Guidebook for Austin

Shawna And Chris
Shawna And Chris
Guidebook for Austin

Food Scene

Gino and his wife will great you at the door, sit you down, and get to know you. They serve some of the best, most authentic, freshly made Italian food in town. The cocktails are amazing and the wine list is amazing.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gino's Vino Osteria
1239 E 51st St
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gino and his wife will great you at the door, sit you down, and get to know you. They serve some of the best, most authentic, freshly made Italian food in town. The cocktails are amazing and the wine list is amazing.
Just go get a cookie, or two, or a dozen. The peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are delicious, but so is everything else on the menu.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tiff's Treats Cookie Delivery
1806 Nueces St
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Just go get a cookie, or two, or a dozen. The peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are delicious, but so is everything else on the menu.
It's legendary! Go! I love the Baja Shrimp and the Independent with a frozen margarita. You can't miss it. It's the restaurant with a big spinning, demon baby on the roof.
1075 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st St
1075 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
It's legendary! Go! I love the Baja Shrimp and the Independent with a frozen margarita. You can't miss it. It's the restaurant with a big spinning, demon baby on the roof.
Pact's serves really good tacos and they DON'T skimp on the ingredients. We love getting a taco or one of their traditional dishes and sitting out on their patio in evening.
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paco's Tacos
1304 E 51st St
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pact's serves really good tacos and they DON'T skimp on the ingredients. We love getting a taco or one of their traditional dishes and sitting out on their patio in evening.
The drinks are good, the food it good, the atmosphere is friendly! It's all outside so bring your bug spray!
297 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Contigo
2027 Anchor Ln
297 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The drinks are good, the food it good, the atmosphere is friendly! It's all outside so bring your bug spray!
THE BEST homemade, locally sourced, original ice cream in town.
270 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar Blvd
270 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
THE BEST homemade, locally sourced, original ice cream in town.
We haven't found better Chinese in town. The menu is super long because they do everything, and they do it well. This place is known for their family style meals and fast service.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Din Ho Chinese BBQ
8557 Research Blvd
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
We haven't found better Chinese in town. The menu is super long because they do everything, and they do it well. This place is known for their family style meals and fast service.
Pho! enough said. It's fresh, and yummy.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pho Van
8557 Research Blvd
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pho! enough said. It's fresh, and yummy.
There are a few ramen places in town but Tatsu-ya is super special. If you are into ramen, please, please, please, don't pass this place up.
502 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar Blvd
502 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
There are a few ramen places in town but Tatsu-ya is super special. If you are into ramen, please, please, please, don't pass this place up.
Holy Crap! Julie's is pretty new but they do some of the best hand made noodle dishes that I have ever had. Julie is super sweet and the noodles are fresh and handmade. I suggest also trying the soup dumplings. They take 15 minutes to make but they are yummy.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Julie's Noodles
8557 Research Blvd
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Holy Crap! Julie's is pretty new but they do some of the best hand made noodle dishes that I have ever had. Julie is super sweet and the noodles are fresh and handmade. I suggest also trying the soup dumplings. They take 15 minutes to make but they are yummy.
Mother's is for all of my vegan and vegetarian friends. I've never had a dish that I didn't love.
146 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mother's Cafe
146 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mother's is for all of my vegan and vegetarian friends. I've never had a dish that I didn't love.
Get in line when you can because this place is worth the wait. They only do morning meals but it's worth it. I promise that you'll love the experience.
214 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Snooze an AM Eatery
1700 S Lamar Blvd
214 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Get in line when you can because this place is worth the wait. They only do morning meals but it's worth it. I promise that you'll love the experience.
Best Mi Chilada ever! Don't know what that is? Go try one and find out. The food is excellent and authentic. Pay attention to the parking situation! Austin is tow happy!
141 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Chile Cafe y Cantina
1900 Manor Rd
141 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Best Mi Chilada ever! Don't know what that is? Go try one and find out. The food is excellent and authentic. Pay attention to the parking situation! Austin is tow happy!
Really really yummy home cooked goodness! Everything from fried chicken to collard greens, yummy biscuits, and sweet desserts.
163 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hoover's Cooking
2002 Manor Rd
163 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Really really yummy home cooked goodness! Everything from fried chicken to collard greens, yummy biscuits, and sweet desserts.
Tacos!!!!!!
302 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Chilito
2219 Manor Rd
302 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tacos!!!!!!
It's a staple Mexican eatery in Austin. Great migas tacos. Migas...you ask. Scrambled eggs, bacon, pico, crunchy tortilla strips, sausage, peppers, and avocado .
180 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mi Madre's Restaurant
2201 Manor Rd
180 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
It's a staple Mexican eatery in Austin. Great migas tacos. Migas...you ask. Scrambled eggs, bacon, pico, crunchy tortilla strips, sausage, peppers, and avocado .
Best mole I have ever eaten!
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Las Cazuelas Mexican Restaurant
1701 E Cesar Chavez St
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Best mole I have ever eaten!
Vegan, Vegetarian, and Raw dieters heaven!
139 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Counter Culture
2908 E Cesar Chavez St
139 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vegan, Vegetarian, and Raw dieters heaven!
Get anything on the menu and you'll love it. Get there early because they close early everyday and there is VERY limited seating.
211 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th St
211 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Get anything on the menu and you'll love it. Get there early because they close early everyday and there is VERY limited seating.
The food is soooooo good! The malts are even better. This joint is right next to Waterloo Music, Lululemon, REI, Book People, Free People, and Whole Foods. You'll have plenty to do after you eat.
238 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
24 Diner
600 N Lamar Blvd
238 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The food is soooooo good! The malts are even better. This joint is right next to Waterloo Music, Lululemon, REI, Book People, Free People, and Whole Foods. You'll have plenty to do after you eat.
Ethiopian food at it's best. It's just around the corner from the house too!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Habesha Ethiopian Restaurant and Bar
6019 N Interstate Hwy 35
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ethiopian food at it's best. It's just around the corner from the house too!
Chili. Need I say more.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Texas Chili Parlor
1409 Lavaca St
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chili. Need I say more.
The pizza is so good that they had to open a second location, right next door.
791 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress Ave
791 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The pizza is so good that they had to open a second location, right next door.
I like pizza. This place has damned good pizza and they have lovely vegetarian options made with locally grown vegetables.
321 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood Ave
321 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
I like pizza. This place has damned good pizza and they have lovely vegetarian options made with locally grown vegetables.
Big Top has walls full of candy, cases full of hand dipped truffles, chocolate covered Oreos, chocolate covered bacon, and all things yummy. They even have ice cream and a traditional soda bar. I always get a raspberry Italian cream soda when I go.
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Top Candy Shop
1706 S Congress Ave
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Top has walls full of candy, cases full of hand dipped truffles, chocolate covered Oreos, chocolate covered bacon, and all things yummy. They even have ice cream and a traditional soda bar. I always get a raspberry Italian cream soda when I go.

Drinks & Nightlife

They built the bar in Ireland and shipped it here to be built, again. That's commitment. Best pint of Guinness I've had in town. My favorites are the black and tan and cream stouts. This is the place to go when you want food, but you want to get your calories with good alcohol instead.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
B.D. Riley's Irish Pub at Mueller
1905 Aldrich St
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
They built the bar in Ireland and shipped it here to be built, again. That's commitment. Best pint of Guinness I've had in town. My favorites are the black and tan and cream stouts. This is the place to go when you want food, but you want to get your calories with good alcohol instead.
Go watch a movie, get dinner, desert, and a few drinks all at the same time.
220 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich St
220 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Go watch a movie, get dinner, desert, and a few drinks all at the same time.
Want to get your drink on and feel a little naughty at the same time? The School House Pub IS a school house and the beer selection is great.
153 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
School House Pub
2207 Manor Rd
153 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Want to get your drink on and feel a little naughty at the same time? The School House Pub IS a school house and the beer selection is great.
They have like, three hundred beers on tap. Don't try them all in one night. They have treats and eats too just in case you need a base for your beer.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
815 West 47th Street
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
They have like, three hundred beers on tap. Don't try them all in one night. They have treats and eats too just in case you need a base for your beer.
This little neighborhood bar serves excellent cocktails and is right across the street from my favorite vintage store called Room Service.
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Tigress Pub
100 W N Loop Blvd
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This little neighborhood bar serves excellent cocktails and is right across the street from my favorite vintage store called Room Service.

Parks & Nature

On a 100 + degree day, you will want to dive into spring fed water that is a consistent 61 - degrees. Sit at the top of the tree lined hill, get some sun, and go dive in. The pool is open until 10:00 so you can swim all day or take a dive before dinner. The back lot is less confusing to park in so use the South Gate directions. When your done, hit one of the many eateries on Barton Springs Rd. or grab a fresh juice from Daily Juice.
2454 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
2454 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
On a 100 + degree day, you will want to dive into spring fed water that is a consistent 61 - degrees. Sit at the top of the tree lined hill, get some sun, and go dive in. The pool is open until 10:00 so you can swim all day or take a dive before dinner. The back lot is less confusing to park in so use the South Gate directions. When your done, hit one of the many eateries on Barton Springs Rd. or grab a fresh juice from Daily Juice.

Essentials

Deep Eddy is another one of our spring fed pools that stays super cold even on the hottest day. Parking is sparse so get there before 11:00 Am if you want a spot up close. Otherwise, there is plenty of parking on Veterans Dr. and you will have to walk a little bit. BUT, there is a Daily Juice on the way in so grab something yummy and get your swim on!
322 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy Ave
322 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Deep Eddy is another one of our spring fed pools that stays super cold even on the hottest day. Parking is sparse so get there before 11:00 Am if you want a spot up close. Otherwise, there is plenty of parking on Veterans Dr. and you will have to walk a little bit. BUT, there is a Daily Juice on the way in so grab something yummy and get your swim on!

Shopping

Great Vintage finds!
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Room Service Vintage
117 N Loop Blvd E
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great Vintage finds!