Baja Brentwood
Neighborhoods
As a native Austinite, I would say that this is the neighborhood that still seems like the place I grew up. Friendly, small-town feel with activities and culture that speaks to a larger population.
Brentwood
As a native Austinite, I would say that this is the neighborhood that still seems like the place I grew up. Friendly, small-town feel with activities and culture that speaks to a larger population.
Food scene
Tasting-menu only, with a really interesting beer and wine list. One of Austin's best, from a local Austin chef.
153 locals recommend
Barley Swine
6555 Burnet RdTasting-menu only, with a really interesting beer and wine list. One of Austin's best, from a local Austin chef.
Some of the best espresso drinks in town, and a really nice neighborhood atmosphere.
23 locals recommend
Brentwood Social House
1601 W Koenig LnSome of the best espresso drinks in town, and a really nice neighborhood atmosphere.
Really unassuming, but brilliant Thai restaurant in Brentwood. Seafood specials are great, but so are the staples.
89 locals recommend
Titaya's Thai Cuisine
5501 N Lamar BlvdReally unassuming, but brilliant Thai restaurant in Brentwood. Seafood specials are great, but so are the staples.
The tacos here are underappreciated. The margaritas are appropriately appreciated. Not authentic, but sometimes you want a beer and a taco in the AC.
46 locals recommend
Taco Flats
5520 Burnet RdThe tacos here are underappreciated. The margaritas are appropriately appreciated. Not authentic, but sometimes you want a beer and a taco in the AC.
Legendary Austin restaurant, with a menu designed by Diana Kennedy. Oaxacan cuisine served in one of the best dining rooms in the city. Beautiful architecture and stunning art collection.
162 locals recommend
Fonda San Miguel Restaurant
2330 W N Loop BlvdLegendary Austin restaurant, with a menu designed by Diana Kennedy. Oaxacan cuisine served in one of the best dining rooms in the city. Beautiful architecture and stunning art collection.
A french bistro with a creole twist. Really charming ambiance, and a bakery and dry goods section to go with their wine displays.
44 locals recommend
épicerie café & grocery
2307 Hancock DrA french bistro with a creole twist. Really charming ambiance, and a bakery and dry goods section to go with their wine displays.
Fusion, but not the horrible, ubiquitous kind that spawned Southwest eggrolls. Craft cocktails are a sleeper suggestion here.
90 locals recommend
The Peached Tortilla
5520 Burnet RdFusion, but not the horrible, ubiquitous kind that spawned Southwest eggrolls. Craft cocktails are a sleeper suggestion here.
Breakfast burritos are the best in town. Handmade tortillas and family-recipe salsa.
20 locals recommend
La Cocina de Consuelo
4516 Burnet RdBreakfast burritos are the best in town. Handmade tortillas and family-recipe salsa.
Upper Crust Bakery
4508 Burnet RdLocal bakery that has stood the test of time.
The best pizza in Austin. Don't let those Home Slice hypebeasts fool you. There's one of those nearby too, but the Austin OGs know where its at.
133 locals recommend
Little Deli & Pizzeria
7101 Woodrow AveThe best pizza in Austin. Don't let those Home Slice hypebeasts fool you. There's one of those nearby too, but the Austin OGs know where its at.
One of the best dive bars (not that divey, really) in the city. Enjoy the no-pretention atmosphere, and the food trucks in the back yard.
45 locals recommend
The Aristocrat Lounge
6507 Burnet RdOne of the best dive bars (not that divey, really) in the city. Enjoy the no-pretention atmosphere, and the food trucks in the back yard.
You've seen their products at Whole Foods. Come in for a butter-coffee and a paleo breakfast, and you'll feel good all day.
105 locals recommend
Picnik
4801 Burnet RdYou've seen their products at Whole Foods. Come in for a butter-coffee and a paleo breakfast, and you'll feel good all day.
Lala's Little Nugget
2207 Justin LnIt's the holidays year round in this joint.
Yard Bar
6700 Burnet RdIt's an outdoor experience, and great for pet owners.
P. Terry's Burger Stand
8515 Burnet RdAustin's best drive-through burger joint. Sorry, Dan's!
Asahi Imports
6105 Burnet RdStock up on Japanese-made goods, and grab an onigiri for a snack.
It does what it says on the tin. Biscuits, sometimes with chicken.
8 locals recommend
Bird Bird Biscuit
1401 West Koenig LaneIt does what it says on the tin. Biscuits, sometimes with chicken.
The best bagels in town. No competition, really. Order ahead, because the wait can be long.
17 locals recommend
Nervous Charlie's
5501 N Lamar BlvdThe best bagels in town. No competition, really. Order ahead, because the wait can be long.
These Sonoran-style hotdogs are addictive. Part of a food truck court with 6-7 proprietors.
6 locals recommend
T-Loc's Sonora
5000 Burnet RdThese Sonoran-style hotdogs are addictive. Part of a food truck court with 6-7 proprietors.
Another excellent coffee shop when you're ready for a break from thrifting and record crates.
151 locals recommend
Epoch Coffee
221 W N Loop BlvdAnother excellent coffee shop when you're ready for a break from thrifting and record crates.
Sightseeing
The most Texan thing left in Austin. Chicken sh*t bingo on Sundays is exactly what it sounds like, and it's fun.
166 locals recommend
Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon
5434 Burnet RdThe most Texan thing left in Austin. Chicken sh*t bingo on Sundays is exactly what it sounds like, and it's fun.
Breakaway Records
211 W N Loop BlvdGreat local vinyl shop.
Austin Pets Alive! Thrift
5801 Burnet RoadThrift shop that makes money to take care of Austin's un-homed pets.
City advice
Getting around
You can walk!
The streets here have nice sidewalks, and if they don't, they're generally pretty quiet and safe for pedestrians.
Getting around
Uptown/Downtown express
There are uptown and downtown express busses. They can get you to the Domain or downtown in under 30 minutes. Trust me that this is better than driving in Austin.