Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Green Mesquite BBQ
1400 Barton Springs RdTexas BBQ
This food truck on S. 1st Street sells the best tacos in town. Try the pulled pork or fried avocado.
275 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetThis food truck on S. 1st Street sells the best tacos in town. Try the pulled pork or fried avocado.
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StCharming little Vietnamese cafe on S. 1st.
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveLaid-back outdoor seating.
Great french fare. The late kitchen hours and vintage record collection make this a great restaurant to grab a drink and linger. No complaints whatsoever.
522 locals recommend
Justine's
4710 E 5th StGreat french fare. The late kitchen hours and vintage record collection make this a great restaurant to grab a drink and linger. No complaints whatsoever.
This place has great bakery goods and luncheon menu at reasonable prices. The beer selection is phenomenal! Craft beer, local brews, and recognizable European imports.
358 locals recommend
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StThis place has great bakery goods and luncheon menu at reasonable prices. The beer selection is phenomenal! Craft beer, local brews, and recognizable European imports.
Local gem. Good margaritas and Mexican food. They're always busy though, so expect to wait a while.
398 locals recommend
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveLocal gem. Good margaritas and Mexican food. They're always busy though, so expect to wait a while.
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveOpen 24 hours. Great blueberry pancakes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveTheir outside bar area is a local hot-spot.
Try it. Go to the bar and grab some food, or shop the grocery section and take it home. Have a drink with the locals on the outdoor patio.
267 locals recommend
Whip in
1950 S I-35 Frontage RdTry it. Go to the bar and grab some food, or shop the grocery section and take it home. Have a drink with the locals on the outdoor patio.
Arts & Culture
"The granddaddy of all local music venues, the Continental Club has enjoyed a coast-to-coast reputation as the premiere club for live music in Austin since 1957."
815 locals recommend
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress Ave"The granddaddy of all local music venues, the Continental Club has enjoyed a coast-to-coast reputation as the premiere club for live music in Austin since 1957."
A full-service bar, outdoor patio, live music 7 days a week, two pool tables, Bomb Tacos taco trailer, a giant dance floor, a pretty little photo booth, shoe shine station, and WHISKEY ON TAP.
672 locals recommend
The White Horse
500 Comal StA full-service bar, outdoor patio, live music 7 days a week, two pool tables, Bomb Tacos taco trailer, a giant dance floor, a pretty little photo booth, shoe shine station, and WHISKEY ON TAP.
Sightseeing
The spring-fed pool is an Austin landmark. This is a quarry open to all to swim in, hang at, and make a day of.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThe spring-fed pool is an Austin landmark. This is a quarry open to all to swim in, hang at, and make a day of.
Shopping
This is one fine boot shop! Allen's carries the creme de la creme of designer cowboy boots. These boots are works of art and the prices and quality reflect the fine craft.
136 locals recommend
Allens Boots
1522 S Congress AveThis is one fine boot shop! Allen's carries the creme de la creme of designer cowboy boots. These boots are works of art and the prices and quality reflect the fine craft.
Everything Else
A well-known movie theater which offers food and drink service inside, while enjoying a movie. I highly recommend buying tickets online and you should arrive at least 30 minutes early.
228 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
320 E 6th StA well-known movie theater which offers food and drink service inside, while enjoying a movie. I highly recommend buying tickets online and you should arrive at least 30 minutes early.