A few of my favorite spots in East Austin
Fancier Restaurants
Dine in restaurants with decent wine lists and / or tequila selections.
One of the original restaurants to opening East Austin and one of the most popular.
Great selection of vinyl records behind the bar where you might hear Bill Withers, Nina Simone or Bob Marley.
Delicious cocktails and fabulous French cuisine.
This is considered the OG of hipster spots in East Austin.
522 locals recommend
Justine's
4710 E 5th StOne of the original restaurants to opening East Austin and one of the most popular.
Great selection of vinyl records behind the bar where you might hear Bill Withers, Nina Simone or Bob Marley.
Delicious cocktails and fabulous French cuisine.
This is considered the OG of hipster spots in East Austin.
Suerte is booked weeks in advance. So plan your dinners out in advance.
Lively interior Mexican restaurants in the heart of Heart Austin.
Try the beef cheek tacos !
151 locals recommend
Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StSuerte is booked weeks in advance. So plan your dinners out in advance.
Lively interior Mexican restaurants in the heart of Heart Austin.
Try the beef cheek tacos !
Grizzeldas is a fun scene. They may still have a great Happy Hour on Wednesdays. Indoor / outdoor seating.
Great Fajitias , tacos, Margaritas, and a good choice for larger groups.
71 locals recommend
Grizzelda's
105 Tillery StGrizzeldas is a fun scene. They may still have a great Happy Hour on Wednesdays. Indoor / outdoor seating.
Great Fajitias , tacos, Margaritas, and a good choice for larger groups.
I love Launderette. It is a converted launderette from the 50's I think, so it has that retro feel.
The brunch is great. Service exceptional.
I loved the charred octopus and their homemade ice creams the Flavors change every 2 or 3 days.
I had the lemon and plum. Yummy drinks and solid wine options.
397 locals recommend
Launderette
2115 Holly StI love Launderette. It is a converted launderette from the 50's I think, so it has that retro feel.
The brunch is great. Service exceptional.
I loved the charred octopus and their homemade ice creams the Flavors change every 2 or 3 days.
I had the lemon and plum. Yummy drinks and solid wine options.
Canje opened in 2021 I think. Really fun Caribbean restaurant.
Beautiful space. Good for groups.
18 locals recommend
Canje
1914 East 6th StreetCanje opened in 2021 I think. Really fun Caribbean restaurant.
Beautiful space. Good for groups.
Dai Due has a retail butcher in the front and restaurant in the back.
It is known for its pork chop and burger.
On Manor Rd, 10 to 15 min from Prock .
263 locals recommend
Dai Due
2406 Manor RdDai Due has a retail butcher in the front and restaurant in the back.
It is known for its pork chop and burger.
On Manor Rd, 10 to 15 min from Prock .
Birdies has taken Austin by storm! The chef/ owners I believe came from Gramercy Tavern in NYC.
Its seasonal Italian. People stand in line and feel it is worth the wait.
They served us drinks while we waited in line and chatted with the people around us which was actually really fun.
It's 5 mins from Prock Lane.
30 locals recommend
Birdie's
2944 East 12th StreetBirdies has taken Austin by storm! The chef/ owners I believe came from Gramercy Tavern in NYC.
Its seasonal Italian. People stand in line and feel it is worth the wait.
They served us drinks while we waited in line and chatted with the people around us which was actually really fun.
It's 5 mins from Prock Lane.
Book ahead! Although it can be a pain, it's a good sign when restaurants are consistently busy and booked out.
This is more than a neighborhood fav. Friends of mine from Round Rock and Buda make the trip for their legendary brunch.
132 locals recommend
Paperboy
1203 E 11th StBook ahead! Although it can be a pain, it's a good sign when restaurants are consistently busy and booked out.
This is more than a neighborhood fav. Friends of mine from Round Rock and Buda make the trip for their legendary brunch.
Hillside is a cool vibe. You had me at Mac N Cheese Shepard's Pie.
Warning: THIS FOOD IS NOT LOW IN CALORIE but sooooo worth it.
354 locals recommend
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StHillside is a cool vibe. You had me at Mac N Cheese Shepard's Pie.
Warning: THIS FOOD IS NOT LOW IN CALORIE but sooooo worth it.
Juniper is really good Italian. A client of mine I sold a house to worked there as a chef. She is passionate about food and it shows with every bite at Juniper.
Big open kitchen so you can dine and watch the chefs work their magic. Tremendous tasting menu.
99 locals recommend
Juniper
2400 E Cesar Chavez StJuniper is really good Italian. A client of mine I sold a house to worked there as a chef. She is passionate about food and it shows with every bite at Juniper.
Big open kitchen so you can dine and watch the chefs work their magic. Tremendous tasting menu.
Bosses Office
New swanky cocktail lounge just opened 5 mins drive on East 7th.
cool venue
Central Machine Works in 5 minutes from my house.
In indoor/ outdoor. Live music or DJ's. Big picnic tables.
They sometimes have some cool art shows.
138 locals recommend
Central Machine Works
4824 E Cesar Chavez StCentral Machine Works in 5 minutes from my house.
In indoor/ outdoor. Live music or DJ's. Big picnic tables.
They sometimes have some cool art shows.
Springdale General opened in 2020 and is a fantastic addition to the neighborhood.
Grab a coffee and an Easy tiger pastry at Medici Coffee or a sushi roll right next to it at Uroko.
They always play great music when I have stopped in for my Latte.
Its a 5 min bike ride, 10 min walk or 3 min drive from Prock
There s a pilates studio there as its mixed with some retail/ We Work type space.
13 locals recommend
Springdale General
1023 Springdale RdSpringdale General opened in 2020 and is a fantastic addition to the neighborhood.
Grab a coffee and an Easy tiger pastry at Medici Coffee or a sushi roll right next to it at Uroko.
They always play great music when I have stopped in for my Latte.
Its a 5 min bike ride, 10 min walk or 3 min drive from Prock
There s a pilates studio there as its mixed with some retail/ We Work type space.
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StActivity
Austin Bouldering Project is a super cool spot if you like to indoor rock climb. It is about 5 minutes drive from Prock ad as far as I know, offer day passes for a fee.
160 locals recommend
Austin Bouldering Project
979 Springdale RdAustin Bouldering Project is a super cool spot if you like to indoor rock climb. It is about 5 minutes drive from Prock ad as far as I know, offer day passes for a fee.
Food Truck and or " cheap n cheerful" casual dining
Da Nada is what I call " cheap n cheerful".
Tasty Margaritas with tons of creative flavors to chose from and generous portions of tasty tacos.
Indoor and outdoor seating which is right off Cesar Chavez across from Central Machine Works, next to Sawyer and Co.
39 locals recommend
De Nada Cantina
4715 East Cesar Chavez StreetDa Nada is what I call " cheap n cheerful".
Tasty Margaritas with tons of creative flavors to chose from and generous portions of tasty tacos.
Indoor and outdoor seating which is right off Cesar Chavez across from Central Machine Works, next to Sawyer and Co.
Drive down Cesar Chavez on any day it's open and you'll see a line around the building for it's amazing BBQ.
Go hungry !
421 locals recommend
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StDrive down Cesar Chavez on any day it's open and you'll see a line around the building for it's amazing BBQ.
Go hungry !
Granny's has 2 locations , Cesar Chavez, right next to Lous and East 7th street next to Easy Tiger.
It is a food truck. The tacos are a generous portion. I would order 1 and take it from there....
Food was fresh and spicy when I went there,
31 locals recommend
Granny's Tacos
1401 E 7th StGranny's has 2 locations , Cesar Chavez, right next to Lous and East 7th street next to Easy Tiger.
It is a food truck. The tacos are a generous portion. I would order 1 and take it from there....
Food was fresh and spicy when I went there,
There a several Juicelands in Austin. This is on MLK abut there's another on Cesar Chavez.
Great smoothies, juices and bowls.
519 locals recommend
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdThere a several Juicelands in Austin. This is on MLK abut there's another on Cesar Chavez.
Great smoothies, juices and bowls.
OMG is not open every day. It s next to Pedal Pusher bike store about 5 minutes from my house.
Great spot for ice cream and donuts....
20 locals recommend
OMG Squee
4607 Bolm RdOMG is not open every day. It s next to Pedal Pusher bike store about 5 minutes from my house.
Great spot for ice cream and donuts....
Don't even get me started on the frozen custard. I am hooked!
Great salads, burgers, rotisserie chicken, fries, egg sandwiches and breakfast tacos, beer and wine.
You can grab a table and play Trivia or watch an outdoor movie
Call for their schedule. It is 10 minutes from Prock , on Cesar Chavez.
55 locals recommend
Lou’s
1900 E Cesar Chavez StDon't even get me started on the frozen custard. I am hooked!
Great salads, burgers, rotisserie chicken, fries, egg sandwiches and breakfast tacos, beer and wine.
You can grab a table and play Trivia or watch an outdoor movie
Call for their schedule. It is 10 minutes from Prock , on Cesar Chavez.
An East Austin institution. It was opened by 2 teachers and is well known for it's Mexican breakfast.
281 locals recommend
Juan in a Million
2300 E Cesar Chavez StAn East Austin institution. It was opened by 2 teachers and is well known for it's Mexican breakfast.
Now I am really sharing all my secret spots in East Austin!
Joe's is a local Mexican breakfast spot and bakery.
Right on East 7th street, maybe 8 minutes from my house.
86 locals recommend
Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop
2305 E 7th StNow I am really sharing all my secret spots in East Austin!
Joe's is a local Mexican breakfast spot and bakery.
Right on East 7th street, maybe 8 minutes from my house.
your best bet for Vegan/ gourmet type sambos/ salads and really yummy pastries.
You can sit outside on picnic benches, huge TVs to watch games.
152 locals recommend
Sour Duck Market
1814 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvdyour best bet for Vegan/ gourmet type sambos/ salads and really yummy pastries.
You can sit outside on picnic benches, huge TVs to watch games.