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Austin Approved

Austin Approved

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Created by Brian Herschaft • Updated On: August 22, 2014
Torchy's Tacos is one of Austin Approved.

1. Torchy's Tacos

1311 S 1st St (btwn W Elizabeth & W Gibson St), Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 219 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: Missionary Style- Green chili pork. (From the secret menu) Carnitas, pickled onions, guacamole, jack cheese and cilantro, chipotle sauce - two-tortilla tandem. Ask by name as it's not on the menu!

Sway Thai is one of Austin Approved.

2. Sway Thai

1417 S 1st St, Austin, TX
Thai Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 155 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: Thai iced tea to start, The Son in Law for main, and the Thai tea affogato for dessert. This place is nuts!

Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden is one of Austin Approved.

3. Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden

9.1
79 & 81 Rainey St (btwn Davis & River St.), Austin, TX
Beer Garden · Downtown Austin · 256 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: Duck, bacon and fig sausage, deep fried chicken sausage, and a killer peach cobbler in a mason jar for dessert!

South Congress Cafe is one of Austin Approved.

4. South Congress Cafe

1600 S Congress Ave (at E Monroe St.), Austin, TX
Café · Bouldin Creek · 180 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: Carrot Cake French Toast! Cinnamon vanilla egg batter with cream cheese-pecan syrup topped with a strawberry!

Barley Swine is one of Austin Approved.

5. Barley Swine

2024 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Zilker · 87 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: Bryce Gilmore is a magician. No word to describe this place besides incredible. Make sure to check his other spot called Odd Duck!

Franklin Barbecue is one of Austin Approved.

6. Franklin Barbecue

9.1
900 E 11th St (at Branch St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · 353 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: Brisket is something you obviously have to get but don't let that pulled pork and sausage slip your mind. The LITERALLY pork melts in your mouth and the sausage has incredible flavor!

Second Bar + Kitchen is one of Austin Approved.

7. Second Bar + Kitchen

200 Congress Ave (W 2nd St), Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 198 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: Grandma's famous pepperoni soup, short rib sliders, grilled flank steak with chimichurri. There are truly incredible flavors coming out of this spot!

Amy's Ice Creams is one of Austin Approved.

8. Amy's Ice Creams

9.0
1301 S Congress Ave (at The Cir), Austin, TX
Ice Cream Parlor · 93 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: Mexican Vanilla in a sugar cone all day!

9. Tacodeli

9.1
1500B Spyglass Dr (at Barton Skyway), Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · Bartons Bluff-Spyglass · 150 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: One word: MOLE!

10. The Container Bar

90 Rainey St (Davis), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 48 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: Why come here? BECAUSE YOU ARE PARTYING IN SHIPPING CONTAINERS! #ohcomeon

11. Barton Green Belt Trail

9.0
Austin, TX
Hiking Trail · Bartons Bluff-Spyglass · 8 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: You'll need a nice and long 10 mile hike after eating in Austin! :)

Hopdoddy Burger Bar is one of Austin Approved.

12. Hopdoddy Burger Bar

9.2
1400 S Congress Ave Ste A190 (btwn Gibson & Elizabeth), Austin, TX
Burger Joint · Bouldin Creek · 443 tips and reviews