Guidebook for Austin
Essentials
A natural grocery and also a great place to get a bite to eat that satisfies everyone in your party because it has all genres of food.
357 locals recommend
Austin
A natural grocery and also a great place to get a bite to eat that satisfies everyone in your party because it has all genres of food.
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdThis is the a very economical grocery store
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdNatural Grocery Store
Sightseeing
This is an all natural springs. One of Austin's favorite swimming holes. Beware, it stays cold all year round. It is also said to have healing properties.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThis is an all natural springs. One of Austin's favorite swimming holes. Beware, it stays cold all year round. It is also said to have healing properties.
If you love gardens, you might want to visit the botanical gardens. This is also the site of Zilker Park. You can Kayak or hike and bike on the trail here. You can also play disc golf.
429 locals recommend
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RdIf you love gardens, you might want to visit the botanical gardens. This is also the site of Zilker Park. You can Kayak or hike and bike on the trail here. You can also play disc golf.
This is right across the street. SXSW Free Evening Concerts are held here. There are dancing fountains in the area, a Stevie Ray Vaughan statue, kayak rentals, and the hike and bike trail
246 locals recommend
Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
900 W Riverside DrThis is right across the street. SXSW Free Evening Concerts are held here. There are dancing fountains in the area, a Stevie Ray Vaughan statue, kayak rentals, and the hike and bike trail
Food Scene
Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetA good local food trailer to get great tacos
This is the best restaurant in town. Beware, try to get reservations or anticipate a wait. This is not a budget friendly establishment
688 locals recommend
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdThis is the best restaurant in town. Beware, try to get reservations or anticipate a wait. This is not a budget friendly establishment
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdThis entire street is full of various restaurants. It offers Tex Mex food
Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs RdHas a great outdoor patio and offers live music
This fast food local burger and custard place has been in Austin for a long time.
43 locals recommend
Sandy's Hamburgers
603 Barton Springs RdThis fast food local burger and custard place has been in Austin for a long time.
McDonald's
2426 E Riverside DrFast food on the run.
Whataburger
601 Barton Springs RdFast food on the run
Jack in the Box
1200 Barton Springs RdFast food on the run
Barley Swine
6555 Burnet RdFarm to table restaurant
Mr. Natural
1901 E Cesar Chavez StVegetarian Mexican restaurant
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar BlvdLocal restaurant open 24 hours
24 Diner
600 N Lamar BlvdOpen 24 hours
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress Aveopen 24 hours
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress Aveopen 24 hours
Thai Fresh
909 W Mary StThai restaurant within the neighborhood
La Pâtisserie
602 W Annie StCoffee and pastry shop in the neighborhood
El Alma
1025 Barton Springs RdMexican restaurant within walking distance with bar service
Alcomar
1816 South 1st StreetMexican restaurant in the neighborhood
Sway
1417 S 1st StUpscale thai restaurant in the neighborhood
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StFrench Vietnamese Restaurat
Drinks & Nightlife
It's a bar, but I come for the doughnuts. Get the best gourmet doughnuts in town. This place has been written up in many food magazines and shows
226 locals recommend
Gourdough's Public House
209 W 5th StIt's a bar, but I come for the doughnuts. Get the best gourmet doughnuts in town. This place has been written up in many food magazines and shows
This entire street is restaurant row and filled with restaurants. This is a brew pub
98 locals recommend
Uncle Billy's Brewery & Smokehouse
1530 Barton Springs RdThis entire street is restaurant row and filled with restaurants. This is a brew pub
Barton Springs Saloon
424 S Lamar BlvdBar within walking distance of the house
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveGreat Burgers
Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveNice outdoor bar to lounge in
Everything Else
First Stop Food Store
1017 Barton Springs RdClosest Convenience Store that carries a variety of wines
Thom's Market
1418 Barton Springs RdConvenience store selling gourmet and natural foods
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdBest ice cream with unusual flavor blends