Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Our favorite spot for coffee and vegetarian dining. Just a short walk.
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Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StOur favorite spot for coffee and vegetarian dining. Just a short walk.
Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetThe best Taco stand in Austin by far.
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveGreat tacos and music in the courtyard.
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveMaybe the best pizza in Austin.
Great local Mexican food. Check out the huevos rancheros for breakfast.
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Habanero Cafe
501 W Oltorf StGreat local Mexican food. Check out the huevos rancheros for breakfast.
Curra's Grill
614 E Oltorf StGreat Mexican food, been going there for years.
Papalote Taco House
3632 S Congress AveOne of the best for tacos, by far.
Very good and fair priced local restaurant open 24/7. Check out the migas.
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Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveVery good and fair priced local restaurant open 24/7. Check out the migas.
Good vegan friendly Thai food and ice cream. Also, nice coffee house.
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Thai Fresh
909 W Mary StGood vegan friendly Thai food and ice cream. Also, nice coffee house.
Launderette
2115 Holly StExcellent food and wonderful atmosphere.
Excellent and funky food trailer with the best Vietnamese banh mi and pho in Austin!
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Saigon Le Vendeur
2601 E 7th StExcellent and funky food trailer with the best Vietnamese banh mi and pho in Austin!
Dolce Neve Gelato
1713 S 1st StReally excellent gelatto and short walk!
Best Ramen noodles in Austin and close to home. There may be a line outside but it moves quickly.
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Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdBest Ramen noodles in Austin and close to home. There may be a line outside but it moves quickly.
Open 24/7 and great selection with fresh veggies and good service. Good for a later night meal.
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Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar BlvdOpen 24/7 and great selection with fresh veggies and good service. Good for a later night meal.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveGreat fresh and amazing burgers - veggie too.
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveExcellent coffee spot right on Congress.
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StExcellent Pho and Vietnamese!
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdThe standard for Tex-Mex. Check out the veggie enchiladas!
Fresh squeezed juices, smoothies, and great snacks!
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Soup Peddler Real Food & Juice Bar
501 W Mary StFresh squeezed juices, smoothies, and great snacks!
Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
1905 S 1st StThe best cupcakes in Austin!
Really good interior Mexican cuisine. If the weather permits, sit on the rooftop patio with great views.
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El Alma
1025 Barton Springs RdReally good interior Mexican cuisine. If the weather permits, sit on the rooftop patio with great views.
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdWhere we buy groceries.
Excellent local market within walking distance and good craft beers.
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FARM TO MARKET GROCERY
1718 S Congress AveExcellent local market within walking distance and good craft beers.
Fresh fruit and veggies, produce, beer, pretty much of everything.
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Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdFresh fruit and veggies, produce, beer, pretty much of everything.
The main Whole Foods in Austin. They have everything (at a price).
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThe main Whole Foods in Austin. They have everything (at a price).
CVS
2101 S Lamar BlvdClose by local pharmacy
Drinks & Nightlife
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdClose to home hangout with excellent music and vibe.
Emo's Austin
2015 E Riverside DrIconic music venue.
Elephant Room
315 Congress AveGreat Jazz on Congress Avenue!
Skylark Lounge
2039 Airport BlvdDown to earth blues spot.
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveIconic music spot in Austin.
Excellent local music venue close to home. Also see the Continental Club too (same owner).
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C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress AveExcellent local music venue close to home. Also see the Continental Club too (same owner).
Great coffee and beer with local music. Nice setting both inside and out.
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Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdGreat coffee and beer with local music. Nice setting both inside and out.
Very nice venue with excellent Indian food and many craft beers on tap. They have music too from time to time.
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Whip in
1950 S I-35 Frontage RdVery nice venue with excellent Indian food and many craft beers on tap. They have music too from time to time.
Local craft beer within walking distance with music most nights. The pizza is quite good!
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The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StLocal craft beer within walking distance with music most nights. The pizza is quite good!
Parks & Nature
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdBest in Austin and home of ACL!
Wonderful spot to hang out and beat the heat - spring fed pool at 68 degrees.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrWonderful spot to hang out and beat the heat - spring fed pool at 68 degrees.
Hike and bike trail that makes Austin special. Trail goes from dam to dam with many scenic views of the Austin skyline and parks. Rent a bike and check it out.
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Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
Hike and bike trail that makes Austin special. Trail goes from dam to dam with many scenic views of the Austin skyline and parks. Rent a bike and check it out.
Amazing hiking and climbing with scenic views. Makes a wonderful day in outdoors.
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Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
16710 Ranch Rd 965Amazing hiking and climbing with scenic views. Makes a wonderful day in outdoors.
Close in trails which parallel the river. Nice hiking and swimming at your own risk as the current can be strong. Quiet and serene setting.
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Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailClose in trails which parallel the river. Nice hiking and swimming at your own risk as the current can be strong. Quiet and serene setting.
Arts & Culture
Iconic capital building and proves everything is bigger in Texas.
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Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveIconic capital building and proves everything is bigger in Texas.
Harry Ransom Center
300 W 21st StBlanton Museum ng Sining
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardBullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveSightseeing
Fun tourist destination in the Hill Country. Speciality is German food cuisine.
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Fredericksburg
Fun tourist destination in the Hill Country. Speciality is German food cuisine.
Wonderful setting close to Zilker and worth a look.
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Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton RdWonderful setting close to Zilker and worth a look.
Short hike from parking lot with excellent views of Austin and river. Not amazing, but worth a visit if you are close by.
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Mount Bonnell
Short hike from parking lot with excellent views of Austin and river. Not amazing, but worth a visit if you are close by.
Entertainment & Activities
Performing arts venue in Austin. Always something good, check out their website for events.
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The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside DrPerforming arts venue in Austin. Always something good, check out their website for events.
Zach Theatre
202 S Lamar BlvdAustin venue for the arts, plays, and culture.
Enjoy your favorite beer with excellent food while watching the latest arts films.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdEnjoy your favorite beer with excellent food while watching the latest arts films.
The best arts cinema downtown, with a wonderful craft beer selection and super comfy seating.
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Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StThe best arts cinema downtown, with a wonderful craft beer selection and super comfy seating.