Guidebook for Austin

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Guidebook for Austin

Food Scene

A perfect blend of French chic and Austin laid-back cool, Justine’s could only exist in this city. Located far far east, you’ll feel like you’re out of the city and in a whimsical and decadent othe
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Justine's
4710 E 5th St
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A perfect blend of French chic and Austin laid-back cool, Justine’s could only exist in this city. Located far far east, you’ll feel like you’re out of the city and in a whimsical and decadent othe
Even though this is a trailer, the menu is curated by Top Chef winning Paul Qui. Amazing food- I highly recommend the beet fries, brussel sprout salad and the Poor Qui Buns.
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The Liberty
1618 East 6th Street
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Even though this is a trailer, the menu is curated by Top Chef winning Paul Qui. Amazing food- I highly recommend the beet fries, brussel sprout salad and the Poor Qui Buns.
Even though this is a convenience store, the Quickie Pickie has an amazing assortment of beers, kombuchas, coffees, in addition to a menu of real food (burgers, roast chicken, breakfast, brunch etc).
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Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez St
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Even though this is a convenience store, the Quickie Pickie has an amazing assortment of beers, kombuchas, coffees, in addition to a menu of real food (burgers, roast chicken, breakfast, brunch etc).
If you’re in the mood for something a bit fancy (and super expensive), this place consistently gets named the top restaurant of Austin. Japanese fusion curated by Tyson Cole, celebrity chef.
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Uchi
801 S Lamar Blvd
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If you’re in the mood for something a bit fancy (and super expensive), this place consistently gets named the top restaurant of Austin. Japanese fusion curated by Tyson Cole, celebrity chef.
You have to eat some Mexican food while in Austin- this place is the epitome of the style of Mexican we have. The avacado margaritas are some of the best in town. How to get there: DRIVE; 7 minutes
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Curra's Grill
614 E Oltorf St
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You have to eat some Mexican food while in Austin- this place is the epitome of the style of Mexican we have. The avacado margaritas are some of the best in town. How to get there: DRIVE; 7 minutes
A little bit more upscale Mexican. The design of this place is fantastic, and it’s downtown, close to everything. The happy hour has very reasonably priced items (happy hour menu is all half off!)
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La Condesa
400 W 2nd St
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A little bit more upscale Mexican. The design of this place is fantastic, and it’s downtown, close to everything. The happy hour has very reasonably priced items (happy hour menu is all half off!)
Delicious menu and great design within walking distance. How to get there: WALK: 8 minutes DRIVE; 2 minutes
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Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th St
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Delicious menu and great design within walking distance. How to get there: WALK: 8 minutes DRIVE; 2 minutes
The best barbeque in town (read about it all over the internet!), and within walking distance. Be prepared to wait three hours or so in line any day of the week. Go early or they run out of meat.
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St
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The best barbeque in town (read about it all over the internet!), and within walking distance. Be prepared to wait three hours or so in line any day of the week. Go early or they run out of meat.
A cute little French bistro. Sandwiches for lunch, croissants and bread and jam for breakfast, and plenty of coffee all the time. How to get there: WALK, 8 minutes DRIVE, 2 minutes
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Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th St
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A cute little French bistro. Sandwiches for lunch, croissants and bread and jam for breakfast, and plenty of coffee all the time. How to get there: WALK, 8 minutes DRIVE, 2 minutes
El Chilito has excellent tacos, and some of the best breakfast tacos in town. In addition, it has a full menu of coffees, agua frescas, and sangrias and mimosas.
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El Chilito
2219 Manor Rd
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El Chilito has excellent tacos, and some of the best breakfast tacos in town. In addition, it has a full menu of coffees, agua frescas, and sangrias and mimosas.
Tamale House East is a true east Austin institution, and it’s run by the family that lives upstairs from the restaurant. It’s extremely reasonably priced. Excellent tamales, and delicious tacos.
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Tamale House East
1707 E 6th St
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Tamale House East is a true east Austin institution, and it’s run by the family that lives upstairs from the restaurant. It’s extremely reasonably priced. Excellent tamales, and delicious tacos.
Tamale House East is a true east Austin institution, and it’s run by the family that lives upstairs from the restaurant. It’s extremely reasonably priced. Excellent tamales, and delicious tacos.
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Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th St
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Tamale House East is a true east Austin institution, and it’s run by the family that lives upstairs from the restaurant. It’s extremely reasonably priced. Excellent tamales, and delicious tacos.
A nice traditional coffee shop located on Manor Road, this is a perfect place to take a laptop and work all day. How to get there: WALK; 25 minutes DRIVE; 4 minutes
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Thunderbird Coffee
2200 Manor Rd
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A nice traditional coffee shop located on Manor Road, this is a perfect place to take a laptop and work all day. How to get there: WALK; 25 minutes DRIVE; 4 minutes
It absolutely does not get more ‘Texas’ than this. Sit on genuine leather seats surrounded by cowboys and taxi-dermy. I love this place. How to get there: WALK; 24 minutes DRIVE; 4 minutes
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The Driskill In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt
604 Brazos St
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It absolutely does not get more ‘Texas’ than this. Sit on genuine leather seats surrounded by cowboys and taxi-dermy. I love this place. How to get there: WALK; 24 minutes DRIVE; 4 minutes
This place has excellent coffee and excellent beer, and a great working atmosphere as well. How to get there: WALK; 16 minutes DRIVE; 4 minutes
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Wright Bros. Brew and Brew
500 San Marcos St
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This place has excellent coffee and excellent beer, and a great working atmosphere as well. How to get there: WALK; 16 minutes DRIVE; 4 minutes
A sweet coffee shop with good food and beer as well.Located inside an old house on Cesar Chavez Street- also has a great outdoor seating space overlooking the street.
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Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez St
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A sweet coffee shop with good food and beer as well.Located inside an old house on Cesar Chavez Street- also has a great outdoor seating space overlooking the street.
JuiceLand has some of the best juices and smoothies you can get anywhere, with the Originator being a particular favorite. They’re innovative, delicious, and healthy.
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JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs Rd
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JuiceLand has some of the best juices and smoothies you can get anywhere, with the Originator being a particular favorite. They’re innovative, delicious, and healthy.

Everything Else

John Mueller taught Aaron Franklin everything he knows about barbecue, and some argue that this is actually the best barbecue in town. Much better waiting times and very close still.
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John Mueller Meat Co
2500 E 6th St
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John Mueller taught Aaron Franklin everything he knows about barbecue, and some argue that this is actually the best barbecue in town. Much better waiting times and very close still.
Within walking distance of the house, this place has extremely charming character and knowledgeable staff who will help you select the perfect bottle out of hundreds.
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East End Wines
1209 Rosewood Avenue
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Within walking distance of the house, this place has extremely charming character and knowledgeable staff who will help you select the perfect bottle out of hundreds.
One of the best designed spaces in the whole city, the Hotel San Jose courtyard is a perfect place to get a drink. The michelada is a perfect drink to get here- it’s the best michelada in town!
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Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress Ave
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One of the best designed spaces in the whole city, the Hotel San Jose courtyard is a perfect place to get a drink. The michelada is a perfect drink to get here- it’s the best michelada in town!
This is an absolute must for anyone visiting Austin, especially in the summer. Often described as the ‘soul of Austin’, this is a naturally fed spring pool located in the very center of the city.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2131 William Barton Dr
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This is an absolute must for anyone visiting Austin, especially in the summer. Often described as the ‘soul of Austin’, this is a naturally fed spring pool located in the very center of the city.
The Alamo Drafthouse was originally founded in Austin, and is now all over the United States.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
320 E 6th St
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The Alamo Drafthouse was originally founded in Austin, and is now all over the United States.
The 6th Street and Lamar location is its corporate headquarters, and it’s an incredibly impressive grocery store. You can spend hours here, trying samples and checking out its different departments.
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvd
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The 6th Street and Lamar location is its corporate headquarters, and it’s an incredibly impressive grocery store. You can spend hours here, trying samples and checking out its different departments.
Austin has the largest urban bat population of any city in North America. Many people gather at the bridge every evening as the sun is setting to watch the bats do a giant loop through the air.
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Puente de la Avenida Congress
Congress Avenue
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Austin has the largest urban bat population of any city in North America. Many people gather at the bridge every evening as the sun is setting to watch the bats do a giant loop through the air.
The Lyndon B Johnson Library was newly renovated with the highest technology, and is extremely entertaining and education. How to get there: WALK; 21 minutes DRIVE; 3 minutes
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Biblioteca Presidencial LBJ
2313 Red River St
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The Lyndon B Johnson Library was newly renovated with the highest technology, and is extremely entertaining and education. How to get there: WALK; 21 minutes DRIVE; 3 minutes

Drinks & Nightlife

A good representation of east sixth street, this place has a great outdoor area to have a drink surrounded by bearded men that ride motorcycles. How to get there: WALK; 21 minutes DRIVE; 4 minutes
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Yellow Jacket Social Club
1704 E 5th St
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A good representation of east sixth street, this place has a great outdoor area to have a drink surrounded by bearded men that ride motorcycles. How to get there: WALK; 21 minutes DRIVE; 4 minutes
A very lively bar with a great selection of live music- most nights, people will be two-stepping here. How to get there: WALK; 18 minutes DRIVE; 4 minutes
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The White Horse
500 Comal St
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A very lively bar with a great selection of live music- most nights, people will be two-stepping here. How to get there: WALK; 18 minutes DRIVE; 4 minutes
Really high quality cocktail bar- drinks are expensive (10-15 each) but expertly made. How to get there: WALK; 26 minutes DRIVE; 6 minutes
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Weather Up
1808 E Cesar Chavez St
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Really high quality cocktail bar- drinks are expensive (10-15 each) but expertly made. How to get there: WALK; 26 minutes DRIVE; 6 minutes