Erin
Guidebook for Austin

Food Scene

Relatively new and blowing up! Be aware of limited parking, pretty much all the time, but particularly after noon. Good tacos and plenty of inside & outside seating options.
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Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca Rd
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Relatively new and blowing up! Be aware of limited parking, pretty much all the time, but particularly after noon. Good tacos and plenty of inside & outside seating options.
Great local coffee that's been growing and expanding at a healthy rate. Live music and now food. Plenty of quiet, or not quiet options. Inside and out.
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Strange Brew
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Great local coffee that's been growing and expanding at a healthy rate. Live music and now food. Plenty of quiet, or not quiet options. Inside and out.
Out of this world mexican cuisine. Can't go wrong with anything on their menu. Their Mexican Street Corn is amazing.
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La Condesa
400 W 2nd St
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Out of this world mexican cuisine. Can't go wrong with anything on their menu. Their Mexican Street Corn is amazing.
With only a few options each day, their broths are simply outstanding. Who knew Ramen could be so good and filling. BIG BOWLS.
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Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar Blvd
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With only a few options each day, their broths are simply outstanding. Who knew Ramen could be so good and filling. BIG BOWLS.
The original and still the coolest of their restaurants. 24hours at all their locations. Famous pancakes and huge cups of tea/coffee/hot cocoa. If you find yourself up and hungry at 2am...
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Kerbey Lane Cafe - Central
3704 Kerbey Ln
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The original and still the coolest of their restaurants. 24hours at all their locations. Famous pancakes and huge cups of tea/coffee/hot cocoa. If you find yourself up and hungry at 2am...
24hours at all their locations. If you find yourself up and hungry at 2am...
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Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress Ave
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24hours at all their locations. If you find yourself up and hungry at 2am...
Ridiculously good indian. They made it from a quirky and beloved food truck to this brick and mortar.
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G'Raj Mahal
73 Rainey St
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Ridiculously good indian. They made it from a quirky and beloved food truck to this brick and mortar.
Sausage, meat, beer. Endless selections available.
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Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey St
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Sausage, meat, beer. Endless selections available.
Craving just about anything on a doughnut. They have it. Apparently their doughnut sandwiches are quite good, I go for their dessert doughnuts. Watch out! Be sure to split with someone.
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Gourdough's Public House
209 W 5th St
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Craving just about anything on a doughnut. They have it. Apparently their doughnut sandwiches are quite good, I go for their dessert doughnuts. Watch out! Be sure to split with someone.
Delicious interior Mexican fare. Lots of seating options, and a bar.
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Takoba
1411 E 7th St
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Delicious interior Mexican fare. Lots of seating options, and a bar.
The BEST gourmet burgers around. Expect long lines if going at night. WOW, they're good.
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Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress Ave
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The BEST gourmet burgers around. Expect long lines if going at night. WOW, they're good.
Damn good pizza. Big slices. Even bigger pies.
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Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress Ave
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Damn good pizza. Big slices. Even bigger pies.
Torchy's Tacos takes the fame, but these are damn good tacos too and more reasonable in size and price.
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Papalote Taco House
3632 S Congress Ave
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Torchy's Tacos takes the fame, but these are damn good tacos too and more reasonable in size and price.

Drinks & Nightlife

Quirky bar with cozy seating options for small groups seeking intimate talk.
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Indian Roller
10006 Manchaca Rd
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Quirky bar with cozy seating options for small groups seeking intimate talk.
Wish AirBNB offered a food trailer / bar category. Cool food and drink options. Classic Texas setting on the outskirts of our city that keeps expanding south, and everywhere else too.
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Moontower Saloon
10212 Menchaca Rd
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Wish AirBNB offered a food trailer / bar category. Cool food and drink options. Classic Texas setting on the outskirts of our city that keeps expanding south, and everywhere else too.
Juice bar. It's impossible to leave here without feeling refreshed and healthier than when you walked in. Any of their locations are great, but this is the closest to us. An Austin must.
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JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs Rd
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Juice bar. It's impossible to leave here without feeling refreshed and healthier than when you walked in. Any of their locations are great, but this is the closest to us. An Austin must.
Austin's latest cool place to be at night. Not 6th street, and chock full of bars and restaurants. Typically a slightly older crowd.
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Rainey Street
Rainey Street
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Austin's latest cool place to be at night. Not 6th street, and chock full of bars and restaurants. Typically a slightly older crowd.
Neighborhood bar recreated after Rat Pack era lounge. You'll find more people from the nearby neighborhood, then college kids and others traveling across town like downtown or E 6th bars.
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Casino South Side
1502 W Ben White Blvd
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Neighborhood bar recreated after Rat Pack era lounge. You'll find more people from the nearby neighborhood, then college kids and others traveling across town like downtown or E 6th bars.
Kickass place to watch any game imaginable. Cozy atmosphere and great vibe.
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Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar Blvd
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Kickass place to watch any game imaginable. Cozy atmosphere and great vibe.

Sightseeing

THE place to step away from the city, but still be in it. Miles and miles of trails for hiking & mountain biking options galore. Tons of entrances to choose from. Can give great advice, just ask.
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Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas Highway
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THE place to step away from the city, but still be in it. Miles and miles of trails for hiking & mountain biking options galore. Tons of entrances to choose from. Can give great advice, just ask.
The heart of Austin. Without this place, Austin simply wouldn't be Austin. 67F year round spring fed goodness. If it's at all warm, no matter how short of a stay you have here, you simply MUST GO!
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
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The heart of Austin. Without this place, Austin simply wouldn't be Austin. 67F year round spring fed goodness. If it's at all warm, no matter how short of a stay you have here, you simply MUST GO!
Need a break from the heat, jump off a cliff and refresh in Lake Travis! It's the best.
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პეის ბენდის პარკი
2805 Pace Bend Rd N
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Need a break from the heat, jump off a cliff and refresh in Lake Travis! It's the best.
Need to cool down and relax in a beautiful setting under a massive 80foot tall hanging waterfall? This is the place. Visitor #s are limited, so get as there early as possible, unless ok w/ waiting.
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ჰემილტონ პულის დაცვის ზოგადი
24300 Hamilton Pool Rd
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Need to cool down and relax in a beautiful setting under a massive 80foot tall hanging waterfall? This is the place. Visitor #s are limited, so get as there early as possible, unless ok w/ waiting.
We both are UT alum and loved our time there. Gorgeous campus, always with something going on for the public. It's a city within our city. UT Football of course! Go horns!
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The University of Texas at Austin
2515 Speedway
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We both are UT alum and loved our time there. Gorgeous campus, always with something going on for the public. It's a city within our city. UT Football of course! Go horns!

Essentials

Fresh food with plenty of organic options (and less expensive than Whole Foods). Inside diner and gelato stand with live music most nights.
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Central Market
4477 S Lamar Blvd
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Fresh food with plenty of organic options (and less expensive than Whole Foods). Inside diner and gelato stand with live music most nights.
Locally grown grocery store. H-E-B is parent to the Central Market brand. Cheaper options than CM though and has just about anything you might need.
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H-E-B
5800 W Slaughter Ln
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Locally grown grocery store. H-E-B is parent to the Central Market brand. Cheaper options than CM though and has just about anything you might need.
The best of the best food options around. All organic, and strongly local. Another Austin success story. You'll get the best food imaginable, it'll simply cost more.
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvd
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The best of the best food options around. All organic, and strongly local. Another Austin success story. You'll get the best food imaginable, it'll simply cost more.
Recent addition to the Austin market, TJs offers ridiculously cheap but really good food. They just have more limited selections than other grocery stores. 3buck Chuck wine for $3. Hard to beat.
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Trader Joe's
211 Walter Seaholm Dr
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Recent addition to the Austin market, TJs offers ridiculously cheap but really good food. They just have more limited selections than other grocery stores. 3buck Chuck wine for $3. Hard to beat.

Arts & Culture

Part of the Austin-based Alamo Drafthouse chain. Nearest to us. Enjoy movies in comfy and spacious chairs with dining and alcohol served by waiters. They simply kickass. An Austin staple.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Slaughter Lane
5701 W Slaughter Ln
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Part of the Austin-based Alamo Drafthouse chain. Nearest to us. Enjoy movies in comfy and spacious chairs with dining and alcohol served by waiters. They simply kickass. An Austin staple.
The Alamo Drafthouse's flagship theater. Recently re-opened after they renovated the entire complex to add stores and condos. Simply a true Austin success story.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar Blvd
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The Alamo Drafthouse's flagship theater. Recently re-opened after they renovated the entire complex to add stores and condos. Simply a true Austin success story.
If you like older arcade games, and are looking to be able to drink and have a great evening alone or with friends, this is THE place. Hundreds of gaming options. Packed on weekends. BYOB.
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Pinballz Arcade
8940 Research Blvd
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If you like older arcade games, and are looking to be able to drink and have a great evening alone or with friends, this is THE place. Hundreds of gaming options. Packed on weekends. BYOB.
One of Austin's oldest establishments situated in the heart of cool town. Two challenging courses and BYOB. It's always fun.
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პეტერ პენის მინი გოლფი
1207 Barton Springs Rd
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One of Austin's oldest establishments situated in the heart of cool town. Two challenging courses and BYOB. It's always fun.
Need for speed? COTA is Austin's latest addition for F1 racing and other events, including shows, the X-Games, TED Talks, ... If it's warm outside, BRING an umbrella. NO SHADE.
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Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd
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Need for speed? COTA is Austin's latest addition for F1 racing and other events, including shows, the X-Games, TED Talks, ... If it's warm outside, BRING an umbrella. NO SHADE.