On site at the Shangri-La, this trailer is an Asian fusion treasure. The gourmet yet budget-friendly menu includes a green apple and kimchee grilled cheese sandwich. Good vegetarian and vegan options.
Best kept secret in Austin. If the delicious BBQ isn't enough, they have free beer on Fri, Sat, Sun (no joke)
BEST BBQ in the WORLD! Better get in line by 10 am before they sell out, usually by 1 or 2. Better yet, if you're in the neighborhood and the line is not too long, make a detour.
Everytime I go to Austin, I have to get my wurst on. The jalapeño wurst with everything is greatness. Sauerkraut, sautéed onion, spicy mustard & curry ketchup. They take credit cards too now!
Staged with Southern Living nostalgia, Josephine House is the type of place where you can easily dither away the afternoon sipping iced teas and grazing on cool melon salads. Pricey, but worth it. Read more.
I'm a big fan of the beef tongue hash for brunch...but the relaxed outdoor vibe is the killer app here.
Brave the constant crowds and be rewarded with skillfully made, belly-busting, Southwestern-styled comfort food like Chicken-Fried Beef Ribs. Nab a mason jar of amazing pimento cheese on the way out.
People get religious about the extra-hot Dona sauce, for good reason: It's just that delicious. Don't overlook the handmade mole, and the brisket Tacoloco may be the best four bucks you ever spent.
The original Torchy's Taco Trailer is both a destination and a landmark. Fabulous, enormous tacos filled with inventive and excellent "Texican" filling combinations, with shady outdoor seating. Read more.
Add bacon to your Migas con Todo Taco and experience one of the most enjoyable pleasures in east Austin.
Get the beef rib if they haven't run out. Just one is enough to share with 2 friends. The brisket is solid, too.
It's only open on Saturday mornings, so diehards show up at dawn. Worth it? You bet! Melt-in-your-mouth brisket, tender, meaty ribs... a meat-eaters heaven! Off-the-beaten path is part of the charm.
The Kerlins are newbies, but have made a strong showing right off the bat: They use sweet-smelling pecan wood and crank out pork ribs and sausage to die for.
Fragrant barbecue smoke and soulful blues waft over the roof of this 19th-century brick edifice. It's noisy. It's fun. And that's just the way the crowd likes it. The fried pies are not to be missed. Read more.
Reader tip: Head to Justine's Brasserie for incredible food/ambience and to catch your fave artists on their dinner breaks Read more.
Get 1/2 pound of lean brisket, 4 pieces of texas toast add some pickles, onions and sauce then wash down with Shiner. Mmmm, BBQ at a gas station. Austin rawks.
This popular French bistro from ELM Restaurant Group has great bones but the execution can veer from sublime to ragged. Don’t skip the bread service with flavored, whipped butters: It’s perfection. Read more.
Expectations were sky-high for Bryce Gilmore's second restaurant, and Odd Duck has surpassed them from the magnificent large format dishes to the playful brunch pastries. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Great location in Austin that features an assortment of artwork from anonymous artists. Cool place to hang out, take pictures, etc. Surely a hidden gem in Austin and has even been acknowledged by NPR.
The recent opening of the Boardwalk provides a continual connection of Austin’s beloved trail over the lake, not to mention spectacular views of the skyline. Read more.
One of the oldest recorded tourist attractions in the Austin area and the highest point within Austin's city limits, Mount Bonnell offers fantastic sunset views of Lake Austin and the 360 Bridge.
Best people watching place in Austin. Look for free parking by the back gate on Robert E. Lee. Stay in water for a good 20 minutes, then sit out in the sun. Nothing is more rejuvenating!
1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats depart nightly at sunset, April through October, from beneath the bridge.
J Cole Can’t Get Enough of Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen. We know where we are getting dinner tonight.
Good live music spot in Downtown Austin. Kind of a dark, divey, spot to listen to some local acts. Bar is good size for music acts and bartender was cool and funny as well, drinks a bit pricey though
Awesome location overlooking downtown. Head upstairs for some good 'ol honky tonk! Oh, and check out do512.com for info on what they have in store for SXSW
