Heather's Guidebook
Food scene
Texican Cafe - Manchaca
11940 Menchaca RdFabulous fajitas and patio for margaritas.
Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ
308 Menchaca RdTry the giant ribs!
Brooklyn Pie Co.
9500 South Interstate 35 Frontage RoadGreat place with patio for people watching. Healthy delicious options.
97 locals recommend
True Food Kitchen
222 West AvenueGreat place with patio for people watching. Healthy delicious options.
They will deliver in the evenings. They have some great dishes! The Basil Tofu and Bbq Pork Vermicelli are tasty.
6 locals recommend
Hao Hao Restaurant
1901 W William Cannon DrThey will deliver in the evenings. They have some great dishes! The Basil Tofu and Bbq Pork Vermicelli are tasty.
It’s not always easy to get reservations here, but worth trying. Call the restaurant for groups of 5 or more.
688 locals recommend
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdIt’s not always easy to get reservations here, but worth trying. Call the restaurant for groups of 5 or more.
Banana Nutellla cookies! Yes!! Their sourdough is also delightful. You can’t eat there as it’s very small.
20 locals recommend
ThoroughBread
1709 Bluebonnet LnBanana Nutellla cookies! Yes!! Their sourdough is also delightful. You can’t eat there as it’s very small.
Great fast whole chicken meals and Mexican food. Drive thru or Door Dash delivery.
16 locals recommend
El Pollo Rico
1945 E Oltorf StGreat fast whole chicken meals and Mexican food. Drive thru or Door Dash delivery.
Great place outdoors for a delicious refreshing glass of Rose and a fabulous burger. I love the veggie burger, it’s special.
57 locals recommend
Pool Burger
2315 Lake Austin BlvdGreat place outdoors for a delicious refreshing glass of Rose and a fabulous burger. I love the veggie burger, it’s special.
Crêpe Crazy
660 U.S. 290Super crepes!
The best pastrami sandwiches and tasty wood fired pizzas. Simple yet scrumptious salads.
110 locals recommend
Pieous
166 Hargraves DrThe best pastrami sandwiches and tasty wood fired pizzas. Simple yet scrumptious salads.
Cool outdoor spot for a pub and farmhouse kitchen. Savory wood fired pizzas and fresh salads. Craft beers and delectable wines.
298 locals recommend
Jester King
13187 Fitzhugh RdCool outdoor spot for a pub and farmhouse kitchen. Savory wood fired pizzas and fresh salads. Craft beers and delectable wines.
Sightseeing
Great place downtown on Town Lake to rent boats for large and small cruises. See the cityscape while you cruise and dine. During the summer, it’s a great way to see the bats!
41 locals recommend
Capital Cruises
208 Barton Springs RdGreat place downtown on Town Lake to rent boats for large and small cruises. See the cityscape while you cruise and dine. During the summer, it’s a great way to see the bats!
Stroll around outdoors downtown and see this beautiful new park. It’s filled with native plants.
10 locals recommend
Waterloo Park
500 E 12th StStroll around outdoors downtown and see this beautiful new park. It’s filled with native plants.
Great place to learn about the native plants and wildlife in Austin
252 locals recommend
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse AveGreat place to learn about the native plants and wildlife in Austin
Good for kids
Tree covered park about 13 minutes away with shaded playground for the kids to play
Garrison Park
Great place for mini golf! Close to restaurants and bars too.
201 locals recommend
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdGreat place for mini golf! Close to restaurants and bars too.
Located in Central Austin. Icy springs take a dip in. Very refreshing!!!
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrLocated in Central Austin. Icy springs take a dip in. Very refreshing!!!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Rush Hour Driving
Rush hour driving can be a challenge. Give yourself extra time!