Guidebook for Austin
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Great breakfast tacos! We're partial to the "Jess Special" - a migas taco, and "the otto". They're also known for their spicy "doña" green salsa which goes great on all breakfast options. They're only open until 3pm, so we recommend them for breakfast or lunch. The tacos here are slightly larger than traditional "street" tacos, but still small enough that we normally recommend 2 per person.
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Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdGreat breakfast tacos! We're partial to the "Jess Special" - a migas taco, and "the otto". They're also known for their spicy "doña" green salsa which goes great on all breakfast options. They're only open until 3pm, so we recommend them for breakfast or lunch. The tacos here are slightly larger than traditional "street" tacos, but still small enough that we normally recommend 2 per person.
Tacos and Queso! Torchy's is an Austin icon, serving up tasty tacos with unique monthly specials and our favorite queso in town. We recommend trying the queso which has a little of their hot sauce and guacamole mixed in. They do have a secret menu that can be revealed with a quick google search - we'd recommend getting the "trailer park" a fried chicken taco and "making it trashy" by adding queso on top. Bring your appetite, the portions are not small and we'd recommend 1 taco per person especially if you're getting chips and dips.
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Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StTacos and Queso! Torchy's is an Austin icon, serving up tasty tacos with unique monthly specials and our favorite queso in town. We recommend trying the queso which has a little of their hot sauce and guacamole mixed in. They do have a secret menu that can be revealed with a quick google search - we'd recommend getting the "trailer park" a fried chicken taco and "making it trashy" by adding queso on top. Bring your appetite, the portions are not small and we'd recommend 1 taco per person especially if you're getting chips and dips.
This is the original location for Austin's late-night institution, primarily focused on breakfast-y foods its as close to a diner as you'll find. This is a destination for breakfast and be prepared for crowds and tough parking on weekends - thankfully its close enough to walk.
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Kerbey Lane Cafe - Central
3704 Kerbey LnThis is the original location for Austin's late-night institution, primarily focused on breakfast-y foods its as close to a diner as you'll find. This is a destination for breakfast and be prepared for crowds and tough parking on weekends - thankfully its close enough to walk.
Great tacos all day and all night. Great option for a late night stop on the way back from downtown. Tacos are a similar size to those at Tacodeli - and their "rage 2.0" breakfast taco is a favorite of ours.
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Tyson's Tacos
4905 Airport BlvdGreat tacos all day and all night. Great option for a late night stop on the way back from downtown. Tacos are a similar size to those at Tacodeli - and their "rage 2.0" breakfast taco is a favorite of ours.
Essentials
Central Market is a local alternative to Whole Foods, great selection of produce and a decent on-site cafe. On weekends they often have live music and an outdoor eating area near their playground.
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Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdCentral Market is a local alternative to Whole Foods, great selection of produce and a decent on-site cafe. On weekends they often have live music and an outdoor eating area near their playground.
Randalls
1500 W 35th StDrinks & Nightlife
Open for over 40 years this is considered among the best craft beer bars in Austin...and it is just a short walk from our house. They have a good selection, daily specials - including free bratwursts on Saturdays and a great outdoor space to enjoy a beer with friends.
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Draught House Pub & Brewery
4112 Medical PkwyOpen for over 40 years this is considered among the best craft beer bars in Austin...and it is just a short walk from our house. They have a good selection, daily specials - including free bratwursts on Saturdays and a great outdoor space to enjoy a beer with friends.
This family-friendly pizzeria/brewery delivers a good atmosphere, good food and a great selection of beers.
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Pinthouse Pizza
4729 Burnet RdThis family-friendly pizzeria/brewery delivers a good atmosphere, good food and a great selection of beers.
Shopping
Quirky shop with tons of local art and souvenirs - plus they have free cookies!
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Atown
5502 Burnet RdQuirky shop with tons of local art and souvenirs - plus they have free cookies!