Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Matt's El Rancho
2613 South Lamar BoulevardFun mexican in a festive atmosphere. Good for large parties.
Poke-Poke
3100 S Congress AveBasically chopped seasoned sashimi on rice. Delicious.
Cute unique donuts. Use this place to start a bar crawl in "dirty 6th st"
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Voodoo Doughnut - 6th Street
212 E 6th StCute unique donuts. Use this place to start a bar crawl in "dirty 6th st"
The Tasty Spoon
1413 S 1st StGreat gelato. Dog friendly yard.
The best gelato in town made by real Italians. You won't get better flavor anywhere else (we've tried).
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Dolce Neve Gelato
1713 South 1st StreetThe best gelato in town made by real Italians. You won't get better flavor anywhere else (we've tried).
Unique fusion tacos. Not authentic mexican but very delicious. Queso is bomb. Pro tip: you can order half orders of queso. 4 locations in town, but only 3 have indoor seating. The one on South Congress is in the middle of a fun area to walk and shop around
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Torchy's Tacos
1822 S Congress AveUnique fusion tacos. Not authentic mexican but very delicious. Queso is bomb. Pro tip: you can order half orders of queso. 4 locations in town, but only 3 have indoor seating. The one on South Congress is in the middle of a fun area to walk and shop around
Best (expensive) sushi in town. Authentic and way better than Uchi.
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Musashino Sushi Dokoro
2905 San Gabriel StreetBest (expensive) sushi in town. Authentic and way better than Uchi.
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RoadAlmost as good as Franklin's, but without the 6 hr wait.
Amazing salads, sandwiches and juices. Light airy space and outdoor seating.
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Vinaigrette
2201 College AveAmazing salads, sandwiches and juices. Light airy space and outdoor seating.
Amazing authentic mexican food truck. Check hours before going. Outdoor seating available. Close to apartment.
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Con Madre Kitchen
628 East Oltorf StreetAmazing authentic mexican food truck. Check hours before going. Outdoor seating available. Close to apartment.
Mexican food truck outside serving "migas taco" highly rated by food network's Guy Fieri. Cafe indoors with great beer, coffee and pastries. Live music most nights, check their website.
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Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Manchaca RoadMexican food truck outside serving "migas taco" highly rated by food network's Guy Fieri. Cafe indoors with great beer, coffee and pastries. Live music most nights, check their website.
Great mexican sit down restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Fun hipster area of town in walking distance to lots of bars and restaurants.
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Licha's Cantina
1306 East 6th StreetGreat mexican sit down restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Fun hipster area of town in walking distance to lots of bars and restaurants.
Revolving sushi bar. Super cool and unique and surprisingly they serve great quality fish at a really affordable price. A little further north but worth it for the unique experience
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Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
6929 Airport BlvdRevolving sushi bar. Super cool and unique and surprisingly they serve great quality fish at a really affordable price. A little further north but worth it for the unique experience
Good sush drinks and appsi in a loungey setting in the center of downtown.
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BarChi Sushi
206 Colorado StreetGood sush drinks and appsi in a loungey setting in the center of downtown.
La Pâtisserie
602 West Annie StreetIncredible pastries in a cute french cafe. Try the "Crobrio"
Café No Sé
1603 S Congress AveOur brunch pick. Delicious!
Mañana
1603 S Congress AveIncredible pastries and coffee
Drinks & Nightlife
Antone's Nightclub
305 East 5th StreetGreat live music. Indoors.
Fun bar with indoor and outdoor areas. Spazmatics live 80's show every wednesday is a must see!
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Cedar Street Courtyard
208 West 4th StreetFun bar with indoor and outdoor areas. Spazmatics live 80's show every wednesday is a must see!
Fun brewery with cheap great beers. Alternating food trucks. Outdoor tables and seating
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Austin Beerworks
3001 Industrial TerraceFun brewery with cheap great beers. Alternating food trucks. Outdoor tables and seating
Large brewery with ample indoor and outdoor seating and full kitchen. Live music indoors.
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The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 West Oltorf StreetLarge brewery with ample indoor and outdoor seating and full kitchen. Live music indoors.
Outdoor music. Free "unplugged concert" every Thursday during the summer. Full kitchen and bar
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Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs RoadOutdoor music. Free "unplugged concert" every Thursday during the summer. Full kitchen and bar
Most popular in the west 6th district which is a little less rowdy than east 6th. This place has three levels each with its own music. It's so big the line never excedes 10 min. Many other restaurants and bars to walk to in this neighborhood
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The Ranch
710 West 6th StreetMost popular in the west 6th district which is a little less rowdy than east 6th. This place has three levels each with its own music. It's so big the line never excedes 10 min. Many other restaurants and bars to walk to in this neighborhood
Parks & Nature
20 minute hike to a waterfall! River/waterfall evaporates from July-September. Bring beer! Call (512)477-1566 to check if there is flowing water.
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Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail
20 minute hike to a waterfall! River/waterfall evaporates from July-September. Bring beer! Call (512)477-1566 to check if there is flowing water.
Austin built a gigantic pool fed by an underground river. Water is cool/clear but chilly all year round. Dog friendly zone next door. Many people go sit on the riverbank poolside to tan and socialize. If you've never seen a half mile long pool check this out!
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2131 William Barton DriveAustin built a gigantic pool fed by an underground river. Water is cool/clear but chilly all year round. Dog friendly zone next door. Many people go sit on the riverbank poolside to tan and socialize. If you've never seen a half mile long pool check this out!
My favorite place on earth. Divine views at sunset. Great offleash dog park. Great crowd on weekends and sunsets.
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2100 Barton Springs RoadMy favorite place on earth. Divine views at sunset. Great offleash dog park. Great crowd on weekends and sunsets.
Shopping
UAL
400 W 2nd StAmazing discounts on high end designers. Only a few locations nationwide noted in NYTimes.
Large shopping mall with all your high end shopping needs. Filled with restaurants and some nightlife like the Roseroom. Classier upscale area.
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The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceLarge shopping mall with all your high end shopping needs. Filled with restaurants and some nightlife like the Roseroom. Classier upscale area.
Entertainment & Activities
Rent kayaks and paddle boards here right on Lady Bird Lake. Check groupon for specials.
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Texas Rowing Center
1541 West Cesar ChavezRent kayaks and paddle boards here right on Lady Bird Lake. Check groupon for specials.