Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Excellent texmex and always a very happening spot. Expect a wait, but there is a large bar area for waiting around and people watching.
304 residents recomanen
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdExcellent texmex and always a very happening spot. Expect a wait, but there is a large bar area for waiting around and people watching.
24hr diner style restaurant with everything from pancakes and coffee to tacos.
224 residents recomanen
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar Blvd24hr diner style restaurant with everything from pancakes and coffee to tacos.
If you stayed up a little too late and plan on lounging around all day, this place will help you stay on the couch. It's delicious, creative and very filling.
226 residents recomanen
Gourdough's Public House
209 W 5th StIf you stayed up a little too late and plan on lounging around all day, this place will help you stay on the couch. It's delicious, creative and very filling.
Many people feel strongly that this place makes the best tacos in Austin. They have breakfast and regular tacos.
1075 residents recomanen
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StMany people feel strongly that this place makes the best tacos in Austin. They have breakfast and regular tacos.
East Side King
2310 S Lamar BlvdServes delicious Asian-fusion food options.
Really good Mexican food options including tacos. This is a great option for a Sunday brunch. If the weather is nice, you can sit outside to watch music, drink margaritas and eat tacos.
75 residents recomanen
Maria's Taco Xpress
1210 S Lamar BlvdReally good Mexican food options including tacos. This is a great option for a Sunday brunch. If the weather is nice, you can sit outside to watch music, drink margaritas and eat tacos.
Craft espresso and coffee drinks are brewed from local beans at this trendy South Lamar cafe.
98 residents recomanen
Patika
2159 S Lamar BlvdCraft espresso and coffee drinks are brewed from local beans at this trendy South Lamar cafe.
Phil's Icehouse
2901 S Lamar BlvdKid friendly gourment burger joint with hand cut onion rings.
Small taqueria serving tortas, tacos and tostados. This place is authentic and delicious.
91 residents recomanen
Papalote Taco House
3632 S Congress AveSmall taqueria serving tortas, tacos and tostados. This place is authentic and delicious.
Beer, Burgers and southern tex-mex with a patio, horseshoe pit and second story bar with views over the Barton Creek Greenbelt.
90 residents recomanen
Red's Porch
Beer, Burgers and southern tex-mex with a patio, horseshoe pit and second story bar with views over the Barton Creek Greenbelt.
If you are visiting from Cali and really miss home, you can stop by and get your fix.
15 residents recomanen
In-N-Out Burger
3701 South Lamar BoulevardIf you are visiting from Cali and really miss home, you can stop by and get your fix.
The Park on South Lamar
4024 S Lamar BlvdSports bar.
Hunan Lion
4006 S Lamar BlvdThis is the best Chinese option in the immediate area.
Cozy wine and coffee haven serving greek eats with read leather couches, an outdoor patio and live music.
129 residents recomanen
Opa
2050 S Lamar BlvdCozy wine and coffee haven serving greek eats with read leather couches, an outdoor patio and live music.
Starbucks
1201 Barbara Jordan BlvdStarbucks
Long-running local chain serving Tex-Mex favorites and margaritas in a lively, casual setting.
80 residents recomanen
Maudie's Too
1212 S Lamar BlvdLong-running local chain serving Tex-Mex favorites and margaritas in a lively, casual setting.
Shake Shack
1100 S Lamar BlvdHip gourmet burger joint.
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdBest Sushi and stylish setting in Austin. Call for a reservation.
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdServes juices and smoothies.
Local chain serving Mexican food, burgers and specialty margaritas. They have a large outdoor patio to watch all the action on Barton Springs Road.
57 residents recomanen
Baby Acapulco
1705 S Lakeshore BlvdLocal chain serving Mexican food, burgers and specialty margaritas. They have a large outdoor patio to watch all the action on Barton Springs Road.
Casual spot with a big patio under a canopy of pecan trees offering Tex-Mex and burgers.
171 residents recomanen
Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs RdCasual spot with a big patio under a canopy of pecan trees offering Tex-Mex and burgers.
Tex-Mex classic. This was the original single location of a now nation wide chain.
412 residents recomanen
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdTex-Mex classic. This was the original single location of a now nation wide chain.
The Mighty Cone
1720 Barton Springs RdExcellent burgers.
Tacodeli and Torchy's are often both considered the best gringo tacos in Austin. This location is at the Campbell's Hole trail head for the Barton Creek Greenbelt.
203 residents recomanen
Tacodeli
1500 Spyglass DrTacodeli and Torchy's are often both considered the best gringo tacos in Austin. This location is at the Campbell's Hole trail head for the Barton Creek Greenbelt.
Really solid Texas BBQ. This place has been an Austin landmark for years.
68 residents recomanen
Green Mesquite BBQ
1400 Barton Springs RdReally solid Texas BBQ. This place has been an Austin landmark for years.
Mr. Natural
1901 E Cesar Chavez StVegetarian quick serve food.
Pinthouse Pizza
4236 S Lamar BlvdGreat microbrews and housemade pizzas.
This place has a cult like following and definitely worth checking out if you need to satisfy your sweet tooth.
18 residents recomanen
NadaMoo! Scoop Shop
1701 S Lamar BlvdThis place has a cult like following and definitely worth checking out if you need to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is the oldest honky-tonk country venue left in Austin. All of the famous country western singers have played here and they have live music and country dancing most nights.
478 residents recomanen
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdThis is the oldest honky-tonk country venue left in Austin. All of the famous country western singers have played here and they have live music and country dancing most nights.
Great sports bar option for watching games. They also have a decent selection of bar style food.
291 residents recomanen
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar BlvdGreat sports bar option for watching games. They also have a decent selection of bar style food.
Warehouselike beer garden matching house microbrews with pub bites such as pizza and sandwiches.
435 residents recomanen
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StWarehouselike beer garden matching house microbrews with pub bites such as pizza and sandwiches.
Former dive bar now offering craft cocktails, a jukebox and shuffle board.
40 residents recomanen
The Golden Goose
2034 S Lamar BlvdFormer dive bar now offering craft cocktails, a jukebox and shuffle board.
Brewery and BBQ with a large tree-shaded patio...What more could you want?
98 residents recomanen
Uncle Billy's Brewery & Smokehouse
1530 Barton Springs RdBrewery and BBQ with a large tree-shaded patio...What more could you want?
Essentials
They have you covered for all of your basic necessities. If you are looking for a grocery store head a little further down Lamar to Central Market.
143 residents recomanen
Walgreens
2501 S Lamar BlvdThey have you covered for all of your basic necessities. If you are looking for a grocery store head a little further down Lamar to Central Market.
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdH.E.B.'s version of Whole Foods.
Sprouts Farmers Market
4006 S Lamar BlvdGreat selection of healthy and fresh food options.
WhichCraft Beer Store
2110 South Lamar BoulevardExcellent selection of beer and friendly service.
Parks & Nature
Barton Springs Pool is a recreational outdoor swimming pool that is filled enitrely with water from nearby natural springs. It is located on the grounds of Zilker Park.
2454 residents recomanen
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrBarton Springs Pool is a recreational outdoor swimming pool that is filled enitrely with water from nearby natural springs. It is located on the grounds of Zilker Park.
This is an awesome place for swimming when Barton Creek is flowing well. It's also a great place for hiking on the 20 miles of trails through the Barton Creek Greenbelt.
21 residents recomanen
Campbell's Hole
This is an awesome place for swimming when Barton Creek is flowing well. It's also a great place for hiking on the 20 miles of trails through the Barton Creek Greenbelt.
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailEntertainment & Activities
If you feel like getting your Yoga on, this is a close option.
18 residents recomanen
Sukha Yoga Austin
2324 S Lamar BlvdIf you feel like getting your Yoga on, this is a close option.
Stylish theater features cocktails and american style food options.
770 residents recomanen
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdStylish theater features cocktails and american style food options.
Trek Bicycle Lamar
517 S Lamar BlvdBike rentals.
Shopping
South Lamar Wine & Spirits
2418 S Lamar BlvdDecent selection of spirits.
If you feel like grabbing a book before spending the afternoon at Barton Springs in the shade or sun bathing on the grassy knoll, this is a great spot to pick up something to read.
36 residents recomanen
Half Price Books
2929 S Lamar BlvdIf you feel like grabbing a book before spending the afternoon at Barton Springs in the shade or sun bathing on the grassy knoll, this is a great spot to pick up something to read.
Arts & Culture
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveGet your fill of some Texas history.
Zach Theatre
202 S Lamar BlvdGreat place to check out a theatrical performance.