Guidebook for Austin

Jake Thomas
Jake Thomas
Guidebook for Austin

Food Scene

The absolute best Tex-Mex in town, and much easier to get a table than Chuy's. Don't believe anyone who tells you to go to Trudy's. Get the Pete's tacos.
42 locals recommend
Maudie's Hacienda
9911 Brodie Ln
42 locals recommend
The absolute best Tex-Mex in town, and much easier to get a table than Chuy's. Don't believe anyone who tells you to go to Trudy's. Get the Pete's tacos.
Amazing Thai food. Don't order the pad thai - go for the green curry instead.
48 locals recommend
Sap's Fine Thai Cuisine
4514 West Gate Blvd
48 locals recommend
Amazing Thai food. Don't order the pad thai - go for the green curry instead.
Fantastic bubble tea, if you're into that sort of thing.
Teapioca Lounge
9600 S I-35 Frontage Rd
Fantastic bubble tea, if you're into that sort of thing.

Drinks & Nightlife

Very laid back outdoor venue. More of a beer place; they often have live music, trivia nights, and volleyball tournaments. Dog friendly, with two food trailers on site.
215 locals recommend
Moontower Saloon
10212 Menchaca Rd
215 locals recommend
Very laid back outdoor venue. More of a beer place; they often have live music, trivia nights, and volleyball tournaments. Dog friendly, with two food trailers on site.

Essentials

My recommendation for grocery needs; all-natural food without the price of Whole Foods. Excellent bakery and a few grab-and-go options as well. Friendliest staff you'll ever meet.
165 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
4006 S Lamar Blvd
165 locals recommend
My recommendation for grocery needs; all-natural food without the price of Whole Foods. Excellent bakery and a few grab-and-go options as well. Friendliest staff you'll ever meet.

Entertainment & Activities

If you've never been, you MUST go to a movie or event at the Alamo Drafthouse. This location is closest to the house, but also one of the newest and biggest of their theaters.
107 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Slaughter Lane
5701 W Slaughter Ln
107 locals recommend
If you've never been, you MUST go to a movie or event at the Alamo Drafthouse. This location is closest to the house, but also one of the newest and biggest of their theaters.
It's your basic bowling alley, but who doesn't enjoy bowling?
32 locals recommend
Westgate Lanes
2701 W William Cannon Dr
32 locals recommend
It's your basic bowling alley, but who doesn't enjoy bowling?