Local Austin Guide

Chris
Local Austin Guide

Food scene

Best Mexican in town, they make their tortillas by hand. Their family pint take out tacos are exceptionally especially if you can't get a reservation in time.
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Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th St
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Best Mexican in town, they make their tortillas by hand. Their family pint take out tacos are exceptionally especially if you can't get a reservation in time.
Beautiful South Austin restaurant with a wonderful patio and impeccable service. Definitely on the finer side.
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LENOIR
1807 S 1st St
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Beautiful South Austin restaurant with a wonderful patio and impeccable service. Definitely on the finer side.
Detroit-style pizza, food truck turned brick & mortar because it's so delicious. Gluten-free pizza is almost better than their regular one.
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Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th St
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Detroit-style pizza, food truck turned brick & mortar because it's so delicious. Gluten-free pizza is almost better than their regular one.
Upscale french brasserie, great outdoor dining
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Justine's
4710 E 5th St
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Upscale french brasserie, great outdoor dining
Incredible plant-based food truck, their queso is to die for!
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The Vegan Nom
2324 E Cesar Chavez St
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Incredible plant-based food truck, their queso is to die for!
Local favorite!
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Josephine House
1601 Waterston Ave
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Local favorite!
Best seafood, grab their happy hour for great deals on the raw bar!
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Clark's Oyster Bar
1200 W 6th St
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Best seafood, grab their happy hour for great deals on the raw bar!
Award-winning Mexican fare, plenty patio seating!
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Nixta Taqueria
2512 E 12th St
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Award-winning Mexican fare, plenty patio seating!
Local bakery & eatery, craft cocktails, walking distance!
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Sour Duck Market
1814 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
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Local bakery & eatery, craft cocktails, walking distance!
Local butcher shop with incredible take out menu. Get the burger & fries, you won't regret it!
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Salt & Time
1912 E 7th St
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Local butcher shop with incredible take out menu. Get the burger & fries, you won't regret it!
Farm to table fare
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Salty Sow
1917 Manor Rd
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Farm to table fare
Upscale grill for the finer moments
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Dai Due
2406 Manor Rd
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Upscale grill for the finer moments
Best biscuits in house, grab em at the happy hour or as an appetizer before a luxurious dinner
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Fixe Southern House
500 W 5th St
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Best biscuits in house, grab em at the happy hour or as an appetizer before a luxurious dinner
Upscale farm to table small plate fare
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Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar Blvd
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Upscale farm to table small plate fare
Upscale farm to table small plate fare with THE BEST DESSERTS!
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Launderette
2115 Holly St
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Upscale farm to table small plate fare with THE BEST DESSERTS!
Small plate asian smokehouse. Delish!
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Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd St
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Small plate asian smokehouse. Delish!
Ramen all day, baby!
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Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar Blvd
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Ramen all day, baby!
Best value for your money, asian fusion. Get their japchae sweet potato noodles!
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Koriente
621 E 7th St
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Best value for your money, asian fusion. Get their japchae sweet potato noodles!
Open 24/7. Need I say more?
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Voodoo Doughnut - 6th Street
212 E 6th St
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Open 24/7. Need I say more?
Traditional meets modern in this new age Caribbean restaurant. The deserts here are amazing!
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Traditional meets modern in this new age Caribbean restaurant. The deserts here are amazing!
This is our new favorite taco spot.
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Granny's Tacos
1401 E 7th St
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This is our new favorite taco spot.

Neighborhoods

Great neighborhood for shopping, restaurants, and people watching. Austin classics like Allen's boots (cowboy boots and hats!) next to boutiques.
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South Congress
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Great neighborhood for shopping, restaurants, and people watching. Austin classics like Allen's boots (cowboy boots and hats!) next to boutiques.

Sightseeing

Cool off at this natural spring that's open from 5am to 10pm. Late night or sunset swims are truly special here.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
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Cool off at this natural spring that's open from 5am to 10pm. Late night or sunset swims are truly special here.
Explore the historic UT campus and neighborhood
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University of Texas at Austin
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Explore the historic UT campus and neighborhood
Modern art with a permanent Ellsworth Kelly Austin exhibition.
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The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Modern art with a permanent Ellsworth Kelly Austin exhibition.
Sculpture Garden along Lady Bird Lake
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The Contemporary Austin – Laguna Gloria
3809 W 35th St
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Sculpture Garden along Lady Bird Lake
Downtown annex featuring modern art
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The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
700 Congress Ave
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Downtown annex featuring modern art
Historic pool in downtown Austin
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Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy Ave
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Historic pool in downtown Austin
Collection of small galleries featuring local artists
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Canopy Austin
916 Springdale Rd
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Collection of small galleries featuring local artists

Bars & Brewery

Craft cocktails, truly local Austin hipster vibe
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Whisler's
1816 E 6th St
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Craft cocktails, truly local Austin hipster vibe
Jester King is a craft brewery in Austin, Texas that specializes in beer fermented with wild yeast. It is set on a 200-acre ranch about 18 miles west of Austin. Be sure to check out the goats!
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Jester King
13187 Fitzhugh Rd
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Jester King is a craft brewery in Austin, Texas that specializes in beer fermented with wild yeast. It is set on a 200-acre ranch about 18 miles west of Austin. Be sure to check out the goats!
Great hidden mezcal bar.
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Techo Mezcaleria and Agave Bar
2201 Manor Rd
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Great hidden mezcal bar.
Local brewery with epic tacos!
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Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th St
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Local brewery with epic tacos!
Sour beer brewery on the east side
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Blue Owl Brewing
2400 E Cesar Chavez St
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Sour beer brewery on the east side
East side gem with food trucks out back
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La Holly
2500 E 6th St
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East side gem with food trucks out back
Historic dive bar on the east side
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The Liberty
1618 East 6th Street
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Historic dive bar on the east side
Hipster/ biker bar, 10/10 recommend
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Yellow Jacket Social Club
1704 E 5th St
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Hipster/ biker bar, 10/10 recommend
Learn how to two step with free classes at historic White Horse.
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The White Horse
500 Comal St
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Learn how to two step with free classes at historic White Horse.
Chill dive bar
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Grackle
1700 E 6th St
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Chill dive bar
Hipster dive bar
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Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th St
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Hipster dive bar
Gay night club, best times!!
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Oilcan Harry's
211 W 4th St
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Gay night club, best times!!
My favorite bar in Austin. Great cocktails and vibes.
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Nickel City
1133 E 11th St
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My favorite bar in Austin. Great cocktails and vibes.

Excursions

Austin's very own wine country, incredible wines and food. Great for a day trip!
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Fredericksburg
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Austin's very own wine country, incredible wines and food. Great for a day trip!

Hikes / Nature

Climb the ancient dome for amazing Hill Country views
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Enchanted Rock Summit
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Climb the ancient dome for amazing Hill Country views
A 7.25-mile trail that begins at Zilker Park and stretches South/Southwest to "The Hill of Life". It offers swimming holes, small waterfalls and multiple entrances.
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Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas Highway
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A 7.25-mile trail that begins at Zilker Park and stretches South/Southwest to "The Hill of Life". It offers swimming holes, small waterfalls and multiple entrances.
Spend a day hiking, swimming and learning about the European settlers.
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McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy
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Spend a day hiking, swimming and learning about the European settlers.
Miles of shaded hikes along side a natural creek, perfect to escape the city or get a solid run or bike ride in.
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Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 N Lamar Blvd
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Miles of shaded hikes along side a natural creek, perfect to escape the city or get a solid run or bike ride in.
Beautiful trails along Lady Bird Lake. Perfect for a stroll or run.
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail
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Beautiful trails along Lady Bird Lake. Perfect for a stroll or run.
Well maintained nature center with lots of hikes featuring native plants.
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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Ave
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Well maintained nature center with lots of hikes featuring native plants.
Historic swimming hole, requires reservation.
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Hamilton Pool Naturschutzgebiet
24300 Hamilton Pool Rd
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Historic swimming hole, requires reservation.

Barbecue

Hands down best brisket in town. James Beard award winning barbecue. Order before you get into town since they sell out quick.
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St
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Hands down best brisket in town. James Beard award winning barbecue. Order before you get into town since they sell out quick.
Incredible barbecue, women-owned.
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La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez St
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Incredible barbecue, women-owned.
Beef rib for life!
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Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood Ave
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Beef rib for life!
Beat the crowd and get barbecue all day at this great joint. Brisket is recommended!
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Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs Rd
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Beat the crowd and get barbecue all day at this great joint. Brisket is recommended!
Incredible barbecue in the hill country.
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Salt Lick Cellars
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826
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Incredible barbecue in the hill country.
Located in the BBQ Capital of Texas! A 40 minute drive southeast of Austin.
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Kreuz Market
619 N Colorado St
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Located in the BBQ Capital of Texas! A 40 minute drive southeast of Austin.
Located in the BBQ Capital of Texas! A 40 minute drive southeast of Austin.
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Black's Barbecue
215 N Main St
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Located in the BBQ Capital of Texas! A 40 minute drive southeast of Austin.