Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Best breakfast tacos in Austin, hands down. 4 levels of salsa available, but famous for the Dona. Keep it real and order some horchata (drink) or Mexican Coca-Cola.
203 locals recommend
Tacodeli
1500 Spyglass DrBest breakfast tacos in Austin, hands down. 4 levels of salsa available, but famous for the Dona. Keep it real and order some horchata (drink) or Mexican Coca-Cola.
One of only a handful outside of the Midwest. The flavor packed into the burgers is really nothing short of amazing. You must try the homemade root beer and the custard. Oh, the custard.
Culver's
3424 W William Cannon DrOne of only a handful outside of the Midwest. The flavor packed into the burgers is really nothing short of amazing. You must try the homemade root beer and the custard. Oh, the custard.
Used to be/ could be the only authentic Mexican restaurant open 24 hours! Get you some churros and horchata!
61 locals recommend
La Mexicana Bakery
1924 S 1st StUsed to be/ could be the only authentic Mexican restaurant open 24 hours! Get you some churros and horchata!
What can I say? That line outside the building will let you know how awesome the burgers are! Weekly special burgers and garlic fries with any of the great cold drinks makes for a great meal.
780 locals recommend
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveWhat can I say? That line outside the building will let you know how awesome the burgers are! Weekly special burgers and garlic fries with any of the great cold drinks makes for a great meal.
Sometimes you just want to get away from the apartment and just drink coffee and relax people watching. This place is for the locavore Austinite and open 24/7. Free wifi and a cool back space to walk.
91 locals recommend
Strange Brew
Sometimes you just want to get away from the apartment and just drink coffee and relax people watching. This place is for the locavore Austinite and open 24/7. Free wifi and a cool back space to walk.
Everything Else
It is next to Town Lake walking trail for a nice urban trail or cool off at Barton Springs pool. walking trails are more nature oriented, you'd hardly believe you were in the city. Near the Greenbelt.
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdIt is next to Town Lake walking trail for a nice urban trail or cool off at Barton Springs pool. walking trails are more nature oriented, you'd hardly believe you were in the city. Near the Greenbelt.
This is the most authentic Mexican (not Tex-Mex) restaurant I have discovered in Austin. The first thing you notice is the pastries, which are fresh daily. Thank yourself with the tamales or tacos.YUM
Pablito's Bakery
1015 East Braker LaneThis is the most authentic Mexican (not Tex-Mex) restaurant I have discovered in Austin. The first thing you notice is the pastries, which are fresh daily. Thank yourself with the tamales or tacos.YUM
Sightseeing
A natural springs swimming pool set amongst trees, rocks and beauty. It's a must for a hot day. Just remember that because this water is fed from the springs, so it's pretty much a constant 68 degrees
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrA natural springs swimming pool set amongst trees, rocks and beauty. It's a must for a hot day. Just remember that because this water is fed from the springs, so it's pretty much a constant 68 degrees
Arts & Culture
Site of SXSW and a easy walk to downtown, Lady Bird Lake, and 6th street.
290 locals recommend
Austin Convention Center
500 E Cesar Chavez StSite of SXSW and a easy walk to downtown, Lady Bird Lake, and 6th street.
Essentials
Great way to score local, home grown, and usually organic food! Open on Saturdays from 9am-1pm. Try and find the Zubik House and go for a kolache if you happen to feel a little Polish. Go hungry!
81 locals recommend
SFC Farmers' Market Downtown
422 Guadalupe StGreat way to score local, home grown, and usually organic food! Open on Saturdays from 9am-1pm. Try and find the Zubik House and go for a kolache if you happen to feel a little Polish. Go hungry!
This is the flagship Whole Foods. Totally worth an exploration with its food stands, dizzying aisles, and open skating rink during the winter. One of my favorite places to people watch.
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThis is the flagship Whole Foods. Totally worth an exploration with its food stands, dizzying aisles, and open skating rink during the winter. One of my favorite places to people watch.