All ABOUT AUSTIN

Damn So Good

Comedor

Modern Mexican fine dining done right

Like Fire

Hestia

Live fire cooking, unforgettable flavors

Rainey Street

Oui, Reine

Justine's Brasserie

French romance on the East Side

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Mexican

Chillax

De Nada Cantina

Casual vibes, serious tacos

Sit a While

Este / Suerte

Wood-fired excellence, masa magic

Soul Food

Licha's Cantina

Interior Mexican in a house that feels like home

East 6th

Taco Royalty

Veracruz Fonda & Bar

The migas taco that put Austin on the map

Mueller

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Italian

Cheap Date

Patrizi's

Fresh pasta, trailer park vibes, perfection

Bring Yo Mama

Sammie's Italian

Old-school charm with serious cooking

Mueller

Like Fine Wine

Intero

House-made everything, worth the wait

Knockin' Boots

Rocco's

Neighborhood joint done right

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Barbecue

Baby Got Back

La Barbecue

The line is worth it, trust us

Let's Wait a While

Franklin BBQ

The legend, the line, the brisket

I Am Legend

Terry Black's

No line stress, still incredible

South Congress

Deliver Me

Rudy's BBQ

Consistent, accessible, no judgment

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Pizza

Mambo Italiano

DeSano Pizzeria

True Neapolitan, perfectly charred

Come See About Me

Via 313

Detroit-style done Texas big

Bada Bing

Home Slice

New York vibes, South Congress icon

South Congress

Stop, in the Name of Love

Love Supreme

Late night, great vibes

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Decadent

Butter Face

Odd Duck

Farm-to-table Austin original

South Lamar

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Veggie & Vegan Friendly

Get High on Indian

Nasha East 7th

Indian with serious plant options

Plant Pinnacle

Fabrik

Plant-based fine dining

IYKYK

Nori

Plant-based Japanese, surprisingly good

Rockin' Tacos

Vegan Nom

Vegan tacos that actually deliver

Yep, Strip Mall Indian

Tandoori Lounge

Don't judge the location, just eat

North Austin

Also veggie-friendly with advance notice: Suerte, Este, Hestia, Odd Duck, Intero, and Comedor

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Where to Drink

From craft cocktails to neighborhood dives—the bars and coffee shops that keep Austin caffeinated and happy.

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Cocktails & Bars

Fly Your Flag

Oil Can Harry's

Austin's legendary LGBTQ+ institution

4th Street

Dive on In

Nickel City

Best wings, best dive bar energy

Very Demure

Whisler's

Craft cocktails, rooftop mezcal bar above

Lovely Day

Lovebirds

Neighborhood wine bar charm

Easy Breezy

Key Bar

Laid back patio hangs

Días Felices

La Holly Cantina

Margaritas and good times

Holly

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Coffee

One Cup of Coffee

Medici

Austin staple, multiple locations

Cream in My Coffee

Desnudo

Specialty coffee, beautiful space

Starfish and Coffee

Flitch

Great vibes, excellent pour-overs

Espresso

Houndstooth

Serious coffee for serious people

One More Cup

Texas Coffee Traders

Local roaster, warehouse vibes

Coffee Shop

Cherrywood Coffeehouse

Neighborhood classic with live music

Cherrywood

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What to Do

Beyond food and drink—the experiences, places, and Austin moments you shouldn't miss.

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Outdoors & Nature

The Essential Hike

Barton Creek Greenbelt

Swimming holes, trails, Austin's backyard

South Austin

Sunset Ritual

Mount Bonnell

99 steps to the best view in town

West Austin

Morning Paddle

Lady Bird Lake

Kayak, SUP, or just walk the trail

Spring Fed Magic

Barton Springs Pool

68° year-round, Austin's heart

Zilker

Secret Swim

Deep Eddy Pool

Oldest swimming pool in Texas

West Austin

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Culture & Entertainment

Live Music Capital

Continental Club

South Congress legend, no cover usually

South Congress

See a Show

Paramount Theatre

Historic venue, amazing programming

Film Buff Heaven

Alamo Drafthouse

Movies + food + no talking. Perfect.

World Class

Blanton Museum of Art

UT's stunning art collection

UT Campus

Texas History

Bullock Texas State History Museum

Three floors of Lone Star stories