Good Eats
South Austin Hot Spots
Austin's long been know for its BBQ and taco joints, and rightly so-but we've got a lot going on in the culinary landscape. I'm her to help navigate the hype and guide you to experience local gems. Below you'll find my top picks for the best restaurants in Austin-places that put our city on the map and new spots too!
Plan to sip Austin's best Mexican martini in the bar and expect a wait.
158 residents recomanen
Vespaio
1610 S Congress AvePlan to sip Austin's best Mexican martini in the bar and expect a wait.
Communal tables with kaleidoscopic appeal of Thai cuisine. 1417 S. 1st Street
349 residents recomanen
Sway
1417 S 1st StCommunal tables with kaleidoscopic appeal of Thai cuisine. 1417 S. 1st Street
Eco-friendly, bohemian cafe offering hearty meatless meals, coffee and a rotating monthly art show. 1900 S. 1st Street
565 residents recomanen
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StEco-friendly, bohemian cafe offering hearty meatless meals, coffee and a rotating monthly art show. 1900 S. 1st Street
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StPresident Obama dined here! 2809 S. 1st Street
Hip, eco-minded burger joint with all-natural meats, housemate buns, shakes & interesting beers. 1400 S Congress Avenue
780 residents recomanen
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveHip, eco-minded burger joint with all-natural meats, housemate buns, shakes & interesting beers. 1400 S Congress Avenue
Perla's
1400 S Congress Ave1400 S. Congress Avenue
Best New York-style pizza in Austin conveniently located on South Congress.
791 residents recomanen
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveBest New York-style pizza in Austin conveniently located on South Congress.
Winebelly
519 W Oltorf StModern take on the classic Mexican chicken al Carbon with colorful Havana night vibes and an avacado margarita that's tough to beat.
79 residents recomanen
Fresa's South First Dine-In
1703 S 1st StModern take on the classic Mexican chicken al Carbon with colorful Havana night vibes and an avacado margarita that's tough to beat.
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StElizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StCulinary concept that blends Parisian cafe, high-end American diner and lively wine bar. 1722 S. Congress Avenue
151 residents recomanen
June's
1722 S Congress AveCulinary concept that blends Parisian cafe, high-end American diner and lively wine bar. 1722 S. Congress Avenue
Dai Due
2406 Manor RdCarnivore's dream come true.
Café No Sé
1603 S Congress AveBrunch-nuff said
Check out Chef Rene Ortiz's perfectly executed but unfussy small plates. Expect a wait. 2115 Holly Street
397 residents recomanen
Launderette
2115 Holly StCheck out Chef Rene Ortiz's perfectly executed but unfussy small plates. Expect a wait. 2115 Holly Street
Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetJustine's
4710 E 5th St
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdSpecial occasion night out.
Eater called it one of the best new restaurants in America, and it's gotten the NYT seal of approval, too. Ingredients are top notch.
151 residents recomanen
Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StEater called it one of the best new restaurants in America, and it's gotten the NYT seal of approval, too. Ingredients are top notch.
Lamberts
401 W 2nd StArrive early and plan to wait in line-worth it! 900 E. 11th Street
919 residents recomanen
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StArrive early and plan to wait in line-worth it! 900 E. 11th Street
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdFresa's South First Dine-In
1703 S 1st St