Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Our go-to spot for margaritas & Tex Mex! Walking distance. It's hyper-local: the owner lives in the neighborhood and is on site most evenings.
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La Mancha Tex Mex Tavern
2203 Hancock DrOur go-to spot for margaritas & Tex Mex! Walking distance. It's hyper-local: the owner lives in the neighborhood and is on site most evenings.
Walking distance from the casita. Our favorite pizza is The Armadillo. Craft beer brewed on site - the Electric Jellyfish on tap is famous.
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Pinthouse Pizza
4729 Burnet RdWalking distance from the casita. Our favorite pizza is The Armadillo. Craft beer brewed on site - the Electric Jellyfish on tap is famous.
Nutritious and delicious bowls. Walking distance from the casita. Easy online ordering and contactless pick-up.
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Honest Mary's
9828 Great Hills TrailNutritious and delicious bowls. Walking distance from the casita. Easy online ordering and contactless pick-up.
Walking distance from the casita. Delicious food and drink that happens to be good for you. Completely gluten-free, peanut-free and soy-free kitchen and paleo-friendly. The Taco Bowl and the Coconut Curry Lime Broth are so good.
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Picnik
4801 Burnet RdWalking distance from the casita. Delicious food and drink that happens to be good for you. Completely gluten-free, peanut-free and soy-free kitchen and paleo-friendly. The Taco Bowl and the Coconut Curry Lime Broth are so good.
The original location! Famous for pancakes. The California Omelet is craveable. Beer and wine is $3, all day, every day.
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Kerbey Lane Cafe - Central
3704 Kerbey LnThe original location! Famous for pancakes. The California Omelet is craveable. Beer and wine is $3, all day, every day.
Our favorite breakfast tacos. Open the rest of the day too. Try the Otto with doña salsa.
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Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdOur favorite breakfast tacos. Open the rest of the day too. Try the Otto with doña salsa.
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StThe baja shrimp tacos are divine.
An amazing, world-renowned gastronomical experience right here in the neighborhood. Described as Japanese farmhouse. Try the chef's tasting menu for the full effect. $$$
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Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdAn amazing, world-renowned gastronomical experience right here in the neighborhood. Described as Japanese farmhouse. Try the chef's tasting menu for the full effect. $$$
An Austin fine dining classic. The fireplace in the bar is so cozy. Next door to Josephine House, another favorite.
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Jeffrey's
1204 W Lynn StAn Austin fine dining classic. The fireplace in the bar is so cozy. Next door to Josephine House, another favorite.
Sit up at the bar and watch them shuck the oysters. The aperol spritz is a refreshing cocktail.
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Clark's Oyster Bar
1200 W 6th StSit up at the bar and watch them shuck the oysters. The aperol spritz is a refreshing cocktail.
Santa Rita Cantina
1206 W 38th StColorful, friendly cantina. Good margaritas and flautas.
34th Street Cafe
1005 W 34th StLovely neighborhood restaurant, good wine list.
Jewel box of a bar & cafe, lovely inside and out. Next door to Jeffrey's, another favorite.
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Josephine House
1601 Waterston AveJewel box of a bar & cafe, lovely inside and out. Next door to Jeffrey's, another favorite.
Gusto
4800 Burnet RdCozy Italian restaurant, walking distance from the casita.
Grocery
Are you really into food? Incredible produce, wine and cheese sections. Makes grocery shopping feel like a field trip.
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Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdAre you really into food? Incredible produce, wine and cheese sections. Makes grocery shopping feel like a field trip.
Big selection, low prices, HEB also carries many of the gourmet selections from their upscale Central Market concept. The new multi-level location on Lake Austin Boulevard is amazing!
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H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdBig selection, low prices, HEB also carries many of the gourmet selections from their upscale Central Market concept. The new multi-level location on Lake Austin Boulevard is amazing!
Neighborhood organic grocer offering everything from organic produce to free range eggs and more.
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Natural Grocers
4615 North Lamar BoulevardNeighborhood organic grocer offering everything from organic produce to free range eggs and more.
Global flagship of the renowned natural and organic grocer. There are a couple of sit-down mini restaurants within the store. Plentiful underground parking.
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdGlobal flagship of the renowned natural and organic grocer. There are a couple of sit-down mini restaurants within the store. Plentiful underground parking.
Opened February 2023. Upscale, curated convenience store, cafe, and delivery service. Stock up on snacks or pop in for a coffee break.
Foxtrot
Opened February 2023. Upscale, curated convenience store, cafe, and delivery service. Stock up on snacks or pop in for a coffee break.
Shopping
Stylish and whimsical women's clothing, jewelry, shoes. Think Anthropologie, but local.
Adelante Boutique
1206 W 38th StStylish and whimsical women's clothing, jewelry, shoes. Think Anthropologie, but local.
Atown
5502 Burnet RdLocal-themed gifts and cards and clothing.
SPRING FROST Boutique
5101 Burnet RdDesigner clothing, shoes and accessories for women. Local, woman-owned.
My go-to shop for gifts. The store is arranged like a home, with Women's and Men's closets, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen and bar, Pet Corner, Library, Bed and Bath, Patio categories.
Hearth & Soul Studio
My go-to shop for gifts. The store is arranged like a home, with Women's and Men's closets, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen and bar, Pet Corner, Library, Bed and Bath, Patio categories.
Arts & Culture
I-Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardThe Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria
3809 W 35th StOutdoors
Umgwaqo waseZilker Botanical
2220 Barton Springs RdBeautiful and serene.
Easy, flat 3 mile loop around the lake. Great people & dog watching!
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailEasy, flat 3 mile loop around the lake. Great people & dog watching!
I-Center ye-Wildflower ye-Lady Bird Johnson
4801 La Crosse AveHealth & Wellness
This is the closest hospital should you need an ER visit.
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Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
1201 W 38th StThis is the closest hospital should you need an ER visit.
The best children's hospital, should you need it.
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Dell Children's Medical Center
4900 Mueller BlvdThe best children's hospital, should you need it.
Award-winning spa in the neighborhood - with 2 other locations too.
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Viva Day Spa 35th
1811 W 35th StAward-winning spa in the neighborhood - with 2 other locations too.
Peoples Rx
4018 N Lamar BlvdGreat pharmacy for traditional and alternative treatments.