Carmen's Guidebook to Austin

Carmen
Carmen's Guidebook to Austin

Food scene

Best migas taco (and all their other tacos) homemade tortillas, Best Agua Fresca, best plantains. 💯
68 residents recomanen
Veracruz All Natural
111 East Cesar Chavez Street
68 residents recomanen
Best migas taco (and all their other tacos) homemade tortillas, Best Agua Fresca, best plantains. 💯
Woof fired pizza. Excellent wine list. Great atmosphere and service. So close to the Airbnb.
70 residents recomanen
Bufalina Due
6555 Burnet Rd
70 residents recomanen
Woof fired pizza. Excellent wine list. Great atmosphere and service. So close to the Airbnb.
Hands down Justines has the best vibe in Austin. Grab a glass of bubbly and the escargot is delicious. Great for drinks only or sit down dinner. They play great music and have amazing events.
522 residents recomanen
Justine's
4710 E 5th St
522 residents recomanen
Hands down Justines has the best vibe in Austin. Grab a glass of bubbly and the escargot is delicious. Great for drinks only or sit down dinner. They play great music and have amazing events.
East Austin “Mexico City soul food” amazing cocktails. Great happy hour. Amazing vibe. It’s busy...prepare to have a small wait unless you go early.
198 residents recomanen
Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th St
198 residents recomanen
East Austin “Mexico City soul food” amazing cocktails. Great happy hour. Amazing vibe. It’s busy...prepare to have a small wait unless you go early.
Delicious
32 residents recomanen
Eldorado Cafe
3300 W Anderson Ln
32 residents recomanen
Delicious
Unique dining experience.
17 residents recomanen
dipdipdip Tatsu-Ya
7301 Burnet Rd
17 residents recomanen
Unique dining experience.
Some of the best Ramen I’ve ever had.
502 residents recomanen
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar Blvd
502 residents recomanen
Some of the best Ramen I’ve ever had.
The carrot tostada is ridiculously good.
151 residents recomanen
Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th St
151 residents recomanen
The carrot tostada is ridiculously good.
This is easily my favorite restaurant in Austin. Brunch and dinner both are fantastic. They even have a dim sum cart at brunch. AMAZING! Definitely make a reservation.
69 residents recomanen
Emmer & Rye
51 Rainey St
69 residents recomanen
This is easily my favorite restaurant in Austin. Brunch and dinner both are fantastic. They even have a dim sum cart at brunch. AMAZING! Definitely make a reservation.
Wonderful restaurant...a bit pricey. They also have a great happy hour if you’re price conscious. Reservations recommended for dinner.
183 residents recomanen
Jeffrey's
1204 W Lynn St
183 residents recomanen
Wonderful restaurant...a bit pricey. They also have a great happy hour if you’re price conscious. Reservations recommended for dinner.
Great breakfast. Definitely not healthy.
214 residents recomanen
Snooze an AM Eatery
1700 S Lamar Blvd
214 residents recomanen
Great breakfast. Definitely not healthy.
Local favorite
144 residents recomanen
Kerbey Lane Cafe - Central
3704 Kerbey Ln
144 residents recomanen
Local favorite
If you love bbq...go here!
421 residents recomanen
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez St
421 residents recomanen
If you love bbq...go here!
Ridiculous wait but if you’re into that, the bbq is the best in Austin.
919 residents recomanen
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St
919 residents recomanen
Ridiculous wait but if you’re into that, the bbq is the best in Austin.
We love this place...friendly folks and they usually have music of some sort.
169 residents recomanen
Tamale House East
1707 E 6th St
169 residents recomanen
We love this place...friendly folks and they usually have music of some sort.
True Tex Mex. long wait..but they do have a great bar.
Matt's El Rancho
2613 South Lamar Boulevard
True Tex Mex. long wait..but they do have a great bar.
Iconic. Beautiful drive...and delicious bbq.
480 residents recomanen
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826
480 residents recomanen
Iconic. Beautiful drive...and delicious bbq.
The best vegan burger you’ll ever eat..EVER! There’s 2 locations...this one and one on the Drag near UT.
43 residents recomanen
Arlo's
2906 Fruth St
43 residents recomanen
The best vegan burger you’ll ever eat..EVER! There’s 2 locations...this one and one on the Drag near UT.
Best local fast food chain ever. I love the chicken burger.
44 residents recomanen
P. Terry's Burger Stand
8515 Burnet Rd
44 residents recomanen
Best local fast food chain ever. I love the chicken burger.
Karaoke & sushi...what more do I have to say?! It’s on thursdays ever my week. Definitely call when they open the day of to make a reservation...it gets busy.
38 residents recomanen
DK Sushi
6400 S 1st St
38 residents recomanen
Karaoke & sushi...what more do I have to say?! It’s on thursdays ever my week. Definitely call when they open the day of to make a reservation...it gets busy.
Amazing New York style pizza and fun atmosphere. They have a takeout window as well. Busy place.
791 residents recomanen
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress Ave
791 residents recomanen
Amazing New York style pizza and fun atmosphere. They have a takeout window as well. Busy place.
Amazing sushi. Cool Vibe. Busy place...get there early.
197 residents recomanen
Komé
5301 Airport Blvd
197 residents recomanen
Amazing sushi. Cool Vibe. Busy place...get there early.
Easily top 5 restaurants in Austin...one of the best in the United States. Expensive...great for special occasions.
6 residents recomanen
Uchi
801 South Lamar Boulevard
6 residents recomanen
Easily top 5 restaurants in Austin...one of the best in the United States. Expensive...great for special occasions.
Hit this up before or after swimming at Deep Eddy.
57 residents recomanen
Pool Burger
2315 Lake Austin Blvd
57 residents recomanen
Hit this up before or after swimming at Deep Eddy.
Kolaches...it’s a Texas/German thing
15 residents recomanen
Lone Star Kolaches
2210 W Anderson Ln
15 residents recomanen
Kolaches...it’s a Texas/German thing
Sushi train...garlic ponzu salmon nigiri is my favorite
40 residents recomanen
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
6929 Airport Blvd
40 residents recomanen
Sushi train...garlic ponzu salmon nigiri is my favorite
Everyone loves taco deli. Potato egg and cheese is a favorite.
247 residents recomanen
Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar Blvd
247 residents recomanen
Everyone loves taco deli. Potato egg and cheese is a favorite.
Tex mex
13 residents recomanen
El Mercado Restaurant
1702 Lavaca St
13 residents recomanen
Tex mex

Coffee/Tea

Walk to Joes in 2 minutes from the Airbnb. Local shop-lots of love! Dog Friendly on patio
44 residents recomanen
Genuine Joe Coffeehouse
2001 W Anderson Ln
44 residents recomanen
Walk to Joes in 2 minutes from the Airbnb. Local shop-lots of love! Dog Friendly on patio
Great coffee, super close! Dog friendly on the patio
24 residents recomanen
Epoch Coffee - Village
2700 W Anderson Ln
24 residents recomanen
Great coffee, super close! Dog friendly on the patio
Best coffee in town
127 residents recomanen
Flat Track Coffee
1619 E Cesar Chavez St
127 residents recomanen
Best coffee in town
I love this place...it’s south but worth the drive. Vera Cruz taco truck is there. It gets very busy. They have music at night. They also have beer, wine and cocktails. Dog friendly on the patio.
435 residents recomanen
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca Rd
435 residents recomanen
I love this place...it’s south but worth the drive. Vera Cruz taco truck is there. It gets very busy. They have music at night. They also have beer, wine and cocktails. Dog friendly on the patio.
Thunderbird Cafe & Tap Room
1401 West Koenig Lane
One of the best coffee spots
186 residents recomanen
Houndstooth Coffee
4200 N Lamar Blvd
186 residents recomanen
One of the best coffee spots
250 residents recomanen
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
1400 E 38th 1/2 St
250 residents recomanen

Entertainment

Best theater experience in the states. Full service at your seat. Great movie selections.
171 residents recomanen
Alamo Drafthouse Village
2700 W Anderson Ln
171 residents recomanen
Best theater experience in the states. Full service at your seat. Great movie selections.
Another close location to the Airbnb..this Alamo is in a cool area with lots of restaurants, a park, farmers market, The Thinkery and more.
220 residents recomanen
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich St
220 residents recomanen
Another close location to the Airbnb..this Alamo is in a cool area with lots of restaurants, a park, farmers market, The Thinkery and more.
Super close to Airbnb. Lebowski grill has great burgers!
10 residents recomanen
Highland Lanes
8909 Burnet Rd
10 residents recomanen
Super close to Airbnb. Lebowski grill has great burgers!
Best comedy club in Austin. It’s 5 minutes from the Airbnb.
24 residents recomanen
Capitol City Comedy Club
11506 Research Blvd
24 residents recomanen
Best comedy club in Austin. It’s 5 minutes from the Airbnb.
BINGO
North Lamar Bingo
10601 N Lamar Blvd
BINGO

Live music

Here you will find our favorite places to listen to live music in Austin. We have a separate section for lounge/bars. Cheers!
Historic and a MUST. This is one of our favorite music venues. You never know who will get on stage at the Continental club. James McMurtry (one of our favorites) has a residency there.
6 residents recomanen
The Continental Club
1315 South Congress Avenue
6 residents recomanen
Historic and a MUST. This is one of our favorite music venues. You never know who will get on stage at the Continental club. James McMurtry (one of our favorites) has a residency there.
Honky Tonk? Two steppin/swing? Come here. One of our favorites. It’s not super close but on the right night it’s 100% worth the $25-30 lyft ride. Sit by the fire outside in between bands. Beer only (you can bring your own booze)
13 residents recomanen
Sam's Town Point
2115 Allred Dr
13 residents recomanen
Honky Tonk? Two steppin/swing? Come here. One of our favorites. It’s not super close but on the right night it’s 100% worth the $25-30 lyft ride. Sit by the fire outside in between bands. Beer only (you can bring your own booze)
Our FAVORITE Honky tonk. Best music. Great drinks. Great patio. Bring your two steppin feet or stand back watch the pros-cuz they’re all here.
672 residents recomanen
The White Horse
500 Comal St
672 residents recomanen
Our FAVORITE Honky tonk. Best music. Great drinks. Great patio. Bring your two steppin feet or stand back watch the pros-cuz they’re all here.
One of my favorite music venues...and Austin treasure. Get there early for good seats. Very intimate.
284 residents recomanen
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar Blvd
284 residents recomanen
One of my favorite music venues...and Austin treasure. Get there early for good seats. Very intimate.
Blues bar. Incredible. GO
188 residents recomanen
Skylark Lounge
2039 Airport Blvd
188 residents recomanen
Blues bar. Incredible. GO
Jazz bar. Great date place.
224 residents recomanen
Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave
224 residents recomanen
Jazz bar. Great date place.
Great music-owner by the same folks as Continental Club
242 residents recomanen
C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress Ave
242 residents recomanen
Great music-owner by the same folks as Continental Club
435 residents recomanen
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf St
435 residents recomanen

You wanna dance?

Here you’ll find all the places you can dance. Either to a Dj or live band.
Broken Spoke is one of the oldest dancehalls in Texas and Austin sure is lucky to have it, we cherish it. Two-Step/Swing Lessons Wed-Sat 8:30-9:30pm Terri White- Dance Instructor Best Dance Lessons in Texas!
478 residents recomanen
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar Blvd
478 residents recomanen
Broken Spoke is one of the oldest dancehalls in Texas and Austin sure is lucky to have it, we cherish it. Two-Step/Swing Lessons Wed-Sat 8:30-9:30pm Terri White- Dance Instructor Best Dance Lessons in Texas!
Two stepping/swing
13 residents recomanen
Sam's Town Point
2115 Allred Dr
13 residents recomanen
Two stepping/swing
Two step/swing Lessons, best live music and best dancers. It’s a must...our favorite venue.
672 residents recomanen
The White Horse
500 Comal St
672 residents recomanen
Two step/swing Lessons, best live music and best dancers. It’s a must...our favorite venue.
Possibly my favorite place in Texas. It’s about a 45 min drive but so GREAT! It’s legendary-THE OLDEST DANCEHALL IN TEXAS. Bring your scootin shoes.
367 residents recomanen
Gruene Hall
1281 Gruene Rd
367 residents recomanen
Possibly my favorite place in Texas. It’s about a 45 min drive but so GREAT! It’s legendary-THE OLDEST DANCEHALL IN TEXAS. Bring your scootin shoes.

Family/Kid fun

Austin is so great for kids and families.
A mile from the Airbnb. Great family spot
10 residents recomanen
Highland Lanes
8909 Burnet Rd
10 residents recomanen
A mile from the Airbnb. Great family spot
We are members here. Our boys LOVE IT. Short 10 min drive from the Airbnb.
272 residents recomanen
Thinkery
1830 Simond Ave
272 residents recomanen
We are members here. Our boys LOVE IT. Short 10 min drive from the Airbnb.
Ahhh this place. So grateful we have this here in Texas. We are members and visit often. Highly recommend for folks that are interested in Texas native flowers and plants. They also host several amazing events a year. Check it out. Great for kids too!
21 residents recomanen
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Avenue
21 residents recomanen
Ahhh this place. So grateful we have this here in Texas. We are members and visit often. Highly recommend for folks that are interested in Texas native flowers and plants. They also host several amazing events a year. Check it out. Great for kids too!
The mission of Austin Zoo is to assist animals in need through rescue, rehabilitation and education. At our rescue zoo, children and adults alike can appreciate our Hill Country setting and enjoy a close-up experience with our rescued animals. Austin Zoo is a private, non-profit zoo, with over 300 animals across a hundred different species. Come visit us! 👏
81 residents recomanen
Zoo d'Austin
10808 Rawhide Trail
81 residents recomanen
The mission of Austin Zoo is to assist animals in need through rescue, rehabilitation and education. At our rescue zoo, children and adults alike can appreciate our Hill Country setting and enjoy a close-up experience with our rescued animals. Austin Zoo is a private, non-profit zoo, with over 300 animals across a hundred different species. Come visit us! 👏
The best arcade I’ve ever been to. Our kids love it but we love it just as much:)
60 residents recomanen
Arcade Pinballz
8940 Research Blvd
60 residents recomanen
The best arcade I’ve ever been to. Our kids love it but we love it just as much:)
Spring fed pool. So great. Hit up pool burger before or after..find it in the food section. Also, right behind Deep Eddy Cabaret.
322 residents recomanen
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy Ave
322 residents recomanen
Spring fed pool. So great. Hit up pool burger before or after..find it in the food section. Also, right behind Deep Eddy Cabaret.

Outdoors

Natural Spring Fed pool...MUST DO.
2454 residents recomanen
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
2454 residents recomanen
Natural Spring Fed pool...MUST DO.
Rent a canoe, stand up paddle board, kayak or hop on the bat cruise...or just go for a run around it. Its a gem
959 residents recomanen
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail
959 residents recomanen
Rent a canoe, stand up paddle board, kayak or hop on the bat cruise...or just go for a run around it. Its a gem
Great for dogs..swimming, hiking...many entrances in Austin
531 residents recomanen
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas Highway
531 residents recomanen
Great for dogs..swimming, hiking...many entrances in Austin
Spring fed pool. So great. Hit up pool burger before or after..find it in the food section. Also, right behind Deep Eddy Cabaret.
322 residents recomanen
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy Ave
322 residents recomanen
Spring fed pool. So great. Hit up pool burger before or after..find it in the food section. Also, right behind Deep Eddy Cabaret.
Tube down the River
75 residents recomanen
Rockin 'R' River Rides
1405 Gruene Rd
75 residents recomanen
Tube down the River
301 residents recomanen
Enchanted Rock Summit
301 residents recomanen