Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Unique, very eclectic "hipster" coffee house definitely worth seeing, try getting a table outside, their patio decorations are charming.
176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spider House Ballroom
2906 Fruth StUnique, very eclectic "hipster" coffee house definitely worth seeing, try getting a table outside, their patio decorations are charming.
Excellent hot chocolate & s'mores you're able to make right at your table! Great vibe w/ comfy lounges.
136 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Halcyon
218 W 4th StExcellent hot chocolate & s'mores you're able to make right at your table! Great vibe w/ comfy lounges.
If you want AUTHENTIC Mexican food in Austin (not Tex-Mex) this is the best place to go! They have everything from chilaquiles to aguas frescas.You also get pretty big portions for how little you pay!
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taquerias Arandinas
2110 E Riverside DrIf you want AUTHENTIC Mexican food in Austin (not Tex-Mex) this is the best place to go! They have everything from chilaquiles to aguas frescas.You also get pretty big portions for how little you pay!
Great Mexican Martinis & Fajita platters! Their appetizers are pretty popular as well.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trudy's Texas Star
409 W 30th StGreat Mexican Martinis & Fajita platters! Their appetizers are pretty popular as well.
"Classic American Comfort Food" great vibe, sit outside if the weather is nice. My favorite dish is their rainbow trout.
150 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Moonshine Grill
303 Red River St"Classic American Comfort Food" great vibe, sit outside if the weather is nice. My favorite dish is their rainbow trout.
They're locally famous for their Pad Thai which is a huge serving for the price, but you'll definitely have some good leftovers if you don't finish!
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Madam Mam's
510 W 26th StThey're locally famous for their Pad Thai which is a huge serving for the price, but you'll definitely have some good leftovers if you don't finish!
Probably one of the most famous among our local eateries. I love this location best. Must try their "Kerbey Queso" Their menu offers tex-mex, breakfast, sandwiches, homestyle cooking & great desserts!
144 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kerbey Lane Cafe - Central
3704 Kerbey LnProbably one of the most famous among our local eateries. I love this location best. Must try their "Kerbey Queso" Their menu offers tex-mex, breakfast, sandwiches, homestyle cooking & great desserts!
Best wings in town!!! anybody in this city would agree
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pluckers Wing Bar
2222 Rio Grande StBest wings in town!!! anybody in this city would agree
Similar to Kerbey Lane but more wholesome :)
478 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveSimilar to Kerbey Lane but more wholesome :)
One of the best venues you can eat at if you want an awesome view of the hill country by the water! Great seafood & Tex-Mex choices.
269 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin BlvdOne of the best venues you can eat at if you want an awesome view of the hill country by the water! Great seafood & Tex-Mex choices.
Delicious burgers. A line of people that wraps around outside is normal any given day, but it can move pretty fast & if you have the time it's worth it.
780 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveDelicious burgers. A line of people that wraps around outside is normal any given day, but it can move pretty fast & if you have the time it's worth it.
Walking into this store makes you feel like you just stepped into a Willy Wonka movie. You can buy all sorts of candy by the pound. They even have a bar where you can get freshly made malts & shakes.
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Top Candy Shop
1706 S Congress AveWalking into this store makes you feel like you just stepped into a Willy Wonka movie. You can buy all sorts of candy by the pound. They even have a bar where you can get freshly made malts & shakes.
Thai Street Food! Their Tori Meshi (Thai Chicken kara-age over rice) & the Brussel Sprouts Salad are a must try
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
East Side King
2000 E 6th StThai Street Food! Their Tori Meshi (Thai Chicken kara-age over rice) & the Brussel Sprouts Salad are a must try
Peruvian street food! Must try their chicken sandwiches with the sauce
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ceviche7
502 W 30th StPeruvian street food! Must try their chicken sandwiches with the sauce
Reservations preferred but they take walk-ins. Their brisket tacos are unforgettable.
149 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Suerte
1800 E 6th StReservations preferred but they take walk-ins. Their brisket tacos are unforgettable.
Parks & Nature
Perfect view of Austin's beautiful skyline! There's a splash pad for the kiddos & those w/ a youthful spirit. Nice walking paths. Easy access to Town Lake & our famous hike & bike trails.
Liz Carpenter Fountain
1000 Barton Springs RoadPerfect view of Austin's beautiful skyline! There's a splash pad for the kiddos & those w/ a youthful spirit. Nice walking paths. Easy access to Town Lake & our famous hike & bike trails.
One of my favorite spots in the ATX, gorgeous view & easy to get to.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Puente Pennybacker
5300 N Capital of Texas HwyOne of my favorite spots in the ATX, gorgeous view & easy to get to.
Drinks & Nightlife
Laid-back place to have a drink & just relax over good conversation. Like most other bars on Rainey St, it's a remodeled old home turned into a bar, great concept.
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Icenhauer's
83 Rainey StLaid-back place to have a drink & just relax over good conversation. Like most other bars on Rainey St, it's a remodeled old home turned into a bar, great concept.
Eclectic aesthetic in Austin’s East Sixth District
149 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shangri-La
1016 E 6th StEclectic aesthetic in Austin’s East Sixth District
Sightseeing
Locally famous, great view, a bit of a hike to the top but there's tables so you can bring a picnic, so it can be very much worth it.
1082 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mount Bonnell
Locally famous, great view, a bit of a hike to the top but there's tables so you can bring a picnic, so it can be very much worth it.
Shopping
Texas Longhorn shirts, keychains, mugs, jewelry, etc., they have it ALL. 3 floors filled with tons of Longhorn souvenirs & gear.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
University Co-op
2246 Guadalupe StTexas Longhorn shirts, keychains, mugs, jewelry, etc., they have it ALL. 3 floors filled with tons of Longhorn souvenirs & gear.
Austin's South Congress district is filled w/ unique shops, restaurants & food trucks you won't find anywhere else. Must-see when in town.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The District at SoCo
501 E Oltorf StAustin's South Congress district is filled w/ unique shops, restaurants & food trucks you won't find anywhere else. Must-see when in town.
Essentials
My favorite local grocery store. They carry many locally grown / organic produce & have a hot bar.
337 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StMy favorite local grocery store. They carry many locally grown / organic produce & have a hot bar.