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Guidebook for Austin

Food Scene

Matt's is well-known and loved for a reason! Great patio, great margaritas, "The Bob" and wonderful service. They are closed on Tuesdays and weekends are packed, but waiting at the bar is half the fun.
304 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar Blvd
304 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Matt's is well-known and loved for a reason! Great patio, great margaritas, "The Bob" and wonderful service. They are closed on Tuesdays and weekends are packed, but waiting at the bar is half the fun.
Open 24/7 this South Congress mainstay harkens back to "old Austin". We're partial to the Neptunian Landscape, the gingerbread pancakes and anything with Love Butter, but with their comprehensive menu, there is something for everyone. "Everybody knows, everybody goes."
478 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress Ave
478 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Open 24/7 this South Congress mainstay harkens back to "old Austin". We're partial to the Neptunian Landscape, the gingerbread pancakes and anything with Love Butter, but with their comprehensive menu, there is something for everyone. "Everybody knows, everybody goes."
Located at The Yard on St. Elmo, this hip coffee & beer spot is a great place to get some work done on the laptop with some kickin java, local brews, tasty nibbles, and fantastic music.
36 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Spokesman - St. Elmo
440 E St Elmo Rd
36 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Located at The Yard on St. Elmo, this hip coffee & beer spot is a great place to get some work done on the laptop with some kickin java, local brews, tasty nibbles, and fantastic music.
So so so good! But be forewarned: they are serious about their spice! So good.
26 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
New India Cuisine
2304 South Congress Avenue
26 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
So so so good! But be forewarned: they are serious about their spice! So good.
Back in the day, Torchy's was a little taco truck off of S. 1st near Barton Springs and Friday mornings always started with tacos. We are so glad they made it big. This little joint is their first bricks-and-morter location and still our fave.
1076 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st St
1076 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Back in the day, Torchy's was a little taco truck off of S. 1st near Barton Springs and Friday mornings always started with tacos. We are so glad they made it big. This little joint is their first bricks-and-morter location and still our fave.
Summer Moon has seriously good coffee. We love that they open at 6am.
176 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Summer Moon Coffee
3115 S 1st St
176 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Summer Moon has seriously good coffee. We love that they open at 6am.
We love St. Elmo Brewing - the yard, the suds, the people. And we are not alone in that love for one of Austin's chillest beer gardens. Dog-friendly. Just a great place to relax and have fun.
95 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
St Elmo Brewing Company
440 E St Elmo Rd
95 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
We love St. Elmo Brewing - the yard, the suds, the people. And we are not alone in that love for one of Austin's chillest beer gardens. Dog-friendly. Just a great place to relax and have fun.
If you're not in Manchaca (pronounced man-shack by the locals), it's a drive. But the tacos and the food are so worth it! Their salsa bar is dreamy - chipotle salsa, spicy avocado sauce, pickled onions, poblano cream, all creating layers of yum.
16 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Mi Ranchito Restaurant
1105 Farm to Market 1626
16 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
If you're not in Manchaca (pronounced man-shack by the locals), it's a drive. But the tacos and the food are so worth it! Their salsa bar is dreamy - chipotle salsa, spicy avocado sauce, pickled onions, poblano cream, all creating layers of yum.
Another great hangout to get some work done on the laptop. Great yard, friendly service, and tasty coffee, tea or suds.
435 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca Rd
435 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Another great hangout to get some work done on the laptop. Great yard, friendly service, and tasty coffee, tea or suds.
If you've never been to Whataburger, you need to stop what you're doing and go. This Texas burger chain knows what's what. Especially good after a long night.
97 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Whataburger
601 Barton Springs Rd
97 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
If you've never been to Whataburger, you need to stop what you're doing and go. This Texas burger chain knows what's what. Especially good after a long night.

Sightseeing

A fascinating, mind-boggling labor of love that you have to see to really appreciate. Best to make an appointment. $5 suggested donation. Take a camera!
110 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Cathedral of Junk
4422 Lareina Dr
110 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
A fascinating, mind-boggling labor of love that you have to see to really appreciate. Best to make an appointment. $5 suggested donation. Take a camera!

Parks & Nature

Rugged beauty on the edge of town, McKinney Falls SP is a great getaway for hiking, biking, camping, geocaching, picnicking and swimming. Nature therapy!
376 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
สวนสาธารณะรัฐ McKinney Falls
5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy
376 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Rugged beauty on the edge of town, McKinney Falls SP is a great getaway for hiking, biking, camping, geocaching, picnicking and swimming. Nature therapy!
There's nothing more refreshing than a swimming hole on a hot summer's day.
41 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Gus Fruh
2642 Barton Hills Dr
41 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
There's nothing more refreshing than a swimming hole on a hot summer's day.

Essentials

An Austin staple, we were thrilled when Wheatsville Co-op opened their south Lamar location. Shop local!
337 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe St
337 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
An Austin staple, we were thrilled when Wheatsville Co-op opened their south Lamar location. Shop local!

Entertainment & Activities

Who doesn't love to burn off some energy playing laser tag? Indulge your inner secret agent.
20 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Blazer Tag Adventure Center
1701 W Ben White Blvd
20 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Who doesn't love to burn off some energy playing laser tag? Indulge your inner secret agent.

Getting Around

Within minutes, Cap Metro's South First route (#10) will get you down to South Park Meadows for some shopping or up to downtown for a night out. Get on or off at S. 1st/Heartwood. Don't drink and drive!
2701 S 1St/Cumberland station
South 1st Street
Within minutes, Cap Metro's South First route (#10) will get you down to South Park Meadows for some shopping or up to downtown for a night out. Get on or off at S. 1st/Heartwood. Don't drink and drive!
The Enterprise location on S. IH-35 at Ben White will pick you up and get you set up with a sweet set of wheels. Good selection at this busy location, and cheaper than rentals from the airport.
76 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
319 S Lamar Blvd
76 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The Enterprise location on S. IH-35 at Ben White will pick you up and get you set up with a sweet set of wheels. Good selection at this busy location, and cheaper than rentals from the airport.

Drinks & Nightlife

Spacious yard? Check. Tasty hand-crafted cocktails? Check. Live music? Check. Upscale grub? Check. Just add friends for many memorable evenings (or afternoons!). Dog-friendly.
104 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The Little Darlin'
6507 Circle S Rd
104 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Spacious yard? Check. Tasty hand-crafted cocktails? Check. Live music? Check. Upscale grub? Check. Just add friends for many memorable evenings (or afternoons!). Dog-friendly.
Down in Way-South Austin, the Moontower is a hangout that's basically a playground for adults. Pitch washers, listen to music, sit back and shoot the breeze until the wee hours of the morning and thank your lucky stars that you're in Austin.
215 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Moontower Saloon
10212 Menchaca Rd
215 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Down in Way-South Austin, the Moontower is a hangout that's basically a playground for adults. Pitch washers, listen to music, sit back and shoot the breeze until the wee hours of the morning and thank your lucky stars that you're in Austin.
You haven't really experienced Austin until you've been to the time warp that is Ego's. Grab some friends for a game of pool or to indulge your inner karaoke diva and savor the atmosphere.
98 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Ego's Bar
510 S Congress Ave
98 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
You haven't really experienced Austin until you've been to the time warp that is Ego's. Grab some friends for a game of pool or to indulge your inner karaoke diva and savor the atmosphere.