Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Best cafe around. Great sandwiches and salads and a good place to get some work done.
379 locals recommend
Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez StBest cafe around. Great sandwiches and salads and a good place to get some work done.
Best breakfast tacos in town. The migas is the best bfast taco I've ever head. Fish tacos here are good too.
314 locals recommend
Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadBest breakfast tacos in town. The migas is the best bfast taco I've ever head. Fish tacos here are good too.
Juan in a Million
2300 E Cesar Chavez StClassic Cesar Chavez Mexican breakfast joint.
Best Mexican breakfast in town. Very authentic experience and food. Been in East Austin for ages
86 locals recommend
Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop
2305 E 7th StBest Mexican breakfast in town. Very authentic experience and food. Been in East Austin for ages
One of my favorite mexican diners. Great biscuits and the migas plate is amazing. Austin classic since the 50's
90 locals recommend
Cisco's Restaurant
1511 E 6th StOne of my favorite mexican diners. Great biscuits and the migas plate is amazing. Austin classic since the 50's
Best food truck in Austin hands down. It's located behind the liberty bar. Get the chicken karage and beat home fries.
291 locals recommend
The Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetBest food truck in Austin hands down. It's located behind the liberty bar. Get the chicken karage and beat home fries.
G'Raj Mahal
73 Rainey Stgreat indian food. Classic Rainey st spot.
Halal Bros
2712 Guadalupe StGreat late night drunk food right off of dirty 6th :)
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdBest ramen in Austin. Love this place.
Pho Dan
11220 N Lamar BlvdBest Pho in Austin. Absolutely love this place
Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st Streetaustin classic taco spot. You have to try it.
Good coffee shop to get some work done. Kind of a scene
183 locals recommend
Wright Bros. Brew and Brew
500 San Marcos StGood coffee shop to get some work done. Kind of a scene
Best BBQ ever. But you have to wait like 3 hours in line. Bring some chairs and a six pack and come early before they sell out.
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StBest BBQ ever. But you have to wait like 3 hours in line. Bring some chairs and a six pack and come early before they sell out.
Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood AveGreat BBQ with less line than Franklins
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StSolid texas BBQ right next door. Long lines on the weekends.
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdGreat smoothies and juices and snacks.
Mr. Natural
1901 E Cesar Chavez StHealthy vegetarian mexican joint. Really cheap too!
Counter Culture
2908 E Cesar Chavez StVegan hip spot with great food.
Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th StGreat classic american diner. All local and organic products.
Everything Else
Bikehaus
1000 East 5th StreetNearby spot to rent a bike
Drinks & Nightlife
Dive bar right down the road (4 blocks). They have 313 pizza food truck outside, which is the best pizza in Austin.
347 locals recommend
Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StDive bar right down the road (4 blocks). They have 313 pizza food truck outside, which is the best pizza in Austin.
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StGreat bar for a casual drink. Outdoor patio and good atmosphere.
THE BLACKHEART
86 Rainey StMy go-to rainey street bar. Good beer and live music
My favorite spot on Rainey. Amazing sausages and tons of beer on tap (I think like over 40).
264 locals recommend
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey StMy favorite spot on Rainey. Amazing sausages and tons of beer on tap (I think like over 40).
Craft Pride
61 Rainey StBest beer bar in Austin. All local beer on tap.
Pioneer bar in the center of Rainey. Chill atmosphere, great for a night cap or date night.
47 locals recommend
Clive Bar
609 Davis StPioneer bar in the center of Rainey. Chill atmosphere, great for a night cap or date night.
HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StLive music (rock, psychedelic, etc.) and a chill scene. Great spot
Shangri-La
1016 E 6th Stgreat dive bar
Drinks Lounge
2001 E Cesar Chavez StCool bar in an up and coming area. Pool tables and good drinks.
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdLocal Supermarket
Royal Blue Grocery
609 Congress AveNice small market for food and snacks
The Bee Grocery
1001 E 6th StSmall corner store and deli. Good stuff
Sightseeing
Great view of austin from the Hill country. The drive out here is gorgeous
54 locals recommend
Pennybacker Bridge
5300 N Capital of Texas HwyGreat view of austin from the Hill country. The drive out here is gorgeous
Take a dip and cool off. Great place to relax and lounge. Austin staple.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrTake a dip and cool off. Great place to relax and lounge. Austin staple.
Mount Bonnell Viewing Platform
Beautiful views of the hill country and austin.
Check out the congress bridge bats from this area. It's spectacular
131 locals recommend
Statesman Bat Observation Center
305 S Congress AveCheck out the congress bridge bats from this area. It's spectacular