Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
This is a great little local Mexican spot. Great for breakfast tacos or lunch! You have to bring cash and it closes pretty early.
70 locals recommend
Habanero Cafe
501 W Oltorf StThis is a great little local Mexican spot. Great for breakfast tacos or lunch! You have to bring cash and it closes pretty early.
Winebelly
519 W Oltorf StGreat little tapas bar with amazing wine and small plates.
Solid choice for a drive-thru taco. The tortas are delicious, as well as the horchata.
51 locals recommend
El Tacorrido
2316 S 1st StSolid choice for a drive-thru taco. The tortas are delicious, as well as the horchata.
This is some AMAZING Moroccan food, and the owners really care about every person they serve. Check it out, but don't get there too late, because they may run out!
13 locals recommend
The Flying Carpet Moroccan Souk Food
504 W Oltorf StThis is some AMAZING Moroccan food, and the owners really care about every person they serve. Check it out, but don't get there too late, because they may run out!
Summer Moon Coffee
3115 S 1st StGotta try that MOON MILK. It's heavenly.
An Austin staple. This location is actually the one Obama visited a couple of years back. The trailer park is my fave!
1075 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StAn Austin staple. This location is actually the one Obama visited a couple of years back. The trailer park is my fave!
A great Austin landmark, Juiceland will give you all you need in the form of juice, smoothies or fruit shots!
519 locals recommend
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdA great Austin landmark, Juiceland will give you all you need in the form of juice, smoothies or fruit shots!
Starbucks
1201 Barbara Jordan BlvdI like this Starbucks because it has a very convenient drive thru.
This will always have a long line, but is an Austin favorite. There is a secret window on the side that sometimes does not have a line!
397 locals recommend
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveThis will always have a long line, but is an Austin favorite. There is a secret window on the side that sometimes does not have a line!
This coffee shop is most known for it's famous "I love you so much" mural on the green wall. This has gotten so popular, you may need to stand in line for a picture!
495 locals recommend
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveThis coffee shop is most known for it's famous "I love you so much" mural on the green wall. This has gotten so popular, you may need to stand in line for a picture!
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveAnother very famous, very delicious local pizzeria!
Sway
1417 S 1st StA great fusion Thai spot. Order the jelly beer.
These guys take forever to make a pizza, but it will be a GOOD pizza. Really close to the house.
71 locals recommend
Southside Flying Pizza
2206 S Congress AveThese guys take forever to make a pizza, but it will be a GOOD pizza. Really close to the house.
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveA great local diner for brunch.
Forget McDonald's! This Austin favorite has a simple, but delicious menu of burgers and fries.
302 locals recommend
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar BlvdForget McDonald's! This Austin favorite has a simple, but delicious menu of burgers and fries.
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveA good brunch spot, but be prepared to wait!
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdDo not leave Austin without getting some BBQ!
Parks & Nature
This is where Austinites go to run around with their dogs, fly a kite, or lounge in the grass.
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdThis is where Austinites go to run around with their dogs, fly a kite, or lounge in the grass.
Boardwalk
BoardwalkWhen the water is high and weather is right, you can take a dip! Beautiful fun trails.
531 locals recommend
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayWhen the water is high and weather is right, you can take a dip! Beautiful fun trails.
A pool made from the natural flowing Barton Springs. It's a cold but very refreshing dip. Where people in Austin go to see and be seen. Tops are optional.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrA pool made from the natural flowing Barton Springs. It's a cold but very refreshing dip. Where people in Austin go to see and be seen. Tops are optional.
A long trail that loops around Lady Bird Lake in central Austin.
257 locals recommend
Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
A long trail that loops around Lady Bird Lake in central Austin.
Essentials
The pedicures in this place are the best I've ever experienced, and all for an affordable price. Call in before going to make an appointment, or be prepared to wait!
21 locals recommend
Great Nails & Spa
2911 S 1st StThe pedicures in this place are the best I've ever experienced, and all for an affordable price. Call in before going to make an appointment, or be prepared to wait!
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdYou can get everything you would ever want or need at your local H-E-B!
Drinks & Nightlife
This cool little indoor winery provides tours of their wine facility and a great tasting room. It's a fun way to have a wine experience without traveling way out to the hill country.
19 locals recommend
The Infinite Monkey Theorem
702 Shady LnThis cool little indoor winery provides tours of their wine facility and a great tasting room. It's a fun way to have a wine experience without traveling way out to the hill country.
Live country music and two-stepping. Can't get any more Texas than that.
478 locals recommend
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdLive country music and two-stepping. Can't get any more Texas than that.
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetA lot of fun bars and live music on this street.
If you haven't heard of "dirty sixth" in Austin, Texas, you have not experienced this town. This street of bars will provide you some lasting memories...or at least a really bad hangover.
137 locals recommend
Sixth Street Historic District
If you haven't heard of "dirty sixth" in Austin, Texas, you have not experienced this town. This street of bars will provide you some lasting memories...or at least a really bad hangover.
Sightseeing
You have to get a picture in front of this mural...or you never came to Austin.
85 locals recommend
Greetings from Austin Mural
1720 S 1st StYou have to get a picture in front of this mural...or you never came to Austin.
Watch the famous Austin bats fly out at dusk from atop South Congress bridge, or below! Best in the late summer months.
131 locals recommend
Statesman Bat Observation Center
305 S Congress AveWatch the famous Austin bats fly out at dusk from atop South Congress bridge, or below! Best in the late summer months.
Shopping
Allens Boots
1522 S Congress AveGet yourself a pair of cowboy boots while you're here.
Pick up some super fun and trendy jewelry from this Austin locale! This new location lets you drink a frose while shopping.
30 locals recommend
Kendra Scott Flagship
1701 S Congress AvePick up some super fun and trendy jewelry from this Austin locale! This new location lets you drink a frose while shopping.
TOMS Austin
1401 S Congress AveArts & Culture
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveThe tour is pretty informational, and it' s a beautiful building!
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard