Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Don't need teef to eat my beef...that's what the mural says and it's true... the beef is moist at this Austin institution.
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Sam's BBQ
2000 E 12th StDon't need teef to eat my beef...that's what the mural says and it's true... the beef is moist at this Austin institution.
Try the #1 BBQ in US. Arrive early if you want to get a slice of the moist brisket & espresso sauce. The line wraps the corner most days. If you don't like to wait try micklethwait BBQ up the street.
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StTry the #1 BBQ in US. Arrive early if you want to get a slice of the moist brisket & espresso sauce. The line wraps the corner most days. If you don't like to wait try micklethwait BBQ up the street.
My favorite breakfast tacos! That's right, we eat on eggs and bacon on a tortilla in Texas.
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Mi Madre's Restaurant
2201 Manor RdMy favorite breakfast tacos! That's right, we eat on eggs and bacon on a tortilla in Texas.
Bennu Coffee
2001 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd24 hour coffeeshop.
Hoover's Cooking
2002 Manor RdSouthern Comfort Food
Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdYet another gastropub... Duck fat fries are the best
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StAmazing baked goods and coffee
Austin Daily Press
1900 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdGreat Press Sandwich Stand
Kebabalicious
1311 E 7th StAmazing Berlin-Turkish style kebab wraps.
Nice gastropub and specialty cocktail spot... under $20 a plate.
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The Hightower
1209 E 7th StNice gastropub and specialty cocktail spot... under $20 a plate.
Great pub/punk/rockabilly bar. Great food and brunch.
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Yellow Jacket Social Club
1704 E 5th StGreat pub/punk/rockabilly bar. Great food and brunch.
Paul Qui (Top Chef 2012 Winner) food trailer. In the back of the Liberty Bar. Try the fried beets and the tongue bun.
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The Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetPaul Qui (Top Chef 2012 Winner) food trailer. In the back of the Liberty Bar. Try the fried beets and the tongue bun.
If you don't like lines (ie Franklin's BBQ) this is the 2nd best option. Try the lamb sausage.
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Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood AveIf you don't like lines (ie Franklin's BBQ) this is the 2nd best option. Try the lamb sausage.
100+ craft beers on tap, huge beer garden and house made sausage. Live music on weekends.
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Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey St100+ craft beers on tap, huge beer garden and house made sausage. Live music on weekends.
Tamale House East
1707 E 6th StAnother legendary breakfast taco spot
La Condesa
400 W 2nd StMy favorite restaurant! Interior mexican.
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StBeer Garden, Ping Pong, Bakery!
Thunderbird Coffee
2200 Manor RdGreat coffee spot
Great farmers market near Mueller (5 minutes drive from house).
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Mueller Farmers' Market
2006 Philomena StGreat farmers market near Mueller (5 minutes drive from house).
Right next door within walking distance. Cultivo is a community-driven restaurant, cafe, catering company that sources from the greater Austin area.
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Cultivo
Right next door within walking distance. Cultivo is a community-driven restaurant, cafe, catering company that sources from the greater Austin area.
Drinks & Nightlife
School House Pub
2207 Manor RdAmazing Gastropub... and affordable
Contigo
2027 Anchor LnOne of the top gastropub spots in Austin.
Best little honkey tonk in Texas. Amazing live music, you might see a horse in the bar. Dance lessons at 7 on weekends.
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The White Horse
500 Comal StBest little honkey tonk in Texas. Amazing live music, you might see a horse in the bar. Dance lessons at 7 on weekends.
Don't miss chicken shit bingo every Sunday at this amazing dive bar!
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Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon
5434 Burnet RdDon't miss chicken shit bingo every Sunday at this amazing dive bar!
Great spot for mexican food and margaritas. Try the mango habenaro margarita.
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Takoba
1411 E 7th StGreat spot for mexican food and margaritas. Try the mango habenaro margarita.
HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StGreat bar for live indie rock. The new "emo's".
The Volstead Lounge
1500 E 6th StGreat spot for dance/dj
Pretty average dive bar. Try the Orange Whip on a hot day. (John Candy Blues Bro. reference). Amazing Sicilian/Detroit style pizza truck on site.
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Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StPretty average dive bar. Try the Orange Whip on a hot day. (John Candy Blues Bro. reference). Amazing Sicilian/Detroit style pizza truck on site.
Great spot for indie rock. Lots of touring acts play here.
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Mohawk Austin
912 Red River StGreat spot for indie rock. Lots of touring acts play here.
This bar located inside to the Vortex Theatre (local theater). Has a nice outdoor patio with a delicious Italian food trailer.
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The Butterfly Bar Austin
2307 Manor RdThis bar located inside to the Vortex Theatre (local theater). Has a nice outdoor patio with a delicious Italian food trailer.
Tiny family owner Mezcaleria with great selection and great spot for a date.
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Techo Mezcaleria and Agave Bar
2201 Manor RdTiny family owner Mezcaleria with great selection and great spot for a date.
Essentials
Zero package grocery store. Great for baked goods, healthfood, beers, etc.
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in.gredients
Zero package grocery store. Great for baked goods, healthfood, beers, etc.
Large grocery store if you are looking to stay a while or cook.
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H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdLarge grocery store if you are looking to stay a while or cook.
Artisan Grocery Store with great selection of craft beers, local produce and foods.
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Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez StArtisan Grocery Store with great selection of craft beers, local produce and foods.
A big box grocery store with a decent selection of organics and you typical groceries.
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H-E-B Pharmacy
1801 E 51st StA big box grocery store with a decent selection of organics and you typical groceries.
HOPE Farmers Market
Sunday Farmers Market
Shopping
take heart
1211 E 11th StQuaint home goods and boutique
Olive
1200 E 11th StWomen's Clothing, Shoe Stores, Accessories
Parks & Nature
The sparkling gem of the city. Swim with blind salamanders.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThe sparkling gem of the city. Swim with blind salamanders.
Arts & Culture
The largest collection of art at the University campus. From modern to classics.
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I-Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardThe largest collection of art at the University campus. From modern to classics.