Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdClassic Tex-Mex, excellent margaritas.
True Mexico City style interior Mexican food. Not typical Tex-Mex. Great margaritas; huge selection of quality tequilas.
43 locals recommend
El Mesón Tequileria
2038 S Lamar BlvdTrue Mexico City style interior Mexican food. Not typical Tex-Mex. Great margaritas; huge selection of quality tequilas.
One of the best coffee shops in town. Very good (pricey) food trailer out back. Close by!
98 locals recommend
Patika
2159 S Lamar BlvdOne of the best coffee shops in town. Very good (pricey) food trailer out back. Close by!
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StKerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar BlvdFranklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StTexican Cafe
11066 Pecan Park BlvdParks & Nature
Huge spring-fed swimming pool. No chlorine or other chemicals. Free before 8am. After that it's $3 for Austin residents, $8 for non-residents. Tell them you live "just off South Lamar".
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrHuge spring-fed swimming pool. No chlorine or other chemicals. Free before 8am. After that it's $3 for Austin residents, $8 for non-residents. Tell them you live "just off South Lamar".
Music
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdSaxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdThe Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveAmusement and Recreation
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdZilker Park Boat Rentals
2101 Andrew Zilker Rd