Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Our favorite barbecue in Austin- only downside is a long wait. If you plan ahead you can email them and order takeout. They open at 11 AM and close once they sell out so if you don't order ahead be sure to get there early!
421 locals recommend
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StOur favorite barbecue in Austin- only downside is a long wait. If you plan ahead you can email them and order takeout. They open at 11 AM and close once they sell out so if you don't order ahead be sure to get there early!
Delicious food with a menu that can satisfy anyone. Great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Some favorites of ours are the meatloaf sandwich, country breakfast, chopped salad, sweet potato hash, chicken and waffles or any of the burgers (I basically just listed off a quarter of the menu- it's that good!). Also open 24 hours!
238 locals recommend
24 Diner
600 N Lamar BlvdDelicious food with a menu that can satisfy anyone. Great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Some favorites of ours are the meatloaf sandwich, country breakfast, chopped salad, sweet potato hash, chicken and waffles or any of the burgers (I basically just listed off a quarter of the menu- it's that good!). Also open 24 hours!
Pizza and beer- what else could you want? This food truck located at a bar called Craft Pride on Rainey Street has the best Detroit style pizza in town. All of them are delicious but we highly recommend the Cadillac.
54 locals recommend
Via 313 Pizza - Rainey Street
96 Rainey StPizza and beer- what else could you want? This food truck located at a bar called Craft Pride on Rainey Street has the best Detroit style pizza in town. All of them are delicious but we highly recommend the Cadillac.
Excellent alternative if you forget to order ahead of time and want to avoid a long wait.
372 locals recommend
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdExcellent alternative if you forget to order ahead of time and want to avoid a long wait.
Best brunch in Austin- all you can eat buffet for about $20. A great beginning to a Sunday Funday on Rainey Street. Lines can get long so show up early.
150 locals recommend
Moonshine Grill
303 Red River StBest brunch in Austin- all you can eat buffet for about $20. A great beginning to a Sunday Funday on Rainey Street. Lines can get long so show up early.
Extremely close to the condo and our second favorite brunch spot. All you can eat buffet with local products. We also highly recommend their happy hour with 1/2 off appetizers. Try an excellent (strong) frozen margarita or get a Mexican Martini if you're feeling adventurous.
46 locals recommend
Jack Allen’s Kitchen 360
3600 N Capital of Texas HwyExtremely close to the condo and our second favorite brunch spot. All you can eat buffet with local products. We also highly recommend their happy hour with 1/2 off appetizers. Try an excellent (strong) frozen margarita or get a Mexican Martini if you're feeling adventurous.
A Chipotle style salad/ fast casual restaurant. The ahi poke bowl is a favorite.
12 locals recommend
Honest Mary's
9828 Great Hills TrailA Chipotle style salad/ fast casual restaurant. The ahi poke bowl is a favorite.
The best fast food burger in Austin.. Yes, even better than In-N-Out. These are located throughout Austin and there's even one on 6th Street.
302 locals recommend
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar BlvdThe best fast food burger in Austin.. Yes, even better than In-N-Out. These are located throughout Austin and there's even one on 6th Street.
Tamale House East
1707 E 6th StGreat, locally owned, authentic Mexican food.
Best ice creams with rotating flavors. Numerous stores located throughout Austin- don't leave without trying Amy's (they even have one in the airport).
397 locals recommend
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveBest ice creams with rotating flavors. Numerous stores located throughout Austin- don't leave without trying Amy's (they even have one in the airport).
Drinks & Nightlife
Our favorite place to go out, Rainey Street has turned from a residential neighborhood into a strip of awesome bars. Our favorites include Lustre Pearl, Bungalow, Container Bar, Lucilles, and Bangers.
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetOur favorite place to go out, Rainey Street has turned from a residential neighborhood into a strip of awesome bars. Our favorites include Lustre Pearl, Bungalow, Container Bar, Lucilles, and Bangers.
Great place for young professionals to go out. Our favorite bars are The Ranch and Greenlight Social. Watch out crossing the street- this part of 6th Street isn't blocked off!
334 locals recommend
West 6th Street
West 6th StreetGreat place for young professionals to go out. Our favorite bars are The Ranch and Greenlight Social. Watch out crossing the street- this part of 6th Street isn't blocked off!
The infamous "Dirty Sixth" speaks for itself. The streets are closed down and filled with people. There is never a dull moment on Dirty Sixth.
137 locals recommend
Sixth Street Historic District
The infamous "Dirty Sixth" speaks for itself. The streets are closed down and filled with people. There is never a dull moment on Dirty Sixth.
Sightseeing
Mount Bonnell
Beautiful views from the highest point in Austin.
Park on the Northwest side of the bridge and climb to the top to see one of the most iconic view of Austin.
209 locals recommend
360 Bridge
4801 Plaza on the LakePark on the Northwest side of the bridge and climb to the top to see one of the most iconic view of Austin.
Parks & Nature
Off-leash dog park with hiking trails. Arrive early as it gets crowded (and hot) later in the day.
61 locals recommend
Emma Long Metropolitan Park
1600 City Park RoadOff-leash dog park with hiking trails. Arrive early as it gets crowded (and hot) later in the day.
Home of Austin City Limits, Zilker Park provides ample space for activities with beautiful views of downtown.
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdHome of Austin City Limits, Zilker Park provides ample space for activities with beautiful views of downtown.
Shopping
Outdoor shopping mall with every store and lots of good food. Rock Rose has a strip of bars similar to West Sixth
768 locals recommend
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceOutdoor shopping mall with every store and lots of good food. Rock Rose has a strip of bars similar to West Sixth
An eclectic array of vintage shops, clothing stores and everything in between.
447 locals recommend
South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueAn eclectic array of vintage shops, clothing stores and everything in between.
The Arboretum
10000 Research BlvdOutdoor shopping mall.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
211 Walter Seaholm DrArts & Culture
Take a free tour of the tallest capitol building in the United States (yes, even larger than D.C.).
1119 locals recommend
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveTake a free tour of the tallest capitol building in the United States (yes, even larger than D.C.).
Spray painted walls provide some local art and culture. Feel free to bring your own spray paint and make your own masterpiece.
207 locals recommend
Graffiti Park at Castle Hill
1008 Baylor StSpray painted walls provide some local art and culture. Feel free to bring your own spray paint and make your own masterpiece.
University of Texas at Austin
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