Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
Hand-crafted cocktails in a historic building with large patio. Gets fantastically rowdy on weekends. Don't miss the thai food truck in back (careful - it's spicy!).
561 locals recommend
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StHand-crafted cocktails in a historic building with large patio. Gets fantastically rowdy on weekends. Don't miss the thai food truck in back (careful - it's spicy!).
Stay Gold
1910 E Cesar Chavez StGreat dive bar that consistently has live music.
Drinks Lounge
2001 E Cesar Chavez StThe White Horse
500 Comal Stdive bar with live music
Neapolitan style pizza with a hipster vibe. Get here early or late (no reservations). Fantastic wine selection.
180 locals recommend
Bufalina Pizza
2215 E Cesar Chavez StNeapolitan style pizza with a hipster vibe. Get here early or late (no reservations). Fantastic wine selection.
Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th StCoffee shop/brewery with lots of space for hanging out.
Brewery and taproom - a great spot to try one of Austin's craft breweries.
159 locals recommend
Zilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th StBrewery and taproom - a great spot to try one of Austin's craft breweries.
Food Scene
Cuvee Coffee Bar
2000 E 6th StCounter Cafe
1914 E 6th StVeracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville Roadfood truck with amazing tacos. breakfast/lunch
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez Stbbq food truck
Kerlin BBQ
2207 E Cesar Chavez Stbbq food truck
Las Cazuelas Mexican Restaurant
1701 E Cesar Chavez Stdivey Mexican food. open 24 hours.
Casual coffee shop featuring great food. Perfect for breakfast or lunch (though dinner served as well).
379 locals recommend
Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez StCasual coffee shop featuring great food. Perfect for breakfast or lunch (though dinner served as well).
Juniper
2400 E Cesar Chavez StAmazing Italian food
Mongers
4119 Guadalupe StreetSeafood
Has received many local and national accolades. Gourmet yet unfussy New American food in a very chic setting that was converted from a laundromat. Highly recommend!
397 locals recommend
Launderette
2115 Holly StHas received many local and national accolades. Gourmet yet unfussy New American food in a very chic setting that was converted from a laundromat. Highly recommend!
Interior Mexican served in an old bungalow turned cantina. Fantastic food and margaritas here - this is our favorite Mexican restaurant in town.
198 locals recommend
Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th StInterior Mexican served in an old bungalow turned cantina. Fantastic food and margaritas here - this is our favorite Mexican restaurant in town.
We think this is the best coffee in town. Craft coffee inside a bike shop. Don't miss the back garden area.
127 locals recommend
Flat Track Coffee
1619 E Cesar Chavez StWe think this is the best coffee in town. Craft coffee inside a bike shop. Don't miss the back garden area.
A long-time Austin staple that was recently revamped. These guys are known for their migas and biscuits (any time of day).
90 locals recommend
Cisco's Restaurant
1511 E 6th StA long-time Austin staple that was recently revamped. These guys are known for their migas and biscuits (any time of day).
A ranch-style restaurant with a farm house feel. Meat comes from the owners' ranch. Don't miss the adorable gift shop or the view of the river. (We suggest taking an uber here.)
197 locals recommend
Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
3235 E Cesar Chavez StA ranch-style restaurant with a farm house feel. Meat comes from the owners' ranch. Don't miss the adorable gift shop or the view of the river. (We suggest taking an uber here.)
Modern Mexican cuisine with a coastal feel from the owners of Jacoby's. We love the ambience here. (We suggest taking an uber here.)
71 locals recommend
Grizzelda's
105 Tillery StModern Mexican cuisine with a coastal feel from the owners of Jacoby's. We love the ambience here. (We suggest taking an uber here.)
EastSide Tavern
1510 E Cesar Chavez StRustic tavern with a rooftop deck. Bbq is the star here.
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StDetroit style pizza. AMAZING. Trust me - just try it.
Adorable outdoor cafe specializing in rotisserie meats. Our favorites - 1/2 chicken, cauliflower, kale salad, brussels. Beer and wine available as well as coffee and tacos in the am. DJ sets on Tuesdays.
55 locals recommend
Lou’s
1900 E Cesar Chavez StAdorable outdoor cafe specializing in rotisserie meats. Our favorites - 1/2 chicken, cauliflower, kale salad, brussels. Beer and wine available as well as coffee and tacos in the am. DJ sets on Tuesdays.
This is probably Austin's hottest new restaurant. It ticks all the boxes - beautiful space, well-executed food, and amazing cocktails. You'll want to make a reservation.
31 locals recommend
Oseyo
1628 E Cesar Chavez StThis is probably Austin's hottest new restaurant. It ticks all the boxes - beautiful space, well-executed food, and amazing cocktails. You'll want to make a reservation.