Stacey’s guidebook
Food scene
Tacodeli
1500 Spyglass DrThis is one of our favorite breakfast taco places in Austin. Must try!
Another breakfast taco neighborhood favorite. Walking distance from the house.
91 locals recommend
Papalote Taco House
3632 S Congress AveAnother breakfast taco neighborhood favorite. Walking distance from the house.
Outside seating and a good atmosphere. Asian smokehouse meets Texas barbecue in rustic spot with beer, wine & cocktails plus giant patio. Also have great vegetarian options here.
276 locals recommend
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdOutside seating and a good atmosphere. Asian smokehouse meets Texas barbecue in rustic spot with beer, wine & cocktails plus giant patio. Also have great vegetarian options here.
Mongers
4119 Guadalupe StreetGreat seafood and atmosphere
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdLocal tex-mex spot. Good margaritas and tacos.
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdLocal BBQ with good brisket and smoked Turkey.
Really great local Italian spot. Laid back vibe. Fresh, made daily pasta.
15 locals recommend
Numero28
452 W 2nd StReally great local Italian spot. Laid back vibe. Fresh, made daily pasta.
Modern Mexican fare including seafood & mezcal & tequila cocktails anchor this upscale eatery. Great guacamole, tequila & cocktails.
65 locals recommend
ATX Cocina
110 San Antonio StModern Mexican fare including seafood & mezcal & tequila cocktails anchor this upscale eatery. Great guacamole, tequila & cocktails.
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th StCute date spot. Good cocktails and Asian inspired cuisine.
Sightseeing
This is an iconic Austin two-stepping experience. If you want a little country in your trip, you can come here to two-step or just watch as locals dance the night away.
478 locals recommend
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdThis is an iconic Austin two-stepping experience. If you want a little country in your trip, you can come here to two-step or just watch as locals dance the night away.
Live music venue. A lot of local Austin talent plays here and its so fun to listen to music in this dive bar.
284 locals recommend
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdLive music venue. A lot of local Austin talent plays here and its so fun to listen to music in this dive bar.
Zilker Park Boat Rentals
2101 Andrew Zilker RdRent a canoe, kayak or SUP around town lake.
Beautiful flowers, plants and gardens. There are also views of downtown Austin.
429 locals recommend
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RdBeautiful flowers, plants and gardens. There are also views of downtown Austin.
Zilker Park
Great place to grab a picnic or take in city views
Bring a towel or a chair and check out some local outdoor theater
17 locals recommend
Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater
2206 William Barton DrBring a towel or a chair and check out some local outdoor theater
Swimming
Spring fed pool that is 67 degrees year round. Perfect place to cool off from the hot Texas summers.
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrBar
Neighborhood eatery dishing up burgers, sandwiches & tacos, plus unique cocktails & outdoor seating. Bring your pups here, watch a game or play one. They have pickle ball courts, and other games to play while sipping on your favorite cocktail.
Bouldin Acres
2027 S Lamar BlvdWine Bar
Quaint hangout with outdoor seating & regular live music offering Greek eats, wine & coffee. Great coffee and wine selection. Come here to work and sip on coffee. Or to relax and grab dinner and wine.
Opa
2050 S Lamar Blvd
House Wine
408 Josephine St