Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
This local taco chain creates some of the most delicious tacos of all varieties that have ever been eaten, and perhaps the greatest queso. Wow.
1075 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StThis local taco chain creates some of the most delicious tacos of all varieties that have ever been eaten, and perhaps the greatest queso. Wow.
One of our favorite quick bite stops for a German street food doner kebap. Gyros meets salad meets delicious bread or wrap meets saucy goodness. Try it out!
49 locals recommend
Daphne's Mediterranean
1801 E 51st StOne of our favorite quick bite stops for a German street food doner kebap. Gyros meets salad meets delicious bread or wrap meets saucy goodness. Try it out!
A great neighborhood coffeeshop with real food, coffee, great taps, wine, and nice environment.
250 locals recommend
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
1400 E 38th 1/2 StA great neighborhood coffeeshop with real food, coffee, great taps, wine, and nice environment.
Lovely indoor/outdoor restaurant with one of the best patios in Austin and a delicious new American menu.
297 locals recommend
Contigo
2027 Anchor LnLovely indoor/outdoor restaurant with one of the best patios in Austin and a delicious new American menu.
In the mood for some more adventurous food? Foreign & Domestic's the local spot for you. Ever had dear heart tartare? You can check it off your bucket list.
135 locals recommend
Foreign & Domestic
306 E 53rd StIn the mood for some more adventurous food? Foreign & Domestic's the local spot for you. Ever had dear heart tartare? You can check it off your bucket list.
Austin's not known for sushi, but Kome does it well, along with other Japanese fair. Enjoy ramen, too, but only at lunch.
197 locals recommend
Komé
5301 Airport BlvdAustin's not known for sushi, but Kome does it well, along with other Japanese fair. Enjoy ramen, too, but only at lunch.
If you gotta go, here it is. Austin's most famous BBQ (brisket) and it's 3 hour line. It really is the top brisket around, but there are better options available without the wait.
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StIf you gotta go, here it is. Austin's most famous BBQ (brisket) and it's 3 hour line. It really is the top brisket around, but there are better options available without the wait.
BBQ served all day and night. Great if you actually want to eat it for dinner!
126 locals recommend
Stiles Switch BBQ
6610 N Lamar BlvdBBQ served all day and night. Great if you actually want to eat it for dinner!
The best ramen in town. Yes, this is Austin, and yes, we have multiple delicious ramen spots. This one takes the noodle.
502 locals recommend
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdThe best ramen in town. Yes, this is Austin, and yes, we have multiple delicious ramen spots. This one takes the noodle.
I'm not a huge fan of Austin sushi in general, but Sushi Junai rocks. It's All-You-Can-Eat ($20/lunch, $30/dinner), and pretty damn tasty. You will leave with a smile and in need of a nap.
15 locals recommend
SUSHI JUNAI 1
1612 Lavaca StI'm not a huge fan of Austin sushi in general, but Sushi Junai rocks. It's All-You-Can-Eat ($20/lunch, $30/dinner), and pretty damn tasty. You will leave with a smile and in need of a nap.
Essentials
H-E-B Pharmacy
1801 E 51st StA bright shiny new grocery store for all your food needs.
Drinks & Nightlife
Need a midwestern themed sports bar? Here you go. Great tap list, drink specials, and lots of brown food.
246 locals recommend
Haymaker
2310 Manor RdNeed a midwestern themed sports bar? Here you go. Great tap list, drink specials, and lots of brown food.
Workhorse Bar
100 N Loop Blvd EDivey divey dive bar. Great beers, great burgers, great people.
Drink well and eat well at this intimate cocktail and food oriented date spot.
155 locals recommend
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207 E 53rd StDrink well and eat well at this intimate cocktail and food oriented date spot.
One of the hottest restaurants in town, BULLFIGHT brings authentic Spanish tapas to Austin in all the right ways.
32 locals recommend
BULLFIGHT
4807 Airport BoulevardOne of the hottest restaurants in town, BULLFIGHT brings authentic Spanish tapas to Austin in all the right ways.
Arts & Culture
BYOB improv at its finest. Multiple comedy shows nightly, and always good times.
29 locals recommend
ColdTowne Theater
1700 East 2nd StreetBYOB improv at its finest. Multiple comedy shows nightly, and always good times.
Everything Else
A fun respite from the city within the city. A simple, 9 hole pitch and putt for a fun hour or so of golf. BYOB.
63 locals recommend
Butler Park Pitch & Putt
201 Lee Barton DrA fun respite from the city within the city. A simple, 9 hole pitch and putt for a fun hour or so of golf. BYOB.
Naturally spring fed pool with constantly cool water. Great for a dip in the summer and a top notch spot for people watching.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrNaturally spring fed pool with constantly cool water. Great for a dip in the summer and a top notch spot for people watching.