Julia's Guidebook
Food and Drink
Launderette
2115 Holly StBrunch, lunch, and dinner are all delicious! An East Side favorite.
Really great, authentic Oaxacan food with a lovely vibe.
151 locals recommend
Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StReally great, authentic Oaxacan food with a lovely vibe.
A swanky neighborhood spot in Clarksville. Delicious seafood! And the burger is a treat.
246 locals recommend
Clark's Oyster Bar
1200 W 6th StA swanky neighborhood spot in Clarksville. Delicious seafood! And the burger is a treat.
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd StDon’t sleep on the Smoked Tuna Collar.
Aba
1011 S Congress AveGreat food, amazing patio! Tons to walk to.
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StVery solid barbecue, less of a wait than Franklin!
Dai Due
2406 Manor RdAn all-time favorite for brunch or dinner, and close to home!
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdDelicious food with unique offerings.
Bomb Detroit-style pizza. Multiple locations, but note that the E 6th one is very walkable to bars and restaurants.
372 locals recommend
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StBomb Detroit-style pizza. Multiple locations, but note that the E 6th one is very walkable to bars and restaurants.
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdIf you’re into ramen, Tatsu-Ya rivals the best of them.
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdMake a res. Awesome sushi, but expenny.
Nearby sushi and other Asian fare. A less expensive cousin to Uchi with a great omokase option!
309 locals recommend
Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdNearby sushi and other Asian fare. A less expensive cousin to Uchi with a great omokase option!
Komé
5301 Airport BlvdGood sushi (and now ramen) close to home.
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdCheap and dirty (but delicious) Tex-Mex right next to Zilker Park.
QI Austin: Modern Asian Kitchen
835 West 6th StreetDumpling heaven. Farm-driven Chinese.
Thai-Kun
1816 E 6th StA favorite in The Domain!
Another great Asian option in the Domain or on Bee Caves (the OG S 1st location closed during Covid).
349 locals recommend
Sway
1417 S 1st StAnother great Asian option in the Domain or on Bee Caves (the OG S 1st location closed during Covid).
Amazing tacos, check for multiple locations throughout town.
314 locals recommend
Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadAmazing tacos, check for multiple locations throughout town.
Sunny patio space with great coffee, awesome food, and is attached to Hold Out Brewery (which is great as well).
85 locals recommend
Better Half Coffee & Cocktails
406 Walsh StSunny patio space with great coffee, awesome food, and is attached to Hold Out Brewery (which is great as well).
Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th StGreat beer, good (enough) tacos.
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StGreat beer garden! Numerous locations throughout town.
An easy spot for groups, with great beer and pizza.
435 locals recommend
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StAn easy spot for groups, with great beer and pizza.
Hotel bar is a great spot to grab a drink or two. Attached Cafe no Sé has tasty food.
68 locals recommend
South Congress Hotel
1603 S Congress AveHotel bar is a great spot to grab a drink or two. Attached Cafe no Sé has tasty food.
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdCoffee, beer, huge outdoor space. A nice, chill spot!
Mongers
4119 Guadalupe StreetGreat neighborhood seafood spot!
A short walk from home, Jo's is a great stop for coffee, pastries, and tacos.
495 locals recommend
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveA short walk from home, Jo's is a great stop for coffee, pastries, and tacos.
Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdGreat breakfast tacos close to home.
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdMostly just juice and smoothies, but a few salad-y options too!
Neighborhood pizza spot (with the original location on South Congress) for NY slices and garlic knots.
791 locals recommend
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveNeighborhood pizza spot (with the original location on South Congress) for NY slices and garlic knots.
L'Oca d'Oro
1900 Simond AveItalian-inspired in nearby Mueller development.
A lovely 15-minute walk from home, new to the neighborhood! Home of the avocado margarita and overall authentic Mexican options. The ambience is meh and the wait can be long, but can be good in a pinch!
13 locals recommend
Curra's Hyde Park
4215 Duval StreetA lovely 15-minute walk from home, new to the neighborhood! Home of the avocado margarita and overall authentic Mexican options. The ambience is meh and the wait can be long, but can be good in a pinch!
Pool Burger
2315 Lake Austin BlvdBurgers, tiki drinks & homemade soft-serve from a poolside airstream.
NY/NJ family-style Italian. Great cocktails, GIGANTIC portions, and hard to get a table. But a fun spot if you can get in!
16 locals recommend
Sammie's Italian
807 West 6th StreetNY/NJ family-style Italian. Great cocktails, GIGANTIC portions, and hard to get a table. But a fun spot if you can get in!
Braised, poached & stewed dishes, plus cocktails & craft brews, are served in a laid-back setting. Close to home!
381 locals recommend
Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdBraised, poached & stewed dishes, plus cocktails & craft brews, are served in a laid-back setting. Close to home!
A 5-minute walk from home, and on the grounds of the beautiful Commodore Perry Estate.
12 locals recommend
Lutie’s Garden Restaurant
4100 Red River StreetA 5-minute walk from home, and on the grounds of the beautiful Commodore Perry Estate.
Awesome Sunday farmer's market with food trucks and local meats, produce, honey, flowers, etc. Don't miss tamales at Tamale Addiction!
167 locals recommend
Mueller Farmers' Market
2006 Philomena StAwesome Sunday farmer's market with food trucks and local meats, produce, honey, flowers, etc. Don't miss tamales at Tamale Addiction!
Bufalina Due
6555 Burnet RdOur favorite pizza in the city. Great wines, too!
Bar Peached
1315 W 6th StDo not sleep on the Mapo Bolognese
Nixta Taqueria
2512 E 12th StFunky taqueria with unique tacos and tostadas.
Eatery in a butcher shop serving meat-centric farm-to-table American fare, beer & wine. I honestly prefer to shop there than dine in (atmosphere is not ideal) but if you eat meat it's a great place to check out .
151 locals recommend
Salt & Time
1912 E 7th StEatery in a butcher shop serving meat-centric farm-to-table American fare, beer & wine. I honestly prefer to shop there than dine in (atmosphere is not ideal) but if you eat meat it's a great place to check out .
El Naranjo - South Lamar
2717 South Lamar BoulevardFiner-dining Mexican on South Lamar
La tunita 512
2400 Burleson RoadBirria tacos!
ATX Cocina
110 San Antonio StUpscale Mexican, seafood focused with great cocktails
Red Ash
303 Colorado StHigh-end Italian!
Walton's Fancy & Staple
609 W 6th StGood sandwich spot if you're on 6th!
Comedor
501 Colorado StModern Mexican, supposedly have a great brunch!
Interstellar BBQ
12233 Ranch Rd 620 NSightseeing
The trails around the lake are a great place to take a stroll and take in views of downtown.
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailThe trails around the lake are a great place to take a stroll and take in views of downtown.
Small groups will love renting these retro boats to take in views of downtown from Lake Austin!
10 locals recommend
Retro Boat Rentals ATX
74 Trinity StSmall groups will love renting these retro boats to take in views of downtown from Lake Austin!
Zilker Park
A perfect spot to have a lazy picnic. All the dogs convene here!
The perfect way to spend a hot afternoon in South Austin.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThe perfect way to spend a hot afternoon in South Austin.
Neighborhoods
Touristy, but lots of Austin classics line SoCo. Tons to eat, drink, and buy along the way!
650 locals recommend
South Congress
Touristy, but lots of Austin classics line SoCo. Tons to eat, drink, and buy along the way!
Aka “the hipster side of
Austin”. Tons of incredible restaurants and bars, but you’ll need a car.
88 locals recommend
East Austin
Aka “the hipster side of
Austin”. Tons of incredible restaurants and bars, but you’ll need a car.
Domain Drive
Domain DriveThe Domain provides TONS of great shopping and dining options!
City/town information
Located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country (and about an hour and a half from Austin), Fredericksburg offers wineries, charming shops, and German heritage, all in a beautiful and historic setting. If you visit during the spring, you'll be treated to a spectacular show of wildflowers, including Texas's famous bluebonnets.
463 locals recommend
Fredericksburg
Located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country (and about an hour and a half from Austin), Fredericksburg offers wineries, charming shops, and German heritage, all in a beautiful and historic setting. If you visit during the spring, you'll be treated to a spectacular show of wildflowers, including Texas's famous bluebonnets.
Dripping Springs is known for its rolling hills, our scenic river and creeks, and unique downtown with boutiques, a quaint coffee and brew pubs. Climb a limestone cliff at Reimers Ranch, float in the turquoise waters of Hamilton Pool Preserve, or visit one of the many award-winning wineries in the region.
81 locals recommend
Dripping Springs
Dripping Springs is known for its rolling hills, our scenic river and creeks, and unique downtown with boutiques, a quaint coffee and brew pubs. Climb a limestone cliff at Reimers Ranch, float in the turquoise waters of Hamilton Pool Preserve, or visit one of the many award-winning wineries in the region.