Guidebook for Austin
Arts & Culture
Big music bar with an always-jiving dance-floor. No cover, lots of authentic Texas music here, and plenty of friendly people to learn how to two-step.
672 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The White Horse
500 Comal StBig music bar with an always-jiving dance-floor. No cover, lots of authentic Texas music here, and plenty of friendly people to learn how to two-step.
An awesome local art gallery with constantly changes exhibits.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
UP Collective Gallery and Studios
2326 East Cesar Chavez StreetAn awesome local art gallery with constantly changes exhibits.
The most beautiful music venue during SXSW, and the ideal picnic spot in Austin. Two beautiful French houses surrounded by green lawns, and get some history on Austin's original French citizens.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
French Legation Museum
The most beautiful music venue during SXSW, and the ideal picnic spot in Austin. Two beautiful French houses surrounded by green lawns, and get some history on Austin's original French citizens.
Food Scene
The nicest cafe in the neighborhood. Local beer, tea, and the best BLT served here; local draft pints for $3 before 7pm? Yes!
379 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez StThe nicest cafe in the neighborhood. Local beer, tea, and the best BLT served here; local draft pints for $3 before 7pm? Yes!
Half block from our house- the best vegetarian restaurant in town. Bakery, coffee, smoothies, and incredible breakfast/lunch options. Even for a meat-eater, their tacos and omelets are un-beatable.
145 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mr. Natural
1901 E Cesar Chavez StHalf block from our house- the best vegetarian restaurant in town. Bakery, coffee, smoothies, and incredible breakfast/lunch options. Even for a meat-eater, their tacos and omelets are un-beatable.
Mexican food all night. Open 24 hours Thurs/Fri/Sat. and during SXSW, the chicken burrito will subdue your later-night hunger.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Las Cazuelas Mexican Restaurant
1701 E Cesar Chavez StMexican food all night. Open 24 hours Thurs/Fri/Sat. and during SXSW, the chicken burrito will subdue your later-night hunger.
The best restaurant in the neighborhood. Gorgeous outdoor setup. Authentic Mexican food, best homemade chips and salsa, and unbelievable meals like pozole. $8-16 for a meal.
176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Takoba
1411 E 7th StThe best restaurant in the neighborhood. Gorgeous outdoor setup. Authentic Mexican food, best homemade chips and salsa, and unbelievable meals like pozole. $8-16 for a meal.
Epic sandwiches and soups. This place keeps it simple and does it right. The beer-cheese soup in a breadbowl is a must-have. Booths, beer, ping pong, pool and tons of board games on hand. Best jukebox
193 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gourmands
2316 Webberville RdEpic sandwiches and soups. This place keeps it simple and does it right. The beer-cheese soup in a breadbowl is a must-have. Booths, beer, ping pong, pool and tons of board games on hand. Best jukebox
An Austin original. Indian food served from a trailer while as you sit in an immaculately-designed outdoor canopies. A 70 foot, 25-person dinosaur skeleton bicycle wraps around the place. BYOB.
121 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
G'Raj Mahal
73 Rainey StAn Austin original. Indian food served from a trailer while as you sit in an immaculately-designed outdoor canopies. A 70 foot, 25-person dinosaur skeleton bicycle wraps around the place. BYOB.
Sightseeing
Festival Beach is a park that spans the whole neighborhood's waterfront. Walk down Comal St. and walk/bike the Hike N' Bike trail; will take you downtown or to S. Congress under beautiful oak trees.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Edward Rendon Sr. Park at Festival Beach in Town Lake Metropolitan Park
2101 Jesse E. Segovia StFestival Beach is a park that spans the whole neighborhood's waterfront. Walk down Comal St. and walk/bike the Hike N' Bike trail; will take you downtown or to S. Congress under beautiful oak trees.
Beautifully designed part-museum and art exhibit, full of great shows during SXSW, and your gateway to the bar-crazy Rainey St. Perfect for your picnic!
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mexican American Cultural Center
600 River StBeautifully designed part-museum and art exhibit, full of great shows during SXSW, and your gateway to the bar-crazy Rainey St. Perfect for your picnic!
The home of SXSW Interactive and all the SXSW keynotes. 20-25 minute walk or a 7 minute bus ride on the #17 bus from any bus-stop on Cesar Chavez.
290 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Austin Convention Center
500 E Cesar Chavez StThe home of SXSW Interactive and all the SXSW keynotes. 20-25 minute walk or a 7 minute bus ride on the #17 bus from any bus-stop on Cesar Chavez.
Entertainment & Activities
Martin Neighborhood Pool
1626 Nash Hernandez Senior RdIt's a pool! It's free, always!