Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Whip in
1950 S I-35 Frontage RdGreat food and beer. The best Frito Pie in the world.
Frank
407 Colorado StGreat brunch!
La Condesa
400 W 2nd StExcellent food and drinks.
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar Blvd...addiction.
Curra's Grill
614 E Oltorf StBest closest nachos.
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StPizza and craft beers
Salt & Time
1912 E 7th StMaybe Austin's best kept secret.
Great sandwiches and huge beer selection. Excellent place to watch sports.
358 personas locales recomiendan
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StGreat sandwiches and huge beer selection. Excellent place to watch sports.
New India Cuisine
2304 South Congress AvenueNearby (and not TexMex).
Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetBest closest breakfast tacos.
Sway
1417 S 1st StExcellent Thai-style food
Thai Fresh
909 W Mary StVery casual Thai.
TexMex with (strong) frozen margaritas served by the pitcher.
277 personas locales recomiendan
Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetTexMex with (strong) frozen margaritas served by the pitcher.
Alcomar
1816 South 1st Street(A little less traditional) TexMex.
Decades of tradition and delicious old-school TexMex.
304 personas locales recomiendan
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdDecades of tradition and delicious old-school TexMex.
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdWorld famous sushi. (Long wait is worth it or sit at the bar.)
A little nicer restaurant that's not too far away.
246 personas locales recomiendan
Clark's Oyster Bar
1200 W 6th StA little nicer restaurant that's not too far away.
Lamberts
401 W 2nd StFancy BBQ.
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveGood coffee and snacks (outdoor seating only).
Very good american style food, not too fancy but not too casual.
38 personas locales recomiendan
Zax Restaurant & Bar
312 Barton Springs RdVery good american style food, not too fancy but not too casual.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdFlagship store.
RiverCity Market & Deli
2209 S Congress AveVery well curated convenience store
Arts & Culture
The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
700 Congress AveTuesdays are free.
Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas BlvdFormula 1 and Concerts
One of the best views of skyline.
167 personas locales recomiendan
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside DrOne of the best views of skyline.
Great nearby movie theater that serves food. (Always get your tickets one line in advance.)
770 personas locales recomiendan
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdGreat nearby movie theater that serves food. (Always get your tickets one line in advance.)
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdPutt-Putt Golf!
Everything Else
Avenue Barber Shop
1710 S Congress AveBest haircut in town.
Little Stacy Neighborhood Park
1500 Alameda DrNearby park.
Shopping
Uncommon Objects
1602 Fort View RdBest place to lose an hour and spend $20.
Travis Heights Wine & Spirits
1948 S I-35 Frontage RdBest liquor store in Austin
Sightseeing
Auditorium Shores is one of the best parks in Austin.
246 personas locales recomiendan
Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
900 W Riverside DrAuditorium Shores is one of the best parks in Austin.
Boardwalk
BoardwalkThe new boardwalk is beautiful.
Natural spring-fed pool with year-round swimming (always 68℉)
2454 personas locales recomiendan
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrNatural spring-fed pool with year-round swimming (always 68℉)
Statesman Bat Observation Center
305 S Congress AveWhere to watch the bats.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nearby hotel with good lounge - great place to meet up with friends.
209 personas locales recomiendan
Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveNearby hotel with good lounge - great place to meet up with friends.
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveOld school TexMex.
The Buzz Mill
1505 Town Creek DrBeer and Coffee bar w/ BBQ trailer outback.
The Dog & Duck Pub
2400 Webberville RoadAn old favorite... great fish and chips.
Popular bar scene (a little more upscale and grownup than 6th Street District). Very little parking but within walking distance.
793 personas locales recomiendan
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetPopular bar scene (a little more upscale and grownup than 6th Street District). Very little parking but within walking distance.