Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
This place is quite amazing because it opens until 3AM, starting from 7PM you can see a bunch of people lined up and I'm not talking about cool hip peeps, but locals and their families go here for tacos.
45 locals recommend
Rosita's Al Pastor
1801 E Riverside DrThis place is quite amazing because it opens until 3AM, starting from 7PM you can see a bunch of people lined up and I'm not talking about cool hip peeps, but locals and their families go here for tacos.
Austin is not known for great Vietnamese food, but this is my favorite go to Pho place.
64 locals recommend
Pho Please
1920 E Riverside DrAustin is not known for great Vietnamese food, but this is my favorite go to Pho place.
I would go to their HH from 5-7, otherwise, you are looking to spend quite a bit of money. It's one of the more famous Japanese restaurant in town.
688 locals recommend
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdI would go to their HH from 5-7, otherwise, you are looking to spend quite a bit of money. It's one of the more famous Japanese restaurant in town.
Sway
1417 S 1st StNot your typical Thai, it has some good selections.
My favorite tex-mex taco place, it only opens until 3PM, but it opens at 7AM.
70 locals recommend
Habanero Cafe
501 W Oltorf StMy favorite tex-mex taco place, it only opens until 3PM, but it opens at 7AM.
Also another late night spot for anything Thai, Chinese or Vietnamese.
136 locals recommend
888 Pan Asian Restaurant
2400 E Oltorf StAlso another late night spot for anything Thai, Chinese or Vietnamese.
I like the beer here, it's $5/glass, decent for Austin pricing.
95 locals recommend
St Elmo Brewing Company
440 E St Elmo RdI like the beer here, it's $5/glass, decent for Austin pricing.
Blue Owl Brewing
2400 E Cesar Chavez StGreat for their sours.
DEE DEE - Northern Thai Street Food
4204 Menchaca RdNorthern Thai food.
Thai-Kun
1816 E 6th StBetter northern Thai cuisine if you can handle spicy food.
Bento Picnic
2600 E Cesar Chavez StHealthy food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Jester King
13187 Fitzhugh RdOne of the best sour breweries in the craft beer scene.
Crown & Anchor Pub
2911 San Jacinto BlvdCan get a cheap burger and a pitcher all for under $20.
The Volstead Lounge
1500 E 6th StThe Liberty
1618 East 6th Streetchill atmosphere with food truck in the back.
HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StGreat for dancing
The White Horse
500 Comal Stgreat for more hip-country dancing.
Sahara Lounge
1413 Webberville RdBlues music
Skylark Lounge
2039 Airport Blvdmore blues music
Parks & Nature
Our favorite place, beautiful and great for family and group gathering.
318 locals recommend
Pedernales Falls State Park
2585 Park Rd 6026Our favorite place, beautiful and great for family and group gathering.
Here you will see many young Austinites hanging out for a swim and chilling when the sun is out.
34 locals recommend
Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park
614 N Commons Ford RdHere you will see many young Austinites hanging out for a swim and chilling when the sun is out.
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdCome here if you love dogs, you'll see a sea of them.
It's popular for its 70 degree all year long water, it's a gift nature gave to Austin.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrIt's popular for its 70 degree all year long water, it's a gift nature gave to Austin.
Big Stacy Neighborhood Park
700 E Live Oak StDeep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveShopping
very touristy, but you'll get a feel for Austin on this strip, kind of =)
447 locals recommend
South Congress Avenue
South Congress Avenuevery touristy, but you'll get a feel for Austin on this strip, kind of =)
Arts & Culture
Thinkery
1830 Simond Avegreat for family with kids.
Graffiti Park at Castle Hill
1008 Baylor StOutside graffiti
Essentials
H-E-B plus!
2508 E Riverside DrEverything you need.