South Austin Guidebook

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South Austin Guidebook

Food Scene

Matt's is well-known and loved for a reason! Great patio, great margaritas, "The Bob" and wonderful service. They are closed on Tuesdays and weekends are packed, but waiting at the bar is half the fun.
304 localnici recomandă
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar Blvd
304 localnici recomandă
Matt's is well-known and loved for a reason! Great patio, great margaritas, "The Bob" and wonderful service. They are closed on Tuesdays and weekends are packed, but waiting at the bar is half the fun.
Open 24/7 this South Congress mainstay harkens back to "old Austin". We're partial to the Neptunian Landscape, the gingerbread pancakes and anything with Love Butter, but with their comprehensive menu, there is something for everyone. "Everybody knows, everybody goes."
478 localnici recomandă
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress Ave
478 localnici recomandă
Open 24/7 this South Congress mainstay harkens back to "old Austin". We're partial to the Neptunian Landscape, the gingerbread pancakes and anything with Love Butter, but with their comprehensive menu, there is something for everyone. "Everybody knows, everybody goes."
Located at The Yard on St. Elmo, this hip coffee & beer spot is a great place to get some work done on the laptop with some kickin java, local brews, tasty nibbles, and fantastic music.
36 localnici recomandă
Spokesman - St. Elmo
440 E St Elmo Rd
36 localnici recomandă
Located at The Yard on St. Elmo, this hip coffee & beer spot is a great place to get some work done on the laptop with some kickin java, local brews, tasty nibbles, and fantastic music.
So so so good! But be forewarned: they are serious about their spice! So good.
26 localnici recomandă
New India Cuisine
2304 South Congress Avenue
26 localnici recomandă
So so so good! But be forewarned: they are serious about their spice! So good.
Back in the day, Torchy's was a little taco truck off of S. 1st near Barton Springs and Friday mornings always started with tacos. We are so glad they made it big. This little joint is their first bricks-and-morter location and still our fave.
1075 localnici recomandă
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st St
1075 localnici recomandă
Back in the day, Torchy's was a little taco truck off of S. 1st near Barton Springs and Friday mornings always started with tacos. We are so glad they made it big. This little joint is their first bricks-and-morter location and still our fave.
Summer Moon has seriously good coffee. We love that they open at 6am.
176 localnici recomandă
Summer Moon Coffee
3115 S 1st St
176 localnici recomandă
Summer Moon has seriously good coffee. We love that they open at 6am.
We love St. Elmo Brewing - the yard, the suds, the people. And we are not alone in that love for one of Austin's chillest beer gardens. Dog-friendly. Just a great place to relax and have fun.
95 localnici recomandă
St Elmo Brewing Company
440 E St Elmo Rd
95 localnici recomandă
We love St. Elmo Brewing - the yard, the suds, the people. And we are not alone in that love for one of Austin's chillest beer gardens. Dog-friendly. Just a great place to relax and have fun.
If you're not in Manchaca (pronounced man-shack by the locals), it's a drive. But the tacos and the food are so worth it! Their salsa bar is dreamy - chipotle salsa, spicy avocado sauce, pickled onions, poblano cream, all creating layers of yum.
16 localnici recomandă
Mi Ranchito Restaurant
1105 Farm to Market 1626
16 localnici recomandă
If you're not in Manchaca (pronounced man-shack by the locals), it's a drive. But the tacos and the food are so worth it! Their salsa bar is dreamy - chipotle salsa, spicy avocado sauce, pickled onions, poblano cream, all creating layers of yum.
Another great hangout to get some work done on the laptop. Great yard, friendly service, and tasty coffee, tea or suds.
435 localnici recomandă
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca Rd
435 localnici recomandă
Another great hangout to get some work done on the laptop. Great yard, friendly service, and tasty coffee, tea or suds.
If you've never been to Whataburger, you need to stop what you're doing and go. This Texas burger chain knows what's what. Especially good after a long night.
97 localnici recomandă
Whataburger
601 Barton Springs Rd
97 localnici recomandă
If you've never been to Whataburger, you need to stop what you're doing and go. This Texas burger chain knows what's what. Especially good after a long night.

Sightseeing

A fascinating, mind-boggling labor of love that you have to see to really appreciate. Best to make an appointment. $5 suggested donation. Take a camera!
110 localnici recomandă
Cathedral of Junk
4422 Lareina Dr
110 localnici recomandă
A fascinating, mind-boggling labor of love that you have to see to really appreciate. Best to make an appointment. $5 suggested donation. Take a camera!

Parks & Nature

Rugged beauty on the edge of town, McKinney Falls SP is a great getaway for hiking, biking, camping, geocaching, picnicking and swimming. Nature therapy!
376 localnici recomandă
Parcul de stat McKinney Falls
5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy
376 localnici recomandă
Rugged beauty on the edge of town, McKinney Falls SP is a great getaway for hiking, biking, camping, geocaching, picnicking and swimming. Nature therapy!
There's nothing more refreshing than a swimming hole on a hot summer's day.
41 localnici recomandă
Gus Fruh
2642 Barton Hills Dr
41 localnici recomandă
There's nothing more refreshing than a swimming hole on a hot summer's day.

Essentials

An Austin staple, we were thrilled when Wheatsville Co-op opened their south Lamar location. Shop local!
337 localnici recomandă
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe St
337 localnici recomandă
An Austin staple, we were thrilled when Wheatsville Co-op opened their south Lamar location. Shop local!

Entertainment & Activities

Who doesn't love to burn off some energy playing laser tag? Indulge your inner secret agent.
20 localnici recomandă
Blazer Tag Adventure Center
1701 W Ben White Blvd
20 localnici recomandă
Who doesn't love to burn off some energy playing laser tag? Indulge your inner secret agent.

Getting Around

Within minutes, Cap Metro's South First route (#10) will get you down to South Park Meadows for some shopping or up to downtown for a night out. Get on or off at S. 1st/Heartwood. Don't drink and drive!
2701 S 1St/Cumberland station
South 1st Street
Within minutes, Cap Metro's South First route (#10) will get you down to South Park Meadows for some shopping or up to downtown for a night out. Get on or off at S. 1st/Heartwood. Don't drink and drive!
The Enterprise location on S. IH-35 at Ben White will pick you up and get you set up with a sweet set of wheels. Good selection at this busy location, and cheaper than rentals from the airport.
76 localnici recomandă
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
319 S Lamar Blvd
76 localnici recomandă
The Enterprise location on S. IH-35 at Ben White will pick you up and get you set up with a sweet set of wheels. Good selection at this busy location, and cheaper than rentals from the airport.

Drinks & Nightlife

Spacious yard? Check. Tasty hand-crafted cocktails? Check. Live music? Check. Upscale grub? Check. Just add friends for many memorable evenings (or afternoons!). Dog-friendly.
104 localnici recomandă
The Little Darlin'
6507 Circle S Rd
104 localnici recomandă
Spacious yard? Check. Tasty hand-crafted cocktails? Check. Live music? Check. Upscale grub? Check. Just add friends for many memorable evenings (or afternoons!). Dog-friendly.
Down in Way-South Austin, the Moontower is a hangout that's basically a playground for adults. Pitch washers, listen to music, sit back and shoot the breeze until the wee hours of the morning and thank your lucky stars that you're in Austin.
215 localnici recomandă
Moontower Saloon
10212 Menchaca Rd
215 localnici recomandă
Down in Way-South Austin, the Moontower is a hangout that's basically a playground for adults. Pitch washers, listen to music, sit back and shoot the breeze until the wee hours of the morning and thank your lucky stars that you're in Austin.
You haven't really experienced Austin until you've been to the time warp that is Ego's. Grab some friends for a game of pool or to indulge your inner karaoke diva and savor the atmosphere.
98 localnici recomandă
Ego's Bar
510 S Congress Ave
98 localnici recomandă
You haven't really experienced Austin until you've been to the time warp that is Ego's. Grab some friends for a game of pool or to indulge your inner karaoke diva and savor the atmosphere.