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Tacos!
A trip to Austin isn't complete without breakfast tacos and then maybe more tacos for the rest of your day!
Some of the best breakfast or lunch tacos in Austin. Try the Migas Poblanas for breakfast or the Fish Taco for lunch.
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Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadSome of the best breakfast or lunch tacos in Austin. Try the Migas Poblanas for breakfast or the Fish Taco for lunch.
Tacodeli is an Austin original. They specialize in organic and local ingredients. You can't go wrong with anything here, but make sure to smother it in Dona sauce (but not too much, it's spicy!).
247 residents recomanen
Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdTacodeli is an Austin original. They specialize in organic and local ingredients. You can't go wrong with anything here, but make sure to smother it in Dona sauce (but not too much, it's spicy!).
If you're ready to venture far out of the city to complete your taco experience, head over to Valentino's. If early, grab their breakfast taco which starts with a hot and fluffy flour tortilla and combines a fried egg, beans, potatoes, crispy bacon and juicy, mesquite-smoked brisket.
Don't want breakfast? They have some damn good brisket too, all made in the trailer right behind the food truck.
146 residents recomanen
Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ
308 Menchaca RdIf you're ready to venture far out of the city to complete your taco experience, head over to Valentino's. If early, grab their breakfast taco which starts with a hot and fluffy flour tortilla and combines a fried egg, beans, potatoes, crispy bacon and juicy, mesquite-smoked brisket.
Don't want breakfast? They have some damn good brisket too, all made in the trailer right behind the food truck.
Another Austin Institution that has been serving food for five decades. Great homemade tortillas and delicious barbacoa.
86 residents recomanen
Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop
2305 E 7th StAnother Austin Institution that has been serving food for five decades. Great homemade tortillas and delicious barbacoa.
Austin Classic. Delicious breakfast tacos and lunch tacos. Try the fish tacos!
169 residents recomanen
Tamale House East
1707 E 6th StAustin Classic. Delicious breakfast tacos and lunch tacos. Try the fish tacos!
Pueblo Viejo
Great breakfast tacos! Try the Taco Azteca
Great, cheap, authentic Mexican food - and very close to the studio.
40 residents recomanen
Marcelino's
901 Tillery StGreat, cheap, authentic Mexican food - and very close to the studio.
Cuantos Tacos
1108 East 12th StreetDelicious Mexican street style tacos.
Sightseeing
In Northwest Austin, will need a car to get there. Used to be one of the best kept secrets in Austin. 893 feet of elevation gain while hiking in the shade along a creek. This is a one way trail
that is about 3 miles long can go to the end and back to make it about 6 miles. Note, there's a $10 charge on the weekends per person and per pet.
50 residents recomanen
Senders de la natura de River Place
8820 Big View DrIn Northwest Austin, will need a car to get there. Used to be one of the best kept secrets in Austin. 893 feet of elevation gain while hiking in the shade along a creek. This is a one way trail
that is about 3 miles long can go to the end and back to make it about 6 miles. Note, there's a $10 charge on the weekends per person and per pet.
Great place to grab breakfast, listen to live music, and then pick up some snacks. This is open on Sunday from 10am to 2pm.
167 residents recomanen
Mueller Farmers' Market
2006 Philomena StGreat place to grab breakfast, listen to live music, and then pick up some snacks. This is open on Sunday from 10am to 2pm.
10 mile loop trail that runs along the river (Texans call all damned rivers lake) on both sides. There are multiple options for distance as well depending on where you start and what bridge you crossover, with variations as short as 1 mile. We are about two miles from this.
257 residents recomanen
Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
10 mile loop trail that runs along the river (Texans call all damned rivers lake) on both sides. There are multiple options for distance as well depending on where you start and what bridge you crossover, with variations as short as 1 mile. We are about two miles from this.
This is a great outdoor sculpture gardens along the river and has an excellently curated gift shop.
98 residents recomanen
The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria
3809 W 35th StThis is a great outdoor sculpture gardens along the river and has an excellently curated gift shop.
This is a great park to take your dog, play sports with friends or have a picnic lunch. You can also jump on the hike and bike trail or walk over to Barton Springs.
1533 residents recomanen
Parc Metropolità de Zilker
2207 Barton Springs RdThis is a great park to take your dog, play sports with friends or have a picnic lunch. You can also jump on the hike and bike trail or walk over to Barton Springs.
Austin would not be the same without Barton Springs especially in the hotter months. The water stays around 68 degrees year around. There are people who swim here everyday year around. This is a naturally fed spring water pool and home to an endangered blind salamander.
2454 residents recomanen
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrAustin would not be the same without Barton Springs especially in the hotter months. The water stays around 68 degrees year around. There are people who swim here everyday year around. This is a naturally fed spring water pool and home to an endangered blind salamander.
This is an amazing public library downtown that has won several awards for architecture & design. Worth walking around and checking out the great views.
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Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library
710 W Cesar Chavez StThis is an amazing public library downtown that has won several awards for architecture & design. Worth walking around and checking out the great views.
Arcade Pinballz
8940 Research BlvdVery popular BYOB arcade
Amazing place to watch a sunrise or sunset. Nice 100 step hike up as well.
1082 residents recomanen
Mount Bonnell
Amazing place to watch a sunrise or sunset. Nice 100 step hike up as well.
You've probably seen this sign in a hundred pictures. Here's your chance to take a picture with it? Jo's has great iced coffees as well.
Fun fact: They actually re-spray paint it almost daily due to grafiti and vandalism of the artwork.
495 residents recomanen
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveYou've probably seen this sign in a hundred pictures. Here's your chance to take a picture with it? Jo's has great iced coffees as well.
Fun fact: They actually re-spray paint it almost daily due to grafiti and vandalism of the artwork.
Vegan
At 4.7 mi, this is a little bit of a drive. But, wow. All vegan everything. Try their take on buffalo "wings", Nashville hot "chicken", or the eggplant Tikka Marsala. We know vegan foods can fall flat sometimes, but this place doesn't, pinky promise.
47 residents recomanen
The Beer Plant
3110 Windsor RdAt 4.7 mi, this is a little bit of a drive. But, wow. All vegan everything. Try their take on buffalo "wings", Nashville hot "chicken", or the eggplant Tikka Marsala. We know vegan foods can fall flat sometimes, but this place doesn't, pinky promise.
The Vegan Nom
2324 E Cesar Chavez StPopular spot for vegan tacos.
Austin institution. If you are looking for a quiet, peaceful meal this place is great. They also have several mindfulness classes next door.
163 residents recomanen
Casa de Luz Village
1701 Toomey RdAustin institution. If you are looking for a quiet, peaceful meal this place is great. They also have several mindfulness classes next door.
Mr. Natural
1901 E Cesar Chavez StVegan and vegetarian food not too far away.
Capital City Bakery
2211 E Cesar Chavez StAmazing vegan desserts.
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdGreat smoothies and delicious raw food
Coffee
Sa-Tén
916 Springdale RdCoffee shop that serves tasty Japenese inspired dishes.
Great little hole in the wall coffee shop serving up fresh beans.
201 residents recomanen
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors
1111 Chicon StGreat little hole in the wall coffee shop serving up fresh beans.
About a ten minute walk from the studio. Funky airstream serving coffee and pastries. On Saturdays there is a bread guy from 9-12pm serving delicious focaccia and sourdough bread.
83 residents recomanen
Flitch Coffee
641 Tillery StAbout a ten minute walk from the studio. Funky airstream serving coffee and pastries. On Saturdays there is a bread guy from 9-12pm serving delicious focaccia and sourdough bread.
Delicious coffee and have some inventive espresso drinks including the ritual which has espresso with oreo infused milk. Have breakfast tacos too.
86 residents recomanen
Fleet Coffee Co
2427 Webberville RdDelicious coffee and have some inventive espresso drinks including the ritual which has espresso with oreo infused milk. Have breakfast tacos too.
Great place for coffee and beer. They have a large outdoor seating space and have two food trucks (Veracuz & Dee Dee's Thai food).
435 residents recomanen
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdGreat place for coffee and beer. They have a large outdoor seating space and have two food trucks (Veracuz & Dee Dee's Thai food).
If you want to treat yourself to a mind-blowing organic butter coffee, go with the cappuccino and add maple syrup. Don't partake in caffeine, try the Chai Latte. Go ahead and go back every day, we won't tell.
105 residents recomanen
Picnik
4801 Burnet RdIf you want to treat yourself to a mind-blowing organic butter coffee, go with the cappuccino and add maple syrup. Don't partake in caffeine, try the Chai Latte. Go ahead and go back every day, we won't tell.
Walking distance from the airbnb (.2 miles). Really good coffee and some cool souvenirs. Also, it is in the middle of Springdale General - so there's food and shopping all around you.
342 residents recomanen
Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn StWalking distance from the airbnb (.2 miles). Really good coffee and some cool souvenirs. Also, it is in the middle of Springdale General - so there's food and shopping all around you.
Great coffee and there is locally owned bike store next door. Not to mention a beloved East Austin mural "La Lotería" great photo op for the gram.
127 residents recomanen
Flat Track Coffee
1619 E Cesar Chavez StGreat coffee and there is locally owned bike store next door. Not to mention a beloved East Austin mural "La Lotería" great photo op for the gram.
Food Scene
This place is a *must* visit for a fancier dinner. Quaintly nestled away in what seems like an industrial area, this French brasserie will not disappoint. Their cocktails are amazing, try the royale with cheese if you like burgers, or just try anything on the menu, really.
522 residents recomanen
Justine's
4710 E 5th StThis place is a *must* visit for a fancier dinner. Quaintly nestled away in what seems like an industrial area, this French brasserie will not disappoint. Their cocktails are amazing, try the royale with cheese if you like burgers, or just try anything on the menu, really.
Great NY style pizza. Grab a slice from the takeout window and continue site setting on South Congress.
791 residents recomanen
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveGreat NY style pizza. Grab a slice from the takeout window and continue site setting on South Congress.
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdDelicious ramen! Local favorite
Tasty Chinese fusion food with great cocktails and 90's hip hop music. Be sure to check out the artwork near the bathrooms.
70 residents recomanen
Old Thousand
1000 E 11th StTasty Chinese fusion food with great cocktails and 90's hip hop music. Be sure to check out the artwork near the bathrooms.
Delicious Italian restaurant for a nicer meal. Make sure to save room for some of their house made chocolates.
48 residents recomanen
Intero Restaurant
2612 E Cesar Chavez StDelicious Italian restaurant for a nicer meal. Make sure to save room for some of their house made chocolates.
Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StDelicious interior Mexican food for a nice dinner
G'Raj Mahal
73 Rainey StDelicious Indian Food
If you end up venturing to South Congress, this (or any other Hopdoddys are very good). Try their parmesan garlic fries and any burger. Their impossible burger is one of the best vegan burgers in town.
780 residents recomanen
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveIf you end up venturing to South Congress, this (or any other Hopdoddys are very good). Try their parmesan garlic fries and any burger. Their impossible burger is one of the best vegan burgers in town.
Some of the best BBQ in the world. They open at 11am and run out. Get there early (7am-ish) and be prepared to wait up to 4 hours.
919 residents recomanen
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StSome of the best BBQ in the world. They open at 11am and run out. Get there early (7am-ish) and be prepared to wait up to 4 hours.
Shopping
take heart
1211 E 11th StThis is an amazing gift store.
STAG Provisions For Men
1423 S Congress AveTrendy men's clothing store
2nd Street District
211 Guadalupe StLots of fun stores to check out.
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveGreat local used bookstore.
BookPeople
603 N Lamar BlvdLocally owned bookstore.
Waterloo Records
600 N Lamar BlvdLocally owned record shop
Lots of great shops along south congress and food. Check out the Continental Club for music, Hotel San Jose for cocktails and Cafe No Se for brunch.
447 residents recomanen
South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueLots of great shops along south congress and food. Check out the Continental Club for music, Hotel San Jose for cocktails and Cafe No Se for brunch.
Check out their website, lots of artists, craftsters, etc that sell in this area. There is a couple restaurants and bars, as well as coffee.
13 residents recomanen
Springdale General
1023 Springdale RdCheck out their website, lots of artists, craftsters, etc that sell in this area. There is a couple restaurants and bars, as well as coffee.
Libations
Great spot next to Ramen Tatsu-Ya. Feels like you are in Tokyo.
26 residents recomanen
Domo Alley-Gato Tatsu-Ya
1600 E 6th StGreat spot next to Ramen Tatsu-Ya. Feels like you are in Tokyo.
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StGreat cocktails and thai food truck
Friends & Allies Brewing
979 Springdale RdJust a short walk away to this brewery
Zilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th StFun bar on the eastside with lots of outside seating and a gin bar upstairs
14 residents recomanen
Lefty's Brick Bar
1813 C E 6th StFun bar on the eastside with lots of outside seating and a gin bar upstairs
Nickel City
1133 E 11th StGreat neighborhood spot with food truck in the back
The White Horse
500 Comal StLocal favorite with live music
No, you're not here to stay :) . There's a hidden bar here in the middle of downtown. Have IDs ready and ask if you can peak behind the bookcase.
Firehouse Hostel
605 Brazos StNo, you're not here to stay :) . There's a hidden bar here in the middle of downtown. Have IDs ready and ask if you can peak behind the bookcase.
Reservations only, no drop-ins allow. 2 drink minimum. Book seats on their website.
107 residents recomanen
Midnight Cowboy Modeling
313 E 6th StReservations only, no drop-ins allow. 2 drink minimum. Book seats on their website.
Watertrade is the bar. Quaint, quiet Japenese inspired bar with custom tailored cocktails to the imbiber - one of our favs.
23 residents recomanen
Otoko
1603 S Congress AveWatertrade is the bar. Quaint, quiet Japenese inspired bar with custom tailored cocktails to the imbiber - one of our favs.
Boozy or regular ice cream. What!? Boozy ice cream you say!? Yep.
30 residents recomanen
Prohibition Creamery
1407 E 7th StBoozy or regular ice cream. What!? Boozy ice cream you say!? Yep.
Converted machine shop into a brewery with outdoor seating and pizza. Previously used to fabricate airplane parts post WW2, it has been converted into a brewery, pizza place, and music venue.
138 residents recomanen
Central Machine Works
4824 E Cesar Chavez StConverted machine shop into a brewery with outdoor seating and pizza. Previously used to fabricate airplane parts post WW2, it has been converted into a brewery, pizza place, and music venue.
If you like cider and don't want to go too far, this is the place for you.
40 residents recomanen
Austin Eastciders
979 Springdale RdIf you like cider and don't want to go too far, this is the place for you.