Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
The best migas tacos in Austin (migas are fried tortilla strips on a breakfast taco). Wonderful patio dining for a late breakfast, and they have free beer Fridays!
141 locals recommend
Tyson's Tacos
4905 Airport BlvdThe best migas tacos in Austin (migas are fried tortilla strips on a breakfast taco). Wonderful patio dining for a late breakfast, and they have free beer Fridays!
In the Hyde Park area, Julio's Cafe is a slightly more upscale alternative to Tamale House or Tyson's. One of the few good breakfast taco places open on Sundays, and still under $7 per plate.
96 locals recommend
Julio's Cafe
4230 Duval StIn the Hyde Park area, Julio's Cafe is a slightly more upscale alternative to Tamale House or Tyson's. One of the few good breakfast taco places open on Sundays, and still under $7 per plate.
Juan in a Million is further afield, but absolutely worth the trip. On Austin's east side, you'll see some of the city's older neighborhoods, and the food is plentiful and dripping with cheese.
281 locals recommend
Juan in a Million
2300 E Cesar Chavez StJuan in a Million is further afield, but absolutely worth the trip. On Austin's east side, you'll see some of the city's older neighborhoods, and the food is plentiful and dripping with cheese.
All-day happy hour on Sundays and Mondays. Peche features all handmade cocktails (absinthe drinks are their specialty) in a pre-prohibition style bar. Their food could never be called just bar food.
93 locals recommend
Péché
208 W 4th StAll-day happy hour on Sundays and Mondays. Peche features all handmade cocktails (absinthe drinks are their specialty) in a pre-prohibition style bar. Their food could never be called just bar food.
The closest coffee and breakfast spot, Epoch Coffee is a North Loop institution.
151 locals recommend
Epoch Coffee
221 W N Loop BlvdThe closest coffee and breakfast spot, Epoch Coffee is a North Loop institution.
Olive & June has the best outdoor dining area I've seen, and their generous happy hours never disappoint. Stiff craft cocktails and hearty appetizers.
64 locals recommend
Olive & June
3411 Glenview AveOlive & June has the best outdoor dining area I've seen, and their generous happy hours never disappoint. Stiff craft cocktails and hearty appetizers.
The original location of Austin's classic brunch diner, which now has locations all around town. I recommend the Crispy Chicken Benedict - eggs benedict atop friend chicken and a biscuit. The best.
144 locals recommend
Kerbey Lane Cafe - Central
3704 Kerbey LnThe original location of Austin's classic brunch diner, which now has locations all around town. I recommend the Crispy Chicken Benedict - eggs benedict atop friend chicken and a biscuit. The best.
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StDamn good tacos! 'Nuff said.
Healthy breakfast tacos for the physically active crowd. Delicious, despite all that.
247 locals recommend
Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdHealthy breakfast tacos for the physically active crowd. Delicious, despite all that.
Everything Else
Another Hyde Park fixture, Quack's has great coffee and even better baked goods. If you like pastries or pies, you can't miss Quack's. Julio's and Quack's are both walkable from my place.
197 locals recommend
Quack's 43rd Street Bakery
411 E 43rd StAnother Hyde Park fixture, Quack's has great coffee and even better baked goods. If you like pastries or pies, you can't miss Quack's. Julio's and Quack's are both walkable from my place.
A naturally-occurring spring-fed swimming pool with all of Austin's weirdness on display on hot days. It's located inside Austin's Zilker Park, home to Austin City Limits music festival.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrA naturally-occurring spring-fed swimming pool with all of Austin's weirdness on display on hot days. It's located inside Austin's Zilker Park, home to Austin City Limits music festival.
Drinks & Nightlife
$10 pitchers of beer, tons of outdoor seating, and the recent addition of Michi gourmet ramen make this my favorite bar in town.
55 locals recommend
The Hole In the Wall
2538 Guadalupe St$10 pitchers of beer, tons of outdoor seating, and the recent addition of Michi gourmet ramen make this my favorite bar in town.
Shangri-La and the surrounding bars on E. 6th St. comprise the premiere 20-something bar area of Austin. Cheap beer, food trucks, and hipsters aplenty.
149 locals recommend
Shangri-La
1016 E 6th StShangri-La and the surrounding bars on E. 6th St. comprise the premiere 20-something bar area of Austin. Cheap beer, food trucks, and hipsters aplenty.
Tuesday night happy hour with $2 Texas beers, a massive patio, and some of the best locavore appetizers you can find.
297 locals recommend
Contigo
2027 Anchor LnTuesday night happy hour with $2 Texas beers, a massive patio, and some of the best locavore appetizers you can find.
Excellent cocktails and appetizers at this bar in the North Loop neighborhood, which is well worth spending some time exploring.
155 locals recommend
drink.well.
207 E 53rd StExcellent cocktails and appetizers at this bar in the North Loop neighborhood, which is well worth spending some time exploring.
Locally sourced cuisine and excellent drinks make this a good spot for a nice dinner.
135 locals recommend
Foreign & Domestic
306 E 53rd StLocally sourced cuisine and excellent drinks make this a good spot for a nice dinner.
Don't blink or you'll miss it–Tigress Pub offers handmade cocktails in an intimate space.
74 locals recommend
The Tigress Pub
100 W N Loop BlvdDon't blink or you'll miss it–Tigress Pub offers handmade cocktails in an intimate space.
Workhorse Bar
100 N Loop Blvd EAn excellent spot for a burger and a beer.
Very close and good for a beer or a coffee, Spider House is a local institution.
176 locals recommend
Spider House Ballroom
2906 Fruth StVery close and good for a beer or a coffee, Spider House is a local institution.
Blue Owl Brewing
2400 E Cesar Chavez StExcellent sour beers.
Zilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th StExcellent all-purpose beers.
Shopping
South Congress Ave features trendy shops and dining, a handful of excellent food trucks, and great views of downtown Austin. A great area to just wander for an afternoon.
279 locals recommend
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveSouth Congress Ave features trendy shops and dining, a handful of excellent food trucks, and great views of downtown Austin. A great area to just wander for an afternoon.
Arts & Culture
A premier art museum on the campus of the University of Texas.
644 locals recommend
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardA premier art museum on the campus of the University of Texas.
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdYour nearest supermarket, H-E-B is a Texas grocery store chain.