Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Our favorite place to get breakfast tacos! Just 5 minutes down 51st street. A favorite stop among locals. Fun and Austin-y outside area, and you can also order ahead for to-go.
91 locals recommend
Paco's Tacos
1304 E 51st StOur favorite place to get breakfast tacos! Just 5 minutes down 51st street. A favorite stop among locals. Fun and Austin-y outside area, and you can also order ahead for to-go.
Great place to get a wide variety of tacos. Started out as a small spot and now has locations all over Texas. This specific location serves alcohol and has a really retro ambiance with a great outdo
1075 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StGreat place to get a wide variety of tacos. Started out as a small spot and now has locations all over Texas. This specific location serves alcohol and has a really retro ambiance with a great outdo
Hands down, our favorite brunch place in Austin. Fish, oysters & surf 'n' turf are dished at this laid-back spot with an open kitchen & shaded patio!
398 locals recommend
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveHands down, our favorite brunch place in Austin. Fish, oysters & surf 'n' turf are dished at this laid-back spot with an open kitchen & shaded patio!
Great local deli known for their variety of tasty soups and sandwiches. Comes with a cool Austin-y ambiance as well.
31 locals recommend
New World Deli
4101 Guadalupe StGreat local deli known for their variety of tasty soups and sandwiches. Comes with a cool Austin-y ambiance as well.
One stop shop for Southern comfort food. Chicken-fried steak, pork ribs, sandwiches & sides are calling cards of this Southern kitchen.
163 locals recommend
Hoover's Cooking
2002 Manor RdOne stop shop for Southern comfort food. Chicken-fried steak, pork ribs, sandwiches & sides are calling cards of this Southern kitchen.
This is fantastic spot to go right before a night on the town when the weather is nice! Farm-fresh Texas fare meets seasonal cocktails & beer, plus a large all-weather patio. Amazing outdoor seating area with eclectic food and great cocktails.
297 locals recommend
Contigo
2027 Anchor LnThis is fantastic spot to go right before a night on the town when the weather is nice! Farm-fresh Texas fare meets seasonal cocktails & beer, plus a large all-weather patio. Amazing outdoor seating area with eclectic food and great cocktails.
Braised, poached & stewed dishes, plus cocktails & craft brews, are served in a laid-back setting. This is our favorite Happy Hour spot. Wonderful cocktails, fun appetizers, and chic ambiance.
381 locals recommend
Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdBraised, poached & stewed dishes, plus cocktails & craft brews, are served in a laid-back setting. This is our favorite Happy Hour spot. Wonderful cocktails, fun appetizers, and chic ambiance.
Down-to-earth, locally famed source of signature fried chicken served in creative variations. This is our favorite Fried Chicken place in Austin.
208 locals recommend
Lucy's Fried Chicken
2218 College AveDown-to-earth, locally famed source of signature fried chicken served in creative variations. This is our favorite Fried Chicken place in Austin.
24-hour dinner offering wines and big helpings of farm-to-table comfort food. Great breakfast, lunch, and dinner options! Our go to place when most places are closed.
238 locals recommend
24 Diner
600 N Lamar Blvd24-hour dinner offering wines and big helpings of farm-to-table comfort food. Great breakfast, lunch, and dinner options! Our go to place when most places are closed.
Best Modern Korean BBQ restaurant in Austin. We recommend trying the Kimchi pancake and #1 combo (tofu soup with Galbi marinated short ribs).
Chosun Galbi
713 E Huntland DrBest Modern Korean BBQ restaurant in Austin. We recommend trying the Kimchi pancake and #1 combo (tofu soup with Galbi marinated short ribs).
Local counter-serve chain dishing up Indian curries, kebabs & more in a contemporary setting. Great prices and yummy curries. The classic selection is Tikka Masala with Lamb. Don’t forget the Naan!
17 locals recommend
Tarka Indian Kitchen
2525 W Anderson LnLocal counter-serve chain dishing up Indian curries, kebabs & more in a contemporary setting. Great prices and yummy curries. The classic selection is Tikka Masala with Lamb. Don’t forget the Naan!
Traditional Thai & fusion dishes are served at this popular, modern bistro. Our favorite Thai restaurant in Austin. Wonderful curries and Pad Thai's!
89 locals recommend
Titaya's Thai Cuisine
5501 N Lamar BlvdTraditional Thai & fusion dishes are served at this popular, modern bistro. Our favorite Thai restaurant in Austin. Wonderful curries and Pad Thai's!
Awesome Middle Eastern/Mediterranean Restaurant. Enjoy gyros and other tasty items. We recommend the P1 with chicken & gyro. The spicy red sauce that comes with it is NOT for the faint heart.
13 locals recommend
The Halal Corner
1200 Barbara Jordan BlvdAwesome Middle Eastern/Mediterranean Restaurant. Enjoy gyros and other tasty items. We recommend the P1 with chicken & gyro. The spicy red sauce that comes with it is NOT for the faint heart.
This is the top choice, but the line is ridiculous. The restaurant officially opens at 11am, but people start standing in line at 6 or 7 am. The restaurant closes when they run out of meat!
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StThis is the top choice, but the line is ridiculous. The restaurant officially opens at 11am, but people start standing in line at 6 or 7 am. The restaurant closes when they run out of meat!
Run by a guy that used to work at and alongside Franklin. I haven't been there personally, but I have heard that it is SUPER good. If y'all go here, let us know how you like it.
421 locals recommend
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StRun by a guy that used to work at and alongside Franklin. I haven't been there personally, but I have heard that it is SUPER good. If y'all go here, let us know how you like it.
Fun ambiance with tasty Argentinian food right in the middle of the hip, East Austin scene. Great place for lunch and dinner.
143 locals recommend
Buenos Aires Café
1201 E 6th StFun ambiance with tasty Argentinian food right in the middle of the hip, East Austin scene. Great place for lunch and dinner.
Pharmacy themed brunch spot with several decadent options. Super yummy, but gets crowded on weekends, so expect a line!
354 locals recommend
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StPharmacy themed brunch spot with several decadent options. Super yummy, but gets crowded on weekends, so expect a line!
Best organic loose leaf tea shop in Austin! It's both a shop and local hangout. Whether you want afternoon tea, or just want to smell amazing teas, this is a spot we'd highly recommend.
31 locals recommend
Zhi Tea
1023 Springdale RdBest organic loose leaf tea shop in Austin! It's both a shop and local hangout. Whether you want afternoon tea, or just want to smell amazing teas, this is a spot we'd highly recommend.
Originating in Denver, Colorado, this breakfast spot serves creative twists on America’s favorite breakfast classics in a casual, friendly and vibrant atmosphere. Their pancakes are absolutely AMAZING and the prices are great. All of these reasons is why this is our favorite casual brunch location! Opened from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. everyday!
214 locals recommend
Snooze an AM Eatery
1700 S Lamar BlvdOriginating in Denver, Colorado, this breakfast spot serves creative twists on America’s favorite breakfast classics in a casual, friendly and vibrant atmosphere. Their pancakes are absolutely AMAZING and the prices are great. All of these reasons is why this is our favorite casual brunch location! Opened from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. everyday!
Casual New American menu of farm-sourced, health-oriented fare, served in hip indoor/outdoor digs. Every time we come here, we get impeccable service and delicious food! They really pay attention to flavors here and always have an interesting (and always fantastic) crème brûlée flavor to try!
33 locals recommend
Sala and Betty
5201 Airport BlvdCasual New American menu of farm-sourced, health-oriented fare, served in hip indoor/outdoor digs. Every time we come here, we get impeccable service and delicious food! They really pay attention to flavors here and always have an interesting (and always fantastic) crème brûlée flavor to try!
One of our favorite coffee shops because it has great coffee AND a surprisingly good food menu. We'd recommend the sweet potato hash with the grits.
250 locals recommend
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
1400 E 38th 1/2 StOne of our favorite coffee shops because it has great coffee AND a surprisingly good food menu. We'd recommend the sweet potato hash with the grits.
Super delicious brunch! Known for its Bloody Mary, carrot-cake French toast & daily brunch & dinner in a retro-modern room.
279 locals recommend
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveSuper delicious brunch! Known for its Bloody Mary, carrot-cake French toast & daily brunch & dinner in a retro-modern room.
Best Philly Cheesesteaks in Austin! They actually import their bread from Philadelphia, so it's the real thing. And of course, it's out of a food truck near the very cool East 7th street scene.
Way South Philly
1209 East 6th StreetBest Philly Cheesesteaks in Austin! They actually import their bread from Philadelphia, so it's the real thing. And of course, it's out of a food truck near the very cool East 7th street scene.
Essentials
The local HEB actually houses a restaurant which serves surprisingly good brisket. Best grocery option. They also have live music on most evenings!
1667 locals recommend
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdThe local HEB actually houses a restaurant which serves surprisingly good brisket. Best grocery option. They also have live music on most evenings!
Drinks & Nightlife
Our go-to bar for some good eats, have a beer/cocktail, and watch sports. TV-lined saloon specializes in sandwiches inspired by different regions plus burgers & craft brews. Fun spot!
246 locals recommend
Haymaker
2310 Manor RdOur go-to bar for some good eats, have a beer/cocktail, and watch sports. TV-lined saloon specializes in sandwiches inspired by different regions plus burgers & craft brews. Fun spot!
A really cool neighborhood bar. Trivia nights & an outdoor patio highlight this neighborhood hangout decorated in vintage maps. They have lots of events, so checkout their online calendar!
72 locals recommend
Knomad Bar
1213 Corona DrA really cool neighborhood bar. Trivia nights & an outdoor patio highlight this neighborhood hangout decorated in vintage maps. They have lots of events, so checkout their online calendar!
A destination for creative cocktails (some edible) in modern, dimly-lit digs with a central bar. AMAZING jello shots and experts at creating wonderful and tasty cocktails!
7 locals recommend
Somersault Innovative Cocktails
11601 Domain DrA destination for creative cocktails (some edible) in modern, dimly-lit digs with a central bar. AMAZING jello shots and experts at creating wonderful and tasty cocktails!
Sustainable microbrewery offering tours, a taproom with handcrafted ales & grain-based dog biscuits.The tap room is open 7 days a week from 10am-10pm.
112 locals recommend
Hops & Grain Brewing
507 Calles StSustainable microbrewery offering tours, a taproom with handcrafted ales & grain-based dog biscuits.The tap room is open 7 days a week from 10am-10pm.
A craft brewery and taproom focusing on the American Belgo style while brewing a wide array of interesting and classic beers!
159 locals recommend
Zilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th StA craft brewery and taproom focusing on the American Belgo style while brewing a wide array of interesting and classic beers!
Local dive bar with free skee ball and reasonably priced drinks. Always a fun spot, especially since they serve prosecco on tap!
43 locals recommend
Full Circle Bar
1810 E 12th StLocal dive bar with free skee ball and reasonably priced drinks. Always a fun spot, especially since they serve prosecco on tap!
A charming, relaxed cocktail bar set in a renovated house, with a patio space & outdoor games.
33 locals recommend
Lucille Patio Lounge
77 Rainey StA charming, relaxed cocktail bar set in a renovated house, with a patio space & outdoor games.
Shopping
Voted Austin’s favorite farmers’ market via Austin Chronicle in 2014 and 2015, Texas Farmer’s Market at Mueller is a fun event every Sunday to shop, eat, and enjoy fresh vegetables and artisan foods.
167 locals recommend
Mueller Farmers' Market
2006 Philomena StVoted Austin’s favorite farmers’ market via Austin Chronicle in 2014 and 2015, Texas Farmer’s Market at Mueller is a fun event every Sunday to shop, eat, and enjoy fresh vegetables and artisan foods.
Parks & Nature
A large lake anchors this park featuring an amphitheater, a great loop running trail & picnic area. Other features include food trucks, the Thinkery (Austin Children's Museum), and on Sundays a premier farmer's market!
220 locals recommend
Mueller Lake Park
4550 Mueller BlvdA large lake anchors this park featuring an amphitheater, a great loop running trail & picnic area. Other features include food trucks, the Thinkery (Austin Children's Museum), and on Sundays a premier farmer's market!
This family friendly park features a large recreational swimming complex, various sports fields, and lots and lots of green.
50 locals recommend
Bartholomew Municipal Pool
1800 E 51st StThis family friendly park features a large recreational swimming complex, various sports fields, and lots and lots of green.
The Town Lake Trail is a great place to run or walk along the river of this great city. The various loops offer stunning views of the city!
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailThe Town Lake Trail is a great place to run or walk along the river of this great city. The various loops offer stunning views of the city!