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Austin ToDo
Franklin Barbecue is one of Austin ToDo.

1. Franklin Barbecue

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

Melissa H.Melissa Hess: Anthony Bourdain says Its a religious experience #noreservations

Torchy's Tacos is one of Austin ToDo.

2. Torchy's Tacos

8.9
2809 S 1st St (at El Paso St), Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · 156 tips and reviews
The Salt Lick is one of Austin ToDo.

3. The Salt Lick

9.3
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826, Driftwood, TX
BBQ Joint · 425 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: As seen on Man v Food, this is the original Salt Lick, and the best BBQ around. If you're anywhere in Texas, make the trip to Driftwood for Salt Lick's mouthwatering BBQ.

Mozart's Coffee is one of Austin ToDo.

4. Mozart's Coffee

9.2
3825 Lake Austin Blvd (at Enfield Rd.), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · West Austin · 249 tips and reviews

5. Easy Tiger

709 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 300 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Bratwurst in Pretzel Bun: Resist the temptation to stuff yourself with bread and beer cheese and save room for this sausage sandwich.

Hopdoddy Burger Bar is one of Austin ToDo.

6. Hopdoddy Burger Bar

9.2
1400 S Congress Ave Ste A190 (btwn Gibson & Elizabeth), Austin, TX
Burger Joint · Bouldin Creek · 443 tips and reviews
La Barbecue Cuisine Texicana is one of Austin ToDo.

7. La Barbecue Cuisine Texicana

1906 E Cesar Chavez St (Chicon), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Central East Austin · 151 tips and reviews
John Mueller Meat Company is one of Austin ToDo.

8. John Mueller Meat Company

2500 E 6th St (Pedernales Street), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · 58 tips and reviews
Gourdough's is one of Austin ToDo.

9. Gourdough's

8.8
1503 S 1st St (at Monroe), Austin, TX
Donut Shop · Bouldin Creek · 219 tips and reviews
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden is one of Austin ToDo.

10. 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

Melissa G.Melissa Garcia: $8 lunch specials that include any Texas pint of beer, any "Traditional" sausage dog, one side, and you choose two toppings and two sauces.

East Side King is one of Austin ToDo.

11. East Side King

8.5
1618 1/2 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Food Truck · 82 tips and reviews
24 Diner is one of Austin ToDo.

12. 24 Diner

8.5
600 N Lamar Blvd #G (at W 6th St), Austin, TX
Diner · Old West Austin · 322 tips and reviews

Isaac M.Isaac Martinez: get the chicken and waffles!

Yellow Jacket Social Club is one of Austin ToDo.

13. Yellow Jacket Social Club

8.5
1700 E 5th St., Austin, TX
Bar · 57 tips and reviews
Maria's Taco Xpress is one of Austin ToDo.

14. Maria's Taco Xpress

2529 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · South Lamar · 74 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: Maria's has been making tacos fresh daily for 12 years. Try the Pollo Guisado, which is like barbecue chicken in an enchilada.

Torchy's Tacos is one of Austin ToDo.

15. Torchy's Tacos

1311 S 1st St (btwn W Elizabeth & W Gibson St), Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 219 tips and reviews
Barton Springs Pool is one of Austin ToDo.

16. Barton Springs Pool

9.3
2101 Barton Springs Rd (at William Barton Dr), Austin, TX
Swimming Pool · Barton Hills · 212 tips and reviews
Covert Park at Mt. Bonnell is one of Austin ToDo.

17. Covert Park at Mt. Bonnell

9.3
3800 Mount Bonnell Rd, Austin, TX
Park · 88 tips and reviews
Zilker Park is one of Austin ToDo.

18. Zilker Park

9.5
2168 Lou Neff Rd, Austin, TX
Park · Barton Hills · 157 tips and reviews
Lick Honest Ice Creams is one of Austin ToDo.

19. Lick Honest Ice Creams

8.8
1100 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Ice Cream Parlor · Zilker · 172 tips and reviews
Amy's Ice Creams is one of Austin ToDo.

20. Amy's Ice Creams

9.0
1301 S Congress Ave (at The Cir), Austin, TX
Ice Cream Parlor · 93 tips and reviews
The Peached Tortilla is one of Austin ToDo.

21. The Peached Tortilla

8.8
5520 Burnet Rd (5200 Burnet Rd), Austin, TX
Asian Restaurant · Allandale · 69 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: This new-school, street-food star mashes up fresh and hyper-flavorful Southwestern and pan-Asian ingredients in the best way. Wake up the taste buds and think pad thai taco.

Tacodeli is one of Austin ToDo.

22. Tacodeli

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

23. Counter Cafe

8.0
626 N Lamar Blvd (btw 6th & 7th), Austin, TX
Diner · Old West Austin · 86 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This tiny restaurant serves some of the best locally-sourced food we've had in a town wild for locally-sourced food. And, yes, their famous burgers are amazing. [Eater 38 Member]

24. Veracruz All Natural

9.1
2505 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · Central East Austin · 107 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Some of the best tacos in Austin are served by two trucks with national acclaim. Their aguas frescas are not to be missed, and they serve up the best migas taco in Austin. [Eater 38 Member]

25. Gourmands Neighborhood Pub

2316 Webberville Rd (E. 7th St.), Austin, TX
Pub · Central East Austin · 81 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Designer sandwiches in a remodeled Tejano club with a killer Wednesday night trivia club and curated beer selection. East Austin to the max. [Eater 38 Member]

Barley Swine is one of Austin ToDo.

26. Barley Swine

2024 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Zilker · 87 tips and reviews
Wink is one of Austin ToDo.

27. Wink

8.5
1014 N Lamar Blvd (W. 11th), Austin, TX
Wine Bar · Old West Austin · 40 tips and reviews
East Side King is one of Austin ToDo.

28. East Side King

2538 Guadalupe St (at Hole in the Wall), Austin, TX
Asian Restaurant · West University · 51 tips and reviews
East Side King is one of Austin ToDo.

29. East Side King

8.7
2310 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Asian Restaurant · Zilker · 47 tips and reviews
Home Slice Pizza is one of Austin ToDo.

30. Home Slice Pizza

9.4
1415 S Congress Ave (Gibson St. E), Austin, TX
Pizzeria · 333 tips and reviews
Bar Congress is one of Austin ToDo.

31. Bar Congress

200 Congress Ave (2nd Street), Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Austin · 27 tips and reviews
Noble Sandwich Company is one of Austin ToDo.

32. Noble Sandwich Company

4805 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX
Sandwich Spot · Brentwood · 50 tips and reviews
JuiceLand is one of Austin ToDo.

33. JuiceLand

9.1
1625 Barton Springs Rd (Sterzing St & Jessie St), Austin, TX
Juice Bar · Zilker · 72 tips and reviews

34. Péché

8.9
208 W 4th St (Colorado St.), Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Austin · 191 tips and reviews
Live Oak Brewery is one of Austin ToDo.

35. Live Oak Brewery

3301 E 5th St (at Allen St), Del Valle, TX
Brewery · 6 tips and reviews

David H.David Holmer: Register ahead of time for the free tours on their website

Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon is one of Austin ToDo.

36. Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon

8.1
5434 Burnet Rd (btwn Shoalmont Dr & Lawnmont Ave), Austin, TX
Dive Bar · Allandale · 36 tips and reviews

RazorfishRazorfish: Chicken Shit Bingo every Sunday from 4-7. It's the best entertainment $2 can buy. Cheap beer, free chili dogs, and a live honky tonk band to set the mood. — Tannen C., Creative

Odd Duck is one of Austin ToDo.

37. Odd Duck

9.0
1201 S Lamar Blvd (Gibson St W), Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Zilker · 130 tips and reviews
Foreign & Domestic is one of Austin ToDo.

38. Foreign & Domestic

8.6
306 E 53rd St, Austin, TX
American Restaurant · North Loop · 76 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: Reasonably priced and informal but still very fine dining, indeed. Rising star Ned Elliott’s seasonal menu is spare but stunning, with each well-conceived plate coming together in delicious harmony. Read more.

Rosita’s Al Pastor Taco Truck is one of Austin ToDo.

39. Rosita’s Al Pastor Taco Truck

9.1
1911 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX
Food Truck · Riverside · 41 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: al pastor tacos

Annies Café & Bar is one of Austin ToDo.

40. Annies Café & Bar

319 Congress Ave (E 4th St), Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 84 tips and reviews