Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Cute neighborhood Mexican restaurant in walking distance from our house
106 locals recommend
Zocalo Cafe
1110 W Lynn StCute neighborhood Mexican restaurant in walking distance from our house
Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn StOur local coffee shop with great lattes1
Local 24 hour diner, especially great after a late night out on the town
478 locals recommend
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveLocal 24 hour diner, especially great after a late night out on the town
Great modern fusion Tex Mex, tacos, cocktails, and a cute outdoor patio.
49 locals recommend
TNT Tacos and Tequila
507 Pressler StGreat modern fusion Tex Mex, tacos, cocktails, and a cute outdoor patio.
These is a local favorite for tacos, and don't leave without getting the best queso in town. Not in walking distance, but worth the trek.
275 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetThese is a local favorite for tacos, and don't leave without getting the best queso in town. Not in walking distance, but worth the trek.
Considered the best vegetarian restaurant in town that truly represents what Austin is all about.
565 locals recommend
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StConsidered the best vegetarian restaurant in town that truly represents what Austin is all about.
A great sushi place in walking distance from the house. Not your traditional rolls!
47 locals recommend
Sushi Zushi
3221 Feathergrass CtA great sushi place in walking distance from the house. Not your traditional rolls!
A great place for BBQ and entertainment in the middle of downtown, somewhat upscale
154 locals recommend
Lamberts
401 W 2nd StA great place for BBQ and entertainment in the middle of downtown, somewhat upscale
La Condesa
400 W 2nd StUpscale Mexican food and great cocktails
Mozart's serves great coffee right on the water of Lake Austin. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating.
371 locals recommend
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdMozart's serves great coffee right on the water of Lake Austin. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar within walking distance from our house. Had a BBQ trailer and a special "mean" shot
131 locals recommend
Mean-Eyed Cat
1621 W 5th StBar within walking distance from our house. Had a BBQ trailer and a special "mean" shot
Historical local bar where you can find 22 and 80 year old two stepping the night away. Also great for cheap drinks on your way downtown. Be sure to check out the ladies bathroom!
133 locals recommend
Donn's Depot
1600 W 5th StHistorical local bar where you can find 22 and 80 year old two stepping the night away. Also great for cheap drinks on your way downtown. Be sure to check out the ladies bathroom!
If you like dive bars, this a is a class. Super cheap draft beer, cash only, and just around the corner from Deep Eddy Pool
75 locals recommend
Deep Eddy Cabaret
2315 Lake Austin BoulevardIf you like dive bars, this a is a class. Super cheap draft beer, cash only, and just around the corner from Deep Eddy Pool
My personal favorite bar in town for drinks, music and to feel the true Austin vibe.
153 locals recommend
Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River StMy personal favorite bar in town for drinks, music and to feel the true Austin vibe.
Unique location for great blues and soul music every night of the week.
242 locals recommend
C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress AveUnique location for great blues and soul music every night of the week.
Essentials
Our local neighborhood grocery store. Great local produce and convenient to pick up a few basics.
291 locals recommend
Fresh Plus Grocery
1221 W Lynn StOur local neighborhood grocery store. Great local produce and convenient to pick up a few basics.
How to categorize the original Whole Foods? It's a grocery store, with several restaurants, bars, clothing and health products. Great place to grab a bite to eat and grab a seat in the upstairs patio
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdHow to categorize the original Whole Foods? It's a grocery store, with several restaurants, bars, clothing and health products. Great place to grab a bite to eat and grab a seat in the upstairs patio
Sightseeing
All natural spring water-fed pool is a great hang out during spring and summer, or any sunny day when you want to lay out, swim, or get a few laps in at the lap pool.
322 locals recommend
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveAll natural spring water-fed pool is a great hang out during spring and summer, or any sunny day when you want to lay out, swim, or get a few laps in at the lap pool.
Zilker park is home of Austin City Limits and several other local festivals, but also a great spot to picnic, do yoga, hike or just hang out.
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdZilker park is home of Austin City Limits and several other local festivals, but also a great spot to picnic, do yoga, hike or just hang out.
A must see during spring and summer. Take tip into the natural spring fed pool, or read a book and hang out on the hill.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrA must see during spring and summer. Take tip into the natural spring fed pool, or read a book and hang out on the hill.
Everything Else
A street that has been taken over by bars, restaurants and trailers. Most venues are old houses that have been converted to bars. A few places also host great live music.
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetA street that has been taken over by bars, restaurants and trailers. Most venues are old houses that have been converted to bars. A few places also host great live music.
West 6th Street
West 6th StreetWest 6th St. is home to several trendy bars and restaurants
East 6th St. is full of hip bars, restaurants, coffee shops, great food trailers, and of course lots of hipsters.
395 locals recommend
East 6th Street
East 6th StreetEast 6th St. is full of hip bars, restaurants, coffee shops, great food trailers, and of course lots of hipsters.
The Red River District is full of bars, music venues, and home to the famous Stubb's BBQ and where you will catch a lot of live rock music.
Red River Street
Red River StreetThe Red River District is full of bars, music venues, and home to the famous Stubb's BBQ and where you will catch a lot of live rock music.
South Congress is an iconic street frequented by locals and tourists alike for its variety of shops, street vendors and restaurants.
447 locals recommend
South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueSouth Congress is an iconic street frequented by locals and tourists alike for its variety of shops, street vendors and restaurants.