Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
The best gelato in town made by real Italians. You won't get better flavor anywhere else (we've tried).
120 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dolce Neve Gelato
1713 S 1st StThe best gelato in town made by real Italians. You won't get better flavor anywhere else (we've tried).
Great pastries. Go for the "crobrio" which is a croissant/brioche creation filled with pastry cream. Unreal!
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Pâtisserie
602 W Annie StGreat pastries. Go for the "crobrio" which is a croissant/brioche creation filled with pastry cream. Unreal!
Unique fusion tacos. Not authentic mexican but very delicious. Queso is bomb. Pro tip: you can order half orders of queso. 4 locations in town, but only 3 have indoor seating. The one on South Congress is in the middle of a fun area to walk and shop around.
1075 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StUnique fusion tacos. Not authentic mexican but very delicious. Queso is bomb. Pro tip: you can order half orders of queso. 4 locations in town, but only 3 have indoor seating. The one on South Congress is in the middle of a fun area to walk and shop around.
Best affordable sushi with a sexy loungey vibe and a full bar and dj! Open late.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BarChi Sushi
206 Colorado StBest affordable sushi with a sexy loungey vibe and a full bar and dj! Open late.
Best (expensive) sushi in town. Authentic and way better than Uchi.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Musashino Sushi Dokoro
2905 San Gabriel StBest (expensive) sushi in town. Authentic and way better than Uchi.
Not as good as Franklin's, but still delicious and without the wait.
372 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdNot as good as Franklin's, but still delicious and without the wait.
Amazing salads, sandwiches and juices. Light airy space and outdoor seating.
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vinaigrette
2201 College AveAmazing salads, sandwiches and juices. Light airy space and outdoor seating.
Amazing authentic mexican food truck. Check hours before going. Outdoor seating available. Close to apartment.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Con Madre Kitchen
628 E Oltorf StAmazing authentic mexican food truck. Check hours before going. Outdoor seating available. Close to apartment.
Mexican food truck outside serving "migas taco" highly rated by food network's Guy Fieri. Cafe indoors with great beer, coffee and pastries. Live music most nights, check their website.
435 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdMexican food truck outside serving "migas taco" highly rated by food network's Guy Fieri. Cafe indoors with great beer, coffee and pastries. Live music most nights, check their website.
Best burgers in town, leagues above all others. Like a steak in a bun. Try the milkshakes.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shake Shack
1100 S Lamar BlvdBest burgers in town, leagues above all others. Like a steak in a bun. Try the milkshakes.
Basically chopped seasoned sashimi on rice. Delicious.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Poke-Poke
3100 S Congress AveBasically chopped seasoned sashimi on rice. Delicious.
Great mexican sit down restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Fun hipster area of town in walking distance to lots of bars and restaurants.
198 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th StGreat mexican sit down restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Fun hipster area of town in walking distance to lots of bars and restaurants.
Great "Flash Brew" coffee and the most amazing croissants and pastries. Stop here first when you're walking around Congress to caffeinate!
84 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mañana
1603 S Congress AveGreat "Flash Brew" coffee and the most amazing croissants and pastries. Stop here first when you're walking around Congress to caffeinate!
Revolving sushi bar. Super cool and unique and surprisingly they serve great quality fish at a really affordable price. A little further north but worth it for the unique experience.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
6929 Airport BlvdRevolving sushi bar. Super cool and unique and surprisingly they serve great quality fish at a really affordable price. A little further north but worth it for the unique experience.
Adorable and tasty cafe best for brunch and lunch. Great AM cocktails, rose and champagne. And you can walk along South Congress afterwards and enjoy the shopping and view of the city and Capitol.
120 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café No Sé
1603 S Congress AveAdorable and tasty cafe best for brunch and lunch. Great AM cocktails, rose and champagne. And you can walk along South Congress afterwards and enjoy the shopping and view of the city and Capitol.
Drinks & Nightlife
Antone's
305 E 5th StGreat live music. Indoors.
Fun bar with indoor and outdoor areas. Spazmatics live 80's show every wednesday is a must see!
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cedar Street Courtyard
208 W 4th StFun bar with indoor and outdoor areas. Spazmatics live 80's show every wednesday is a must see!
Fun brewery with cheap great beers. Alternating food trucks. Outdoor tables and seating.
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Austin Beerworks
3001 Industrial TerraceFun brewery with cheap great beers. Alternating food trucks. Outdoor tables and seating.
Fun brewery with outdoor and indoor seating. Great food truck on site named Sour Sop.
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
St Elmo Brewing Company
440 E St Elmo RdFun brewery with outdoor and indoor seating. Great food truck on site named Sour Sop.
Large brewery with ample indoor and outdoor seating and full kitchen. Live music indoors.
435 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StLarge brewery with ample indoor and outdoor seating and full kitchen. Live music indoors.
Outdoor music. Free "unplugged concert" every Thursday during the summer. Full kitchen and bar.
171 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs RdOutdoor music. Free "unplugged concert" every Thursday during the summer. Full kitchen and bar.
An entire street that was rezoned into bars that are all essentially built into houses with backyards. Live music at almost everyone. Walk from one to the next. Fun both at night and weekend day times.
793 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetAn entire street that was rezoned into bars that are all essentially built into houses with backyards. Live music at almost everyone. Walk from one to the next. Fun both at night and weekend day times.
Known locally as "Dirty 6th." There are maybe two dozen rowdy bars serving cheap drinks. Street is closed to traffic on weekend nights. Walk from one to the next, live music, rooftops, hangovers, etc. Go to mingle with the singles ;)
395 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
East 6th Street
East 6th StreetKnown locally as "Dirty 6th." There are maybe two dozen rowdy bars serving cheap drinks. Street is closed to traffic on weekend nights. Walk from one to the next, live music, rooftops, hangovers, etc. Go to mingle with the singles ;)
Most popular in the west 6th district which is a little less rowdy than east 6th. This place has three levels each with its own music. It's so big the line never excedes 10 min. Many other restaurants and bars to walk to in this neighborhood.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Ranch
710 W 6th StMost popular in the west 6th district which is a little less rowdy than east 6th. This place has three levels each with its own music. It's so big the line never excedes 10 min. Many other restaurants and bars to walk to in this neighborhood.
Sightseeing
Beautiful building and open to walk around freely or guided tours for history buffs.
1119 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveBeautiful building and open to walk around freely or guided tours for history buffs.
Parks & Nature
50 acre park with gorgeous views of downtown. Great for a picnic, suntanning, or to pet other people's puppies. Sunset is amazing here.
1533 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Metropolitano Zilker
2207 Barton Springs Rd50 acre park with gorgeous views of downtown. Great for a picnic, suntanning, or to pet other people's puppies. Sunset is amazing here.
20 minute hike to a waterfall! River/waterfall evaporates from July-September. Bring beer! Call (512)477-1566 to check if there is flowing water.
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sculpture Falls
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail20 minute hike to a waterfall! River/waterfall evaporates from July-September. Bring beer! Call (512)477-1566 to check if there is flowing water.
Austin built a gigantic pool fed by an underground river. Water is cool/clear but chilly all year round. Dog friendly zone next door. Many people go sit on the riverbank poolside to tan and socialize. If you've never seen a half mile long pool check this out!
2454 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrAustin built a gigantic pool fed by an underground river. Water is cool/clear but chilly all year round. Dog friendly zone next door. Many people go sit on the riverbank poolside to tan and socialize. If you've never seen a half mile long pool check this out!
Shopping
Large shopping mall with all your high end shopping needs. Filled with restaurants and some nightlife like the Roseroom. Classier upscale area.
768 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceLarge shopping mall with all your high end shopping needs. Filled with restaurants and some nightlife like the Roseroom. Classier upscale area.
Essentials
H-E-B plus!
2508 E Riverside DrClose grocery store
Our favorite grocery store. Reasonably priced natural and local market.
765 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdOur favorite grocery store. Reasonably priced natural and local market.
Entertainment & Activities
Rent kayaks and paddle boards here right on Lady Bird Lake. Check groupon for specials.
171 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez StRent kayaks and paddle boards here right on Lady Bird Lake. Check groupon for specials.