Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Gino and his wife will great you at the door, sit you down, and get to know you. They serve some of the best, most authentic, freshly made Italian food in town. The cocktails are amazing and the wine list is amazing.
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Gino's Vino Osteria
1239 E 51st StGino and his wife will great you at the door, sit you down, and get to know you. They serve some of the best, most authentic, freshly made Italian food in town. The cocktails are amazing and the wine list is amazing.
Just go get a cookie, or two, or a dozen. The peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are delicious, but so is everything else on the menu.
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Tiff's Treats Cookie Delivery
1806 Nueces StJust go get a cookie, or two, or a dozen. The peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are delicious, but so is everything else on the menu.
It's legendary! Go! I love the Baja Shrimp and the Independent with a frozen margarita. You can't miss it. It's the restaurant with a big spinning, demon baby on the roof.
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Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StIt's legendary! Go! I love the Baja Shrimp and the Independent with a frozen margarita. You can't miss it. It's the restaurant with a big spinning, demon baby on the roof.
Pact's serves really good tacos and they DON'T skimp on the ingredients. We love getting a taco or one of their traditional dishes and sitting out on their patio in evening.
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Paco's Tacos
1304 E 51st StPact's serves really good tacos and they DON'T skimp on the ingredients. We love getting a taco or one of their traditional dishes and sitting out on their patio in evening.
The drinks are good, the food it good, the atmosphere is friendly! It's all outside so bring your bug spray!
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Contigo
2027 Anchor LnThe drinks are good, the food it good, the atmosphere is friendly! It's all outside so bring your bug spray!
THE BEST homemade, locally sourced, original ice cream in town.
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Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdTHE BEST homemade, locally sourced, original ice cream in town.
We haven't found better Chinese in town. The menu is super long because they do everything, and they do it well. This place is known for their family style meals and fast service.
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Din Ho Chinese BBQ
8557 Research BlvdWe haven't found better Chinese in town. The menu is super long because they do everything, and they do it well. This place is known for their family style meals and fast service.
Pho Van
8557 Research BlvdPho! enough said. It's fresh, and yummy.
There are a few ramen places in town but Tatsu-ya is super special. If you are into ramen, please, please, please, don't pass this place up.
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Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdThere are a few ramen places in town but Tatsu-ya is super special. If you are into ramen, please, please, please, don't pass this place up.
Holy Crap! Julie's is pretty new but they do some of the best hand made noodle dishes that I have ever had. Julie is super sweet and the noodles are fresh and handmade. I suggest also trying the soup dumplings. They take 15 minutes to make but they are yummy.
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Julie's Noodles
8557 Research BlvdHoly Crap! Julie's is pretty new but they do some of the best hand made noodle dishes that I have ever had. Julie is super sweet and the noodles are fresh and handmade. I suggest also trying the soup dumplings. They take 15 minutes to make but they are yummy.
Mother's is for all of my vegan and vegetarian friends. I've never had a dish that I didn't love.
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Mother's Cafe
Mother's is for all of my vegan and vegetarian friends. I've never had a dish that I didn't love.
Get in line when you can because this place is worth the wait. They only do morning meals but it's worth it. I promise that you'll love the experience.
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Snooze an AM Eatery
1700 S Lamar BlvdGet in line when you can because this place is worth the wait. They only do morning meals but it's worth it. I promise that you'll love the experience.
Best Mi Chilada ever! Don't know what that is? Go try one and find out. The food is excellent and authentic. Pay attention to the parking situation! Austin is tow happy!
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El Chile Cafe y Cantina
1900 Manor RdBest Mi Chilada ever! Don't know what that is? Go try one and find out. The food is excellent and authentic. Pay attention to the parking situation! Austin is tow happy!
Really really yummy home cooked goodness! Everything from fried chicken to collard greens, yummy biscuits, and sweet desserts.
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Hoover's Cooking
2002 Manor RdReally really yummy home cooked goodness! Everything from fried chicken to collard greens, yummy biscuits, and sweet desserts.
El Chilito
2219 Manor RdTacos!!!!!!
It's a staple Mexican eatery in Austin. Great migas tacos. Migas...you ask. Scrambled eggs, bacon, pico, crunchy tortilla strips, sausage, peppers, and avocado .
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Mi Madre's Restaurant
2201 Manor RdIt's a staple Mexican eatery in Austin. Great migas tacos. Migas...you ask. Scrambled eggs, bacon, pico, crunchy tortilla strips, sausage, peppers, and avocado .
Las Cazuelas Mexican Restaurant
1701 E Cesar Chavez StBest mole I have ever eaten!
Counter Culture
2908 E Cesar Chavez StVegan, Vegetarian, and Raw dieters heaven!
Get anything on the menu and you'll love it. Get there early because they close early everyday and there is VERY limited seating.
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Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th StGet anything on the menu and you'll love it. Get there early because they close early everyday and there is VERY limited seating.
The food is soooooo good! The malts are even better. This joint is right next to Waterloo Music, Lululemon, REI, Book People, Free People, and Whole Foods. You'll have plenty to do after you eat.
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24 Diner
600 N Lamar BlvdThe food is soooooo good! The malts are even better. This joint is right next to Waterloo Music, Lululemon, REI, Book People, Free People, and Whole Foods. You'll have plenty to do after you eat.
Ethiopian food at it's best. It's just around the corner from the house too!
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Habesha Ethiopian Restaurant and Bar
6019 N Interstate Hwy 35Ethiopian food at it's best. It's just around the corner from the house too!
Texas Chili Parlor
1409 Lavaca StChili. Need I say more.
The pizza is so good that they had to open a second location, right next door.
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Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveThe pizza is so good that they had to open a second location, right next door.
I like pizza. This place has damned good pizza and they have lovely vegetarian options made with locally grown vegetables.
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East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveI like pizza. This place has damned good pizza and they have lovely vegetarian options made with locally grown vegetables.
Big Top has walls full of candy, cases full of hand dipped truffles, chocolate covered Oreos, chocolate covered bacon, and all things yummy. They even have ice cream and a traditional soda bar. I always get a raspberry Italian cream soda when I go.
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Big Top Candy Shop
1706 S Congress AveBig Top has walls full of candy, cases full of hand dipped truffles, chocolate covered Oreos, chocolate covered bacon, and all things yummy. They even have ice cream and a traditional soda bar. I always get a raspberry Italian cream soda when I go.
Drinks & Nightlife
They built the bar in Ireland and shipped it here to be built, again. That's commitment. Best pint of Guinness I've had in town. My favorites are the black and tan and cream stouts. This is the place to go when you want food, but you want to get your calories with good alcohol instead.
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B.D. Riley's Irish Pub at Mueller
1905 Aldrich StThey built the bar in Ireland and shipped it here to be built, again. That's commitment. Best pint of Guinness I've had in town. My favorites are the black and tan and cream stouts. This is the place to go when you want food, but you want to get your calories with good alcohol instead.
Go watch a movie, get dinner, desert, and a few drinks all at the same time.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich StGo watch a movie, get dinner, desert, and a few drinks all at the same time.
Want to get your drink on and feel a little naughty at the same time? The School House Pub IS a school house and the beer selection is great.
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School House Pub
2207 Manor RdWant to get your drink on and feel a little naughty at the same time? The School House Pub IS a school house and the beer selection is great.
They have like, three hundred beers on tap. Don't try them all in one night. They have treats and eats too just in case you need a base for your beer.
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Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
815 West 47th StreetThey have like, three hundred beers on tap. Don't try them all in one night. They have treats and eats too just in case you need a base for your beer.
This little neighborhood bar serves excellent cocktails and is right across the street from my favorite vintage store called Room Service.
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The Tigress Pub
100 W N Loop BlvdThis little neighborhood bar serves excellent cocktails and is right across the street from my favorite vintage store called Room Service.
Parks & Nature
On a 100 + degree day, you will want to dive into spring fed water that is a consistent 61 - degrees. Sit at the top of the tree lined hill, get some sun, and go dive in. The pool is open until 10:00 so you can swim all day or take a dive before dinner. The back lot is less confusing to park in so use the South Gate directions. When your done, hit one of the many eateries on Barton Springs Rd. or grab a fresh juice from Daily Juice.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrOn a 100 + degree day, you will want to dive into spring fed water that is a consistent 61 - degrees. Sit at the top of the tree lined hill, get some sun, and go dive in. The pool is open until 10:00 so you can swim all day or take a dive before dinner. The back lot is less confusing to park in so use the South Gate directions. When your done, hit one of the many eateries on Barton Springs Rd. or grab a fresh juice from Daily Juice.
Essentials
Deep Eddy is another one of our spring fed pools that stays super cold even on the hottest day. Parking is sparse so get there before 11:00 Am if you want a spot up close. Otherwise, there is plenty of parking on Veterans Dr. and you will have to walk a little bit. BUT, there is a Daily Juice on the way in so grab something yummy and get your swim on!
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Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveDeep Eddy is another one of our spring fed pools that stays super cold even on the hottest day. Parking is sparse so get there before 11:00 Am if you want a spot up close. Otherwise, there is plenty of parking on Veterans Dr. and you will have to walk a little bit. BUT, there is a Daily Juice on the way in so grab something yummy and get your swim on!
Shopping
Room Service Vintage
117 N Loop Blvd EGreat Vintage finds!