Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
An awesome outdoor restaurant with a fantastic food menu and great cocktails.
297 locals recommend
Contigo
2027 Anchor LnAn awesome outdoor restaurant with a fantastic food menu and great cocktails.
This place never ceases to impress. Amazing menu that changes weekly. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
263 locals recommend
Dai Due
2406 Manor RdThis place never ceases to impress. Amazing menu that changes weekly. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
Our go to Tex-Mex spot. It's a dive, so don't dress up, but check it out when you're craving a margaritas, chips and queso and some super cheesy enchiladas.
32 locals recommend
Enchiladas Y Mas
1911 W Anderson LnOur go to Tex-Mex spot. It's a dive, so don't dress up, but check it out when you're craving a margaritas, chips and queso and some super cheesy enchiladas.
Need an awesome burger? This is the spot! It's right downtown in the heart of "Dirty 6th Street". Open for lunch and dinner!
74 locals recommend
Casino El Camino
517 E 6th StNeed an awesome burger? This is the spot! It's right downtown in the heart of "Dirty 6th Street". Open for lunch and dinner!
Pinthouse Pizza
4729 Burnet RdA brewery and pizza place all in one spot!
If you make it down south, Pieous is a must. Wood fired pizzas, the best pastrami in the world, amazing homemade desserts and an awesome little coffee shop as well!
110 locals recommend
Pieous
166 Hargraves DrIf you make it down south, Pieous is a must. Wood fired pizzas, the best pastrami in the world, amazing homemade desserts and an awesome little coffee shop as well!
The best sandwiches in Austin. Order the "Noble Pig"! And don't forget to try the potato salad.
47 locals recommend
Noble Sandwich Co.
4805 Burnet RdThe best sandwiches in Austin. Order the "Noble Pig"! And don't forget to try the potato salad.
Stiles Switch BBQ
6610 N Lamar BlvdGreat barbecue AND close to the house. Win!
If you're in town on a Sunday between 10 am - 2 pm - this is the best Farmer's Market of the week!
167 locals recommend
Mueller Farmers' Market
2006 Philomena StIf you're in town on a Sunday between 10 am - 2 pm - this is the best Farmer's Market of the week!
If you need a good cup of coffee or you just need a nice place to work, this is your spot.
250 locals recommend
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
1400 E 38th 1/2 StIf you need a good cup of coffee or you just need a nice place to work, this is your spot.
Drinks & Nightlife
The best dive bar in Austin. Decorated for Christmas year round, Lala's is a must see. Stubb's BBQ is available next door and you can order it and eat inside Lala's or on their patio. They are famous for their bloody mary!
93 locals recommend
Lala's Little Nugget
2207 Justin LnThe best dive bar in Austin. Decorated for Christmas year round, Lala's is a must see. Stubb's BBQ is available next door and you can order it and eat inside Lala's or on their patio. They are famous for their bloody mary!
A fun spot to go if you're a sports enthusiast. Fun atmosphere, nice patio and a great food menu as well.
246 locals recommend
Haymaker
2310 Manor RdA fun spot to go if you're a sports enthusiast. Fun atmosphere, nice patio and a great food menu as well.
We consider Nomad our neighborhood bar. Divey and cozy with a cute patio.
72 locals recommend
Knomad Bar
1213 Corona DrWe consider Nomad our neighborhood bar. Divey and cozy with a cute patio.
Checking out Rainey Street is a must while in Austin. Start at Craft Pride and work your way down the rest of the street!
74 locals recommend
Craft Pride
61 Rainey StChecking out Rainey Street is a must while in Austin. Start at Craft Pride and work your way down the rest of the street!
An East Austin staple that frequently has live music and dancing.
672 locals recommend
The White Horse
500 Comal StAn East Austin staple that frequently has live music and dancing.
One of the oldest dance halls in Texas - Broken Spoke never fails to entertain. You can learn how to two-step, eat a giant chicken fried steak and check out all kinds of country memorabilia throughout the building.
478 locals recommend
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdOne of the oldest dance halls in Texas - Broken Spoke never fails to entertain. You can learn how to two-step, eat a giant chicken fried steak and check out all kinds of country memorabilia throughout the building.
Parks & Nature
If you want an awesome view of the city, check out Mount Bonnell! It's a super easy hike to the top.
1082 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell
If you want an awesome view of the city, check out Mount Bonnell! It's a super easy hike to the top.
Arts & Culture
Learn all about Texas and check out a movie at the IMAX theater.
593 locals recommend
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveLearn all about Texas and check out a movie at the IMAX theater.
Shopping
The BEST store in Austin for unique items made by local artists. They have a little bit of everything - kitchen items, clothing, jewelry, wall art, etc. etc.
46 locals recommend
Atown
5502 Burnet RdThe BEST store in Austin for unique items made by local artists. They have a little bit of everything - kitchen items, clothing, jewelry, wall art, etc. etc.
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet Rd