Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Paco's Tacos
1304 E 51st StOur favorite taco spot in the neighborhood.
House Pizzeria
Our favorite pizza joint, they don't deliver.
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveOur favorite pizza delivery.
(512) 454-7437
The best BBQ in the world. It's an experience! A long wait but well worth it.
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StThe best BBQ in the world. It's an experience! A long wait but well worth it.
If you don't want to wait in line for Franklin BBQ then go to this BBQ joint. The BBQ is delicious.
215 locals recommend
Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood AveIf you don't want to wait in line for Franklin BBQ then go to this BBQ joint. The BBQ is delicious.
This place has some good asian food, they make handmade noodles that are amazing.
67 locals recommend
Xian Sushi and Noodle
1801 E 51st StThis place has some good asian food, they make handmade noodles that are amazing.
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StAn Austin staple. An interesting mix of tacos.
Epoch Coffee
221 W N Loop BlvdOur favorite coffee shop in the area. Its open 24 hours.
Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdOur favorite taco joint in all of Austin!
Essentials
Great grocery store. Fresh veggies, fresh meats, a small restaurant and a great beer selection on tap.
1667 locals recommend
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdGreat grocery store. Fresh veggies, fresh meats, a small restaurant and a great beer selection on tap.
Entertainment & Activities
Great park nearby with a small water feature for the kids. If you go down 51st you'll also find the entrance to an amazing pool with water slides.
50 locals recommend
Bartholomew Municipal Pool
1800 E 51st StGreat park nearby with a small water feature for the kids. If you go down 51st you'll also find the entrance to an amazing pool with water slides.
Shopping
Target
10107 Research BlvdNearest Target for essentials.
Everything Else
Mueller Lake Park
4550 Mueller BlvdA nice park to take a stroll.
East 6th Street
East 6th StreetFor those that like to party, like crowds and like booze.
Hands down the best seafood join in Austin. Seafood market is amazing and the restaurant is just as good. It has a nice neighborhood/family vibe. Not too pretentious like other Austin restaurants.
65 locals recommend
Quality Seafood Market
5621 Airport BlvdHands down the best seafood join in Austin. Seafood market is amazing and the restaurant is just as good. It has a nice neighborhood/family vibe. Not too pretentious like other Austin restaurants.
Thinkery
1830 Simond AveAustin children's museum
Drinks & Nightlife
Knomad Bar
1213 Corona DrNearest bar, one block away.
Nice bar with some yummy food. The outdoor patio is great. You can also take cross the street and take a nice stroll in the park.
297 locals recommend
Contigo
2027 Anchor LnNice bar with some yummy food. The outdoor patio is great. You can also take cross the street and take a nice stroll in the park.