Rachael’s guidebook
Food scene
An adorable converted house and my favorite spot for a casual breakfast and coffee - walking distance from the house!
379 localnici recomandă
Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez StAn adorable converted house and my favorite spot for a casual breakfast and coffee - walking distance from the house!
Granny's Tacos
1401 E 7th StVery solid taco truck - great for breakfast or lunch
Launderette
2115 Holly StTucked away neighborhood favorite - great for brunch or dinner!
East Austin hotspot for happy hour or dinner. Mexico City-style food - expect a wait!
198 localnici recomandă
Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th StEast Austin hotspot for happy hour or dinner. Mexico City-style food - expect a wait!
There is a Tatsu-Ya dynasty in Austin - but Ramen Tatsu-Ya is the original and has some of the best ramen in the country.
502 localnici recomandă
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdThere is a Tatsu-Ya dynasty in Austin - but Ramen Tatsu-Ya is the original and has some of the best ramen in the country.
A local + tourist favorite alike, amazing spot to grab some famous TX bbq. Expect to wait in line, often in the heat!
421 localnici recomandă
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StA local + tourist favorite alike, amazing spot to grab some famous TX bbq. Expect to wait in line, often in the heat!
Some of my favorite breakfast tacos in the world - the bacon egg potato cheese taco will cure any hangover.
46 localnici recomandă
Taco Joint
2809 San Jacinto BlvdSome of my favorite breakfast tacos in the world - the bacon egg potato cheese taco will cure any hangover.
Upscale tex-mex: the suadero tacos will change your life. Make a reservation for dinner!
149 localnici recomandă
Suerte
1800 E 6th StUpscale tex-mex: the suadero tacos will change your life. Make a reservation for dinner!
Drinks and Music
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StGreat vibes and craft cocktails
Hotel Vegas (and conjoining bar, Volstead) are two of my favorite spots to grab a casual drink or see some local live music. Volstead has a fun DJ on Friday nights, too.
193 localnici recomandă
HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StHotel Vegas (and conjoining bar, Volstead) are two of my favorite spots to grab a casual drink or see some local live music. Volstead has a fun DJ on Friday nights, too.
Zilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th StGreat beers, great vibes, great food truck on site.
This is one of my favorite venues to see live music. Generally small-medium sized acts, and tickets are typically pretty cheap.
166 localnici recomandă
Mohawk Austin
912 Red River StThis is one of my favorite venues to see live music. Generally small-medium sized acts, and tickets are typically pretty cheap.
Sightseeing
Just a few minutes from the house, the trail is a great place to go for a walk, a run, or just enjoy a sunny day in Austin. You can also rent paddle boards or kayaks from several docks along the shoreline.
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Lady Bird Lake Trail
Lady Bird Lake TrailJust a few minutes from the house, the trail is a great place to go for a walk, a run, or just enjoy a sunny day in Austin. You can also rent paddle boards or kayaks from several docks along the shoreline.
Austin's most famous park - good place to chill, play sand volleyball/frisbee, and just enjoy some sunny weather. ACL music festival is also held here every October.
246 localnici recomandă
Zilker Park
Austin's most famous park - good place to chill, play sand volleyball/frisbee, and just enjoy some sunny weather. ACL music festival is also held here every October.
Neighbourhoods
This is my favorite neighborhood for first-timers (or anyone!), as it gives you a taste of everything Austin has to offer: great restaurants, coffeeshops, bars, shops, and live music are all here.
650 localnici recomandă
South Congress
This is my favorite neighborhood for first-timers (or anyone!), as it gives you a taste of everything Austin has to offer: great restaurants, coffeeshops, bars, shops, and live music are all here.