Madison's Guidebook

Madison
Madison's Guidebook

Food scene

Matt’s is an Austin rite of passage filled with true locals. Reservations are not accepted. Show up before 7pm to avoid a long wait time. Great vibe and people watching. Multiple flavors of frozen margs. Be sure to order the off menu queso with Barbacoa!
304 recommandé par les habitants
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar Blvd
304 recommandé par les habitants
Matt’s is an Austin rite of passage filled with true locals. Reservations are not accepted. Show up before 7pm to avoid a long wait time. Great vibe and people watching. Multiple flavors of frozen margs. Be sure to order the off menu queso with Barbacoa!
Elevated Mexican restaurant with trendy vibe, creative cocktails, and incredible food. Perfect stop before a night out downtown. Reservations required.
65 recommandé par les habitants
ATX Cocina
110 San Antonio St
65 recommandé par les habitants
Elevated Mexican restaurant with trendy vibe, creative cocktails, and incredible food. Perfect stop before a night out downtown. Reservations required.
Breakfast tacos are a way of LIFE in Austin. If you don’t want to sit down to eat or deal with crowds, I recommend you skip Torchy’s (it’s a tourist trap) and head to Papolotes for a quick fix. Taco Deli is another personal fave but you’ll have to trek across Austin to find one. It IS a worth it though!!
91 recommandé par les habitants
Papalote Taco House
3632 S Congress Ave
91 recommandé par les habitants
Breakfast tacos are a way of LIFE in Austin. If you don’t want to sit down to eat or deal with crowds, I recommend you skip Torchy’s (it’s a tourist trap) and head to Papolotes for a quick fix. Taco Deli is another personal fave but you’ll have to trek across Austin to find one. It IS a worth it though!!
This place is more about the vibe, less about the food.. dark, moody, great cocktails. Reservations required.
16 recommandé par les habitants
Sammie's Italian
807 West 6th Street
16 recommandé par les habitants
This place is more about the vibe, less about the food.. dark, moody, great cocktails. Reservations required.
Incredible Italian food. Great for groups. Reservations required. Garlic bread is to die for.
93 recommandé par les habitants
Red Ash
303 Colorado St
93 recommandé par les habitants
Incredible Italian food. Great for groups. Reservations required. Garlic bread is to die for.
Incredible counter-style Asian bbq spot near downtown. Trendy meets casual. Nothing else like it. Huge patio and indoor area with lots of beers and cocktails to choose from. Order the Chicken Karaage and crunchy sweet corn fritters. Great for big groups. No reservations required.
276 recommandé par les habitants
Loro
2115 S Lamar Blvd
276 recommandé par les habitants
Incredible counter-style Asian bbq spot near downtown. Trendy meets casual. Nothing else like it. Huge patio and indoor area with lots of beers and cocktails to choose from. Order the Chicken Karaage and crunchy sweet corn fritters. Great for big groups. No reservations required.
If you’re looking for a great coffee TO GO, stop by the Summer Moon trailer 2 mins from the house. Expansive menu with creative coffee options. Everyone in Austin loves Summer Moon.
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Summer Moon Coffee Trailer
6711 Menchaca Rd
19 recommandé par les habitants
If you’re looking for a great coffee TO GO, stop by the Summer Moon trailer 2 mins from the house. Expansive menu with creative coffee options. Everyone in Austin loves Summer Moon.
Pinthouse Pizza is *chefs kiss* pizza with an extensive craft beer menu. Show up before 7pm to grab a spot because this place gets packed.
101 recommandé par les habitants
Pinthouse Pizza
4236 S Lamar Blvd
101 recommandé par les habitants
Pinthouse Pizza is *chefs kiss* pizza with an extensive craft beer menu. Show up before 7pm to grab a spot because this place gets packed.
This is the ultimate moody dinner spot with a creative food menu and extensive list of mezcals. NEVER SKIP on the bone marrow tacos. Reservations required. Great for big groups that want a nice dinner.
28 recommandé par les habitants
Comedor
501 Colorado St
28 recommandé par les habitants
This is the ultimate moody dinner spot with a creative food menu and extensive list of mezcals. NEVER SKIP on the bone marrow tacos. Reservations required. Great for big groups that want a nice dinner.
Adding to list because people love this spot. It’s underneath Soho House in the SoCo Area off Music Lane. Reservations required far in advance but the food is worth it!!! You can also walk-in during lunch hours and be sat pretty much immediately.
115 recommandé par les habitants
Aba
1011 S Congress Ave
115 recommandé par les habitants
Adding to list because people love this spot. It’s underneath Soho House in the SoCo Area off Music Lane. Reservations required far in advance but the food is worth it!!! You can also walk-in during lunch hours and be sat pretty much immediately.
Trendy Sichuan spot with amazing soup dumplings. Great dinner spot for big groups. They offer a solid brunch on Saturdays as well. Reservations required. You can walk over to the bars on West 6th after.
75 recommandé par les habitants
Wu Chow
500 W 5th St
75 recommandé par les habitants
Trendy Sichuan spot with amazing soup dumplings. Great dinner spot for big groups. They offer a solid brunch on Saturdays as well. Reservations required. You can walk over to the bars on West 6th after.
A MUST SEE! Quintessential trendy Texas restaurant in the heart of West 6th. Beautiful people, great food, casual ambience. Order the Ranch Water, quail, and a round of their famous “Fire in the Hole” shots. Welcome to Texas, baby!! This place is always a lot of fun and buzzing with people. Hit up this spot before walking to the bars on West 6th. Great for big groups . Reservations required.
60 recommandé par les habitants
Ranch 616
616 Nueces St
60 recommandé par les habitants
A MUST SEE! Quintessential trendy Texas restaurant in the heart of West 6th. Beautiful people, great food, casual ambience. Order the Ranch Water, quail, and a round of their famous “Fire in the Hole” shots. Welcome to Texas, baby!! This place is always a lot of fun and buzzing with people. Hit up this spot before walking to the bars on West 6th. Great for big groups . Reservations required.
Great vibe, sushi, and location. Great for groups. Grab a bite then walk out to bars on West 6th.
15 recommandé par les habitants
TenTen
501 W 6th St
15 recommandé par les habitants
Great vibe, sushi, and location. Great for groups. Grab a bite then walk out to bars on West 6th.

Bars & Breweries

If you’re interested in wine, stop by our buddy Ross’ winery in the St Elmo District (6 mins from house) for some cool, eclectic wine options.
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The Austin Winery
440 E St Elmo Rd
37 recommandé par les habitants
If you’re interested in wine, stop by our buddy Ross’ winery in the St Elmo District (6 mins from house) for some cool, eclectic wine options.
Fun Brewpub in trendy Clarksville neighborhood. Great for big groups looking for lunch and some beers. You can make reservations but they accommodate walk-ins as well. There CAN be a wait to sit, but it’s usually less than 45 mins.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Hold Out Brewing
1208 West 4th Street
13 recommandé par les habitants
Fun Brewpub in trendy Clarksville neighborhood. Great for big groups looking for lunch and some beers. You can make reservations but they accommodate walk-ins as well. There CAN be a wait to sit, but it’s usually less than 45 mins.
Best spot to watch a game with large tables. The downtown location gets too packed but you can usually snag a long table at the Lamar location (6 mins from house) if you show up an hour before game. Killer, Cajun style food
9 recommandé par les habitants
Lavaca St Bar
3121 S Lamar Blvd
9 recommandé par les habitants
Best spot to watch a game with large tables. The downtown location gets too packed but you can usually snag a long table at the Lamar location (6 mins from house) if you show up an hour before game. Killer, Cajun style food
If you want to be near all the action, go to West 6th. Star Bar has tons of outdoor seating and an on-site truck with Via 313 pizza (get a slice of the Cadillac).
38 recommandé par les habitants
Star Bar
600 W 6th St
38 recommandé par les habitants
If you want to be near all the action, go to West 6th. Star Bar has tons of outdoor seating and an on-site truck with Via 313 pizza (get a slice of the Cadillac).
My personal favorite Sports bar. Tons of outdoor seating. Located in the buzzy West 6th area. If you can’t find a table, walk next door to Star Bar or across the street to Parlor & Yard. Lots of bar options in walking distance.
41 recommandé par les habitants
Little Woodrow's
520 W 6th St
41 recommandé par les habitants
My personal favorite Sports bar. Tons of outdoor seating. Located in the buzzy West 6th area. If you can’t find a table, walk next door to Star Bar or across the street to Parlor & Yard. Lots of bar options in walking distance.

Grocery Stores

1 min away from house. Has firewood and all basics
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Sprouts Farmers Market
4006 S Lamar Blvd
165 recommandé par les habitants
Less than 6 mins from house. Massive grocery store with everything except liquor
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H-E-B
5800 W Slaughter Ln
183 recommandé par les habitants
Less than 6 mins from house. Massive grocery store with everything except liquor
Liquor store across street from House
Old School liquor & market
1901 West William Cannon Drive
Liquor store across street from House