Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Mi Madre's Restaurant
2201 Manor RdSarah's favorite migas
Tamale House East
1707 E 6th StOne of 'the' places in Austin for breakfast tacos.
Kerbey Lane Cafe - Central
3704 Kerbey LnBest pancakes in town.
Moonshine Grill
303 Red River StBrunch done right.
South Austin Trailer Park & Eatery
1311 S 1st StFood Trailers
The Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetEastside Kings is in the back of The Liberty.
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StDecent, but busy tacos from a local chain.
Paco's Tacos
1304 E 51st StLocally owned taco joint with crazy decor.
To go chicken and beer, made with the whole ingredients.
30 locals recommend
Flyrite Chicken Sandwiches
2129 E 7th StTo go chicken and beer, made with the whole ingredients.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rio Rita
1203 Chicon StTasty margaritas with a nice outdoors area
Yellow Jacket Social Club
1704 E 5th StHipster hangout with tasty eats.
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar Blvdmodern two-stepping
Nice environment for drinking beer and talking shop - plus The East Side Kings food trailer is in the backyard.
291 locals recommend
The Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetNice environment for drinking beer and talking shop - plus The East Side Kings food trailer is in the backyard.
Essentials
Café Mueller by H-E-B
1801 E 51st StAffordable grocery.
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdFancy grocery.
Shopping
If you're looking to take a little bit of Austin back with you, South Congress has shopping ranging from boutique to souvenir to vintage.
447 locals recommend
South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueIf you're looking to take a little bit of Austin back with you, South Congress has shopping ranging from boutique to souvenir to vintage.
Strut
2208 S Lamar BlvdFly ladies threads
STAG Provisions For Men
1423 S Congress AveFly cloths for gentlemen
Sightseeing
See North America's largest urban bat colony, and why Austin calls itself Bat City.
131 locals recommend
Statesman Bat Observation Center
305 S Congress AveSee North America's largest urban bat colony, and why Austin calls itself Bat City.
Enjoy peace and nature for miles along Austin's downtown waterfront.
267 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake Trail
Lady Bird Lake TrailEnjoy peace and nature for miles along Austin's downtown waterfront.
Beautiful sub-street level trail running 12 miles north from the heart of town. Ride your bike or walk, the trail is a slice of nature in the center of town.
38 locals recommend
Shoal Creek Trail
Shoal Creek TrailBeautiful sub-street level trail running 12 miles north from the heart of town. Ride your bike or walk, the trail is a slice of nature in the center of town.
Castle Hill Street
Castle Hill StreetModern street art.
Arts & Culture
Austin has one of the world's most vibrant roller skating communities in the world - trust us, Sarah is an expert. Take the kids OR enjoy adult night on Tuesdays.
11 locals recommend
Playland Skate Center
8822 McCann DrAustin has one of the world's most vibrant roller skating communities in the world - trust us, Sarah is an expert. Take the kids OR enjoy adult night on Tuesdays.
House Park
1301 Shoal Creek BlvdShred man