Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez St204 beers on tap, comfortable welcome setting and delicious creative sausages. Sunday brunch with live music and manmosas, which include a whole bottle of champagne, is highly recommended. For brunch, recommend arriving at 9:45 am or planning for a long wait.
264 residents recomanen
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey St204 beers on tap, comfortable welcome setting and delicious creative sausages. Sunday brunch with live music and manmosas, which include a whole bottle of champagne, is highly recommended. For brunch, recommend arriving at 9:45 am or planning for a long wait.
Blenders and Bowls
206 E 4th StDelicious acai bowls, with seasonal specials.
Blenders and Bowls
206 E 4th StDelicious acai bowls, with seasonal specials.
Delicious indian food in a restaurant that perfectly captures Austin's funky, eclectic personality.
121 residents recomanen
G'Raj Mahal
73 Rainey StDelicious indian food in a restaurant that perfectly captures Austin's funky, eclectic personality.
Koriente
621 E 7th StDelicious mexican restaurant with more interesting and creative fare than just your basic tacos and and burritos. Converted house and large variety of outdoor seating fit in well with the rest of East Austin.
198 residents recomanen
Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th StDelicious mexican restaurant with more interesting and creative fare than just your basic tacos and and burritos. Converted house and large variety of outdoor seating fit in well with the rest of East Austin.
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdTakoba
1411 E 7th StAsian-fusion food truck located in the back beer garden of Liberty Bar. Launched by Paul Qui (Top Chef fame) and one of Austin's longest running food trucks. There are other trucks at other locations and even a brick and mortar restaurant in S Austin. All of the trucks/locations have slightly different menus.
77 residents recomanen
East Side King
2000 E 6th StAsian-fusion food truck located in the back beer garden of Liberty Bar. Launched by Paul Qui (Top Chef fame) and one of Austin's longest running food trucks. There are other trucks at other locations and even a brick and mortar restaurant in S Austin. All of the trucks/locations have slightly different menus.
Delicious american small plate/dim sum restaurant perfect for a date night or a special night out with friends. Reservations recommended.
69 residents recomanen
Emmer & Rye
51 Rainey StDelicious american small plate/dim sum restaurant perfect for a date night or a special night out with friends. Reservations recommended.
Modern food hall featuring 6 prominent Austin restaurants including Antonelli's cheese shop, Contigo (casual Texas cuisine), Dai Due (farm-to-table/butcher shop), Easy Tiger (bakery and sausages), Henbit, Ni-Kome (sushi and ramen).
25 residents recomanen
Fareground
111 Congress AveModern food hall featuring 6 prominent Austin restaurants including Antonelli's cheese shop, Contigo (casual Texas cuisine), Dai Due (farm-to-table/butcher shop), Easy Tiger (bakery and sausages), Henbit, Ni-Kome (sushi and ramen).
Texas Barbeque. Generally recognized as the best in Austin, if not the world. Open Tues to Sun 11 am til they run out (generally 2pm). Plan to get in line by 8 am or earlier. Think of it like tailgating - bring chairs, beer, coffee, snacks and friends. Around 9/10 am someone comes around to get a sense of what you think you will be ordering in order to let those near the end of the line know around where (in the line) food will likely run out (so they know whether to risk it and wait or plan to come back earlier another day).
919 residents recomanen
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StTexas Barbeque. Generally recognized as the best in Austin, if not the world. Open Tues to Sun 11 am til they run out (generally 2pm). Plan to get in line by 8 am or earlier. Think of it like tailgating - bring chairs, beer, coffee, snacks and friends. Around 9/10 am someone comes around to get a sense of what you think you will be ordering in order to let those near the end of the line know around where (in the line) food will likely run out (so they know whether to risk it and wait or plan to come back earlier another day).
delicious detroit style, pan fried, square pizza. This is their first brick and mortar, but there is also a food truck in the back of Craft Pride on Rainey that is equally aweomse.
372 residents recomanen
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th Stdelicious detroit style, pan fried, square pizza. This is their first brick and mortar, but there is also a food truck in the back of Craft Pride on Rainey that is equally aweomse.
Texas barbecue started by one of Franklin's protege's. Line/wait can be slightly shorter than Franklin's and barbecue is generally just as good. Also, if you get there early enough, they have beef ribs.
421 residents recomanen
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StTexas barbecue started by one of Franklin's protege's. Line/wait can be slightly shorter than Franklin's and barbecue is generally just as good. Also, if you get there early enough, they have beef ribs.
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th Stfarm fresh food
El Chilito
2219 Manor Rdawesome tacos (including breakfast tacos) within walking distance
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th Stfamily owned. beautiful outdoor garden setting. neighborhood institution.
169 residents recomanen
Tamale House East
1707 E 6th Stfamily owned. beautiful outdoor garden setting. neighborhood institution.
Italic
123 W 6th St
Launderette
2115 Holly StReservations recommended.
Parks & Nature
beautiful 10 mile loop trail around Town Lake/Lady Bird Lake/Colorado River. There are plenty of bridge crossings to make your loop or route shorter as well. Great for walking dogs, riding bikes or running.
257 residents recomanen
Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
beautiful 10 mile loop trail around Town Lake/Lady Bird Lake/Colorado River. There are plenty of bridge crossings to make your loop or route shorter as well. Great for walking dogs, riding bikes or running.
Maze of off-leash dog hiking trails and mountain biking trails largely undercover of beautiful Texas trees and foilage. Walnut Creek and Tar Branch creeks run through the park providing the dogs a great place to cool off and play.
108 residents recomanen
Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 N Lamar BlvdMaze of off-leash dog hiking trails and mountain biking trails largely undercover of beautiful Texas trees and foilage. Walnut Creek and Tar Branch creeks run through the park providing the dogs a great place to cool off and play.
7 mile one-way hiking and mountain biking trail that follows Barton Creek running starting at Zilker Park and winding south west. Trail is shaded by beautiful tall Texas trees. Some trail highlights include multiple rock climbing spots, Gus Fruh swimming hole, Sculpture Falls and Twin Falls (only recommended after recent rains; otherwise may be dry).
531 residents recomanen
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas Highway7 mile one-way hiking and mountain biking trail that follows Barton Creek running starting at Zilker Park and winding south west. Trail is shaded by beautiful tall Texas trees. Some trail highlights include multiple rock climbing spots, Gus Fruh swimming hole, Sculpture Falls and Twin Falls (only recommended after recent rains; otherwise may be dry).
natural bottom spring fed pool open year round. huge: 3 acres. 68-70 degrees. includes a shallow end. Located in the 358 acre Zilker park
2454 residents recomanen
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Drnatural bottom spring fed pool open year round. huge: 3 acres. 68-70 degrees. includes a shallow end. Located in the 358 acre Zilker park
358 acre park where some of Austin's best events and attractions are located including Barton Springs Pool, ACL Music Festival, Austin's annual Trail of Lights, Zilker Botanical Gardens, beach volleyball courts, Zilker Hillside Theatre, and Blues on the Green.
1533 residents recomanen
Parc Metropolità de Zilker
2207 Barton Springs Rd358 acre park where some of Austin's best events and attractions are located including Barton Springs Pool, ACL Music Festival, Austin's annual Trail of Lights, Zilker Botanical Gardens, beach volleyball courts, Zilker Hillside Theatre, and Blues on the Green.
Sightseeing
short hike up to a prominent and beautiful overlook of the Colorado River, with downtown Austin to the East and Hill Country to the West.
1082 residents recomanen
Mount Bonnell
short hike up to a prominent and beautiful overlook of the Colorado River, with downtown Austin to the East and Hill Country to the West.
the building is free to enter and open to the public. a great chance to see how and where government works. the grounds and building interior are beautiful and impressive. depending on the day you visit you may also find protests or demonstrations being held out front.
1119 residents recomanen
Texas Senate
1200 Congress Avethe building is free to enter and open to the public. a great chance to see how and where government works. the grounds and building interior are beautiful and impressive. depending on the day you visit you may also find protests or demonstrations being held out front.
Drinks & Nightlife
historic homes/bungalows converted to bars, cocktail
lounges and restaurants
793 residents recomanen
Rainey Street
Rainey Streethistoric homes/bungalows converted to bars, cocktail
lounges and restaurants
Stay Gold
1910 E Cesar Chavez StCraft Pride
61 Rainey St54 texas brewed beers on tap
Weather Up
1808 E Cesar Chavez Stspeak easy with delicious cocktails
East Austin dive bar/whiskey bar, featuring bands every night and a lively dance floor
672 residents recomanen
The White Horse
500 Comal StEast Austin dive bar/whiskey bar, featuring bands every night and a lively dance floor
Halcyon
218 W 4th Stcoffee shop, bar, cocktails, beer, and cigars
Whisler's
1816 E 6th Stcocktail bar
tacos, coffee and small batch brewery. great place to hang out, work, and/or have a drink.
227 residents recomanen
Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th Sttacos, coffee and small batch brewery. great place to hang out, work, and/or have a drink.
delicious bakery upstairs, bar and sausage garden downstairs with indoor and outdoor seating and ping pong tables.
358 residents recomanen
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th Stdelicious bakery upstairs, bar and sausage garden downstairs with indoor and outdoor seating and ping pong tables.
Speakeasy. No electronics allowed. Need a reservation.
107 residents recomanen
Midnight Cowboy Modeling
313 E 6th StSpeakeasy. No electronics allowed. Need a reservation.
Essentials
local grocer/convenience store for immediate needs including snacks, basic produce, ice cream, beer and wine.
36 residents recomanen
The Bee Grocery
1001 E 6th Stlocal grocer/convenience store for immediate needs including snacks, basic produce, ice cream, beer and wine.
local grocer/convenience store and coffee shop for some pre-made foods, basic grocery and produce needs, ice cream, beer and wine. There is another location equal distance from the rental space on East 6th Street.
141 residents recomanen
Royal Blue Grocery
609 Congress Avelocal grocer/convenience store and coffee shop for some pre-made foods, basic grocery and produce needs, ice cream, beer and wine. There is another location equal distance from the rental space on East 6th Street.
local grocer/convenience store for immediate needs including snacks, basic produce, ice cream, beer and wine. Also coffee/beer hang out spot to get some work done.
352 residents recomanen
Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez Stlocal grocer/convenience store for immediate needs including snacks, basic produce, ice cream, beer and wine. Also coffee/beer hang out spot to get some work done.
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdH-E-B
5808 Burnet RdWhole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvdflagship Whole Foods
Walgreens
2501 S Lamar BlvdCVS
2101 S Lamar BlvdEntertainment & Activities
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
320 E 6th StAlamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdAlamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich Stperforming arts venue. And one of the best views of Downtown Austin!
167 residents recomanen
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside Drperforming arts venue. And one of the best views of Downtown Austin!
The Escape Game Austin
405 Red River StStop by to pick up free maps and brochures, and learn about Austin's array of tour options including Duck Tour, Double Decker tours, Segway tours, brewery or winery tours and Lake Travis boat parties/rentals.
23 residents recomanen
Austin Visitor Center
602 E 4th StStop by to pick up free maps and brochures, and learn about Austin's array of tour options including Duck Tour, Double Decker tours, Segway tours, brewery or winery tours and Lake Travis boat parties/rentals.