Close Icon
Gear IconImportant Reminder:The City Guide app will be sunsetting on December 15, 2024, with the web version to follow in early 2025. Please visit our FAQ to learn more or to download our Swarm app.
Learn more
/Austin
Whole Foods Market is one of /Austin.

1. Whole Foods Market

9.0
525 N Lamar Blvd (btwn W 5th & 6th), Austin, TX
Grocery Store · Downtown Austin · 403 tips and reviews
Craft Pride is one of /Austin.

2. Craft Pride

61 Rainey St, Austin, TX
Beer Garden · Downtown Austin · 99 tips and reviews
German Haus SXSW is one of /Austin.

3. German Haus SXSW

77 Rainey St, Austin, TX
Event Space · Downtown Austin · 3 tips and reviews
The Ginger Man is one of /Austin.

4. The Ginger Man

301 Lavaca St (at W 3rd St), Austin, TX
Pub · Downtown Austin · 195 tips and reviews
Juan in a Million is one of /Austin.

5. Juan in a Million

8.5
2300 E Cesar Chavez St (Mildred St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 221 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Best breakfast tacos plus Juan is always there to greet you with a smile and a handshake Read more.

Magnolia Cafe South is one of /Austin.

6. Magnolia Cafe South

8.8
1920 S Congress Ave (at E. Mary St.), Austin, TX
Diner · Bouldin Creek · 285 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: An absolute must for breakfast. Make sure to get there early - or you will wait. It's funky, and the food is great. Service is wonderful. Read more.

Torchy's Tacos is one of /Austin.

7. Torchy's Tacos

8.9
2809 S 1st St (at El Paso St), Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · 156 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Anyone coming to SXSW should definitely try Torchy's Tacos. Fried avocado tacos and fried chocolate chip cookies for dessert? Yes. Read more.

Veracruz All Natural is one of /Austin.

8. Veracruz All Natural

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

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Veracruz tacos are worth fighting for any day of the week except Monday when they are closed. Read more.

Péché is one of /Austin.

9. Péché

8.8
208 W 4th St (Colorado St.), Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Austin · 191 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: For some of the best cocktails in town, go to Peche on 4th Street. They make their own bitters as a sign of their devotion. Read more.

Franklin Barbecue is one of /Austin.

10. Franklin Barbecue

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

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: If you want BBQ in Austin you must go to Franklin's. If you want to bypass the line, place your order for pickup now. Read more.

Lambert's Downtown BBQ is one of /Austin.

11. Lambert's Downtown BBQ

8.7
401 W 2nd St (at Guadalupe St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Downtown Austin · 303 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Lambert's Country Style Pork Ribs are delicious. Read more.

Yellow Jacket Social Club is one of /Austin.

12. Yellow Jacket Social Club

8.5
1700 E 5th St., Austin, TX
Bar · 57 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Go to Yellow Jacket Social Club for Frito Pie, local craft beer, and excellent people watching under the crepe myrtle trees. Read more.

Kerbey Lane Cafe is one of /Austin.

13. Kerbey Lane Cafe

8.5
3003 S Lamar Blvd (Manchaca Rd.), Austin, TX
Café · South Lamar · 164 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Their pancakes have been known to cure most ailments ranging from hangovers to Austin-induced late night munches. Read more.

Chi'lantro BBQ is one of /Austin.

14. Chi'lantro BBQ

8.4
823 Congress Ave (at E 9th St), Austin, TX
Food Truck · Downtown Austin · 114 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: a Korean-Mexican fusion foodtruck with heavenly kimchi fries and Korean tacos. Read more.

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin is one of /Austin.

15. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin

8.9
114 W 7th St (at Colorado St), Austin, TX
Steakhouse · Downtown Austin · 114 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Order the Pork Chop, one serving will feed two hungry people. Read more.

Bouldin Creek Café is one of /Austin.

16. Bouldin Creek Café

9.1
1900 S 1st St (at W. Mary St.), Austin, TX
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 261 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Delicious vegetarian food, especially their tofu scramble. Local lore has it that Radiohead frequents it when they are in town. Read more.

Frank Restaurant is one of /Austin.

17. Frank Restaurant

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

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Get the Texalina on a stone plate instead of a basket. Read more.

Iron Works Barbecue is one of /Austin.

18. Iron Works Barbecue

8.0
100 Red River St (at E Cesar Chavez St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Downtown Austin · 185 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: It was packed with celebrities who appreciated the SXSW open, casual, shared dining experience. You won't be disappointed. I promise. Read more.

Casino El Camino is one of /Austin.

19. Casino El Camino

8.3
517 E 6th St (bt Red River & Neches Sts), Austin, TX
Dive Bar · Downtown Austin · 229 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Incredible burgers! And get a tattoo at Sailor's Grave right around the corner. Read more.

Tacodeli is one of /Austin.

20. Tacodeli

9.0
4200 N Lamar Blvd (at W 42nd St), Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · Rosedale · 130 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: A breakfast taco favorite. Their Heather tacos and Dona salsa are addictive. Read more.

FoodHeads is one of /Austin.

21. FoodHeads

9.2
616 W 34th St (btwn Guadalupe St. & King St.), Austin, TX
Sandwich Spot · West University · 62 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Five soups made daily, beautiful patio, old house, best sandwiches in town. Read more.

Justine's Brasserie is one of /Austin.

22. Justine's Brasserie

8.7
4710 E 5th St, Austin, TX
French Restaurant · 107 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Head to Justine's Brasserie for incredible food/ambience and to catch your fave artists on their dinner breaks Read more.

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

23. Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon

8.2
5434 Burnet Rd (btwn Shoalmont Dr & Lawnmont Ave), Austin, TX
Dive Bar · Allandale · 36 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Go for the honkytonk music. Sunday afternoons feature great live music and bingo played with a chicken. Read more.