Guidebook to Austin
Food scene
Probably one of the best restaurants I have eaten at in Austin. Their menu is always changing with the seasons.
37 locals recommend
Nightcap
1401 W 6th StProbably one of the best restaurants I have eaten at in Austin. Their menu is always changing with the seasons.
This is a food truck at a outdoor bar called Whislers, which serves chicken sandwiches and burgers that are really amazing quality.
6 locals recommend
Golden Tiger
1816 East 6th StreetThis is a food truck at a outdoor bar called Whislers, which serves chicken sandwiches and burgers that are really amazing quality.
Great mexican spot. Might want a reservation, but i never have any trouble with walking in last minute.
151 locals recommend
Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StGreat mexican spot. Might want a reservation, but i never have any trouble with walking in last minute.
Canje
1914 East 6th StreetUpperscale Jamaican cuisine is amazing. Check them out on yelp.
When you go here, you have to do the tasting menu, which is $75 a person, but for a tasting menu the amount of food they bring out is amazing. The quality and taste are on point as well.
99 locals recommend
Juniper
2400 E Cesar Chavez StWhen you go here, you have to do the tasting menu, which is $75 a person, but for a tasting menu the amount of food they bring out is amazing. The quality and taste are on point as well.
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StGood spot for BBQ.
I have never been to this spot but its supposed to be top notch.
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StI have never been to this spot but its supposed to be top notch.
This is my favorite BBQ spot in town. Definitely worth the wait in line.
372 locals recommend
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdThis is my favorite BBQ spot in town. Definitely worth the wait in line.
El Paso Flauta
7701 Colton-Bluff Springs RoadThese are the best Flautas I have had.
Vic and Al's
2406 Manor RdAnother great spot.
Love Supreme
2805 Manor RoadLove their pizza.
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StGreat detroit style pizza.
Great Tex-Mex BBQ. Love its proximity to the Airbnb. Only open Wednesday to Sunday.
146 locals recommend
Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ
308 Menchaca RdGreat Tex-Mex BBQ. Love its proximity to the Airbnb. Only open Wednesday to Sunday.
Wunder Pig Barbecue Co
10400 Menchaca RoadMadam Mam's
510 W 26th StThai food.
Ovenbird | ATX
6501 S Congress AveThis is a good spot to grab some coffee and breakfast.
Havent been to this spot, but it has always been on my list of places to go. It does look top notch.
25 locals recommend
District Kitchen + Cocktails
5900 W Slaughter LnHavent been to this spot, but it has always been on my list of places to go. It does look top notch.
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdThis is not your typical Texas BBQ spot. It is more Asian inspired.
This taco spot is in a food truck at a gas station, but don't be fooled the food is awesome.
9 locals recommend
La tunita 512
2400 Burleson RoadThis taco spot is in a food truck at a gas station, but don't be fooled the food is awesome.
Neighborhood Sushi
1716 S Congress AveProbably my favorite sushi spot.
June's
1722 S Congress AveI like this spot only for their steak and eggs during brunch.
Café No Sé
1603 S Congress AveAnother great brunch spot.
Never got the chance to go here. Its about $250ish per person, but its supposed to be the real deal sushi omakase experience.
23 locals recommend
Otoko
1603 S Congress AveNever got the chance to go here. Its about $250ish per person, but its supposed to be the real deal sushi omakase experience.
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdNever been but it's supposed to be one of the best spots in town.
Never been to this sushi spot but it is supposed to be amazing for Sushi as well.
688 locals recommend
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdNever been to this sushi spot but it is supposed to be amazing for Sushi as well.
Aba
1011 S Congress AveA great spot for mediterranean food. One of my favorites.
Red Ash
303 Colorado StIf you can get in here it is amazing for Italian fare.
Bar Peached
1315 W 6th StThis spot is pretty killer. Definitely a must. The soup dumplings are life changing.
60 locals recommend
Lin Asian Bar + Dim Sum
1203 W 6th StThis spot is pretty killer. Definitely a must. The soup dumplings are life changing.
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdThe best Ramen in town.
Drop Kick Cocktail Bar & Kitchen
1630 E 6th StGood spot for some cocktails and food.
Dai Due
2406 Manor RdGood spot for meat.
ThoroughBread
1709 Bluebonnet LnGreat bakery
Better Half Coffee & Cocktails
406 Walsh StCarpenters Hall
400 Josephine StATX Cocina
110 San Antonio StA great spot.
Launderette
2115 Holly StHestia
607 W 3rd StHold Out Brewing
1208 West 4th StreetComedor
501 Colorado StUchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdSushi.
The Peacock Mediterranean Grill
600 W 2nd StDrinks
This has got to be my favorite spot. Techo is located above the bar school house. They have multiple mezcals you can drink or they can make you a cocktail with sotol, mezcal, tequila, or racilla.
49 locals recommend
Techo Mezcaleria and Agave Bar
2201 Manor RdThis has got to be my favorite spot. Techo is located above the bar school house. They have multiple mezcals you can drink or they can make you a cocktail with sotol, mezcal, tequila, or racilla.
A local saloon you can enjoy a drink or two at. On the weekends they have local events going on.
215 locals recommend
Moontower Saloon
10212 Menchaca RdA local saloon you can enjoy a drink or two at. On the weekends they have local events going on.
Manchaca Springs Saloon
737 Farm to Market 1626Located right outside of the community, this spot has live music and drinks.
Conveniently located 4 mins down the road. This cidery is usually open on the weekends.
18 locals recommend
Texas Keeper Cider
12521 Twin Creek RdConveniently located 4 mins down the road. This cidery is usually open on the weekends.
This is my favorite bar around the corner. They have Yeungling beer and great draft margaritas. They even have Axe throwing, live music and multiple spots to eat at.
52 locals recommend
Armadillo Den
10106 Menchaca RoadThis is my favorite bar around the corner. They have Yeungling beer and great draft margaritas. They even have Axe throwing, live music and multiple spots to eat at.
Parlay House
10402 Menchaca RoadKind of an insta photo bar.
Desert Door Distillery
211 Darden Hill RdThis is a must for any tequila or mezcal lovers.
Zanzibar
304 East Cesar Chavez StreetGreat for rooftop drinks.
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StGood for some drinks.
Moontower Cider Company
1916 Tillery StreetAustin Eastciders Barton Springs - Restaurant
1530 Barton Springs RdMezcalería Tobalá
1816 E 6th StJust a spot for sipping mezcal.
High Noon
2000 E Cesar Chavez StThis speakeasy requires the Here Nor There app in order to get in and get booked.
27 locals recommend
Here Nor There
612 Brazos StThis speakeasy requires the Here Nor There app in order to get in and get booked.
Bar 508 Mezcalerita
508 E 8th StMidnight Cowboy Modeling
313 E 6th StA speakeasy. Must book a reservation to enter.
Coffee
Greater Goods Coffee Roasting Co.
160 E 5th StTry Hard Coffee Roasters
1115 E 11th StCivil Goat Coffee
3423 Guadalupe StreetI love this spot for coffee and their food.
Flat Track Coffee
1619 E Cesar Chavez StMañana
1603 S Congress AveThis coffee roaster around the corner is housed out of an airstream trailer, but their coffee is top notch.
Praxis Coffee Roasters
10400 Menchaca RoadThis coffee roaster around the corner is housed out of an airstream trailer, but their coffee is top notch.
Merit Coffee
1105 S Lamar BlvdSightseeing
Texas Senate
1200 Congress Ave
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThis is a must! The pool uses the riverwater.
Zilker Park Boat Rentals
2101 Andrew Zilker RdZilker Park
There is always something going on at Zilker park.
Lake Travis
Good spot about an hour away for boating, jet skiing, water skiing.
Canyon Lake
This lake is beautiful and crystal clear in some spots.
Come here to see the bats fly out from under the bridge when the sun sets.
286 locals recommend
Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueCome here to see the bats fly out from under the bridge when the sun sets.
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayGood spot to hike
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RdCircuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas BlvdRacetrack for F1
Greetings from Austin Mural
1720 S 1st StInsta worthy spot.
Texas Military Forces Museum
3038 W 35th StDeep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveNeighborhoods
Rainey Street is full of bars. Rainey street used to be a neighborhood full of houses, which were turned into bars. It gets very busy on the weekends. However, they are continuously tear down these bars for High-Rises.
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetRainey Street is full of bars. Rainey street used to be a neighborhood full of houses, which were turned into bars. It gets very busy on the weekends. However, they are continuously tear down these bars for High-Rises.
This area is more hipster bar scene. Maybe not the best explanation, but its a great area to grab drinks. Its always changing.
395 locals recommend
East 6th Street
East 6th StreetThis area is more hipster bar scene. Maybe not the best explanation, but its a great area to grab drinks. Its always changing.
This is a very upbeat bar scene. It is definitely a mixture of multiple types of bars.
334 locals recommend
West 6th Street
West 6th StreetThis is a very upbeat bar scene. It is definitely a mixture of multiple types of bars.
A good happening area to check out some local shops, grab some food and some drinks.
650 locals recommend
South Congress
A good happening area to check out some local shops, grab some food and some drinks.