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Louie Mueller Barbecue is one of Austin.

1. Louie Mueller Barbecue

8.6
206 W 2nd St (at Vance St), Taylor, TX
BBQ Joint · 53 tips and reviews

Chris R.Chris R: BBQ the way the god's intended. Moist beef brisket, chopped beef samich peach cobbler to pick up after the meal and wash it all down with an RC Cola...HEAVEN!

Waterloo Records is one of Austin.

2. Waterloo Records

9.4
600 N Lamar Blvd (at W 6th St), Austin, TX
Record Store · Old West Austin · 76 tips and reviews

Jaysyn L.Jaysyn Longoria: Top notch staff here. These guys know their stuff so don't hesitate to ask any questions. Hands down this is Austins best record shop.

The Highball is one of Austin.

3. The Highball

7.2
1120 S Lamar Blvd (at Treadwell St.), Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Zilker · 122 tips and reviews

Laughing SquidLaughing Squid: Swankiest joint in town. Get the amazing buttermilk-battered fried chix but be sure to save room for the (flaming) Highball Jubilee dessert. Also, say hi to the delightful waitress, Sam! Oh and bowl!

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is one of Austin.

4. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

9.0
320 E 6th St (btwn Trinity & San Jacinto), Austin, TX
Movie Theater · Downtown Austin · 122 tips and reviews

Lynn E.Lynn Ellison: Get the fried pickles! Trust me - they're yummy.

Royal Blue Grocery is one of Austin.

5. Royal Blue Grocery

8.8
609 Congress Ave (btw 6th St. & 7th St.), Austin, TX
Grocery Store · Downtown Austin · 89 tips and reviews

Ally S.Ally Squires: The iced coffee is the perfect summer morning treat

Spider House Patio Bar & Cafe is one of Austin.

6. Spider House Patio Bar & Cafe

2908 Fruth St (at W 29th St), Austin, TX
Bar · North University · 186 tips and reviews

Ted P.Ted Power: Order inside, sit outside

Lustre Pearl Bar is one of Austin.

7. Lustre Pearl Bar

97 Rainey St (Driskill St.), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 84 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: Step inside to grab a drink but head right back outside to mingle with others, enjoy the lounge chairs, or hit up the picnic and Ping-Pong tables. Oh, and there's typically a taco truck. No brainer.

Torchy's Tacos is one of Austin.

8. Torchy's Tacos

8.6
5119 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · Brentwood · 99 tips and reviews

Cooper S.Cooper Smith: Order the nookie. The what? The nookie.

Stag is one of Austin.

9. Stag

9.0
1423 S Congress Ave (Elizabeth St. E.), Austin, TX
Men's Store · 35 tips and reviews

Shop Across TexasShop Across Texas: Loaded with classic America labels along with re-worked vintage pieces and edgy leather goods, STAG is a ShopAcrossTexas.com Best Store in Town and just plain cool. Read more.

10. Red House Pizzeria

1917 Manor Rd (Btw Chicon & Poquito), Austin, TX
Pizzeria · Upper Boggy Creek · 18 tips and reviews

Kyle B.Kyle Bunch: You're on the East Side, you need a slice...what do you do? Head to Red House, who runs a close second to Home Slice in the 'Best Slice in Town' derby.

South Congress Cafe is one of Austin.

11. South Congress Cafe

1600 S Congress Ave (at E Monroe St.), Austin, TX
Café · Bouldin Creek · 180 tips and reviews
Jo's Coffee is one of Austin.

12. Jo's Coffee

8.9
1300 S Congress Ave (James St. W.), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · Bouldin Creek · 197 tips and reviews
Home Slice Pizza is one of Austin.

13. Home Slice Pizza

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

Kyle B.Kyle Bunch: Austin's best pizza spot. Can get a little packed, but More Home Slice (next door on S. Congress) is a good option for a slice or take-out when the original location is too packed.

14. Mrs. Johnson's Bakery

7.5
4909 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX
Donut Shop · Hyde Park · 34 tips and reviews

Austin K.Austin Keeler: All of the donuts are heavenly. You can't go wrong with the simple glazed, though.

Mellow Johnny's is one of Austin.

15. Mellow Johnny's

8.0
400 Nueces St (at W 4th St.), Austin, TX
Bicycle Store · Downtown Austin · 31 tips and reviews

16. Frank Restaurant

407 Colorado St (btw 4th & 5th), Austin, TX
Hot Dog Joint · Downtown Austin · 388 tips and reviews

Volcom EntertainmentVolcom Entertainment: It'd be tough to find a more extreme Bloody Mary than at Frank. The garnish alone is a meal!

The Liberty is one of Austin.

17. The Liberty

8.7
1618 1/2 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Dive Bar · 67 tips and reviews

cecilia p.cecilia pagkalinawan: Order pork belly in a bun from the backyard truck.

East Side Drive-In is one of Austin.

18. East Side Drive-In

1000 E 5th St (San Marcos), Austin, TX
Music Venue · 7 tips and reviews
Stony's Pizza Truck is one of Austin.

19. Stony's Pizza Truck

7.2
Rainey St. & Driskill, Austin, TX
Food Truck · 14 tips and reviews
Texas Chili Parlor is one of Austin.

20. Texas Chili Parlor

8.7
1409 Lavaca St (btw West 14th & 15th St.), Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 105 tips and reviews
Barton Springs Pool is one of Austin.

21. Barton Springs Pool

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

22. Uchi Austin

9.1
801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Japanese Restaurant · Zilker · 226 tips and reviews

23. Franklin Barbecue

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

Kyle B.Kyle Bunch: The hype is absolutely for real: this is the best BBQ in the U.S. You can't go wrong regardless of what you choose, but the brisket is the MVP of the lineup. But get here early, they will sell out.

The Ginger Man is one of Austin.

24. The Ginger Man

301 Lavaca St (at W 3rd St), Austin, TX
Pub · Downtown Austin · 195 tips and reviews

25. Easy Tiger

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

Charles B.Charles B: great beer selection downstairs and out back. good spot for a beer in the shade on a nice day. they have ping pong too.

26. East Side King

8.5
1618 1/2 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Food Truck · 82 tips and reviews

Kyle B.Kyle Bunch: You can't go wrong with any of the East Side King locations...definitely Austin's food truck all-stars. The Chicken Karaage knocks it out of the park.

27. Clive Bar

7.4
609 Davis St (at Rainey St), Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Austin · 80 tips and reviews

Alia M.Alia McKee: I dig the bartenders at Clive. Great outdoor space. Ready for a beautiful spring day. Read more.

Hopdoddy Burger Bar is one of Austin.

28. Hopdoddy Burger Bar

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

AlexandraAlexandra: Chipotle ketchup,yum!! Can't go wrong with the burger topped with bacon. Also had the black cherry hard limeade...all delicious. The set up and ordering system is a little chaotic though!

Kerbey Lane Café is one of Austin.

29. Kerbey Lane Café

9.0
3704 Kerbey Ln, Austin, TX
Café · Rosedale · 143 tips and reviews