Carmen's Guidebook to Austin
Food scene
Best migas taco (and all their other tacos) homemade tortillas, Best Agua Fresca, best plantains. 💯
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Veracruz All Natural
111 East Cesar Chavez StreetBest migas taco (and all their other tacos) homemade tortillas, Best Agua Fresca, best plantains. 💯
Woof fired pizza. Excellent wine list. Great atmosphere and service. So close to the Airbnb.
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Bufalina Due
6555 Burnet RdWoof fired pizza. Excellent wine list. Great atmosphere and service. So close to the Airbnb.
Hands down Justines has the best vibe in Austin. Grab a glass of bubbly and the escargot is delicious. Great for drinks only or sit down dinner. They play great music and have amazing events.
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Justine's
4710 E 5th StHands down Justines has the best vibe in Austin. Grab a glass of bubbly and the escargot is delicious. Great for drinks only or sit down dinner. They play great music and have amazing events.
East Austin “Mexico City soul food” amazing cocktails. Great happy hour. Amazing vibe. It’s busy...prepare to have a small wait unless you go early.
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Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th StEast Austin “Mexico City soul food” amazing cocktails. Great happy hour. Amazing vibe. It’s busy...prepare to have a small wait unless you go early.
Eldorado Cafe
3300 W Anderson LnDelicious
dipdipdip Tatsu-Ya
7301 Burnet RdUnique dining experience.
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdSome of the best Ramen I’ve ever had.
Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StThe carrot tostada is ridiculously good.
This is easily my favorite restaurant in Austin. Brunch and dinner both are fantastic. They even have a dim sum cart at brunch. AMAZING! Definitely make a reservation.
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Emmer & Rye
51 Rainey StThis is easily my favorite restaurant in Austin. Brunch and dinner both are fantastic. They even have a dim sum cart at brunch. AMAZING! Definitely make a reservation.
Wonderful restaurant...a bit pricey. They also have a great happy hour if you’re price conscious. Reservations recommended for dinner.
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Jeffrey's
1204 W Lynn StWonderful restaurant...a bit pricey. They also have a great happy hour if you’re price conscious. Reservations recommended for dinner.
Snooze an AM Eatery
1700 S Lamar BlvdGreat breakfast. Definitely not healthy.
Kerbey Lane Cafe - Central
3704 Kerbey LnLocal favorite
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StIf you love bbq...go here!
Ridiculous wait but if you’re into that, the bbq is the best in Austin.
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StRidiculous wait but if you’re into that, the bbq is the best in Austin.
We love this place...friendly folks and they usually have music of some sort.
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Tamale House East
1707 E 6th StWe love this place...friendly folks and they usually have music of some sort.
Matt's El Rancho
2613 South Lamar BoulevardTrue Tex Mex. long wait..but they do have a great bar.
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826Iconic. Beautiful drive...and delicious bbq.
The best vegan burger you’ll ever eat..EVER! There’s 2 locations...this one and one on the Drag near UT.
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Arlo's
2906 Fruth StThe best vegan burger you’ll ever eat..EVER! There’s 2 locations...this one and one on the Drag near UT.
Best local fast food chain ever. I love the chicken burger.
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P. Terry's Burger Stand
8515 Burnet RdBest local fast food chain ever. I love the chicken burger.
Karaoke & sushi...what more do I have to say?! It’s on thursdays ever my week. Definitely call when they open the day of to make a reservation...it gets busy.
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DK Sushi
6400 S 1st StKaraoke & sushi...what more do I have to say?! It’s on thursdays ever my week. Definitely call when they open the day of to make a reservation...it gets busy.
Amazing New York style pizza and fun atmosphere. They have a takeout window as well. Busy place.
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Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveAmazing New York style pizza and fun atmosphere. They have a takeout window as well. Busy place.
Komé
5301 Airport BlvdAmazing sushi. Cool
Vibe. Busy place...get there early.
Easily top 5 restaurants in Austin...one of the best in the United States. Expensive...great for special occasions.
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Uchi
801 South Lamar BoulevardEasily top 5 restaurants in Austin...one of the best in the United States. Expensive...great for special occasions.
Pool Burger
2315 Lake Austin BlvdHit this up before or after swimming at Deep Eddy.
Lone Star Kolaches
2210 W Anderson LnKolaches...it’s a Texas/German thing
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
6929 Airport BlvdSushi train...garlic ponzu salmon nigiri is my favorite
Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdEveryone loves taco deli. Potato egg and cheese is a favorite.
El Mercado Restaurant
1702 Lavaca StTex mex
Coffee/Tea
Walk to Joes in 2 minutes from the Airbnb. Local shop-lots of love! Dog Friendly on patio
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Genuine Joe Coffeehouse
2001 W Anderson LnWalk to Joes in 2 minutes from the Airbnb. Local shop-lots of love! Dog Friendly on patio
Epoch Coffee - Village
2700 W Anderson LnGreat coffee, super close! Dog friendly on the patio
Flat Track Coffee
1619 E Cesar Chavez StBest coffee in town
I love this place...it’s south but worth the drive. Vera Cruz taco truck is there. It gets very busy. They have music at night. They also have beer, wine and cocktails. Dog friendly on the patio.
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Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdI love this place...it’s south but worth the drive. Vera Cruz taco truck is there. It gets very busy. They have music at night. They also have beer, wine and cocktails. Dog friendly on the patio.
Thunderbird Cafe & Tap Room
1401 West Koenig LaneHoundstooth Coffee
4200 N Lamar BlvdOne of the best coffee spots
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
1400 E 38th 1/2 StEntertainment
Best theater experience in the states. Full service at your seat. Great movie selections.
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Alamo Drafthouse Village
2700 W Anderson LnBest theater experience in the states. Full service at your seat. Great movie selections.
Another close location to the Airbnb..this Alamo is in a cool area with lots of restaurants, a park, farmers market, The Thinkery and more.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich StAnother close location to the Airbnb..this Alamo is in a cool area with lots of restaurants, a park, farmers market, The Thinkery and more.
Highland Lanes
8909 Burnet RdSuper close to Airbnb. Lebowski grill has great burgers!
Best comedy club in Austin. It’s 5 minutes from the Airbnb.
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Capitol City Comedy Club
11506 Research BlvdBest comedy club in Austin. It’s 5 minutes from the Airbnb.
North Lamar Bingo
10601 N Lamar BlvdBINGO
Live music
Here you will find our favorite places to listen to live music in Austin. We have a separate section for lounge/bars. Cheers!
Historic and a MUST. This is one of our favorite music venues. You never know who will get on stage at the Continental club. James McMurtry (one of our favorites) has a residency there.
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The Continental Club
1315 South Congress AvenueHistoric and a MUST. This is one of our favorite music venues. You never know who will get on stage at the Continental club. James McMurtry (one of our favorites) has a residency there.
Honky Tonk? Two steppin/swing? Come here. One of our favorites. It’s not super close but on the right night it’s 100% worth the $25-30 lyft ride. Sit by the fire outside in between bands. Beer only (you can bring your own booze)
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Sam's Town Point
2115 Allred DrHonky Tonk? Two steppin/swing? Come here. One of our favorites. It’s not super close but on the right night it’s 100% worth the $25-30 lyft ride. Sit by the fire outside in between bands. Beer only (you can bring your own booze)
Our FAVORITE Honky tonk. Best music. Great drinks. Great patio. Bring your two steppin feet or stand back watch the pros-cuz they’re all here.
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The White Horse
500 Comal StOur FAVORITE Honky tonk. Best music. Great drinks. Great patio. Bring your two steppin feet or stand back watch the pros-cuz they’re all here.
One of my favorite music venues...and Austin treasure. Get there early for good seats. Very intimate.
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Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdOne of my favorite music venues...and Austin treasure. Get there early for good seats. Very intimate.
Skylark Lounge
2039 Airport BlvdBlues bar. Incredible. GO
Elephant Room
315 Congress AveJazz bar. Great date place.
C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress AveGreat music-owner by the same folks as Continental Club
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StYou wanna dance?
Here you’ll find all the places you can dance. Either to a Dj or live band.
Broken Spoke is one of the oldest dancehalls in Texas and Austin sure is lucky to have it, we cherish it. Two-Step/Swing Lessons
Wed-Sat 8:30-9:30pm
Terri White- Dance Instructor
Best Dance Lessons in Texas!
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Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdBroken Spoke is one of the oldest dancehalls in Texas and Austin sure is lucky to have it, we cherish it. Two-Step/Swing Lessons
Wed-Sat 8:30-9:30pm
Terri White- Dance Instructor
Best Dance Lessons in Texas!
Sam's Town Point
2115 Allred DrTwo stepping/swing
Two step/swing Lessons, best live music and best dancers. It’s a must...our favorite venue.
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The White Horse
500 Comal StTwo step/swing Lessons, best live music and best dancers. It’s a must...our favorite venue.
Possibly my favorite place in Texas. It’s about a 45 min drive but so GREAT! It’s legendary-THE OLDEST DANCEHALL IN TEXAS. Bring your scootin shoes.
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Gruene Hall
1281 Gruene RdPossibly my favorite place in Texas. It’s about a 45 min drive but so GREAT! It’s legendary-THE OLDEST DANCEHALL IN TEXAS. Bring your scootin shoes.
Family/Kid fun
Austin is so great for kids and families.
Highland Lanes
8909 Burnet RdA mile from the Airbnb. Great family spot
We are members here. Our boys LOVE IT. Short 10 min drive from the Airbnb.
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Thinkery
1830 Simond AveWe are members here. Our boys LOVE IT. Short 10 min drive from the Airbnb.
Ahhh this place. So grateful we have this here in Texas. We are members and visit often. Highly recommend for folks that are interested in Texas native flowers and plants. They also host several amazing events a year. Check it out. Great for kids too!
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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse AvenueAhhh this place. So grateful we have this here in Texas. We are members and visit often. Highly recommend for folks that are interested in Texas native flowers and plants. They also host several amazing events a year. Check it out. Great for kids too!
The mission of Austin Zoo is to assist animals in need through rescue, rehabilitation and education. At our rescue zoo, children and adults alike can appreciate our Hill Country setting and enjoy a close-up experience with our rescued animals. Austin Zoo is a private, non-profit zoo, with over 300 animals across a hundred different species. Come visit us! 👏
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Ostinas Zooloģiskais dārzs
10808 Rawhide TrailThe mission of Austin Zoo is to assist animals in need through rescue, rehabilitation and education. At our rescue zoo, children and adults alike can appreciate our Hill Country setting and enjoy a close-up experience with our rescued animals. Austin Zoo is a private, non-profit zoo, with over 300 animals across a hundred different species. Come visit us! 👏
The best arcade I’ve ever been to. Our kids love it but we love it just as much:)
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Pinballz Arcade
8940 Research BlvdThe best arcade I’ve ever been to. Our kids love it but we love it just as much:)
Spring fed pool. So great. Hit up pool burger before or after..find it in the food section. Also, right behind Deep Eddy Cabaret.
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Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveSpring fed pool. So great. Hit up pool burger before or after..find it in the food section. Also, right behind Deep Eddy Cabaret.
Outdoors
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrNatural Spring Fed pool...MUST DO.
Rent a canoe, stand up paddle board, kayak or hop on the bat cruise...or just go for a run around it. Its a gem
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailRent a canoe, stand up paddle board, kayak or hop on the bat cruise...or just go for a run around it. Its a gem
Great for dogs..swimming, hiking...many entrances in Austin
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Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayGreat for dogs..swimming, hiking...many entrances in Austin
Spring fed pool. So great. Hit up pool burger before or after..find it in the food section. Also, right behind Deep Eddy Cabaret.
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Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveSpring fed pool. So great. Hit up pool burger before or after..find it in the food section. Also, right behind Deep Eddy Cabaret.
Rockin 'R' River Rides
1405 Gruene RdTube down the River
Enchanted Rock Summit