Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Tacos, tortas & quesadillas are served from a tiny trailer in the parking lot of the Gulf gas station. (2 minute drive from here.) Has some picnic tables under a tent. Service is not fast, but boy, the food is so good (2 minute drive)
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Taqueria Mi Trailita
5706 Manor RdTacos, tortas & quesadillas are served from a tiny trailer in the parking lot of the Gulf gas station. (2 minute drive from here.) Has some picnic tables under a tent. Service is not fast, but boy, the food is so good (2 minute drive)
Great outdoor restaurant with locally sourced, ranch-inspired menu. Full bar. Get there early or make reservations (6 minute drive)
297 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Contigo
2027 Anchor LnGreat outdoor restaurant with locally sourced, ranch-inspired menu. Full bar. Get there early or make reservations (6 minute drive)
Good tacos, full bar. Get the Baja Shrimp, The Independent or the Trailer Park. Not recommended - Green Chile Pork - very bland. The tacos are pretty big, so two might be too much unless you're really hungry. (4 minute drive)
1075 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StGood tacos, full bar. Get the Baja Shrimp, The Independent or the Trailer Park. Not recommended - Green Chile Pork - very bland. The tacos are pretty big, so two might be too much unless you're really hungry. (4 minute drive)
A variety of creative delicious tacos are doled out at this laid-back stand with a funky covered patio. Great lunch specials too (9 minute drive)
141 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Tyson's Tacos
4905 Airport BlvdA variety of creative delicious tacos are doled out at this laid-back stand with a funky covered patio. Great lunch specials too (9 minute drive)
Homestyle Japanese plates and great sushi in a bamboo-accented, stylish space (9 minute drive)
197 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Komé
5301 Airport BlvdHomestyle Japanese plates and great sushi in a bamboo-accented, stylish space (9 minute drive)
Funky spot with a patio turning out a variety of tacos, enchiladas & specialty salsas (4 minute drive)
91 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Paco's Tacos
1304 E 51st StFunky spot with a patio turning out a variety of tacos, enchiladas & specialty salsas (4 minute drive)
Counter-serve chain with industrial-chic decor firing up build-your-own pizza in wood-burning ovens. (4 minute drive)
55 (рекомендации местных жителей)
MOD Pizza
1801 E 51st StCounter-serve chain with industrial-chic decor firing up build-your-own pizza in wood-burning ovens. (4 minute drive)
Local pie shop – great thin crust pizza – this is only an order counter, not a dining room...they DELIVER!
321 (рекомендации местных жителей)
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveLocal pie shop – great thin crust pizza – this is only an order counter, not a dining room...they DELIVER!
Farm-to-table fare from locally sourced ingredients served in a rustic space with a butcher shop. (9 minute drive)
263 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Dai Due
2406 Manor RdFarm-to-table fare from locally sourced ingredients served in a rustic space with a butcher shop. (9 minute drive)
Table or counter-service for local Gulf seafood prepared in diverse ways – beer & wine (11 minute drive)
65 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Quality Seafood Market
5621 Airport BlvdTable or counter-service for local Gulf seafood prepared in diverse ways – beer & wine (11 minute drive)
Fresh housemade food such as popular breakfast tacos served in a casual dining room or on the patio. Best Huevos Rancheros in town (9 minute drive)
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Mi Madre's Restaurant
2201 Manor RdFresh housemade food such as popular breakfast tacos served in a casual dining room or on the patio. Best Huevos Rancheros in town (9 minute drive)
Modern Italian fare from housemade pasta to handcrafted pizza, all served in this lovely neighborhood spot. Reservations recommended. (13 minute drive)
91 (рекомендации местных жителей)
ASTI Trattoria
408 E 43rd StModern Italian fare from housemade pasta to handcrafted pizza, all served in this lovely neighborhood spot. Reservations recommended. (13 minute drive)
Mexican eats from huge breakfast tacos to delicious Huevos Rancheros and Huevos a la Mexicana in a casual setting. (13 minute drive)
96 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Julio's Cafe
4230 Duval StMexican eats from huge breakfast tacos to delicious Huevos Rancheros and Huevos a la Mexicana in a casual setting. (13 minute drive)
Chill hangout, open until midnight, known for its desserts, gelato-based cocktails, coffee & gourmet sandwiches. (13 minute drive)
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Dolce Vita
Chill hangout, open until midnight, known for its desserts, gelato-based cocktails, coffee & gourmet sandwiches. (13 minute drive)
Inventive Tex-Mex cuisine plus numerous tequilas & margaritas attract a lively crowd. Highly recommend the guacamole, enchiladas and puffy tacos.
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VIVO
6406 N Interstate Hwy 35Inventive Tex-Mex cuisine plus numerous tequilas & margaritas attract a lively crowd. Highly recommend the guacamole, enchiladas and puffy tacos.
Steak Frites, Escargots, Crème Brulee plus wine & cocktails in a little bungalow with a light-strung patio. Get there early – no reservations (15 minute drive)
522 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Justine's
4710 E 5th StSteak Frites, Escargots, Crème Brulee plus wine & cocktails in a little bungalow with a light-strung patio. Get there early – no reservations (15 minute drive)
Antique-chic eatery in a historic building with thoughtfully sourced eclectic fare, nice breakfast and brunch. (15 minute drive)
354 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StAntique-chic eatery in a historic building with thoughtfully sourced eclectic fare, nice breakfast and brunch. (15 minute drive)
Stellar Fried Chicken and sides – casual atmosphere, full bar – try the Lucy Basilia (16 minute drive)
208 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Lucy's Fried Chicken
2218 College AveStellar Fried Chicken and sides – casual atmosphere, full bar – try the Lucy Basilia (16 minute drive)
Entertainment & Activities
Great local vaudevillian revue running for over 35 years. Performances combine political satire, magic & musical acts.
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Фолли Эстер
525 E 6th StGreat local vaudevillian revue running for over 35 years. Performances combine political satire, magic & musical acts.
Drinks & Nightlife
Recommend Austin Live Music Crawl - 3 hours - $50. http://austindetours.com/music-tours/
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Austin Rocks
301 W 2nd StRecommend Austin Live Music Crawl - 3 hours - $50. http://austindetours.com/music-tours/
Original to Austin - true Honky Tonk. Live music & boot-scootin', full bar & chicken-fried steak since 1964. Get there early for Texas Two-step lessons.
478 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Брокен Споук
3201 S Lamar BlvdOriginal to Austin - true Honky Tonk. Live music & boot-scootin', full bar & chicken-fried steak since 1964. Get there early for Texas Two-step lessons.
Arts & Culture
Центр Гарри Рэнсома
300 W 21st StМузей истории штата Техас Буллок
1800 Congress AveХудожественный музей Джека С. Блэнтона
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardParks & Nature
Giant, fresh water spring-fed pool, 68 degrees year round. Nothing else like this anywhere in a major urban area.
2454 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrGiant, fresh water spring-fed pool, 68 degrees year round. Nothing else like this anywhere in a major urban area.
1.75 hour drive from Austin - great hike up a monolithic red granite outcropping - take a picnic.
301 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Enchanted Rock Summit
1.75 hour drive from Austin - great hike up a monolithic red granite outcropping - take a picnic.