Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Relatively new and blowing up! Be aware of limited parking, pretty much all the time, but particularly after noon. Good tacos and plenty of inside & outside seating options.
435 locals recommend
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdRelatively new and blowing up! Be aware of limited parking, pretty much all the time, but particularly after noon. Good tacos and plenty of inside & outside seating options.
Great local coffee that's been growing and expanding at a healthy rate. Live music and now food. Plenty of quiet, or not quiet options. Inside and out.
91 locals recommend
Strange Brew
Great local coffee that's been growing and expanding at a healthy rate. Live music and now food. Plenty of quiet, or not quiet options. Inside and out.
Out of this world mexican cuisine. Can't go wrong with anything on their menu. Their Mexican Street Corn is amazing.
191 locals recommend
La Condesa
400 W 2nd StOut of this world mexican cuisine. Can't go wrong with anything on their menu. Their Mexican Street Corn is amazing.
With only a few options each day, their broths are simply outstanding. Who knew Ramen could be so good and filling. BIG BOWLS.
502 locals recommend
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdWith only a few options each day, their broths are simply outstanding. Who knew Ramen could be so good and filling. BIG BOWLS.
The original and still the coolest of their restaurants. 24hours at all their locations. Famous pancakes and huge cups of tea/coffee/hot cocoa. If you find yourself up and hungry at 2am...
144 locals recommend
Kerbey Lane Cafe - Central
3704 Kerbey LnThe original and still the coolest of their restaurants. 24hours at all their locations. Famous pancakes and huge cups of tea/coffee/hot cocoa. If you find yourself up and hungry at 2am...
24hours at all their locations. If you find yourself up and hungry at 2am...
478 locals recommend
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress Ave24hours at all their locations. If you find yourself up and hungry at 2am...
Ridiculously good indian. They made it from a quirky and beloved food truck to this brick and mortar.
121 locals recommend
G'Raj Mahal
73 Rainey StRidiculously good indian. They made it from a quirky and beloved food truck to this brick and mortar.
Sausage, meat, beer. Endless selections available.
264 locals recommend
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey StSausage, meat, beer. Endless selections available.
Craving just about anything on a doughnut. They have it. Apparently their doughnut sandwiches are quite good, I go for their dessert doughnuts. Watch out! Be sure to split with someone.
226 locals recommend
Gourdough's Public House
209 W 5th StCraving just about anything on a doughnut. They have it. Apparently their doughnut sandwiches are quite good, I go for their dessert doughnuts. Watch out! Be sure to split with someone.
Takoba
1411 E 7th StDelicious interior Mexican fare. Lots of seating options, and a bar.
The BEST gourmet burgers around. Expect long lines if going at night. WOW, they're good.
780 locals recommend
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveThe BEST gourmet burgers around. Expect long lines if going at night. WOW, they're good.
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveDamn good pizza. Big slices. Even bigger pies.
Torchy's Tacos takes the fame, but these are damn good tacos too and more reasonable in size and price.
91 locals recommend
Papalote Taco House
3632 S Congress AveTorchy's Tacos takes the fame, but these are damn good tacos too and more reasonable in size and price.
Drinks & Nightlife
Quirky bar with cozy seating options for small groups seeking intimate talk.
33 locals recommend
Indian Roller
10006 Manchaca RdQuirky bar with cozy seating options for small groups seeking intimate talk.
Wish AirBNB offered a food trailer / bar category. Cool food and drink options. Classic Texas setting on the outskirts of our city that keeps expanding south, and everywhere else too.
215 locals recommend
Moontower Saloon
10212 Menchaca RdWish AirBNB offered a food trailer / bar category. Cool food and drink options. Classic Texas setting on the outskirts of our city that keeps expanding south, and everywhere else too.
Juice bar. It's impossible to leave here without feeling refreshed and healthier than when you walked in. Any of their locations are great, but this is the closest to us. An Austin must.
519 locals recommend
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdJuice bar. It's impossible to leave here without feeling refreshed and healthier than when you walked in. Any of their locations are great, but this is the closest to us. An Austin must.
Austin's latest cool place to be at night. Not 6th street, and chock full of bars and restaurants. Typically a slightly older crowd.
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetAustin's latest cool place to be at night. Not 6th street, and chock full of bars and restaurants. Typically a slightly older crowd.
Neighborhood bar recreated after Rat Pack era lounge. You'll find more people from the nearby neighborhood, then college kids and others traveling across town like downtown or E 6th bars.
49 locals recommend
Casino South Side
1502 W Ben White BlvdNeighborhood bar recreated after Rat Pack era lounge. You'll find more people from the nearby neighborhood, then college kids and others traveling across town like downtown or E 6th bars.
Kickass place to watch any game imaginable. Cozy atmosphere and great vibe.
291 locals recommend
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar BlvdKickass place to watch any game imaginable. Cozy atmosphere and great vibe.
Sightseeing
THE place to step away from the city, but still be in it. Miles and miles of trails for hiking & mountain biking options galore. Tons of entrances to choose from. Can give great advice, just ask.
531 locals recommend
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayTHE place to step away from the city, but still be in it. Miles and miles of trails for hiking & mountain biking options galore. Tons of entrances to choose from. Can give great advice, just ask.
The heart of Austin. Without this place, Austin simply wouldn't be Austin. 67F year round spring fed goodness. If it's at all warm, no matter how short of a stay you have here, you simply MUST GO!
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThe heart of Austin. Without this place, Austin simply wouldn't be Austin. 67F year round spring fed goodness. If it's at all warm, no matter how short of a stay you have here, you simply MUST GO!
Need a break from the heat, jump off a cliff and refresh in Lake Travis! It's the best.
98 locals recommend
Pace Bend Park
2805 Pace Bend Rd NNeed a break from the heat, jump off a cliff and refresh in Lake Travis! It's the best.
Need to cool down and relax in a beautiful setting under a massive 80foot tall hanging waterfall? This is the place. Visitor #s are limited, so get as there early as possible, unless ok w/ waiting.
588 locals recommend
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdNeed to cool down and relax in a beautiful setting under a massive 80foot tall hanging waterfall? This is the place. Visitor #s are limited, so get as there early as possible, unless ok w/ waiting.
We both are UT alum and loved our time there. Gorgeous campus, always with something going on for the public. It's a city within our city. UT Football of course! Go horns!
238 locals recommend
The University of Texas at Austin
2515 SpeedwayWe both are UT alum and loved our time there. Gorgeous campus, always with something going on for the public. It's a city within our city. UT Football of course! Go horns!
Essentials
Fresh food with plenty of organic options (and less expensive than Whole Foods). Inside diner and gelato stand with live music most nights.
765 locals recommend
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdFresh food with plenty of organic options (and less expensive than Whole Foods). Inside diner and gelato stand with live music most nights.
Locally grown grocery store. H-E-B is parent to the Central Market brand. Cheaper options than CM though and has just about anything you might need.
183 locals recommend
H-E-B
5800 W Slaughter LnLocally grown grocery store. H-E-B is parent to the Central Market brand. Cheaper options than CM though and has just about anything you might need.
The best of the best food options around. All organic, and strongly local. Another Austin success story. You'll get the best food imaginable, it'll simply cost more.
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThe best of the best food options around. All organic, and strongly local. Another Austin success story. You'll get the best food imaginable, it'll simply cost more.
Recent addition to the Austin market, TJs offers ridiculously cheap but really good food. They just have more limited selections than other grocery stores. 3buck Chuck wine for $3. Hard to beat.
289 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
211 Walter Seaholm DrRecent addition to the Austin market, TJs offers ridiculously cheap but really good food. They just have more limited selections than other grocery stores. 3buck Chuck wine for $3. Hard to beat.
Arts & Culture
Part of the Austin-based Alamo Drafthouse chain. Nearest to us. Enjoy movies in comfy and spacious chairs with dining and alcohol served by waiters. They simply kickass. An Austin staple.
107 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Slaughter Lane
5701 W Slaughter LnPart of the Austin-based Alamo Drafthouse chain. Nearest to us. Enjoy movies in comfy and spacious chairs with dining and alcohol served by waiters. They simply kickass. An Austin staple.
The Alamo Drafthouse's flagship theater. Recently re-opened after they renovated the entire complex to add stores and condos. Simply a true Austin success story.
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdThe Alamo Drafthouse's flagship theater. Recently re-opened after they renovated the entire complex to add stores and condos. Simply a true Austin success story.
If you like older arcade games, and are looking to be able to drink and have a great evening alone or with friends, this is THE place. Hundreds of gaming options. Packed on weekends. BYOB.
60 locals recommend
Pinballz Arcade
8940 Research BlvdIf you like older arcade games, and are looking to be able to drink and have a great evening alone or with friends, this is THE place. Hundreds of gaming options. Packed on weekends. BYOB.
One of Austin's oldest establishments situated in the heart of cool town. Two challenging courses and BYOB. It's always fun.
201 locals recommend
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdOne of Austin's oldest establishments situated in the heart of cool town. Two challenging courses and BYOB. It's always fun.
Need for speed? COTA is Austin's latest addition for F1 racing and other events, including shows, the X-Games, TED Talks, ... If it's warm outside, BRING an umbrella. NO SHADE.
346 locals recommend
Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas BlvdNeed for speed? COTA is Austin's latest addition for F1 racing and other events, including shows, the X-Games, TED Talks, ... If it's warm outside, BRING an umbrella. NO SHADE.