Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdGreat margaritas and chile relleno.
Paul Qui's walk up counter diner. Five minutes from the house and you can take the food home as there might not be a place to sit!
111 locals recommend
East Side King
2310 S Lamar BlvdPaul Qui's walk up counter diner. Five minutes from the house and you can take the food home as there might not be a place to sit!
Irie Bean Coffee & Wine Bar
2310 S Lamar BlvdBest lattes on South Lamar
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3300 Bee Cave RdQuick texmex on the run and a pretty good salad
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar BlvdGreat breakfast
Maudie's Too
1212 S Lamar BlvdThe BEST enchiladas. Ever. Really.
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdBig sister to BarleySwine. Excellent. Valet park or take the bus.
Opa
2050 S Lamar BlvdNice to sit outside. Basic menu - salads, etc. Wine.
Authentic interior Mexican and costs less than Fonda San Miguel.....but certainly not the eye candy that Fonda is.....very basic interior but food is pretty good
31 locals recommend
Sazon
1816 S Lamar BlvdAuthentic interior Mexican and costs less than Fonda San Miguel.....but certainly not the eye candy that Fonda is.....very basic interior but food is pretty good
El Mesón Tequileria
2038 S Lamar BlvdLots of good tequilas to choose from
Phil's Icehouse
2901 S Lamar BlvdGREAT place to take the kids.
Sonic Drive-In
1745 E Oltorf StIt's a good landmark
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdWhy not?
Unique Asian fusion BBQ. Outside eating as well as dine in. Across South Lamar from Black sheep.
276 locals recommend
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdUnique Asian fusion BBQ. Outside eating as well as dine in. Across South Lamar from Black sheep.
Drinks & Nightlife
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar BlvdNice place to drink beer outside
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdHomegrown Austin music
One-2-One Bar
1509 S Lamar BlvdLocal music and pool makes it fun!
If they are starting back up with trivia post pandemic go. It’s really fun!
181 locals recommend
Gibson Street Bar
1109 S Lamar BlvdIf they are starting back up with trivia post pandemic go. It’s really fun!
Be sure and get some brisket from the trailer sitting in front of the bar. It’s really great.
33 locals recommend
Bat Bar Austin
218 E 6th StBe sure and get some brisket from the trailer sitting in front of the bar. It’s really great.
Everything Else
Mr. Natural
1901 E Cesar Chavez StGood vegetarian food, smoothies, juices
Chris's Liquor Stores
2203 S Lamar BlvdGood wine selection
South Lamar Wine & Spirits
2418 S Lamar BlvdGood selection of tequila and wine. Champagne too,
Shopping
Walgreens
2501 S Lamar Blvdeasy....
South Lamar Wine & Spirits
2418 S Lamar BlvdSightseeing
One of the most wonderful places in Texas. Get in, get wet.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrOne of the most wonderful places in Texas. Get in, get wet.
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton RdWonderful place to walk and enjoy the statuary
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas Highway