Guidebook for East Austin and Nearby
Drinks & Nightlife
Stay Gold
1910 E Cesar Chavez StWhisler's
1816 E 6th StGrab some fried chicken from Spicy Boys and an iced cold lager
159 locals recommend
Zilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th StGrab some fried chicken from Spicy Boys and an iced cold lager
Grackle
1700 E 6th StBest whisky selection in town.
The Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetBest Dive Bar
The White Horse
500 Comal StCoolest country Western Bar. Honkey tonk for the hipsters
A spacious beer hall with outdoor and indoor seating. Has great selection on tap and pub style food.
138 locals recommend
Central Machine Works
4824 E Cesar Chavez StA spacious beer hall with outdoor and indoor seating. Has great selection on tap and pub style food.
Nickel City
1133 E 11th StBest whisky and drinks. Hands down.
Sightseeing
South Congress Avenue
South Congress Avenue
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveThe tallest Capitol building in the country
Parks & Nature
Enjoy the hike and bike trail and step away from the hustle and bustle of the street and traffic.
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailEnjoy the hike and bike trail and step away from the hustle and bustle of the street and traffic.
Best way to cool off during the hot Texas summer. The water is a brisk 68 degrees all year round
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrBest way to cool off during the hot Texas summer. The water is a brisk 68 degrees all year round
Arts & Culture
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardGetting Around
One stop to the Austin Convention Center in downtown. When coming home, stop and do a little shopping at Whole Foods or Target.
53 locals recommend
Plaza Saltillo Station
One stop to the Austin Convention Center in downtown. When coming home, stop and do a little shopping at Whole Foods or Target.
Food scene
One of the best restaurants in the city. Try the Don Dario Margarita as your first drink. There's also great wine and mezcal selection. The food is excellent. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Our favorites are the sopapillas, sword fish tacos and the suadero tacos.
151 locals recommend
Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StOne of the best restaurants in the city. Try the Don Dario Margarita as your first drink. There's also great wine and mezcal selection. The food is excellent. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Our favorites are the sopapillas, sword fish tacos and the suadero tacos.
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StProbably one of the best BBQ in town.
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StThe Detroiter!
Saigon Le Vendeur
2601 E 7th StBest vermicelli bowl and banh mis
Best breakfast tacos. Get the bacon, egg and potato tacos or better yet, get the Joey Rocha Plate!
86 locals recommend
Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop
2305 E 7th StBest breakfast tacos. Get the bacon, egg and potato tacos or better yet, get the Joey Rocha Plate!
Gabrielas Downtown
900 E 7th StThe birria tacos
Great place for a romantic dinner with spectacular drinks and a dynamic food menu.
99 locals recommend
Juniper
2400 E Cesar Chavez StGreat place for a romantic dinner with spectacular drinks and a dynamic food menu.
Salt & Time
1912 E 7th StGrab the best cut for the grill and the perfect bottle of wine
Fukumoto Sushi & Yakitori Izakaya
514 Medina StBest Japanese food on this side of town
An original East Austin establishment, serving home style Colombian cuisines. Grab an empanada (or 2) served with their home made aji sauce. If you’re a meat lover, Order their House Special “The Bandeja Pasia.” They also have a great vegetarian menu.
55 locals recommend
Casa Colombia
2409 E 7th StAn original East Austin establishment, serving home style Colombian cuisines. Grab an empanada (or 2) served with their home made aji sauce. If you’re a meat lover, Order their House Special “The Bandeja Pasia.” They also have a great vegetarian menu.