Guidebook for Austin
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The Thai menu is pretty authentic and I'm from Thailand, so you'd trust me on this ;) The location is right in the middle of the RockRose street. Service is amazing. I recommend getting the prawn and glass noodles dish!
34 locals recommend
Thai-Kun
1816 E 6th StThe Thai menu is pretty authentic and I'm from Thailand, so you'd trust me on this ;) The location is right in the middle of the RockRose street. Service is amazing. I recommend getting the prawn and glass noodles dish!
There's always a debate whether Tacodeli or Torchy's is a better place to get tacos. I personally have to vote for Tacodeli. The location is also conveniently located near the house. They closes in early afternoon though. So, I'd recommend going their for brunch. It's always on the way from the house heading to downtown Austin, so you'd quickly stop by and grab something.
247 locals recommend
Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdThere's always a debate whether Tacodeli or Torchy's is a better place to get tacos. I personally have to vote for Tacodeli. The location is also conveniently located near the house. They closes in early afternoon though. So, I'd recommend going their for brunch. It's always on the way from the house heading to downtown Austin, so you'd quickly stop by and grab something.
This is another great place near our house. It's a Korean and Texas fusion. What else could you ask for! Oh yea, it's veggie friendly. Get the Kimchi with fried tofu.
9 locals recommend
Chi'Lantro
11005 Burnet RdThis is another great place near our house. It's a Korean and Texas fusion. What else could you ask for! Oh yea, it's veggie friendly. Get the Kimchi with fried tofu.
Best Japanese ramen in town? Yes!! This is it. But if you're in a hurry, I would caution against this place, the line is always long.
502 locals recommend
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdBest Japanese ramen in town? Yes!! This is it. But if you're in a hurry, I would caution against this place, the line is always long.
According to my boyfriend who's from Mexico, this is very authentic. It's a Mexican bakery + taco joints. The sweet breads are huge and maybe a bit over a dollar a piece. I go here pretty often, in fact, I just stopped by here this morning.
11 locals recommend
Mi Tradición
8716 Research BlvdAccording to my boyfriend who's from Mexico, this is very authentic. It's a Mexican bakery + taco joints. The sweet breads are huge and maybe a bit over a dollar a piece. I go here pretty often, in fact, I just stopped by here this morning.
My favorite Vietnamese restaurant in town. The servers are nice and the food is great. It's in Chinatown, so you could always stop by an Asian super market after.
18 locals recommend
Pho Dan
11220 N Lamar BlvdMy favorite Vietnamese restaurant in town. The servers are nice and the food is great. It's in Chinatown, so you could always stop by an Asian super market after.
You can choose your own toppings. I love that they have a personal size pizza. Everyone can choose their own and be happy.
55 locals recommend
MOD Pizza
1801 E 51st StYou can choose your own toppings. I love that they have a personal size pizza. Everyone can choose their own and be happy.
They have the healthy option of zoodles instead of the typical vermecelli noodles for their grill dish. It's like a Chipotle for Vietnamese grill dishes.
Moi Vietnamese Grill
16051 Dessau RdThey have the healthy option of zoodles instead of the typical vermecelli noodles for their grill dish. It's like a Chipotle for Vietnamese grill dishes.
Amazing donuts. People (at my previous work office) always goes crazy whenever someone brought this in.
118 locals recommend
Round Rock Donuts
106 W Liberty AveAmazing donuts. People (at my previous work office) always goes crazy whenever someone brought this in.
I've got to say that I was very impressed. Their 3 lobster mac & cheese was amazing. It's in the middle of downtown Round Rock. It's a bit pricey though.
7 locals recommend
Ajo
121 E Main StI've got to say that I was very impressed. Their 3 lobster mac & cheese was amazing. It's in the middle of downtown Round Rock. It's a bit pricey though.
Another Authentic Thai Restaurant. One of the two Thai restaurants I'd go to in Austin. The atmosphere is alright but the food is amazing.
48 locals recommend
Sap's Fine Thai Cuisine
4514 West Gate BlvdAnother Authentic Thai Restaurant. One of the two Thai restaurants I'd go to in Austin. The atmosphere is alright but the food is amazing.
I love to come here for their grilled oysters and crawfish. It's also often crowded.
16 locals recommend
Deckhand Oyster Bar
701 W Louis Henna BlvdI love to come here for their grilled oysters and crawfish. It's also often crowded.
New Fortune Chinese Seafood Restaurant
This is my absolute go-to for dim sum.
Essentials
H-E-B
603 Louis Henna BlvdTrader Joe's
211 Walter Seaholm DrWhole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
This whole street is a classy version of 6th street. You can come here for bar hopping and clubbing.
45 locals recommend
Rock Rose Avenue
Rock Rose AvenueThis whole street is a classy version of 6th street. You can come here for bar hopping and clubbing.
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetParks & Nature
Lake Travis
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveKatherine Fleischer Park
2106 Klattenhoff DrHamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdBarton Springs Road
Barton Springs RoadThe Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailSunset
Emma Long Metropolitan Park
1600 City Park RoadIf you're here during Spring, I'd highly recommend. Beautiful flowers.
178 locals recommend
Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th StIf you're here during Spring, I'd highly recommend. Beautiful flowers.
Shopping
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceRound Rock Premium Outlets
4401 N Interstate Hwy 35REI
601 N Lamar BlvdOutdoor gears
Target
10107 Research BlvdEntertainment & Activities
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Lakeline
14028 US-183Moviehouse & Eatery
7415 Southwest PkwyMy favorite dine-in movie house.
Flix Brewhouse Round Rock
2200 S I-35 Frontage RdThey have a good Austin craft beer selection.
Dave & Buster's
9333 Research BlvdMain Event Entertainment
13301 North US Hwy 183I love the laser tag and mini-golf in the dark here.
K1 Speed - Indoor Go Karts, Corporate Event Venue, Team Building Activities
2500 Mc Hale CtAustin's Park N Pizza
16231 N Interstate Hwy 35Kids will go crazy.
Kids will go crazy. Adults will feel like kids again. I had so much fun when I went with my little brother.
8 locals recommend
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
13201 Ranch Rd 620 NKids will go crazy. Adults will feel like kids again. I had so much fun when I went with my little brother.