Guidebook for Austin
Arts & Culture
Big music bar with an always-jiving dance-floor. No cover, lots of authentic Texas music here, and plenty of friendly people to learn how to two-step.
672 locals recommend
The White Horse
500 Comal StBig music bar with an always-jiving dance-floor. No cover, lots of authentic Texas music here, and plenty of friendly people to learn how to two-step.
An awesome local art gallery with constantly changes exhibits.
6 locals recommend
UP Collective Gallery and Studios
2326 East Cesar Chavez StreetAn awesome local art gallery with constantly changes exhibits.
The most beautiful music venue during SXSW, and the ideal picnic spot in Austin. Two beautiful French houses surrounded by green lawns, and get some history on Austin's original French citizens.
41 locals recommend
French Legation Museum
The most beautiful music venue during SXSW, and the ideal picnic spot in Austin. Two beautiful French houses surrounded by green lawns, and get some history on Austin's original French citizens.
Food Scene
The nicest cafe in the neighborhood. Local beer, tea, and the best BLT served here; local draft pints for $3 before 7pm? Yes!
379 locals recommend
Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez StThe nicest cafe in the neighborhood. Local beer, tea, and the best BLT served here; local draft pints for $3 before 7pm? Yes!
Half block from our house- the best vegetarian restaurant in town. Bakery, coffee, smoothies, and incredible breakfast/lunch options. Even for a meat-eater, their tacos and omelets are un-beatable.
145 locals recommend
Mr. Natural
1901 E Cesar Chavez StHalf block from our house- the best vegetarian restaurant in town. Bakery, coffee, smoothies, and incredible breakfast/lunch options. Even for a meat-eater, their tacos and omelets are un-beatable.
Mexican food all night. Open 24 hours Thurs/Fri/Sat. and during SXSW, the chicken burrito will subdue your later-night hunger.
38 locals recommend
Las Cazuelas Mexican Restaurant
1701 E Cesar Chavez StMexican food all night. Open 24 hours Thurs/Fri/Sat. and during SXSW, the chicken burrito will subdue your later-night hunger.
The best restaurant in the neighborhood. Gorgeous outdoor setup. Authentic Mexican food, best homemade chips and salsa, and unbelievable meals like pozole. $8-16 for a meal.
176 locals recommend
Takoba
1411 E 7th StThe best restaurant in the neighborhood. Gorgeous outdoor setup. Authentic Mexican food, best homemade chips and salsa, and unbelievable meals like pozole. $8-16 for a meal.
Epic sandwiches and soups. This place keeps it simple and does it right. The beer-cheese soup in a breadbowl is a must-have. Booths, beer, ping pong, pool and tons of board games on hand. Best jukebox
193 locals recommend
Gourmands
2316 Webberville RdEpic sandwiches and soups. This place keeps it simple and does it right. The beer-cheese soup in a breadbowl is a must-have. Booths, beer, ping pong, pool and tons of board games on hand. Best jukebox
An Austin original. Indian food served from a trailer while as you sit in an immaculately-designed outdoor canopies. A 70 foot, 25-person dinosaur skeleton bicycle wraps around the place. BYOB.
121 locals recommend
G'Raj Mahal
73 Rainey StAn Austin original. Indian food served from a trailer while as you sit in an immaculately-designed outdoor canopies. A 70 foot, 25-person dinosaur skeleton bicycle wraps around the place. BYOB.
Sightseeing
Festival Beach is a park that spans the whole neighborhood's waterfront. Walk down Comal St. and walk/bike the Hike N' Bike trail; will take you downtown or to S. Congress under beautiful oak trees.
46 locals recommend
Edward Rendon Sr. Park at Festival Beach in Town Lake Metropolitan Park
2101 Jesse E. Segovia StFestival Beach is a park that spans the whole neighborhood's waterfront. Walk down Comal St. and walk/bike the Hike N' Bike trail; will take you downtown or to S. Congress under beautiful oak trees.
Beautifully designed part-museum and art exhibit, full of great shows during SXSW, and your gateway to the bar-crazy Rainey St. Perfect for your picnic!
33 locals recommend
Mexican American Cultural Center
600 River StBeautifully designed part-museum and art exhibit, full of great shows during SXSW, and your gateway to the bar-crazy Rainey St. Perfect for your picnic!
The home of SXSW Interactive and all the SXSW keynotes. 20-25 minute walk or a 7 minute bus ride on the #17 bus from any bus-stop on Cesar Chavez.
290 locals recommend
Austin Convention Center
500 E Cesar Chavez StThe home of SXSW Interactive and all the SXSW keynotes. 20-25 minute walk or a 7 minute bus ride on the #17 bus from any bus-stop on Cesar Chavez.
Entertainment & Activities
Martin Neighborhood Pool
1626 Nash Hernandez Senior RdIt's a pool! It's free, always!