Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Guacamole and margarita's based in an old house with a nice patio.
198 locals recommend
Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th StGuacamole and margarita's based in an old house with a nice patio.
Favorite restaurant in Austin. Open until 2am. Closed on Tuesdays though. Great environment with great food in remote part of the east side.
522 locals recommend
Justine's
4710 E 5th StFavorite restaurant in Austin. Open until 2am. Closed on Tuesdays though. Great environment with great food in remote part of the east side.
Rockstar Bagels
1900 Rosewood AveThe best bagels on the east side.
Touristy mexican restaurant on the lake. Great for a nice evening of drinks and view of the lake.
269 locals recommend
Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin BlvdTouristy mexican restaurant on the lake. Great for a nice evening of drinks and view of the lake.
Flat Track Coffee
1619 E Cesar Chavez StHillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StUchi
801 S Lamar BlvdBest sushi in town
Lamberts
401 W 2nd StBBQ + also does a killer brunch
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StDrinks & Nightlife
Shangri-La
1016 E 6th Stgreat patio in back when the weather is great - dive bar-esque.
Iconic continental club with great live music almost every night.
815 locals recommend
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveIconic continental club with great live music almost every night.
C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress AveGreat fun bar with live music
Great bar on east 6th with great outdoor patio and awesome mezcal bar + cocktail menu
561 locals recommend
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StGreat bar on east 6th with great outdoor patio and awesome mezcal bar + cocktail menu
Parks & Nature
Under 35 and Riverside there's an entrance to the lake where there's a great 'boardwalk' that gets you great views of the city and a tour of the downtown section as well.
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailUnder 35 and Riverside there's an entrance to the lake where there's a great 'boardwalk' that gets you great views of the city and a tour of the downtown section as well.
A must for views and swimming if you get a chance on a beautiful day.
531 locals recommend
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayA must for views and swimming if you get a chance on a beautiful day.
Hike up to top of hill to get awesome view of iconic bridge overlooking the lake. Great views!
209 locals recommend
360 Bridge
4801 Plaza on the LakeHike up to top of hill to get awesome view of iconic bridge overlooking the lake. Great views!
Iconic park with fantastic view of downtown. Rent a bike, walk the trail, take your dogs or kids and spend the afternoon with a picnic there.
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdIconic park with fantastic view of downtown. Rent a bike, walk the trail, take your dogs or kids and spend the afternoon with a picnic there.
Entertainment & Activities
Iconic Drafthouse Theater that serves food and drinks during film in reclining chairs!!
220 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich StIconic Drafthouse Theater that serves food and drinks during film in reclining chairs!!
Waterloo Records
600 N Lamar Blvdiconic record store in austin
Arts & Culture
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardGreat for nerding out on TX history - has rad IMAX