Our Favs!
Food scene
Collaboration with Aaron Franklin (Franklin BBQ) and Tyson Cole (Uchi/Uchiko). Their sake-based drinks are great with Asian inspired BBQ dishes.
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Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdCollaboration with Aaron Franklin (Franklin BBQ) and Tyson Cole (Uchi/Uchiko). Their sake-based drinks are great with Asian inspired BBQ dishes.
You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Another great place to share some plates and try a little of everything. Reservations recommended!
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Bar Peached
1315 W 6th StYou can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Another great place to share some plates and try a little of everything. Reservations recommended!
The Don Juan - El Taco Grande - speaks for itself... it's huge! On the weekends, there's usually $1.50 mimosas!
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Juan in a Million
2300 E Cesar Chavez StThe Don Juan - El Taco Grande - speaks for itself... it's huge! On the weekends, there's usually $1.50 mimosas!
New York style pizza and located right in the heart of South Congress. There's murals on the building and close by to take pictures with while you wait.
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Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveNew York style pizza and located right in the heart of South Congress. There's murals on the building and close by to take pictures with while you wait.
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StDetroit style pizza!
Not from Austin originally, but one of the best fried chicken spots in town. Absolutely delicious!
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Gus’s Fried Chicken
117 San Jacinto BlvdNot from Austin originally, but one of the best fried chicken spots in town. Absolutely delicious!
The soup dumplings are well worth it and the service is top notch.
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Lin Asian Bar + Dim Sum
1203 W 6th StThe soup dumplings are well worth it and the service is top notch.
Jjim - Korean Braised BBQ
1100 South Lamar BoulevardAmazing Korean braised ribs!
A Mexican restaurant with a pink twist. Everything is pink, including the tortillas!
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Taquero Mucho
508 West AvenueA Mexican restaurant with a pink twist. Everything is pink, including the tortillas!
Beautiful views and delicious food. Check out the happy hour!
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Tillery Kitchen and Bar
3201 E Cesar Chavez StBeautiful views and delicious food. Check out the happy hour!
Grab yourself a burger and enjoy the view!
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Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
3235 E Cesar Chavez StGrab yourself a burger and enjoy the view!
De Nada Cantina
4715 East Cesar Chavez StreetGrab yourself a taco and margarita!
Check out the secret menu and definitely get the queso!
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Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StCheck out the secret menu and definitely get the queso!
Argentinian food - definitely try their grilled meats, empanadas, or the beefy lomito sandwich!
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Buenos Aires Café
1201 E 6th StArgentinian food - definitely try their grilled meats, empanadas, or the beefy lomito sandwich!
Hands down the best suadero (brisket) tacos in town.
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Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StHands down the best suadero (brisket) tacos in town.
New American butcher shop and a great lunch spot.
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Salt & Time
1912 E 7th StNew American butcher shop and a great lunch spot.
Justine's
4710 E 5th StGreat spot for a late night French dinner.
Izakaya style (small bites) - Japanese plates with a Central Texas twist. Their smoked fish collar is one of the best fish dishes in town!
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Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd StIzakaya style (small bites) - Japanese plates with a Central Texas twist. Their smoked fish collar is one of the best fish dishes in town!
Definitely worth a visit! Lovely restaurant and great food!
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Fonda San Miguel Restaurant
2330 W N Loop BlvdDefinitely worth a visit! Lovely restaurant and great food!
Looking for some BBQ?
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StOne of our favorite for beef ribs.
Did someone say, "life-changing brisket"? If you can order in advance, you can avoid the lines.
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StDid someone say, "life-changing brisket"? If you can order in advance, you can avoid the lines.
Good mix of brisket, beef ribs and other cuts of meat!
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Black's Barbecue Austin
3110 Guadalupe StGood mix of brisket, beef ribs and other cuts of meat!
The best BBQ sandwiches in town! Love the McDowell - which is a play on the McRib sandwich.
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SLAB BBQ & Beer
2701 State Hwy 71The best BBQ sandwiches in town! Love the McDowell - which is a play on the McRib sandwich.
Just follow your nose to the smell of bbq smoke.. you will not be disappointed.
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Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood AveJust follow your nose to the smell of bbq smoke.. you will not be disappointed.
A unique blend of Central Texas BBQ and Mexican flavors and one of the best brisket tacos in town.
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Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ
308 Menchaca RdA unique blend of Central Texas BBQ and Mexican flavors and one of the best brisket tacos in town.
Sightseeing
Absolutely beautiful view of Austin and Lake Austin - especially sunrises and sunsets. It's the highest point in Austin and there's staircase leading up to it that will get your heart pumping. There's a few other short trails to see other views of the city.
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Mount Bonnell
Absolutely beautiful view of Austin and Lake Austin - especially sunrises and sunsets. It's the highest point in Austin and there's staircase leading up to it that will get your heart pumping. There's a few other short trails to see other views of the city.
Home to the Mexican free-tailed bats, watch them fly out from the bridge at sunset for their night flight. Prime time is late spring to early fall.
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Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueHome to the Mexican free-tailed bats, watch them fly out from the bridge at sunset for their night flight. Prime time is late spring to early fall.
Visit the UT campus and pick up some Longhorn gear. If you're here during football season - definitely hit a tailgate!
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The University of Texas at Austin
2515 SpeedwayVisit the UT campus and pick up some Longhorn gear. If you're here during football season - definitely hit a tailgate!
Hit the lake and go for a run, walk, kayak, paddleboard or take a sunset cruise.
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailHit the lake and go for a run, walk, kayak, paddleboard or take a sunset cruise.
City/town information
Just outside of Austin, Fredericksburg is a great day trip to enjoy some wineries, grab some German bites and shop on Main street for some local finds. Some of our favorite wineries are Signor Vineyards, Augusta Vin, and Grape Creek. During the holidays, the main street is lit up with lights and decorated to a T.
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Fredericksburg
Just outside of Austin, Fredericksburg is a great day trip to enjoy some wineries, grab some German bites and shop on Main street for some local finds. Some of our favorite wineries are Signor Vineyards, Augusta Vin, and Grape Creek. During the holidays, the main street is lit up with lights and decorated to a T.
If you are planning a trip to Waco, make a stop at the Magnolia Market Silos. Owned by Joanna and Chip Gaines, it's in the heart of downtown Waco and a great place to grab a bite, do a little shopping and enjoy some sweet tea on the lawn. Baylor University is also right next door!
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Waco
If you are planning a trip to Waco, make a stop at the Magnolia Market Silos. Owned by Joanna and Chip Gaines, it's in the heart of downtown Waco and a great place to grab a bite, do a little shopping and enjoy some sweet tea on the lawn. Baylor University is also right next door!
Coffee!
Famous for the "I love you so much" wall and a hot cup of joe!
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Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveFamous for the "I love you so much" wall and a hot cup of joe!
Enjoy a cup of coffee out on the deck looking at Lake Austin.
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Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdEnjoy a cup of coffee out on the deck looking at Lake Austin.
Night Out
One of Austin's historic streets of homes turned into bars and restaurants. There's also a food truck park and vendors outside some of the bars. A great place to hang out with friends, enjoy some live music or even a DJ.
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Rainey Street
Rainey StreetOne of Austin's historic streets of homes turned into bars and restaurants. There's also a food truck park and vendors outside some of the bars. A great place to hang out with friends, enjoy some live music or even a DJ.
Consejos para la ciudad
Qué debes empacar
Pack a pair of sneakers, workout outfit & a bathing suit.
You never know when you might want to hit the lake, a hiking trail or go running. Austin is a beautiful city with lots of outdoor and lake activities. From boating, paddleboarding, tubing, and kayaking to ziplining, we've got it all.
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Check out Happy Hour specials!
A great way to try some of the restaurants are through their happy hour specials. Discounted prices for delicious food!
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Buccee's is a must.
If you are driving through, be sure to check out a Buccee's. It's a gas station and rest stop, Texas style. Clean bathrooms, hot foods, cute souvenirs and cheap fountain drinks!
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Rudy's BBQ
Stopping in for gas or just want some BBQ? Check out a Rudy's. No plates but a whole lot of sause. Be sure to get the moist brisket and the creamed corn. If you are there in the morning - grab a brisket breakfast taco to go!
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Murals!
Austin loves it's murals and there are plenty. Go on a mural scavenger hunt and see how many you can find!