Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
COVER 3 Downtown ATX
1717 W 6th StSports bar, tons of TVs and decent bar food.
Famous BBQ but be sure to BYOB and get it before you get down the road because it's a good drive out there but it's a great time once you arrive. If you miss it, you can always try it at the airport.
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Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826Famous BBQ but be sure to BYOB and get it before you get down the road because it's a good drive out there but it's a great time once you arrive. If you miss it, you can always try it at the airport.
The Backspace
507 San Jacinto BlvdMy favorite Neapolitan style pizza in town!
Renowned sushi restaurant. They don't take reservations and the wait can be long but have a drink or two at the bar it's worth the wait.
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Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdRenowned sushi restaurant. They don't take reservations and the wait can be long but have a drink or two at the bar it's worth the wait.
Uchi's 2nd restaurant, easier to get in and very similar menu. I think they take reservations.
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Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdUchi's 2nd restaurant, easier to get in and very similar menu. I think they take reservations.
This is our special occasion restaurant. Make a reservation or sit in the wine bar next door. I'd recommend a dish but it's all delicious!
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Wink
1014 N Lamar BlvdThis is our special occasion restaurant. Make a reservation or sit in the wine bar next door. I'd recommend a dish but it's all delicious!
An Austin special occasion favorite. Right next door to Josephine House.
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Jeffrey's
1204 W Lynn StAn Austin special occasion favorite. Right next door to Josephine House.
Adorable little restaurant with yummy seasonal menu and wine. Love this place and it's just down the street. Try the crack pie.
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Fabi + Rosi
509 Hearn StAdorable little restaurant with yummy seasonal menu and wine. Love this place and it's just down the street. Try the crack pie.
24 hour breakfast, what more do you need? They have other food too, but the breakfast is why you go here or just late night eating.
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Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress Ave24 hour breakfast, what more do you need? They have other food too, but the breakfast is why you go here or just late night eating.
Just down the street located on Lake Austin with great views of the lake and lots of TVs for watching sports.
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Abel's on the Lake
3825 Lake Austin BlvdJust down the street located on Lake Austin with great views of the lake and lots of TVs for watching sports.
An Austin Classic set on Lake Austin. The tubular taco is as big as your face.
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Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin BlvdAn Austin Classic set on Lake Austin. The tubular taco is as big as your face.
Yummy home cooking to go. They have a daily special that can run out early some days. Great to pick up while you stay in or if you just want a quick bite.
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Food Food
2727 Exposition BlvdYummy home cooking to go. They have a daily special that can run out early some days. Great to pick up while you stay in or if you just want a quick bite.
Zocalo Cafe
1110 W Lynn StTasty fresh Mexican in a casual environment.
We walk here for breakfast most weekends. It takes about 25-30 minutes but the Leek & Canadian Bacon quiche is so worth it. Cross the street to Caffe Medici for a good cup o jo.
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Galaxy Cafe West Lynn
1000 W Lynn StWe walk here for breakfast most weekends. It takes about 25-30 minutes but the Leek & Canadian Bacon quiche is so worth it. Cross the street to Caffe Medici for a good cup o jo.
About a 25 minute walk or a quick drive for a good cup of coffee.
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Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn StAbout a 25 minute walk or a quick drive for a good cup of coffee.
Traditional Italian neighborhood restaurant just across the highway.
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Cipollina
1213 W Lynn StTraditional Italian neighborhood restaurant just across the highway.
We walk here typically once a weekend when we have the time. It's about 25 minutes down to the lake. Don't walk on Enfield, you can stroll through the cool old west Austin neighborhood side streets.
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Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdWe walk here typically once a weekend when we have the time. It's about 25 minutes down to the lake. Don't walk on Enfield, you can stroll through the cool old west Austin neighborhood side streets.
Barlata
1500 S Lamar BlvdExcellent Spanish brunch on the weekends!
Great seasonal menu and reasonably priced wine list.
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Winflo Osteria
1315 West 6th StreetGreat seasonal menu and reasonably priced wine list.
The pastramied salmon is SO GOOD! Lots of fun stuff in jars too.
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Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdThe pastramied salmon is SO GOOD! Lots of fun stuff in jars too.
Lovely sandwiches, salads, wines, cheeses, for both dining in and to pick-up.
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Henri's Cheese & Wine
2026 South Lamar BoulevardLovely sandwiches, salads, wines, cheeses, for both dining in and to pick-up.
Fun seasonally flavored and homemade ice cream shop.
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Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdFun seasonally flavored and homemade ice cream shop.
Gelato - really good gelato. There is typically a line but it moves fast and worth the wait.
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Dolce Neve Gelato
1713 S 1st StGelato - really good gelato. There is typically a line but it moves fast and worth the wait.
Another of Sandra Bullock's spots in town. Open for breakfast and lunch. Great for flowers, small gifts, pastries, yummy sandwiches. I recommend the Turkey Sweet.
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Walton's Fancy & Staple
609 W 6th StAnother of Sandra Bullock's spots in town. Open for breakfast and lunch. Great for flowers, small gifts, pastries, yummy sandwiches. I recommend the Turkey Sweet.
As the name insinuates this diner is open 24/7. Good food and good people watching.
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24 Diner
600 N Lamar BlvdAs the name insinuates this diner is open 24/7. Good food and good people watching.
Local favorite breakfast spot. The queso is famous. Last time I was there lots of kids.
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Kerbey Lane Cafe - Central
3704 Kerbey LnLocal favorite breakfast spot. The queso is famous. Last time I was there lots of kids.
Fabulous interior Mexican known for their chili rellenos and Sunday brunch buffet.
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Fonda San Miguel Restaurant
2330 W N Loop BlvdFabulous interior Mexican known for their chili rellenos and Sunday brunch buffet.
Great weekend brunch spot, make a reservation and if it's nice sit outside for awesome people watching. Excellent spot to see all kinds of walks of shame!
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Taverna
258 W 2nd StGreat weekend brunch spot, make a reservation and if it's nice sit outside for awesome people watching. Excellent spot to see all kinds of walks of shame!
Great interior Mexican with a fun bar and great patio.
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La Condesa
400 W 2nd StGreat interior Mexican with a fun bar and great patio.
Eastside, French treasure. Do not go if you are in a hurry. You can easily spend 3-4hrs hear but the atmosphere and food are great. Go ready to hang at the bar for a table and have a relaxing meal.
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Justine's
4710 E 5th StEastside, French treasure. Do not go if you are in a hurry. You can easily spend 3-4hrs hear but the atmosphere and food are great. Go ready to hang at the bar for a table and have a relaxing meal.
A favorite for locals, great margaritas and specials. Have a nice meal then hit West 6th for more drinks and entertainment.
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Ranch 616
616 Nueces StA favorite for locals, great margaritas and specials. Have a nice meal then hit West 6th for more drinks and entertainment.
Excellent Burgers, all natural, farm raised, all that good stuff foodies tout. If you get the diablo make sure the peppers are evenly distributed. You'll thank me. Milk shakes are ridiculously good.
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Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveExcellent Burgers, all natural, farm raised, all that good stuff foodies tout. If you get the diablo make sure the peppers are evenly distributed. You'll thank me. Milk shakes are ridiculously good.
Maudie's Cafe
2608 W 7th StLocal Tex-Mex favorite. Diablo Sol Food.
The Clay Pit
1601 Guadalupe StGreat Indian food!! Make a reservation.
Great food and drinks on the corner of 2nd & Congress. Excellent people watching from the patio. If you a fancy prefix go next door to Congress.
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Second Bar + Kitchen
200 Congress AveGreat food and drinks on the corner of 2nd & Congress. Excellent people watching from the patio. If you a fancy prefix go next door to Congress.
World famous BBQ, people line up before they open and stay in line until the food runs out, everyday. I wish I was joking.
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StWorld famous BBQ, people line up before they open and stay in line until the food runs out, everyday. I wish I was joking.
Great place to grab some really great tacos and head out onto the greenbelt.
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Tacodeli
1500 Spyglass DrGreat place to grab some really great tacos and head out onto the greenbelt.
If you are vegan or super duper healthy this is your place, if not, you won't like it.
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Casa de Luz Village
1701 Toomey RdIf you are vegan or super duper healthy this is your place, if not, you won't like it.
Great Italian on SoCo! Very popular, make a reservation if you can.
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Vespaio
1610 S Congress AveGreat Italian on SoCo! Very popular, make a reservation if you can.
Locally made favorite marble slab ice cream with goodies crushed in. The Mexican Vanilla is delish!
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Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveLocally made favorite marble slab ice cream with goodies crushed in. The Mexican Vanilla is delish!
Locally made favorite marble slab ice cream with goodies crushed in. The Mexican Vanilla is delish! Multiple locations!
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Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveLocally made favorite marble slab ice cream with goodies crushed in. The Mexican Vanilla is delish! Multiple locations!
Very popular pizza joint on SoCo for slices or dine in.
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Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveVery popular pizza joint on SoCo for slices or dine in.
Great BBQ and live music upstairs. Make a reservation!!!
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Lamberts
401 W 2nd StGreat BBQ and live music upstairs. Make a reservation!!!
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a restaurant but I prefer to utilize it as a nice place to stop for a drink after dinner on the way home.
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Josephine House
1601 Waterston AveThis is a restaurant but I prefer to utilize it as a nice place to stop for a drink after dinner on the way home.
Great dive bar with a nice patio. BBQ in the back too.
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Mean-Eyed Cat
1621 W 5th StGreat dive bar with a nice patio. BBQ in the back too.
The ultimate dive bar set in an old railroad car. There is actual carpet on some of the walls and they pour a stout drink. Watch out, the older gent will ask you to dance ladies and they're good!
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Donn's Depot
1600 W 5th StThe ultimate dive bar set in an old railroad car. There is actual carpet on some of the walls and they pour a stout drink. Watch out, the older gent will ask you to dance ladies and they're good!
This Legendary Austin Dance Hall is still standing among all the development going on around it. A diamond in the rough. They also have a great chicken fried steak!
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Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdThis Legendary Austin Dance Hall is still standing among all the development going on around it. A diamond in the rough. They also have a great chicken fried steak!
Everything Else
Tons to do here. Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool, lots of great restaurants, many have music multiple times a week. Shady Grove and the Zilker Food Trailer Park are favorites.
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Barton Springs Road
Barton Springs RoadTons to do here. Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool, lots of great restaurants, many have music multiple times a week. Shady Grove and the Zilker Food Trailer Park are favorites.
This strip will offer you pretty much everything Austin has to offer. Great food (Guerro's, Vespaio, Botticelli's, Jo's Coffee), Art, Music (Continental Club), Thrift, Costumes, People watching!! GO!
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South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueThis strip will offer you pretty much everything Austin has to offer. Great food (Guerro's, Vespaio, Botticelli's, Jo's Coffee), Art, Music (Continental Club), Thrift, Costumes, People watching!! GO!
Tons of great restaurants, bars, entertainment for all.
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West 6th Street
West 6th StreetTons of great restaurants, bars, entertainment for all.
Lovingly referred to as "Dirty 6th" by locals. This is where the college kids hang, lots of bars, there are some good restaurants as well and the Ritz Alamo Draft house.
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East 6th Street
East 6th StreetLovingly referred to as "Dirty 6th" by locals. This is where the college kids hang, lots of bars, there are some good restaurants as well and the Ritz Alamo Draft house.
Lovely outdoor shopping with great food and fun. Lots of restaurants with patios and local shops. Please go support them! You can also catch a movie with food and drinks at Violet Crown.
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2nd Street District
211 Guadalupe StLovely outdoor shopping with great food and fun. Lots of restaurants with patios and local shops. Please go support them! You can also catch a movie with food and drinks at Violet Crown.
A bunch of great restaurants to be found along this street on the East side. Takoba, Salty Sow, Eastside Cafe...it's all good.
Manor Road
Manor RoadA bunch of great restaurants to be found along this street on the East side. Takoba, Salty Sow, Eastside Cafe...it's all good.
Locale for many of Austin's concerts. Set on the shores of Lady Bird Lake and the Hike & Bike Trail.
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Auditorium Shores eTown Lake Metropolitan Park
900 W Riverside DrLocale for many of Austin's concerts. Set on the shores of Lady Bird Lake and the Hike & Bike Trail.
Great bars and restaurants have taken over this once little neighborhood. The hotels are moving in, go before it gets too big.
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Rainey Street
Rainey StreetGreat bars and restaurants have taken over this once little neighborhood. The hotels are moving in, go before it gets too big.
Several great places for dining and coffee about a 25 minute walk across Mopac. Check out Nau's Enfield Drug Store for a good greasy breakfast.
West Lynn Street
West Lynn StreetSeveral great places for dining and coffee about a 25 minute walk across Mopac. Check out Nau's Enfield Drug Store for a good greasy breakfast.
Great local food and shopping. Check out Hillside Farmacy and Buenos Aires Cafe!
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East 6th Street
East 6th StreetGreat local food and shopping. Check out Hillside Farmacy and Buenos Aires Cafe!
Check out Swift's Attic, Elephant Room, the Bar at Stephen F. Austin. Mexicarte Museum, and so much more.
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Congress Avenue
Congress AvenueCheck out Swift's Attic, Elephant Room, the Bar at Stephen F. Austin. Mexicarte Museum, and so much more.
If you're here for a convention it's likely here. I recommend venturing toward Backspace for pizza, 2nd Street District, or Rainey Street for lunch spots.
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Austin Convention Center
500 E Cesar Chavez StIf you're here for a convention it's likely here. I recommend venturing toward Backspace for pizza, 2nd Street District, or Rainey Street for lunch spots.
Well, you're in the Capital of Texas, you may as well check out the main digs. Beautiful grounds and great history.
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Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveWell, you're in the Capital of Texas, you may as well check out the main digs. Beautiful grounds and great history.
Home of Austin City Limits Festival each year along with the Kite Festival and endless sports and relaxation opportunities.
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdHome of Austin City Limits Festival each year along with the Kite Festival and endless sports and relaxation opportunities.
Austin's own spring fed pool. It's chilly but great for people watching on a hot summer day.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrAustin's own spring fed pool. It's chilly but great for people watching on a hot summer day.
Awesome hike and bike trail. Highly recommend a walk around the lake.
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Lady Bird Lake Trail
Lady Bird Lake TrailAwesome hike and bike trail. Highly recommend a walk around the lake.
Referred to as "The Drag" this strip of shops, restaurants, and so on runs along the side of the UT campus.
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Guadalupe St
Guadalupe StreetReferred to as "The Drag" this strip of shops, restaurants, and so on runs along the side of the UT campus.
Beautiful natural spring pool with waterfalls and green trails. Call ahead to make sure they are open.
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Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdBeautiful natural spring pool with waterfalls and green trails. Call ahead to make sure they are open.
Muni golf course just down the street.
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Lions Municipal Public Golf Course
2901 Enfield RdMuni golf course just down the street.
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdBYOB (no glass) mini golf, good times.
Shopping
Our fancy, high end stores are all housed here in a beautiful outdoor shopping mall filled with great shopping, food, and a more.
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The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceOur fancy, high end stores are all housed here in a beautiful outdoor shopping mall filled with great shopping, food, and a more.
Outdoor shopping center with lots of food, to sustain your shopping should you want to venture out to the hill country to do some shopping.
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Hill Country Galleria
12700 Hill Country BlvdOutdoor shopping center with lots of food, to sustain your shopping should you want to venture out to the hill country to do some shopping.
If you're in need of The Gap, Nordy's, Dillard's, JC Penny, or any other typical mall establishment, this is your spot.
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Barton Creek Square
If you're in need of The Gap, Nordy's, Dillard's, JC Penny, or any other typical mall establishment, this is your spot.
Arts & Culture
Texas history museum and IMAX theater.
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Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveTexas history museum and IMAX theater.
Every 1st Friday of the month they have The B Scene, music, drinks and art.
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I-Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardEvery 1st Friday of the month they have The B Scene, music, drinks and art.
New home of Austin City Limits. One of the best places to see music, all the seats are good.
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ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdNew home of Austin City Limits. One of the best places to see music, all the seats are good.
Zach Theatre
202 S Lamar BlvdLocal theater, lots of great plays and musicals.
Local satirical theater group on East 6th Street. Lots of political humor.
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Esther's Follies
525 E 6th StLocal satirical theater group on East 6th Street. Lots of political humor.
This is not your grandma's dinner theater. Hip movie houses with great food & drinks while you watch. Multiple locations around town. They also host fun themed sing alongs. Only way to see a movie.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdThis is not your grandma's dinner theater. Hip movie houses with great food & drinks while you watch. Multiple locations around town. They also host fun themed sing alongs. Only way to see a movie.
Essentials
Randalls
1500 W 35th StClosest grocery store for all you need.