Zilker Home Guidebook
Food scene
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdWalk or drive the 0.5-mile to Matt's El Rancho. This restaurant is often packed after 6 P.M. so be sure to get there early to avoid waits or enjoy a short walk up the street and grab a margarita while you wait!
This Tex-Mex restaurant has been preparing their house-made tortillas and chips since 1952. If you are a queso lover be sure to try the Bob Armstrong Dip and don't forget to try the Mexican martini!
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Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdWalk or drive the 0.5-mile to Matt's El Rancho. This restaurant is often packed after 6 P.M. so be sure to get there early to avoid waits or enjoy a short walk up the street and grab a margarita while you wait!
This Tex-Mex restaurant has been preparing their house-made tortillas and chips since 1952. If you are a queso lover be sure to try the Bob Armstrong Dip and don't forget to try the Mexican martini!
Papalote Taco House
3632 S Congress AveThe Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StSightseeing
See the Mexican-free tailed bats fly out for nightly foraging from March through September.
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Puente de la Avenida Congress
Congress AvenueSee the Mexican-free tailed bats fly out for nightly foraging from March through September.
Great swimming holes along the Austin Greenbelt with some easy to moderate hiking.
Access is in a residential neighborhood and is located at 2632 Barton Hills Drive.
Located approximately 1.5 miles from the house (5-minute drive).
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Gus Fruh
2642 Barton Hills DrGreat swimming holes along the Austin Greenbelt with some easy to moderate hiking.
Access is in a residential neighborhood and is located at 2632 Barton Hills Drive.
Located approximately 1.5 miles from the house (5-minute drive).
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrZilker Park
Bar/Coffee
Gibson Street Bar
1109 S Lamar BlvdFun, local bar for a night out.
Great spot for a coffee in the morning/afternoon or grab a beer or wine and listen to some live music.
Live bluegrass every Monday.
Food trailers on-site.
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Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdGreat spot for a coffee in the morning/afternoon or grab a beer or wine and listen to some live music.
Live bluegrass every Monday.
Food trailers on-site.
Neighborhoods
Great restaurants, funky vintage shops, chic boutiques, cool bars and live music.
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South Congress
Great restaurants, funky vintage shops, chic boutiques, cool bars and live music.