Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Marcelino's
901 Tillery StBreakfast tacos. Skip the cheese.
Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop
2305 E 7th StBest Huevos Rancheros
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveOverrated pizza, but it delivers.
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StBest neighborhood pizza
Line up early for awesome BBQ served by the a curmudgeon. The line's a whole lot more reasonable than Franklin and you'll barely notice the difference.
40 locals recommend
John Mueller Meat Co
2500 E 6th StLine up early for awesome BBQ served by the a curmudgeon. The line's a whole lot more reasonable than Franklin and you'll barely notice the difference.
24-hour taqueria; it's awesome but they lose their stride during SXSW
38 locals recommend
Las Cazuelas Mexican Restaurant
1701 E Cesar Chavez St24-hour taqueria; it's awesome but they lose their stride during SXSW
Saigon Le Vendeur
2601 E 7th StAwesome new Vietnamese trailer (American prices)
I know it's McDonald's but I'm not judging if you need to eat at this 24hr establishment.
20 locals recommend
McDonald's
2426 E Riverside DrI know it's McDonald's but I'm not judging if you need to eat at this 24hr establishment.
Justine's
4710 E 5th StCute French spot.
Drinks & Nightlife
Gourmands
2316 Webberville RdSandwich bar and night-cap gem.
The Lost Well
2421 Webberville RdLocal dive
My favorite bar: cheap, heavy-handed drinks and awesome pizza out front.
347 locals recommend
Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StMy favorite bar: cheap, heavy-handed drinks and awesome pizza out front.
A microbrew in walking distance with a drinking room. On Friday I think you pay $10 for a glass and you get three beers.
112 locals recommend
Hops & Grain Brewing
507 Calles StA microbrew in walking distance with a drinking room. On Friday I think you pay $10 for a glass and you get three beers.
Bar 2211
2211 Webberville RoadGet your drink on!
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StMy favorite craft cocktail spot in the area.
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdLocal grocery store in walking distance though it's not very good.
Everything Else
Bank of America Financial Center
2501 S Congress AveIt's the closest ATM