East Austin Guidebook
East Side Eats!
Known for their salty & savory rubs on locally sourced beef. A great spot for lunch!
421 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StKnown for their salty & savory rubs on locally sourced beef. A great spot for lunch!
Truly delicious! Get there at least 3 hours before opening to wait in line. For some reason Tuesday's seem like the day for a shorter line.
919 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StTruly delicious! Get there at least 3 hours before opening to wait in line. For some reason Tuesday's seem like the day for a shorter line.
Traditional Mexican cuisine with a modern flare. Make a reservation and try the ceviche!
151 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StTraditional Mexican cuisine with a modern flare. Make a reservation and try the ceviche!
This is my favorite pizza on the East Side! Try their Detroit style pizzas and thank me later.
372 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StThis is my favorite pizza on the East Side! Try their Detroit style pizzas and thank me later.
Upscale Mexican. Sunday brunch menu is worth it and the decor is really fun. Make a reservation!
71 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Grizzelda's
105 Tillery StUpscale Mexican. Sunday brunch menu is worth it and the decor is really fun. Make a reservation!
Delicious, authentic Peruvian cuisine with lots of outdoor seating. (Well, mainly outdoor seating).
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Llama Kid - Peruvian Food
4620 East Cesar Chavez StreetDelicious, authentic Peruvian cuisine with lots of outdoor seating. (Well, mainly outdoor seating).
This is a food truck, so you'll be sitting outside. Rivals for the best breakfast tacos in Austin. And breakfast tacos are a big deal here!
68 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Veracruz All Natural
111 East Cesar Chavez StreetThis is a food truck, so you'll be sitting outside. Rivals for the best breakfast tacos in Austin. And breakfast tacos are a big deal here!
Delicious brunch scene and a nice vibe on the inside! Try it out for sure!
354 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StDelicious brunch scene and a nice vibe on the inside! Try it out for sure!
This is Indian Cuisine with a Mexican flare! Naan and quest, to start! Curried Margaritas - you must try it out :)
35 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Nasha
1614 E 7th StThis is Indian Cuisine with a Mexican flare! Naan and quest, to start! Curried Margaritas - you must try it out :)
Breweries & Bars
Great breakfast tacos! Cozy brewery for house beers sold only on-premise, plus root beer, kombucha, espresso & house tacos
227 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th StGreat breakfast tacos! Cozy brewery for house beers sold only on-premise, plus root beer, kombucha, espresso & house tacos
Great beer with seasonal options and lots of outdoor seating.
159 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Zilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th StGreat beer with seasonal options and lots of outdoor seating.
This is my go-to place for drinks and socializing. Order a pizza to share and enjoy some live music.
138 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Central Machine Works
4824 E Cesar Chavez StThis is my go-to place for drinks and socializing. Order a pizza to share and enjoy some live music.
Fun, retro bar with craft cocktails & a laid-back attitude plus coney dog food truck.
97 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Nickel City
1133 E 11th StFun, retro bar with craft cocktails & a laid-back attitude plus coney dog food truck.
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StReally great cocktails and lots of outdoor seating!
For $20-30 you get four beers of your choice and keep the glass as a sovereign. Heads up, most of the in-house beers are sours.
127 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Blue Owl Brewing
2400 E Cesar Chavez StFor $20-30 you get four beers of your choice and keep the glass as a sovereign. Heads up, most of the in-house beers are sours.
Nightlife & Live Music!
A hidden hole in the wall with live music on the weekends, mostly blues and jazz.
188 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Skylark Lounge
2039 Airport BlvdA hidden hole in the wall with live music on the weekends, mostly blues and jazz.
Snug space but a fun dance club away from the downtown scene
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Outer Heaven Disco Club
1808 East 12th StreetSnug space but a fun dance club away from the downtown scene
Lots of outdoor seating and a great place to discover some of the most amazing local bands!
193 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StLots of outdoor seating and a great place to discover some of the most amazing local bands!
Because if you're going to visit Texas, you might as well take a two-step lesson!
672 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The White Horse
500 Comal StBecause if you're going to visit Texas, you might as well take a two-step lesson!
Love this live music venue! Lots of space to move around, sit, or dance!
99 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Historic Scoot Inn
1308 E 4th StLove this live music venue! Lots of space to move around, sit, or dance!
Laid back lounge with an African flare. Always a great time here!
132 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sahara Lounge
1413 Webberville RdLaid back lounge with an African flare. Always a great time here!
Caffeinate!
Everything is PINK inside! It's fun. Their specialty drinks are delicious as well.
27 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Revival Coffee
1405 E 7th StEverything is PINK inside! It's fun. Their specialty drinks are delicious as well.
A coffee shop & a bike shop. Couldn't be more East Austin!
127 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Flat Track Coffee
1619 E Cesar Chavez StA coffee shop & a bike shop. Couldn't be more East Austin!
A variety of coffee blends and a fun enviroment
160 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cuvee Coffee Bar
2000 E 6th StA variety of coffee blends and a fun enviroment
Go for the coffee, but stay for the pastries!!
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Dear Diary Coffeehouse
1212 Chicon StGo for the coffee, but stay for the pastries!!
Sightseeing
If you're here in the Spring, this is a beautiful walk right next to Zilker Park.
429 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RdIf you're here in the Spring, this is a beautiful walk right next to Zilker Park.
Mount Bonnell
A short drive for an incredible view!
Check out the local art. Canopy has 45 small studios, three galleries, several creative offices and a café/coffee shop!
84 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Canopy Austin
916 Springdale RdCheck out the local art. Canopy has 45 small studios, three galleries, several creative offices and a café/coffee shop!
Curious about the history of Texas? Austin is the capital, after all. A great way to beat the daytime heat and learn about our state's history.
593 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Museo de Historia del Estado de Texas Bullock
1800 Congress AveCurious about the history of Texas? Austin is the capital, after all. A great way to beat the daytime heat and learn about our state's history.
Year-round Swimming
A $5 entry fee that can be paid online or at the kiosks near the entry. Note: food and alcohol is not allowed.
2454 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrA $5 entry fee that can be paid online or at the kiosks near the entry. Note: food and alcohol is not allowed.
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveThe oldest public pool in ATX!
Free admission pool open to the pubic. Closed on Mondays and Wednesdays
158 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Big Stacy Neighborhood Park
700 E Live Oak StFree admission pool open to the pubic. Closed on Mondays and Wednesdays
Shopping
Blue Genie Art Bazaar
6100 Airport BlvdA fun place to purchase local crafts!
I love the houseware accessories at this store. It is a great place to buy a gift.
75 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
take heart
1211 E 11th StI love the houseware accessories at this store. It is a great place to buy a gift.
There are a few locations! They have the best variety of wines and great staff.
28 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Austin Shaker
1199 Airport BlvdThere are a few locations! They have the best variety of wines and great staff.
This is a great bodega to run into for ready made food items and your basic groceries. They also have a lot of local beverages to select from.
141 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Royal Blue Grocery
609 Congress AveThis is a great bodega to run into for ready made food items and your basic groceries. They also have a lot of local beverages to select from.