Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Excellent wood-fired tacos with steak/chicken/veggies, sliced avocados, and tortillas that are just on the edge of crispy.
6 locals recommend
Dos Batos
2525 W Anderson LnExcellent wood-fired tacos with steak/chicken/veggies, sliced avocados, and tortillas that are just on the edge of crispy.
Very cute coffee shop with friendly staff, comfy seating, and bookable "conference rooms" for groups.
44 locals recommend
Genuine Joe Coffeehouse
2001 W Anderson LnVery cute coffee shop with friendly staff, comfy seating, and bookable "conference rooms" for groups.
You're only a 3-minute driver to what some call the #1 ramen shop in the country. I recommend the Mi-So-Hot.
502 locals recommend
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdYou're only a 3-minute driver to what some call the #1 ramen shop in the country. I recommend the Mi-So-Hot.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is NOT your average bar. They serve an impressive variety of beers, host open-mic comedy nights twice a week, and even run video game tournaments once a month. Also, be sure to try the fish 'n chips.
12 locals recommend
Mister Tramps Sports Pub
8565 Research BlvdThis is NOT your average bar. They serve an impressive variety of beers, host open-mic comedy nights twice a week, and even run video game tournaments once a month. Also, be sure to try the fish 'n chips.
They have pool, video games, and live music. And on Wednesday nights, you can sing karaoke in front of a live band!
6 locals recommend
Sherlock's Baker St. Pub & Grill
9012 Research BoulevardThey have pool, video games, and live music. And on Wednesday nights, you can sing karaoke in front of a live band!
A very comfy dive bar that's always playing cult classics on their TVs. Pool tables in the front, big patio out back, nice bartenders in-between.
45 locals recommend
The Aristocrat Lounge
6507 Burnet RdA very comfy dive bar that's always playing cult classics on their TVs. Pool tables in the front, big patio out back, nice bartenders in-between.
Arts & Culture
City-sanctioned, community-produced. The biggest graffiti gallery in the country.
130 locals recommend
HOPE Outdoor Gallery
741 Dalton LaneCity-sanctioned, community-produced. The biggest graffiti gallery in the country.