Guidebook for Austin

Elizabeth & Mike
Elizabeth & Mike
Guidebook for Austin

Casual Restaurants

Our favorite quick bites in family-friendly locations around the neighborhood and beyond.
Skip the lines at Franklin and walk a block away for this delicious smoked turkey and brisket! Blacks started in Lockhart, the "BBQ capital of Texas."
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Black's Barbecue Austin
3110 Guadalupe St
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Skip the lines at Franklin and walk a block away for this delicious smoked turkey and brisket! Blacks started in Lockhart, the "BBQ capital of Texas."
An Austin original! Some of our favorite tacos and queso in town. Gets really busy, so calling in your order is never a bad idea!
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Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st St
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An Austin original! Some of our favorite tacos and queso in town. Gets really busy, so calling in your order is never a bad idea!
Local, cheap, delicious, high-quality fast food; need we say more?
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P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar Blvd
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Local, cheap, delicious, high-quality fast food; need we say more?
We spend a lot of hours on this patio across the street. Simple Belgian food (try the mussels and fries) and great selection of craft beers. Spacious, dog-friendly patio and half a block away!
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Hopfields
3110 Guadalupe St
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We spend a lot of hours on this patio across the street. Simple Belgian food (try the mussels and fries) and great selection of craft beers. Spacious, dog-friendly patio and half a block away!
Enjoy a great happy hour on their porch or get yummy thin-crust pizza to go (Margarita is divine). Salads are just so-so, but the meatball sub is also a great choice.
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Salvation Pizza
624 W 34th St
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Enjoy a great happy hour on their porch or get yummy thin-crust pizza to go (Margarita is divine). Salads are just so-so, but the meatball sub is also a great choice.
Fresh, creative, yummy sandwiches, soups, and salads for lunch. Don't forget their delicious home made cookies :)
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FoodHeads
616 W 34th St
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Fresh, creative, yummy sandwiches, soups, and salads for lunch. Don't forget their delicious home made cookies :)
Started by Mike's friends! Bakery and cafe serving fresh, simple, elegant food. Pork milanese, shrimp po' boy, and croissants are sensational. Mondays are half priced wine night!
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Texas French Bread
2900 Rio Grande St
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Started by Mike's friends! Bakery and cafe serving fresh, simple, elegant food. Pork milanese, shrimp po' boy, and croissants are sensational. Mondays are half priced wine night!
Our favorite place to relax with cheap tacos, cold margaritas, and queso that will change your life. Great place for watching games, too!
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Mi Madre's Restaurant
2201 Manor Rd
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Our favorite place to relax with cheap tacos, cold margaritas, and queso that will change your life. Great place for watching games, too!
Unique combinations of ingredients, awesome habenero salsa, and cheap prices make this a super popular Austin original. ProTip: Calling ahead is smart during peak times (closes at 3).
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Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar Blvd
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Unique combinations of ingredients, awesome habenero salsa, and cheap prices make this a super popular Austin original. ProTip: Calling ahead is smart during peak times (closes at 3).
A local diner institution serving breakfast all day, lunch, and fresh Mexican comfort food (closes at 5pm).
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The Omelettry
4631 Airport Blvd
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A local diner institution serving breakfast all day, lunch, and fresh Mexican comfort food (closes at 5pm).
They put the fries ON the sandwich. Need we say more? You're likely to spot some famous local chefs here too...
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Sala and Betty
5201 Airport Blvd
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They put the fries ON the sandwich. Need we say more? You're likely to spot some famous local chefs here too...
THE BEST burgers in town! There's something for everyone here, plus boozy milkshakes. :)
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Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress Ave
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THE BEST burgers in town! There's something for everyone here, plus boozy milkshakes. :)

Groceries & Provisions

Walk to this local organic grocery with delicious prepared foods, deli, coffee bar, tacos (including awesome breakfast tacos until 10:30am), bakery, produce, and essentials.
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Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe St
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Walk to this local organic grocery with delicious prepared foods, deli, coffee bar, tacos (including awesome breakfast tacos until 10:30am), bakery, produce, and essentials.
Large grocery store with everything you could need and more. (You can also get groceries delivered to the house from here with Instacart. Contact Elizabeth for a referral code and $5 off!) ProTip: Try the delicious, warm, fresh tortillas!
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H-E-B
5808 Burnet Rd
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Large grocery store with everything you could need and more. (You can also get groceries delivered to the house from here with Instacart. Contact Elizabeth for a referral code and $5 off!) ProTip: Try the delicious, warm, fresh tortillas!
Awesome prepared foods and grocery selection, plus cafe, free live music Fri-Sun nights, outdoor patio, and playground. (You can also get groceries delivered to the house from here with Instacart. Contact Elizabeth for a referral code and $5 off!)
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Central Market
4477 S Lamar Blvd
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Awesome prepared foods and grocery selection, plus cafe, free live music Fri-Sun nights, outdoor patio, and playground. (You can also get groceries delivered to the house from here with Instacart. Contact Elizabeth for a referral code and $5 off!)

Parks & Nature

Take in some of the best (and most romantic) views of the city after this short (uphill) hike.
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Mount Bonnell Viewing Platform
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Take in some of the best (and most romantic) views of the city after this short (uphill) hike.
Run, bike, or walk around the lake trail or boardwalk; rent SUP, kayaks, and canoes; visit the dog park at Auditorium Shores; witness the infamous Congress Bridge bats - so much to do here!
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail
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Run, bike, or walk around the lake trail or boardwalk; rent SUP, kayaks, and canoes; visit the dog park at Auditorium Shores; witness the infamous Congress Bridge bats - so much to do here!
Take a picnic and go visit the peacocks! You can also get great views of Lake Austin, and there are usually kid-friendly activities going on too.
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Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th St
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Take a picnic and go visit the peacocks! You can also get great views of Lake Austin, and there are usually kid-friendly activities going on too.

Entertainment & Activities

Barton Springs gets all the attention (for good reason), but this natural spring pool is perfect for families and lap swimming.
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Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy Ave
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Barton Springs gets all the attention (for good reason), but this natural spring pool is perfect for families and lap swimming.
Alamo gets most of the attention, but Violet Crown is much smaller, more intimate, and has much better food! ProTip: Park in the condo garage on San Antonio Street. VC will validate when you pick up your tickets!
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Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th St
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Alamo gets most of the attention, but Violet Crown is much smaller, more intimate, and has much better food! ProTip: Park in the condo garage on San Antonio Street. VC will validate when you pick up your tickets!
Online reservations are required (book early), and for good reason! This natural spring pool looks like something straight out of a movie, and you can work up a good sweat hiking around the trails. Bring your own cooler and picnic (no glass bottles).
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Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool Rd
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Online reservations are required (book early), and for good reason! This natural spring pool looks like something straight out of a movie, and you can work up a good sweat hiking around the trails. Bring your own cooler and picnic (no glass bottles).
Another Austin original! Check out the special events for theme movie nights, dance/singalongs, and comedy performances. ProTip: Skip the food except for homemade chocolate chip cookies.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich St
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Another Austin original! Check out the special events for theme movie nights, dance/singalongs, and comedy performances. ProTip: Skip the food except for homemade chocolate chip cookies.

Shopping

The Downtown Farmers Market gets really busy, so try out this nearby alternative with lots of parking and local flavor, plus food trucks and a lovely lake view.
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Mueller Farmers' Market
2006 Philomena St
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The Downtown Farmers Market gets really busy, so try out this nearby alternative with lots of parking and local flavor, plus food trucks and a lovely lake view.
The place for all things Longhorn. Great prices and selection for UT apparel, gifts, etc. ProTip: Park in the Co-Op garage one block behind Guadalupe (validated with purchase).
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University Co-op
2246 Guadalupe St
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The place for all things Longhorn. Great prices and selection for UT apparel, gifts, etc. ProTip: Park in the Co-Op garage one block behind Guadalupe (validated with purchase).
Even if you're not in the market for a costume, you'd have a hard time not having fun in this store! Stroll up and down SoCo if you want to make a day of it.
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Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds
1506 S Congress Ave
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Even if you're not in the market for a costume, you'd have a hard time not having fun in this store! Stroll up and down SoCo if you want to make a day of it.

Drinks & Nightlife

THE place in downtown Austin for TX music, two-stepping, friendly people, and cold beers.
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The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress Ave
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THE place in downtown Austin for TX music, two-stepping, friendly people, and cold beers.
The epitome of Austin dive bars, this where we had our first date :). Cheap drinks, great live music, and delicious ramen.
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The Hole In the Wall
2538 Guadalupe St
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The epitome of Austin dive bars, this where we had our first date :). Cheap drinks, great live music, and delicious ramen.
The first brewpub co-op in the world! Try out their delicious beers and tasty eats in a casual, relaxed setting. ProTip: Employees are paid a living wage and don't accept tips.
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Black Star Co-op
7020 Easy Wind Dr
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The first brewpub co-op in the world! Try out their delicious beers and tasty eats in a casual, relaxed setting. ProTip: Employees are paid a living wage and don't accept tips.
A truly unique bar! Started by a local and features tasty craft cocktails in super relaxed environment.
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The Tigress Pub
100 W N Loop Blvd
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A truly unique bar! Started by a local and features tasty craft cocktails in super relaxed environment.
Grab some cocktails and take in the scene at this relaxed-yet-uber-trendy hotel. The bar is out back by the pool!
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Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress Ave
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Grab some cocktails and take in the scene at this relaxed-yet-uber-trendy hotel. The bar is out back by the pool!
Our favorite neighborhood bar. They've got darts, $3 Texas drafts, and a yummy food truck.
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Back Lot
606 Maiden Ln
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Our favorite neighborhood bar. They've got darts, $3 Texas drafts, and a yummy food truck.

Arts & Culture

This neighborhood comedy club offers fun improv and local acts.
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ColdTowne Theater
1700 East 2nd Street
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This neighborhood comedy club offers fun improv and local acts.
Great neighborhood theater featuring quality actors and interesting plays.
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Hyde Park Theatre
511 W 43rd St
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Great neighborhood theater featuring quality actors and interesting plays.
Beautiful art and lovely flowers...and you're right by Barton Springs if you want to go for a swim after!
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Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton Rd
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Beautiful art and lovely flowers...and you're right by Barton Springs if you want to go for a swim after!
There's a lot to learn and see at the famous LBJ museum.
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LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River St
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There's a lot to learn and see at the famous LBJ museum.