Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Best pie and subs north of the river! Grab something to drink from the adjacent grocery store's beer cave and dine al fresco in the balmy Austin evenings.
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Little Deli & Pizzeria
7101 Woodrow AveBest pie and subs north of the river! Grab something to drink from the adjacent grocery store's beer cave and dine al fresco in the balmy Austin evenings.
Come for the fajitas, call a cab after the margaritas. If you want to experience traditional, old school Tex-Mex, this is the place to do it.
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Enchiladas Y Mas
1911 W Anderson LnCome for the fajitas, call a cab after the margaritas. If you want to experience traditional, old school Tex-Mex, this is the place to do it.
Old school diner for your comfort food needs. Try the biscuits and gravy at brunch.
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The Frisco Shop
6801 Burnet RoadOld school diner for your comfort food needs. Try the biscuits and gravy at brunch.
Features unusual farm-to-table ingredients and seasonal flavors. Our son's favorite is goat cheese, thyme, and honey.
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Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdFeatures unusual farm-to-table ingredients and seasonal flavors. Our son's favorite is goat cheese, thyme, and honey.
Unique burgers with locally-sourced ingredients. Don't pass on the truffle fries!
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Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveUnique burgers with locally-sourced ingredients. Don't pass on the truffle fries!
Hey Cupcake!
4209 Airport BoulevardDelicious and fun dessert treats.
Uncommon offerings like white pies and vegan options.
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East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveUncommon offerings like white pies and vegan options.
Taco Flats
5520 Burnet RdFlavorful tacos and craft cocktails.
Outstanding fried chicken, pies, and cocktails.
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Lucy's Fried Chicken
2218 College AveOutstanding fried chicken, pies, and cocktails.
Includes an onsite playground and adjoining Amy's Ice Creams.
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Phils Ice House
5620 Burnet RdIncludes an onsite playground and adjoining Amy's Ice Creams.
Genuine Joe Coffeehouse
2001 W Anderson LnSmall, quirky coffee shop.
Local alternative coffee shop and bar.
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Thunderbird Cafe & Tap Room
1401 W Koenig LnLocal alternative coffee shop and bar.
Known for its Texas pecan turtles and chocolate-dipped strawberries.
Lammes Candies at Hillside Center
2927 W Anderson LnKnown for its Texas pecan turtles and chocolate-dipped strawberries.
To-go split-grilled chicken and carne asada, fantastic for a night in and goes great with Mexican Coca-Cola.
Pollo Regio
6615 Berkman DrTo-go split-grilled chicken and carne asada, fantastic for a night in and goes great with Mexican Coca-Cola.
Original location of the iconic Austin restaurant and music venue.
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Threadgill's
6416 N Lamar BlvdOriginal location of the iconic Austin restaurant and music venue.
One of Austin's taco meccas. We live for the Delibelly, and the Papadulce is our favorite vegan option.
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Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdOne of Austin's taco meccas. We live for the Delibelly, and the Papadulce is our favorite vegan option.
Delicious French-Korean bakery where you can load up on macarons and red bean pastries.
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Tous Les Jours
6808 N Lamar BlvdDelicious French-Korean bakery where you can load up on macarons and red bean pastries.
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdRamen so good there's a line out the door.
Local alternative drive-thru fast food with all-natural beef and vegetarian burgers and breakfast sandwiches. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a root beer shake or slice of banana bread.
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P. Terry's Burger Stand
8515 Burnet RdLocal alternative drive-thru fast food with all-natural beef and vegetarian burgers and breakfast sandwiches. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a root beer shake or slice of banana bread.
Food truck for big fat donuts topped with everything from fresh fruit to fried chicken.
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Gourdough's Donuts
Food truck for big fat donuts topped with everything from fresh fruit to fried chicken.
Come for the kimchi fries, stay for the bowls. They also make a great kid's grilled cheese sandwich!
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Chi'Lantro
1509 S Lamar BlvdCome for the kimchi fries, stay for the bowls. They also make a great kid's grilled cheese sandwich!
High-quality but accessible fusion food and a surprisingly kid-friendly environment.
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The Peached Tortilla
5520 Burnet RdHigh-quality but accessible fusion food and a surprisingly kid-friendly environment.
Drive-through eatery with plenty of options for vegetarians and the health-consciences. Within walking distance of the casita.
Baby Greens
10611 Research BoulevardDrive-through eatery with plenty of options for vegetarians and the health-consciences. Within walking distance of the casita.
Drinks & Nightlife
Classic Austin dive with a holiday twist. Check out the in-house Stubb's BBQ.
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Lala's Little Nugget
2207 Justin LnClassic Austin dive with a holiday twist. Check out the in-house Stubb's BBQ.
A little farther away but has the best service. Grab an airplane bottle of Jaeger or a can of Sophia Blanc de Blancs for the cheapest shots in town.
Far West Liquor and Fine Wines
3616 Far W BlvdA little farther away but has the best service. Grab an airplane bottle of Jaeger or a can of Sophia Blanc de Blancs for the cheapest shots in town.
Local brewery that hosts tours, tastings, and a rotation of local food trucks.
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Austin Beerworks
3001 Industrial TerraceLocal brewery that hosts tours, tastings, and a rotation of local food trucks.
Best stop returning from downtown via Crestview Station, it has a wide selection of beer and great food for meat lovers and vegetarians alike.
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Black Star Co-op
7020 Easy Wind DrBest stop returning from downtown via Crestview Station, it has a wide selection of beer and great food for meat lovers and vegetarians alike.
Private karaoke rooms perfect for group outings and parties.
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Austin Karaoke
6808 N Lamar BlvdPrivate karaoke rooms perfect for group outings and parties.
Our go-to option for spur-of-the-moment karaoke.
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The Common Interest
8440 Burnet RdOur go-to option for spur-of-the-moment karaoke.
Host to local faves and national headliners.
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Capitol City Comedy Club
11506 Research BlvdHost to local faves and national headliners.
The Aristocrat Lounge
6507 Burnet RdHippest bar on Burnet.
Famous for chicken sh*t bingo, it also features both kinds of live music - Country and Western!
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Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon
5434 Burnet RdFamous for chicken sh*t bingo, it also features both kinds of live music - Country and Western!
Essentials
Huge, varied beer, wine, and craft snacks selection.
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Sunrise Mini Mart
1809 W Anderson LnHuge, varied beer, wine, and craft snacks selection.
Local chain with the best the Lone Star State has to offer. We suggest Texas-shaped tortilla chips, That Green Sauce!, and a 6-pack of Shiner Ruby Red.
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Heb Shopping Center
Local chain with the best the Lone Star State has to offer. We suggest Texas-shaped tortilla chips, That Green Sauce!, and a 6-pack of Shiner Ruby Red.
Fully-stocked grocery with a small town feel. Check out the walk-in beer cave before hitting up Little Deli across the parking lot.
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Arlan's Market
7108 Woodrow AveFully-stocked grocery with a small town feel. Check out the walk-in beer cave before hitting up Little Deli across the parking lot.
Donation-based yoga studio offering a variety of classes. Within walking distance of the casita.
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Black Swan Yoga
403 Orchard StDonation-based yoga studio offering a variety of classes. Within walking distance of the casita.
Shopping
Like a bit of West Texas in Austin, it features items like cowhide rugs and taxidermy rattlesnake heads.
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The Corner Shoppe
8425 Burnet RdLike a bit of West Texas in Austin, it features items like cowhide rugs and taxidermy rattlesnake heads.
A wonderland for kids with unique gifts and clothes. We really like their holiday offerings and wind-up metal robot selection.
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Terra Toys
2438 W Anderson LnA wonderland for kids with unique gifts and clothes. We really like their holiday offerings and wind-up metal robot selection.
Furniture shop with inexpensive, funky offerings like Austin-themed marquee signs.
Cool Stuff Furniture
8231 Burnet RdFurniture shop with inexpensive, funky offerings like Austin-themed marquee signs.
One-stop shop for comic geeks & tabletop gamers.
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Dragon's Lair Comics and Fantasy
2438 W Anderson LnOne-stop shop for comic geeks & tabletop gamers.
Great place to pick up local goods for your friends back home.
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Atown
5502 Burnet RdGreat place to pick up local goods for your friends back home.
Entertainment & Activities
World famous theater with movie-themed menu.
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Alamo Drafthouse Village
2700 W Anderson LnWorld famous theater with movie-themed menu.
Pinballz Arcade
8940 Research BlvdEndless aisles of pinball and arcade games.
Bowling alley renowned for its enchiladas (yes, really!).
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Dart Bowl
5700 Grover AveBowling alley renowned for its enchiladas (yes, really!).
Toybrary Austin
2001 Justin LnHave a little one but forgot the toys at home? This place has you covered.
Parks & Nature
Huge playground, public pool, and beautiful greenbelt park.
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Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park
7000 Ardath StHuge playground, public pool, and beautiful greenbelt park.
Just one block over from the casita, this park has a playground, Pokéstops, and wide fields for soccer and frisbee.
Wooten Neighborhood Park
1500 Dale DrJust one block over from the casita, this park has a playground, Pokéstops, and wide fields for soccer and frisbee.
Features a playground, public pool, and walking trail.
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Brentwood Neighborhood Park
6710 Arroyo SecoFeatures a playground, public pool, and walking trail.
Getting Around
Train line for hitting East Austin and downtown.
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Crestview Station (NB)
Train line for hitting East Austin and downtown.
Hub for catching buses all across town, including the 801 MetroRapid line that goes to Crestview Station, UT, downtown, and South Congress.
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North Lamar Transit Center
8001 US-183Hub for catching buses all across town, including the 801 MetroRapid line that goes to Crestview Station, UT, downtown, and South Congress.