Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
The Common Interest
8440 Burnet RdFun local scene.
The Ranch
710 W 6th StNightly karaoke, very divey Austin bar with a bit of dirt under the fingernails.
6 locals recommend
The Water Tank
7309 McNeil DrNightly karaoke, very divey Austin bar with a bit of dirt under the fingernails.
The Dogwood
715 W 6th StRainey Street
Rainey StreetFood Scene
Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdSushi! This is one of Austin's best sushi spots by chef Paul QUi.
Supposedly the best sushi in Austin, bring your $$$$ and possibly get a second mortgage on the house. It's delicious.
688 locals recommend
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdSupposedly the best sushi in Austin, bring your $$$$ and possibly get a second mortgage on the house. It's delicious.
This is one of Tami's favorite Tex Mex restaurants. The chicken enchiladas and margaritas are delicious.
14 locals recommend
Texican Cafe
11066 Pecan Park BlvdThis is one of Tami's favorite Tex Mex restaurants. The chicken enchiladas and margaritas are delicious.
On the lake - the fajitas are amazing. There can be a super long (up to 2-3 hours) wait on weekend and summertime high season.
269 locals recommend
Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin BlvdOn the lake - the fajitas are amazing. There can be a super long (up to 2-3 hours) wait on weekend and summertime high season.
Italian - the best in Austin! Reservations recommended. $$$$$ but worth it!
15 locals recommend
Siena Restaurant
6203 N Capital of Texas HwyItalian - the best in Austin! Reservations recommended. $$$$$ but worth it!
One of Austin's most favorite BBQ experiences. Bring cash and plan to wait for an hour or so while listening to local musicians at the outdoor picnic tables.
480 locals recommend
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826One of Austin's most favorite BBQ experiences. Bring cash and plan to wait for an hour or so while listening to local musicians at the outdoor picnic tables.
Yummy gourmet burgers. Be prepared to wait but the line moves pretty fast.
780 locals recommend
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveYummy gourmet burgers. Be prepared to wait but the line moves pretty fast.
Possibly the best BBQ on the planet and definitely the longest wait. They sell until they run out and the brisket is worth getting in line at 8 am and waiting 3 hours for the doors to open! Bring your ice chest, chairs and enjoy getting to know locals who know it's worth the wait.
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StPossibly the best BBQ on the planet and definitely the longest wait. They sell until they run out and the brisket is worth getting in line at 8 am and waiting 3 hours for the doors to open! Bring your ice chest, chairs and enjoy getting to know locals who know it's worth the wait.
Culinary Dropout
11721 Rock Rose AveThe brussels sprouts are amahhhhh-zing!
One of our favorite places to enjoy unique tacos. The red velvet cake is pretty awesome too!
34 locals recommend
Velvet Taco
11501 Rock Rose AveOne of our favorite places to enjoy unique tacos. The red velvet cake is pretty awesome too!
Gloria's Latin Cuisine
300 W 6th StMexican