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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdHave a picnic in Zilker Park!
This is an adorable independent grocer in our neighborhood. We usually stop by Thom's on the way to Zilker to pick up some beers and picnic snacks!
78 locals recommend
Thom's Market
1418 Barton Springs RdThis is an adorable independent grocer in our neighborhood. We usually stop by Thom's on the way to Zilker to pick up some beers and picnic snacks!
Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveA beautiful hidden hotel garden + great drinks spot!
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveA wonderful place to see some live music.
If you need to attend a conference at the Palmer Events Center, we are literally a five minute walk across the street!
63 locals recommend
Palmer Events Center
900 Barton Springs RdIf you need to attend a conference at the Palmer Events Center, we are literally a five minute walk across the street!
Food Scene
Our personal favorite spot for TexMex (and it's walking distance!)
277 locals recommend
Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetOur personal favorite spot for TexMex (and it's walking distance!)
Delicious thai food and great atmosphere. You have to get the Tom Kha Gai soup :)
349 locals recommend
Sway
1417 S 1st StDelicious thai food and great atmosphere. You have to get the Tom Kha Gai soup :)
Great cafe for working and chatting. Very open + modern atmosphere and good coffee!
78 locals recommend
Seventh Flag Coffee
1506 S 1st StGreat cafe for working and chatting. Very open + modern atmosphere and good coffee!
Delicious Vietnamese food. My personal opinion is that it's slightly overpriced BUT the atmosphere and patio are so nice, that it makes up for it (depending on what you're looking for.)
426 locals recommend
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StDelicious Vietnamese food. My personal opinion is that it's slightly overpriced BUT the atmosphere and patio are so nice, that it makes up for it (depending on what you're looking for.)
Bobo's Snack Bar
3850 Airport BoulevardPretty eclectic menu and great location for people watching.
Whataburger
601 Barton Springs Rd#honeybutterchickenbiscuit
Best tacos in Austin! Get a green chili pork or a fried avocado to start, and google their secret menu :)
275 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetBest tacos in Austin! Get a green chili pork or a fried avocado to start, and google their secret menu :)
Kind of expensive TexMex food, but it has an amazing back patio and "Chilanga" margarita. Seriously, you'll only need two.
170 locals recommend
El Alma
1025 Barton Springs RdKind of expensive TexMex food, but it has an amazing back patio and "Chilanga" margarita. Seriously, you'll only need two.
Drinks & Nightlife
Ego's Bar
510 S Congress AveBest karaoke ever on Thursday nights.
Barton Springs Saloon
424 S Lamar Blvd$1 beers. That is all.