Food Scene
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StGreat Tacos
Contigo
2027 Anchor LnOne of the better restaurants nearby.
El Sapo
900 West 10th StreetGreat burgers and even better margaritas. Truly a unique Austin spot.
Thunderbird Coffee
2200 Manor RdOne of the coolest coffee shops in town.
Unit-D Pizzeria
2406 Manor RdOld style Naples pizza with an Austin Twist
Dai Due
2406 Manor RdVery nice place on Manor with a butcher shop full of wild game up front.
Taqueria Mi Trailita
5706 Manor RdA small taco trailer with a big reputation.
Patrizi's
2307 Manor RdBEST ITALIAN FOOD IN TOWN!
A great farmer's market with tons of local food, drinks and wares.
167 locals recommend
Mueller Farmers' Market
2006 Philomena StA great farmer's market with tons of local food, drinks and wares.
Great local breakfast lunch and dinner spot. Very kid friendly. Great coffee
250 locals recommend
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
1400 E 38th 1/2 StGreat local breakfast lunch and dinner spot. Very kid friendly. Great coffee
Great Sandwiches and Tortas. Get the Jalapeno Hush Puppies, they will change your life.
111 locals recommend
Austin Daily Press
1900 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdGreat Sandwiches and Tortas. Get the Jalapeno Hush Puppies, they will change your life.
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdH-E-B is a staple for groceries in Texas.
Parks & Nature
Mueller Lake Park
4550 Mueller BlvdWonderful big park with lakes and walking paths.
Sightseeing
Some of the best shopping and food in the city. You can walk for hours down this street and still find fun things to do.
447 locals recommend
South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueSome of the best shopping and food in the city. You can walk for hours down this street and still find fun things to do.
A little like south Congress but with more Austin flare. Great shopping and food.
13 locals recommend
South 1st Street
South 1st StreetA little like south Congress but with more Austin flare. Great shopping and food.
A fun and quirky street with plenty of bars, restaurants and shopping.
395 locals recommend
East 6th Street
East 6th StreetA fun and quirky street with plenty of bars, restaurants and shopping.
An adorable little neighborhood that is fun to walk through if you're interested in older houses in Austin
9 locals recommend
Cherrywood
An adorable little neighborhood that is fun to walk through if you're interested in older houses in Austin
Entertainment & Activities
If you haven't been, you should go. One of the best movie watching experiences out there
228 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
320 E 6th StIf you haven't been, you should go. One of the best movie watching experiences out there
This drive in theater is one of the last in Texas. When the weather is nice this is some of the most fun you'll have in Austin. They play awesome old movies in a double feature format. Check their website for current showings.
45 locals recommend
Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-in
2015 E M. Franklin AveThis drive in theater is one of the last in Texas. When the weather is nice this is some of the most fun you'll have in Austin. They play awesome old movies in a double feature format. Check their website for current showings.
The Vortex
2307 Manor RdA small experimental black box theatre on Manor rd.
Arts & Culture
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveA beautiful building with wonderful grounds around it.
Canopy Austin
916 Springdale RdA great collection of art galleries and a coffee shop.
Drinks & Nightlife
This bar/restaurant/theatre complex is a relaxing little getaway just down the road on Manor.
145 locals recommend
The Butterfly Bar Austin
2307 Manor RdThis bar/restaurant/theatre complex is a relaxing little getaway just down the road on Manor.
Fun atmosphere, great drinks and food. There's also a tiny Mezcal bar attached to it. Get the burger, it's amazing.
153 locals recommend
School House Pub
2207 Manor RdFun atmosphere, great drinks and food. There's also a tiny Mezcal bar attached to it. Get the burger, it's amazing.
Haymaker
2310 Manor RdSports bar with decent food and a lot of craft beers on tap.
The Wheel
1902 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSmall bicycle themed bar on MLK, one of my favorite spots.