of our go-to’s. Stick to the basics but they are tasty in the a.m.
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Taco Mex
2611 Manor RdIt’s a literal hole in the wall, but these are excellent breakfast tacos and one of our go-to’s. Stick to the basics but they are tasty in the a.m.
Great food, beer, cocktails and TVs for games. Outdoor seating too.
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Haymaker
2310 Manor RdGreat food, beer, cocktails and TVs for games. Outdoor seating too.
Awesome courtyard bar with food truck and theater. A must see, definitely old school ATX weirdness :)
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The Butterfly Bar Austin
2307 Manor RdAwesome courtyard bar with food truck and theater. A must see, definitely old school ATX weirdness :)
Dai Due
2406 Manor RdGreat for a gourmet breakfast or meaty dinner!
Amazing cocktails just around the corner. Open during COVID due to it being part of Mi Madre's
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Techo Mezcaleria and Agave Bar
2201 Manor RdAmazing cocktails just around the corner. Open during COVID due to it being part of Mi Madre's
Awesome margaritas, Tex Mex with some healthier options
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El Chile Cafe y Cantina
1900 Manor RdAwesome margaritas, Tex Mex with some healthier options
School House Pub
2207 Manor RdTry the fish and chips!
Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdPricey but worth it
Sour Duck Market
1814 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdDone by same folks as Odd Duck. Super good
Mi Madre's Restaurant
2201 Manor RdBreakfast tacos for the AM
Great little food truck with awesome Thai food. Say hi to Tai and her Mom!
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Thai Thani
2101 Manor RdGreat little food truck with awesome Thai food. Say hi to Tai and her Mom!
Abo Youssef Mediterranean Food
2101 Manor RdGreat food, super close
Bird Bird Biscuit
2701 Manor RdDelicious chicken and biscuits
El Chilito
2219 Manor RdGreat queso, good breakfast tacos too!
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdSmoothies and Juice, nearby!
Austin Daily Press
1900 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdTry the hush puppies. They are insane
The Wheel
1902 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdGreat local bar
Do you want Texas Cooking? Here's your spot. Big portions, big value. Comfort food
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Hoover's Cooking
2002 Manor RdDo you want Texas Cooking? Here's your spot. Big portions, big value. Comfort food
Monarch Liquor
1902 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdOur favorite liquor store
Planet K
2409 Manor RdHead shop, odd but good if you need cigs or things like that
RBM Food Mart
2601 Manor RdBeer, wine and corner store things
Pizza and cocktails with a huge patio right down the block. What’s not to love?
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Love Supreme
2805 Manor RoadPizza and cocktails with a huge patio right down the block. What’s not to love?
Food and Drinks around East Austin
Nixta Taqueria
2512 E 12th StYOU HAVE TO TRY THIS! DON'T FORGET!
Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood AveDelicious BBQ; sausage is incredible
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd StTexas-style Japanese? YES PLEASE!
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveAwesome pizza pies, not too far
Nice mid-range place, great cocktails and oysters
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Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StNice mid-range place, great cocktails and oysters
If you come to ATX, you need to hit up at least one of the Tatsuya restaurants! This one is awesome!
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Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdIf you come to ATX, you need to hit up at least one of the Tatsuya restaurants! This one is awesome!
Best Chinese in town, IMHO. Definitely unique Texas/Chinese fusuion.
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Old Thousand
1000 E 11th StBest Chinese in town, IMHO. Definitely unique Texas/Chinese fusuion.
Paperboy
1203 E 11th StNew brick and mortar, delicious
Lines for days, best brisket on earth though. Order ahead if possible
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StLines for days, best brisket on earth though. Order ahead if possible
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StEast Austin Cocktail Mecca. Go!
Domo Alley-Gato Tatsu-Ya
1600 E 6th StJapanese Curry in an awesome venue
Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th StTry the Despereaux Saison. Delicious beer
The White Horse
500 Comal StBest honky tonk in town
HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StMusic and Beer
Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th StMargaritas are amazing
Arlo's
2906 Fruth StVegan food truck. Really really good
Nicer, higher end spot. Classy and next door to whislers
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Vixen's Wedding
1813 A E 6th StNicer, higher end spot. Classy and next door to whislers
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StDeep Dish Pizza, local fave.
Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StNice high-end spot for amazing Mexican
Please go here and have the huevos rancheros! They are so good!
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Cisco's Restaurant
1511 E 6th StPlease go here and have the huevos rancheros! They are so good!
Yellow Jacket Social Club
1704 E 5th StGreat outdoor dive bar. Also brunch!
Flyrite Chicken Sandwiches
2129 E 7th StAwesome local fast-food favorite
Bufalina Pizza
2215 E Cesar Chavez StSo. Damn. Good
Stay Gold
1910 E Cesar Chavez StOne of the best little music bars
Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez StAwesome place to grab breakfast before exploring
Lou’s
1900 E Cesar Chavez StAwesome custard
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StAs good as Franklin's, with less of a wait
Tillery Kitchen and Bar
3201 E Cesar Chavez StAmazing food on the lake
Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
3235 E Cesar Chavez StSoul food
Kinda Tropical
3501 E 7th St
Sawyer & Co
4827 E Cesar Chavez StSouthern-style brunch. Retro themed.
East Austin Music Venues, Parks and Other Activities
Here’s some cool things to check out
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich StHistoric Scoot Inn
1308 E 4th StAwesome venue
Boggy Creek Greenbelt
1114 Nile StNice place to jog to or take a bike
You’re My Butter Half Mural
2000 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdOBLIGATORY PHOT OP
Mueller Lake Park
4550 Mueller BlvdGreat place for a picnic or jog