Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Vino Vino
4119 Guadalupe StTry some great wine and order some food to go with it.
If you're looking for a quick meal, try the "Street Taco" it's delicious.
46 locals recommend
Taco Joint
2809 San Jacinto BlvdIf you're looking for a quick meal, try the "Street Taco" it's delicious.
They have some pretty creative cookie decorations and their coffee is good too.
197 locals recommend
Quack's 43rd Street Bakery
411 E 43rd St They have some pretty creative cookie decorations and their coffee is good too.
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress Ave
Hopfields
3110 Guadalupe StIt's a little pricy but good. Try the burger! Great beer too.
Mother's Cafe
Great vegetarian and vegan restaurant
Hyde Park Bar & Grill
4206 Duval StTry their fried chicken and famous fries
New World Deli
4101 Guadalupe StOur favorite is the Ruben sandwich
Ottmers Family CSA at Triangle Farmer's Market
Open Year-Round, Rain or Shine
Wednesdays 3pm - 7pm
Hands down best BBQ in town, bring a cooler and some sun screen and get in line as early as possible. It's worth the wait. We consider this a special event and go La Barbecue which is almost as good if we don't have time to wait.
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StHands down best BBQ in town, bring a cooler and some sun screen and get in line as early as possible. It's worth the wait. We consider this a special event and go La Barbecue which is almost as good if we don't have time to wait.
This is our go to BBQ place in Austin. We also love Franklins but most of the time we don't have time for the wait. La Barbecue usually has a shorter line and the BBQ is incredible.
421 locals recommend
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StThis is our go to BBQ place in Austin. We also love Franklins but most of the time we don't have time for the wait. La Barbecue usually has a shorter line and the BBQ is incredible.
This is our goto BBQ joint. We have a tradition of ordering fatty brisket and sausage for delivery when we get home from a trip. It's one of the best BBQ options if you don't want to wait in line.
43 locals recommend
Freedmen's
This is our goto BBQ joint. We have a tradition of ordering fatty brisket and sausage for delivery when we get home from a trip. It's one of the best BBQ options if you don't want to wait in line.
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveGreat pizza and meatball sandwiches.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Parlor
4301 W Guadalupe St It's a dive bar but the pizza is pretty good.
Essentials
Great medium sized grocery/health food store just a few blocks away.
46 locals recommend
Natural Grocers
4615 North Lamar BoulevardGreat medium sized grocery/health food store just a few blocks away.
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdGreat selection of beer
Entertainment & Activities
Great swimming hole that is fed by a spring. In the summer there is a line so get there early. There is a small entry fee and you cannot bring food or drinks inside. You can also go swimming for free just below the pool.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrGreat swimming hole that is fed by a spring. In the summer there is a line so get there early. There is a small entry fee and you cannot bring food or drinks inside. You can also go swimming for free just below the pool.
This is our favorite spot to rent a kayak, canoe or stand up paddle board from. It's a nice paddle down the creek to the lake.
124 locals recommend
Zilker Park Boat Rentals
2101 Andrew Zilker RdThis is our favorite spot to rent a kayak, canoe or stand up paddle board from. It's a nice paddle down the creek to the lake.
Shopping
Walgreens
4501 Guadalupe StWalgreens, if you forgot something like your toothbrush. :)