Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Great tacos for breakfast or lunch. Eating here is a must for anyone staying in the casita, particularly because you can walk there within 10 minutes.
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Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdGreat tacos for breakfast or lunch. Eating here is a must for anyone staying in the casita, particularly because you can walk there within 10 minutes.
Interesting tasty ice cream. Very Austiny (aka weird) flavors.
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Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdInteresting tasty ice cream. Very Austiny (aka weird) flavors.
Old school diner featured in the movie Dazed and Confused. Good but greasy fried chicken.
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Top Notch Hamburgers
7525 Burnet RdOld school diner featured in the movie Dazed and Confused. Good but greasy fried chicken.
Don't want to wait in line at Franklin BBQ? Try this place. And unlike a lot of the other BBQ joints in town it's open for dinner.
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Stiles Switch BBQ
6610 N Lamar BlvdDon't want to wait in line at Franklin BBQ? Try this place. And unlike a lot of the other BBQ joints in town it's open for dinner.
Excellent juices for those looking to start off their day in a healthy way.
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JuiceLand
7329 Burnet RoadExcellent juices for those looking to start off their day in a healthy way.
Genuine Joe Coffeehouse
2001 W Anderson LnA good place to get coffee and waste a few hours.
Good pizza for pickup or delivery. The service can be hit or miss though, as in don't expect them to ever be on time.
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East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveGood pizza for pickup or delivery. The service can be hit or miss though, as in don't expect them to ever be on time.
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveFamily friendly ice cream spot.
Taco Flats
5520 Burnet RdTacos. And beer.
The Peached Tortilla
5520 Burnet RdGood restaurant for date night.
One of the best (and most expensive) brunches in town. Old school and upscale Mexican restaurant.
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Fonda San Miguel Restaurant
2330 W N Loop BlvdOne of the best (and most expensive) brunches in town. Old school and upscale Mexican restaurant.
Noble Sandwich Co.
4805 Burnet RdGreat lunch spot. Excellent sandwiches.
Titaya's Thai Cuisine
5501 N Lamar BlvdSome of the best Thai food in Austin. Gets busy.
Thunderbird Cafe & Tap Room
1401 W Koenig LnCoffee. Or beer. It's good to have choices.
Sandwiches and pizza within walking distance of the casita. This little shopping center in the beating heart of our neighborhood.
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Little Deli & Pizzeria
7101 Woodrow AveSandwiches and pizza within walking distance of the casita. This little shopping center in the beating heart of our neighborhood.
Some of the best pizza in Austin. They don't take reservations so get there early or be prepared to wait in line.
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Bufalina Due
6555 Burnet RdSome of the best pizza in Austin. They don't take reservations so get there early or be prepared to wait in line.
An east side institution has moved to Burnet Rd. Not the best taco in town, but it's quick!
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El Chilito
2219 Manor RdAn east side institution has moved to Burnet Rd. Not the best taco in town, but it's quick!
A recent guest declared that he had one of the best meals he's ever had here...and he was from San Francisco! Great date night destination for foodies.
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Barley Swine
6555 Burnet RdA recent guest declared that he had one of the best meals he's ever had here...and he was from San Francisco! Great date night destination for foodies.
Tasty baked goods and excellent coffee... at crazy Manhattan prices.
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La Patisserie
7301 Burnet RdTasty baked goods and excellent coffee... at crazy Manhattan prices.
Well worth the drive south. Started as a food trailer before taking over the world. make sure to get a reservation.
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Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdWell worth the drive south. Started as a food trailer before taking over the world. make sure to get a reservation.
Is it worth waiting in line for three hours? Probably not. But it's close.
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StIs it worth waiting in line for three hours? Probably not. But it's close.
Located in a grungy shopping center next to a highway, this restaurant fails the eye test but makes up for it by serving some of the best ramen in the country. There's always a line, so you'd be smart to go early or late.
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Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdLocated in a grungy shopping center next to a highway, this restaurant fails the eye test but makes up for it by serving some of the best ramen in the country. There's always a line, so you'd be smart to go early or late.
Really good BBQ in a nice location. And you don't have to drive all the way to Lockhart (where the original location is) to get it.
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Black's Barbecue Austin
3110 Guadalupe StReally good BBQ in a nice location. And you don't have to drive all the way to Lockhart (where the original location is) to get it.
Drinks & Nightlife
A co-op brewery? Yep. Good beer, good food, and they don't accept tips.
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Black Star Co-op
7020 Easy Wind DrA co-op brewery? Yep. Good beer, good food, and they don't accept tips.
A dive bar that's recently been gussied up a bit. Nice place to grab the last drink of the night.
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The Aristocrat Lounge
6507 Burnet RdA dive bar that's recently been gussied up a bit. Nice place to grab the last drink of the night.
A must visit for the dive bar connoisseur. Christmas lights year round, a great juke box, and cheap drinks.
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Lala's Little Nugget
2207 Justin LnA must visit for the dive bar connoisseur. Christmas lights year round, a great juke box, and cheap drinks.
Great place to grab a Lone Star and swing dance to some live Texas music.
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The White Horse
500 Comal StGreat place to grab a Lone Star and swing dance to some live Texas music.
Shangri-La
1016 E 6th StEast side hipster central. What's not to like?
A good place to get a drink. Easy walk from the casita. has a great deck for sitting when the weather is nice. They serve standard pub grub as well.
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Pour House Pub
6701 Burnet RdA good place to get a drink. Easy walk from the casita. has a great deck for sitting when the weather is nice. They serve standard pub grub as well.
Arts & Culture
Big Star Bingo Inc
910 W Anderson LnIf you're looking for weird....
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdThe nearest large grocery store.
Formerly an IGA. It's the closest grocery store. A five-minute walk. Good selection of beer and wine.
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Arlan's Market
7108 Woodrow AveFormerly an IGA. It's the closest grocery store. A five-minute walk. Good selection of beer and wine.
Upscale market with high-quality goods. A little pricey, but it has a good selection of beer and they make top notch sandwiches in their deli.
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Dia's Market
812 Justin LnUpscale market with high-quality goods. A little pricey, but it has a good selection of beer and they make top notch sandwiches in their deli.
Everything Else
A nice park within walking distance of the casita. Good place to stretch your legs, throw a frisbee, or, in the summer, jump in the pool.
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Brentwood Neighborhood Park
6710 Arroyo SecoA nice park within walking distance of the casita. Good place to stretch your legs, throw a frisbee, or, in the summer, jump in the pool.
Parks & Nature
A green oasis inside the city. Countless places to access the trails. When the water's flowing in the creek, it's a great place to swim.
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Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayA green oasis inside the city. Countless places to access the trails. When the water's flowing in the creek, it's a great place to swim.
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrDuh. Amazing experience any time of year.
Entertainment & Activities
Closest place to catch a movie. Part of the esteemed Alamo Drafthouse franchise, so you can eat dinner and have a drink beer, but if they catch you texting they'll throw your ass out.
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Alamo Drafthouse Village
2700 W Anderson LnClosest place to catch a movie. Part of the esteemed Alamo Drafthouse franchise, so you can eat dinner and have a drink beer, but if they catch you texting they'll throw your ass out.