Guidebook for Austin

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Guidebook for Austin

Food Scene

(Dinner – my all-time fave and go to for newbies)
397 locals recommend
Launderette
2115 Holly St
397 locals recommend
(Dinner – my all-time fave and go to for newbies)
Fantastic East side restaurant right on the Colorado River!
197 locals recommend
Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
3235 E Cesar Chavez St
197 locals recommend
Fantastic East side restaurant right on the Colorado River!
Another East side staple - check this place out for a twist on your average Mexican. If you like drinks, GET the Mrs. Carter Margarita!
71 locals recommend
Grizzelda's
105 Tillery St
71 locals recommend
Another East side staple - check this place out for a twist on your average Mexican. If you like drinks, GET the Mrs. Carter Margarita!
Amazing food truck iconic for East Austin!
132 locals recommend
Paperboy
1203 E 11th St
132 locals recommend
Amazing food truck iconic for East Austin!
Their menu changes daily and has some of the most delicious unique food I've ever eaten. Call to get a reservation as space is limited, but so worth it!
179 locals recommend
LENOIR
1807 S 1st St
179 locals recommend
Their menu changes daily and has some of the most delicious unique food I've ever eaten. Call to get a reservation as space is limited, but so worth it!
you haven’t been to Texas if you haven’t had Torchy’s
1075 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st St
1075 locals recommend
you haven’t been to Texas if you haven’t had Torchy’s
best brunch ever, really
18 locals recommend
Holy Roller
509 Rio Grande St
18 locals recommend
best brunch ever, really

Drinks & Nightlife

great live music & craft cocktails with outdoor seating!
561 locals recommend
Whisler's
1816 E 6th St
561 locals recommend
great live music & craft cocktails with outdoor seating!
288 locals recommend
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th St
288 locals recommend
A must see - this hostel is always packed with great people and the most iconic Austin decor
73 locals recommend
The Cafe at Native Hostels
807 E 4th St
73 locals recommend
A must see - this hostel is always packed with great people and the most iconic Austin decor
If you like Sunday Funday, Icenhauer's is a must see. Every Sunday they have the band The Night Owls play. A 10 instrument band plays 80's throwbacks and they are everything I love about Austin. GO GO GO!
60 locals recommend
Icenhauer's
83 Rainey St
60 locals recommend
If you like Sunday Funday, Icenhauer's is a must see. Every Sunday they have the band The Night Owls play. A 10 instrument band plays 80's throwbacks and they are everything I love about Austin. GO GO GO!
25 locals recommend
Bungalow
92 Rainey St
25 locals recommend
IT'S LIT.
86 locals recommend
Container Bar
90 Rainey St
86 locals recommend
IT'S LIT.

Sightseeing

See the Bats on South Congress Bridge – 100,000s of bats live under the bridge and come out at sunset every night – people gather on the bridge a few minutes before
447 locals recommend
South Congress Avenue
South Congress Avenue
447 locals recommend
See the Bats on South Congress Bridge – 100,000s of bats live under the bridge and come out at sunset every night – people gather on the bridge a few minutes before
Drive to Mount Bonnell and see the highest point in Austin and a great view of Lake Austin
1082 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell
1082 locals recommend
Drive to Mount Bonnell and see the highest point in Austin and a great view of Lake Austin