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 recommandé par les habitants
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
Tucked away neighborhood favorite - great for brunch or dinner!
397 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
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.
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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.
Great beers, great vibes, great food truck on site.
159 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
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.
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Parc Zilker
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.
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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.