Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
A perfect blend of French chic and
Austin laid-back cool, Justine’s could only exist in this
city. Located far far east, you’ll feel like you’re out of the
city and in a whimsical and decadent othe
522 residents recomanen
Justine's
4710 E 5th St A perfect blend of French chic and
Austin laid-back cool, Justine’s could only exist in this
city. Located far far east, you’ll feel like you’re out of the
city and in a whimsical and decadent othe
Even though this is a trailer, the menu is curated by Top
Chef winning Paul Qui. Amazing food- I highly recommend the
beet fries, brussel sprout salad and the Poor Qui Buns.
291 residents recomanen
The Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetEven though this is a trailer, the menu is curated by Top
Chef winning Paul Qui. Amazing food- I highly recommend the
beet fries, brussel sprout salad and the Poor Qui Buns.
Even though this is a convenience store, the Quickie Pickie
has an amazing assortment of beers, kombuchas, coffees, in addition to a menu of real food (burgers, roast chicken, breakfast, brunch etc).
352 residents recomanen
Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez StEven though this is a convenience store, the Quickie Pickie
has an amazing assortment of beers, kombuchas, coffees, in addition to a menu of real food (burgers, roast chicken, breakfast, brunch etc).
If you’re in the mood for something a bit fancy (and super
expensive), this place consistently gets named the top
restaurant of Austin. Japanese fusion curated by Tyson
Cole, celebrity chef.
688 residents recomanen
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdIf you’re in the mood for something a bit fancy (and super
expensive), this place consistently gets named the top
restaurant of Austin. Japanese fusion curated by Tyson
Cole, celebrity chef.
You have to eat some Mexican food while in Austin- this
place is the epitome of the style of Mexican we have. The
avacado margaritas are some of the best in town.
How to get there: DRIVE; 7 minutes
200 residents recomanen
Curra's Grill
614 E Oltorf StYou have to eat some Mexican food while in Austin- this
place is the epitome of the style of Mexican we have. The
avacado margaritas are some of the best in town.
How to get there: DRIVE; 7 minutes
A little bit more upscale Mexican. The design of this place
is fantastic, and it’s downtown, close to everything. The
happy hour has very reasonably priced items (happy hour
menu is all half off!)
191 residents recomanen
La Condesa
400 W 2nd StA little bit more upscale Mexican. The design of this place
is fantastic, and it’s downtown, close to everything. The
happy hour has very reasonably priced items (happy hour
menu is all half off!)
Delicious menu and great design within walking distance.
How to get there:
WALK: 8 minutes
DRIVE; 2 minutes
354 residents recomanen
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StDelicious menu and great design within walking distance.
How to get there:
WALK: 8 minutes
DRIVE; 2 minutes
The best barbeque in town (read about it all over the
internet!), and within walking distance. Be prepared to
wait three hours or so in line any day of the week. Go
early or they run out of meat.
919 residents recomanen
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StThe best barbeque in town (read about it all over the
internet!), and within walking distance. Be prepared to
wait three hours or so in line any day of the week. Go
early or they run out of meat.
A cute little French bistro. Sandwiches for lunch, croissants
and bread and jam for breakfast, and plenty of coffee all
the time.
How to get there:
WALK, 8 minutes
DRIVE, 2 minutes
351 residents recomanen
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StA cute little French bistro. Sandwiches for lunch, croissants
and bread and jam for breakfast, and plenty of coffee all
the time.
How to get there:
WALK, 8 minutes
DRIVE, 2 minutes
El Chilito has excellent tacos, and some of the best
breakfast tacos in town. In addition, it has a full menu
of coffees, agua frescas, and sangrias and mimosas.
302 residents recomanen
El Chilito
2219 Manor RdEl Chilito has excellent tacos, and some of the best
breakfast tacos in town. In addition, it has a full menu
of coffees, agua frescas, and sangrias and mimosas.
Tamale House East is a true east Austin institution, and it’s run by the family that lives upstairs from the restaurant.
It’s extremely reasonably priced. Excellent
tamales, and delicious tacos.
169 residents recomanen
Tamale House East
1707 E 6th StTamale House East is a true east Austin institution, and it’s run by the family that lives upstairs from the restaurant.
It’s extremely reasonably priced. Excellent
tamales, and delicious tacos.
Tamale House East is a true east Austin institution, and it’s
run by the family that lives upstairs from the restaurant.
It’s extremely reasonably priced. Excellent
tamales, and delicious tacos.
288 residents recomanen
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th StTamale House East is a true east Austin institution, and it’s
run by the family that lives upstairs from the restaurant.
It’s extremely reasonably priced. Excellent
tamales, and delicious tacos.
A nice traditional coffee shop located on Manor Road, this is a perfect place to take a laptop and work all day.
How to get there:
WALK; 25 minutes
DRIVE; 4 minutes
251 residents recomanen
Thunderbird Coffee
2200 Manor RdA nice traditional coffee shop located on Manor Road, this is a perfect place to take a laptop and work all day.
How to get there:
WALK; 25 minutes
DRIVE; 4 minutes
It absolutely does not get more ‘Texas’ than this. Sit on genuine leather seats surrounded by cowboys and taxi-dermy. I love this place.
How to get there:
WALK; 24 minutes
DRIVE; 4 minutes
104 residents recomanen
The Driskill In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt
604 Brazos StIt absolutely does not get more ‘Texas’ than this. Sit on genuine leather seats surrounded by cowboys and taxi-dermy. I love this place.
How to get there:
WALK; 24 minutes
DRIVE; 4 minutes
This place has excellent coffee and excellent beer, and a great working atmosphere as well.
How to get there:
WALK; 16 minutes
DRIVE; 4 minutes
183 residents recomanen
Wright Bros. Brew and Brew
500 San Marcos StThis place has excellent coffee and excellent beer, and a great working atmosphere as well.
How to get there:
WALK; 16 minutes
DRIVE; 4 minutes
A sweet coffee shop with good food and beer as well.Located inside an old house on Cesar Chavez Street- also has a great outdoor seating space overlooking the street.
379 residents recomanen
Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez StA sweet coffee shop with good food and beer as well.Located inside an old house on Cesar Chavez Street- also has a great outdoor seating space overlooking the street.
JuiceLand has some of the best juices and smoothies you can get anywhere, with the Originator being a particular favorite. They’re innovative, delicious, and healthy.
519 residents recomanen
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdJuiceLand has some of the best juices and smoothies you can get anywhere, with the Originator being a particular favorite. They’re innovative, delicious, and healthy.
Everything Else
John Mueller taught Aaron Franklin everything he knows about barbecue, and some argue that this is actually the
best barbecue in town. Much better waiting times and very close still.
40 residents recomanen
John Mueller Meat Co
2500 E 6th StJohn Mueller taught Aaron Franklin everything he knows about barbecue, and some argue that this is actually the
best barbecue in town. Much better waiting times and very close still.
Within walking distance of the house, this place has extremely charming character and knowledgeable staff who will help you select the perfect bottle out of hundreds.
48 residents recomanen
East End Wines
1209 Rosewood AvenueWithin walking distance of the house, this place has extremely charming character and knowledgeable staff who will help you select the perfect bottle out of hundreds.
One of the best designed spaces in the whole city, the Hotel San Jose courtyard is a perfect place to get a drink. The michelada is a perfect drink to get here- it’s the best michelada in town!
209 residents recomanen
Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveOne of the best designed spaces in the whole city, the Hotel San Jose courtyard is a perfect place to get a drink. The michelada is a perfect drink to get here- it’s the best michelada in town!
This is an absolute must for anyone visiting Austin, especially in the summer. Often described as the ‘soul of Austin’, this is a naturally fed spring pool located in the very center of the city.
2454 residents recomanen
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThis is an absolute must for anyone visiting Austin, especially in the summer. Often described as the ‘soul of Austin’, this is a naturally fed spring pool located in the very center of the city.
The Alamo Drafthouse was originally founded in Austin,
and is now all over the United States.
228 residents recomanen
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
320 E 6th StThe Alamo Drafthouse was originally founded in Austin,
and is now all over the United States.
The 6th Street and Lamar location is its corporate headquarters, and it’s an incredibly impressive grocery store. You can spend hours here, trying samples and checking out its different departments.
1332 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThe 6th Street and Lamar location is its corporate headquarters, and it’s an incredibly impressive grocery store. You can spend hours here, trying samples and checking out its different departments.
Austin has the largest urban bat population of any city in North America. Many people gather at the bridge every evening as the sun is setting to watch the bats do a giant loop through the air.
286 residents recomanen
Pont del Congrés d'Austin
Congress AvenueAustin has the largest urban bat population of any city in North America. Many people gather at the bridge every evening as the sun is setting to watch the bats do a giant loop through the air.
The Lyndon B Johnson Library was newly renovated with the highest technology, and is extremely entertaining and education.
How to get there:
WALK; 21 minutes
DRIVE; 3 minutes
240 residents recomanen
LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StThe Lyndon B Johnson Library was newly renovated with the highest technology, and is extremely entertaining and education.
How to get there:
WALK; 21 minutes
DRIVE; 3 minutes
Drinks & Nightlife
A good representation of east sixth street, this place has a great outdoor area to have a drink surrounded by bearded men that ride motorcycles.
How to get there: WALK; 21 minutes
DRIVE; 4 minutes
244 residents recomanen
Yellow Jacket Social Club
1704 E 5th StA good representation of east sixth street, this place has a great outdoor area to have a drink surrounded by bearded men that ride motorcycles.
How to get there: WALK; 21 minutes
DRIVE; 4 minutes
A very lively bar with a great selection of live music- most
nights, people will be two-stepping here.
How to get there:
WALK; 18 minutes
DRIVE; 4 minutes
672 residents recomanen
The White Horse
500 Comal StA very lively bar with a great selection of live music- most
nights, people will be two-stepping here.
How to get there:
WALK; 18 minutes
DRIVE; 4 minutes
Really high quality cocktail bar- drinks are expensive (10-15 each) but expertly made.
How to get there:
WALK; 26 minutes
DRIVE; 6 minutes
178 residents recomanen
Weather Up
1808 E Cesar Chavez StReally high quality cocktail bar- drinks are expensive (10-15 each) but expertly made.
How to get there:
WALK; 26 minutes
DRIVE; 6 minutes