Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Mr. Natural
1901 E Cesar Chavez StVEG. MEXICAN FOOD. OLD-SCHOOL AUSTIN VIBES.
Irie Bean Coffee & Wine Bar
2310 S Lamar Blvdgreat outdoor patio
really nice backyard area, great taco truck outside called el primo (mornings/lunch only)
115 personas de la zona recomiendan
Once Over Coffee Bar
2009 S 1st Streally nice backyard area, great taco truck outside called el primo (mornings/lunch only)
great people-watching, all vegetarian
place gets packed on weekends, but well worth the wait. don't miss the tofu scramble!
565 personas de la zona recomiendan
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st Stgreat people-watching, all vegetarian
place gets packed on weekends, but well worth the wait. don't miss the tofu scramble!
all-night diner, serving tex-mex and mex-influenced american cuisine, and all day/all night pancakes... they're famous for pancakes, so get something savory but make sure to have a pancake too!
224 personas de la zona recomiendan
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar Blvdall-night diner, serving tex-mex and mex-influenced american cuisine, and all day/all night pancakes... they're famous for pancakes, so get something savory but make sure to have a pancake too!
These are many people's favorite tacos in Austin. Great for vegetarians and for those tacos that aren't 'the usual.' Queso is excellent. Sort of an upscale fast-food vibe. Walking distance.
1075 personas de la zona recomiendan
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StThese are many people's favorite tacos in Austin. Great for vegetarians and for those tacos that aren't 'the usual.' Queso is excellent. Sort of an upscale fast-food vibe. Walking distance.
Delicious tacos. Interesting fillings. Tasty, spicy salsas. Almost nowhere to sit, so get them to go & take 'em home to eat on the deck, or eat here quickly.
91 personas de la zona recomiendan
Papalote Taco House
3632 S Congress AveDelicious tacos. Interesting fillings. Tasty, spicy salsas. Almost nowhere to sit, so get them to go & take 'em home to eat on the deck, or eat here quickly.
Tasty, interesting asian/fusion by paul qui, winner of top chef texas! totally walkable. eat inside their cute place, out in the lovely garden behind it, or bring it home to eat on the deck!
111 personas de la zona recomiendan
East Side King
2310 S Lamar BlvdTasty, interesting asian/fusion by paul qui, winner of top chef texas! totally walkable. eat inside their cute place, out in the lovely garden behind it, or bring it home to eat on the deck!
Farm to table, delicious food, gorgeous space, celebratory meal. For a more casual eve, check out their wine garden, where they have a happy hour.
179 personas de la zona recomiendan
LENOIR
1807 S 1st StFarm to table, delicious food, gorgeous space, celebratory meal. For a more casual eve, check out their wine garden, where they have a happy hour.
Schmancy place with lovely food and outdoor seating. Very walkable. Happy hour all eve on Tuesdays.
59 personas de la zona recomiendan
Olivia
2043 South Lamar BoulevardSchmancy place with lovely food and outdoor seating. Very walkable. Happy hour all eve on Tuesdays.
Excellent spot to grab coffee and read the paper or get some work done. Lovely interior. Homemade pastries. Rockstar bagels. Fun staff.
98 personas de la zona recomiendan
Patika
2159 S Lamar BlvdExcellent spot to grab coffee and read the paper or get some work done. Lovely interior. Homemade pastries. Rockstar bagels. Fun staff.
In need of tex-mex but want something authentic? Head over to Curra's. Get the salsa plate, migas, and tacos al carbon. And an avocado margarita, 'cause... that's what we do in Austin!
200 personas de la zona recomiendan
Curra's Grill
614 E Oltorf StIn need of tex-mex but want something authentic? Head over to Curra's. Get the salsa plate, migas, and tacos al carbon. And an avocado margarita, 'cause... that's what we do in Austin!
This is my go-to lunch spot even though they don't take cards. Bring cash and get some awesome banh mi + spring rolls + bubble tea!
16 personas de la zona recomiendan
Lulu B's
3632 South Congress AvenueThis is my go-to lunch spot even though they don't take cards. Bring cash and get some awesome banh mi + spring rolls + bubble tea!
An Austin favorite -- lots of gluten-free baked goods, coffee and snacks, and then a complete Thai menu featuring lots of local/organic ingredients.
Casual. Kid-friendly. (Beware long waits though)
189 personas de la zona recomiendan
Thai Fresh
909 W Mary StAn Austin favorite -- lots of gluten-free baked goods, coffee and snacks, and then a complete Thai menu featuring lots of local/organic ingredients.
Casual. Kid-friendly. (Beware long waits though)
great indian food truck. recommended for lunchtime (awesome lunch specials!)
13 personas de la zona recomiendan
Bombay Dhaba
1207 S 1st Stgreat indian food truck. recommended for lunchtime (awesome lunch specials!)
Super-cool spot to grab a bowl of steaming ramen when the weather drops below our typical 80-100 degrees! Fun atmosphere, excellent food. Try the curry if you're vegetarian (the ramen is porky.)
502 personas de la zona recomiendan
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdSuper-cool spot to grab a bowl of steaming ramen when the weather drops below our typical 80-100 degrees! Fun atmosphere, excellent food. Try the curry if you're vegetarian (the ramen is porky.)
Super fun old-school Austin spot for enchiladas and margaritas. Sit in the outdoor patio but don't miss the salsa bar inside!
277 personas de la zona recomiendan
Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetSuper fun old-school Austin spot for enchiladas and margaritas. Sit in the outdoor patio but don't miss the salsa bar inside!
Craving Mexican seafood? Check out Alcomar for ceviche and other treats. Casual but pretty decor. Great happy hour.
61 personas de la zona recomiendan
Alcomar
1816 South 1st StreetCraving Mexican seafood? Check out Alcomar for ceviche and other treats. Casual but pretty decor. Great happy hour.
Nice weather calls for drinks and snacks on a patio. In Austin we do this the Mexican way -- with margaritas and Tecate on a rooftop patio, plus ceviche and chips and salsa.
170 personas de la zona recomiendan
El Alma
1025 Barton Springs RdNice weather calls for drinks and snacks on a patio. In Austin we do this the Mexican way -- with margaritas and Tecate on a rooftop patio, plus ceviche and chips and salsa.
Drinks & Nightlife
great burgers. it's a sports bar, no doubt, but if that's your cup o' tea -- or if you're looking for a place in the neighborhood that has no pretense (and great burgers) -- this is it!
291 personas de la zona recomiendan
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar Blvdgreat burgers. it's a sports bar, no doubt, but if that's your cup o' tea -- or if you're looking for a place in the neighborhood that has no pretense (and great burgers) -- this is it!
Perfect neighborhood spot to grab a glass of wine and cheese plate. Also a furniture shop by day!
53 personas de la zona recomiendan
Aviary Decor
2110 S Lamar BlvdPerfect neighborhood spot to grab a glass of wine and cheese plate. Also a furniture shop by day!
Grab a pint, sit outside and listen to the train go by, or sit inside to enjoy some honky-tonk music! Walkable from the house. Great pizza, too!
435 personas de la zona recomiendan
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StGrab a pint, sit outside and listen to the train go by, or sit inside to enjoy some honky-tonk music! Walkable from the house. Great pizza, too!
Coffee shop, bar, live music venue, and site of Veracruz all-natural tacos (long lines but worth the wait-- they make their own tortillas and have delicious fillings) and vegan trailer Arlo's.
435 personas de la zona recomiendan
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdCoffee shop, bar, live music venue, and site of Veracruz all-natural tacos (long lines but worth the wait-- they make their own tortillas and have delicious fillings) and vegan trailer Arlo's.
Great tapas, expansive wine selection (monday night bottles are half-price), and nice little back garden to enjoy the gorgeous weather.
115 personas de la zona recomiendan
Winebelly
519 W Oltorf StGreat tapas, expansive wine selection (monday night bottles are half-price), and nice little back garden to enjoy the gorgeous weather.
The Golden Goose
2034 S Lamar Blvdfrozen moscow mule!
Parks & Nature
hike, then swim! hidden oasis in the city... and free!
531 personas de la zona recomiendan
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas Highwayhike, then swim! hidden oasis in the city... and free!