Guidebook for Holly, Austin & more
Food Scene
We are spoiled with our restaurant, bar, Cafe, food truck scene.
Juice bar, bakery & eatery rolled into one, with vegetarian Mexican eats served in a modest setting. Wonderful lunch special. Vegan and gluten free baked goods. Next door they have a shop for supplements, herbs, juice bar.
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Mr. Natural
1901 E Cesar Chavez StJuice bar, bakery & eatery rolled into one, with vegetarian Mexican eats served in a modest setting. Wonderful lunch special. Vegan and gluten free baked goods. Next door they have a shop for supplements, herbs, juice bar.
Gourmet New American fare served in a polished cafe space in a converted gas station/Laundromat
Locally sourced, renowned chef Chef Rene Ortiz. See and be seen. Reservations recommended at peak hours.
Lunch and dinner. Brunch weekends. Lovely for a drink at the bar, if they are not too full.
Famous Birthday cake ice cream sandwich!
The menu keeps certain favorites, but regularly updates and evolves.
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Launderette
2115 Holly StGourmet New American fare served in a polished cafe space in a converted gas station/Laundromat
Locally sourced, renowned chef Chef Rene Ortiz. See and be seen. Reservations recommended at peak hours.
Lunch and dinner. Brunch weekends. Lovely for a drink at the bar, if they are not too full.
Famous Birthday cake ice cream sandwich!
The menu keeps certain favorites, but regularly updates and evolves.
The BEST breakfast tacos and other tacos in town, in my opinion. The corn tortillas are so fluffy, they taste like flour. Real food. Not fast food. Healthy fresh juices, like beet, carrot apple, etc.
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Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadThe BEST breakfast tacos and other tacos in town, in my opinion. The corn tortillas are so fluffy, they taste like flour. Real food. Not fast food. Healthy fresh juices, like beet, carrot apple, etc.
This was my absolute favorite when they opened. East Austin keeps upping the competition, but it's still top 5 for me. :)
Daily Happy Hour from 5-6pm is very well-priced, usually 1/2 price snacky bits. The restaurant is gluten-free. Lots of corn'based dishes. the masa is so authentic, we ordered a 2nd round of an appetizer and it came out a completely different color. Different corn in that batch.
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Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StThis was my absolute favorite when they opened. East Austin keeps upping the competition, but it's still top 5 for me. :)
Daily Happy Hour from 5-6pm is very well-priced, usually 1/2 price snacky bits. The restaurant is gluten-free. Lots of corn'based dishes. the masa is so authentic, we ordered a 2nd round of an appetizer and it came out a completely different color. Different corn in that batch.
Delicate, Northern Italian–inspired cuisine & gin cocktails in a beautiful setting. Great spot to sit solo at the bar. If you're lucky, Lisa will be your bartender.
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Juniper
2400 E Cesar Chavez StDelicate, Northern Italian–inspired cuisine & gin cocktails in a beautiful setting. Great spot to sit solo at the bar. If you're lucky, Lisa will be your bartender.
This was a favorite, but it has been a real disappointment lately. You have to order on line from your table and close a new tab every time you add to your order. Everything is served in to go containers. The quality is not what it once was.
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Tamale House East
1707 E 6th StThis was a favorite, but it has been a real disappointment lately. You have to order on line from your table and close a new tab every time you add to your order. Everything is served in to go containers. The quality is not what it once was.
50’s diner remodeled to a slick, retro-modern hipster diner with a bar & patio. Shrimp & grits plus jambalaya & gumbos served in a slick, retro-modern diner with a bar & patio. Breakfast and brunch.
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Sawyer & Co
4827 E Cesar Chavez St50’s diner remodeled to a slick, retro-modern hipster diner with a bar & patio. Shrimp & grits plus jambalaya & gumbos served in a slick, retro-modern diner with a bar & patio. Breakfast and brunch.
Southern comfort food meets hyper-local meats and cheeses at this East Austin spot featuring old-school dishes such as Salisbury steak supplied by ingredients from owner Adam Jacoby's family ranch.
Amazing steak and fantastic brunch
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Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
3235 E Cesar Chavez StSouthern comfort food meets hyper-local meats and cheeses at this East Austin spot featuring old-school dishes such as Salisbury steak supplied by ingredients from owner Adam Jacoby's family ranch.
Amazing steak and fantastic brunch
Casual pizzeria also serving large portions of salads, pasta & subs, with gluten-free options. A regular for my kids. Great for delivery and pick-up. Not remarkable for dine-in.
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Southside Flying Pizza
2206 S Congress AveCasual pizzeria also serving large portions of salads, pasta & subs, with gluten-free options. A regular for my kids. Great for delivery and pick-up. Not remarkable for dine-in.
The pitmaster trained at Franklin BBQ and many say it’s just as good. They have just moved to their brick-and-mortar location on Cesar Chavez, super close to the house.
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La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StThe pitmaster trained at Franklin BBQ and many say it’s just as good. They have just moved to their brick-and-mortar location on Cesar Chavez, super close to the house.
Scratch made everything from duck nachos to pastrami sandwiches. They always have at least 20 different local drafts. Inventive twists on comfort food. Several craft beers on tap. Live jazz for Sunday brunch. Cozy corner bar. Drum kit chandelier!
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Hi Hat Public House
2121 E 6th StScratch made everything from duck nachos to pastrami sandwiches. They always have at least 20 different local drafts. Inventive twists on comfort food. Several craft beers on tap. Live jazz for Sunday brunch. Cozy corner bar. Drum kit chandelier!
Having lived in London, I call this "My Regular". Cozy brewery for house beers sold only on-premise and to-go, plus wine, kombucha, espresso & house tacos. Legit tacos, guacamole all day. SINFUL queso fundido.
The living room area feels like a British pub with couches, board games, books. The walls open up garage-style for indoor/outdoor fluidity. Misters and fans for the outside seating.
Dog friendly, authentic staff who enjoy their jobs and each other and will likely remember your name. Locals hang out here. I have so much respect and appreciation for this company and the community they create.
Lazarus starts early as a local coffeeshop with breakfast tacos, place to meet and talk business or work quietly. The transition to higher activity, day drinking, happy hour happens earlier than most places.
A personal favorite for people & dog watching. It's a masculine vibe in the best sense. A stop on the brewery tours.
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Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th StHaving lived in London, I call this "My Regular". Cozy brewery for house beers sold only on-premise and to-go, plus wine, kombucha, espresso & house tacos. Legit tacos, guacamole all day. SINFUL queso fundido.
The living room area feels like a British pub with couches, board games, books. The walls open up garage-style for indoor/outdoor fluidity. Misters and fans for the outside seating.
Dog friendly, authentic staff who enjoy their jobs and each other and will likely remember your name. Locals hang out here. I have so much respect and appreciation for this company and the community they create.
Lazarus starts early as a local coffeeshop with breakfast tacos, place to meet and talk business or work quietly. The transition to higher activity, day drinking, happy hour happens earlier than most places.
A personal favorite for people & dog watching. It's a masculine vibe in the best sense. A stop on the brewery tours.
Cafe serving natural, organic & generally locally sourced fare with breakfast served all day.
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Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th StCafe serving natural, organic & generally locally sourced fare with breakfast served all day.
Health-minded chain serving juices, smoothies & hot drinks, plus noodle bowls & salads.
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JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdHealth-minded chain serving juices, smoothies & hot drinks, plus noodle bowls & salads.
Open VERY late. Inexpensive Tequila. On the one hand, it's cheap, basic TexMex, but (pre-COVID) the salsa bar is loaded with probably 15 different fresh pico de gallo and salsa options made daily. They have grab-and-go breakfast tacos every morning. I sit down to eat, in order to have corn tortillas, as the pre-made are flour tortillas.
The queso flameado is LEGIT, but I do not recommend getting anything with Chile con queso. It's like stadium cheese. These are not the best margaritas (sweet and sour mix, not fresh lime, but they have a wide Tequila selection for very low prices.
Sometimes they have Ladies night or a Tejano DJ. :)
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Las Cazuelas Mexican Restaurant
1701 E Cesar Chavez StOpen VERY late. Inexpensive Tequila. On the one hand, it's cheap, basic TexMex, but (pre-COVID) the salsa bar is loaded with probably 15 different fresh pico de gallo and salsa options made daily. They have grab-and-go breakfast tacos every morning. I sit down to eat, in order to have corn tortillas, as the pre-made are flour tortillas.
The queso flameado is LEGIT, but I do not recommend getting anything with Chile con queso. It's like stadium cheese. These are not the best margaritas (sweet and sour mix, not fresh lime, but they have a wide Tequila selection for very low prices.
Sometimes they have Ladies night or a Tejano DJ. :)
Pour-over, espresso & cold draft coffees, plus craft beers on tap.
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Cuvee Coffee Bar
2000 E 6th StPour-over, espresso & cold draft coffees, plus craft beers on tap.
Local bakery preparing all-vegan treats including cupcakes, brownies & special-occasion cakes.
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Capital City Bakery
2211 E Cesar Chavez StLocal bakery preparing all-vegan treats including cupcakes, brownies & special-occasion cakes.
Steaks & snails plus wine & cocktails in a little bungalow with the light-strung, drapery, chandeliered patio which is straight out of Alice and Wonderland is more heated than the main house in the winter. Decadent topless events for NYE, etc. Mirrored room. Horseshoes in the beer garden.
Lumiere Tintype Photography booth is here. Make an appointment and create an heirloom!
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Justine's
4710 E 5th StSteaks & snails plus wine & cocktails in a little bungalow with the light-strung, drapery, chandeliered patio which is straight out of Alice and Wonderland is more heated than the main house in the winter. Decadent topless events for NYE, etc. Mirrored room. Horseshoes in the beer garden.
Lumiere Tintype Photography booth is here. Make an appointment and create an heirloom!
Currently takeout only (since COVID). So worth crossing I35. I eat here regularly. Pan-Asian fare, including vegan & gluten-free options, in a homey, easygoing eatery. Bubbly staff. Free miso soup. Healthy, real food.
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Koriente
621 E 7th StCurrently takeout only (since COVID). So worth crossing I35. I eat here regularly. Pan-Asian fare, including vegan & gluten-free options, in a homey, easygoing eatery. Bubbly staff. Free miso soup. Healthy, real food.
Best fresh bread nearby. Also a hip hangout with both a bakery/cafe & a creekside beer garden serving simple snacks & cheeses.
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Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StBest fresh bread nearby. Also a hip hangout with both a bakery/cafe & a creekside beer garden serving simple snacks & cheeses.
Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th StInterior Mexican. So Good. $5 Happy Hour.
Upscale convenience store grocery + deli, breakfast.
La Barbeque is located here as well. Separate lines for retail and BBQ.
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Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez StUpscale convenience store grocery + deli, breakfast.
La Barbeque is located here as well. Separate lines for retail and BBQ.
DJs on the weekend. Coffee shop lobby lounge with food during the day. Everything in-between. See and be seen.
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The Cafe at Native Hostels
807 E 4th StDJs on the weekend. Coffee shop lobby lounge with food during the day. Everything in-between. See and be seen.
I call it Flat Crack, because I swear there is crack in the coffee. I only buy it a few times per year, when I am certain I must git-r-done.
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Flat Track Coffee
1619 E Cesar Chavez StI call it Flat Crack, because I swear there is crack in the coffee. I only buy it a few times per year, when I am certain I must git-r-done.
I'm not a fan of sour-mashed beer, but if you are...
http://blueowlbrewing.com
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Blue Owl Brewing
2400 E Cesar Chavez StI'm not a fan of sour-mashed beer, but if you are...
http://blueowlbrewing.com
Venerable family-run institution serving tacos, breakfast grub & Mexican bakery bites.
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Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop
2305 E 7th StVenerable family-run institution serving tacos, breakfast grub & Mexican bakery bites.
Lou's opened in January 2019. They serve Jo's coffee, which is the well-known coffee shop on South Congress with the "I Love You So Much" mural. Lou is the brother of the woman who owns Jo's. I've heard the rotisserie chicken here is amazing, but it's so pricey, it's been quite a lightning rod of division around gentrification in the neighborhood.
The main focus of the upscale counter-service bodega will be its rotisserie with meats (chicken, roast beef, pork porchetta) and vegetables (cauliflower) and accompanying dipping sauces.
Then there are sandwiches (including the porchetta and a vegetarian-friendly muffaletta take with cauliflower), salads, soups (making use of those meats), and b
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Lou’s
1900 E Cesar Chavez StLou's opened in January 2019. They serve Jo's coffee, which is the well-known coffee shop on South Congress with the "I Love You So Much" mural. Lou is the brother of the woman who owns Jo's. I've heard the rotisserie chicken here is amazing, but it's so pricey, it's been quite a lightning rod of division around gentrification in the neighborhood.
The main focus of the upscale counter-service bodega will be its rotisserie with meats (chicken, roast beef, pork porchetta) and vegetables (cauliflower) and accompanying dipping sauces.
Then there are sandwiches (including the porchetta and a vegetarian-friendly muffaletta take with cauliflower), salads, soups (making use of those meats), and b
Seasonally inspired farm to table restaurant serving American cuisine in a Dim Sum Style. My favorite high-end dining nearby.
From the Statesman 2018 Best Restaurants in Austin:
#1: Emmer & Rye
51 RAINEY ST., SUITE 110
A small larder sits between the bar area and open kitchen at Emmer & Rye. The closet holds a selection of Mason jars that contain the restaurant’s current fermentation projects. At some point, those culinary science experiments will make their way to your plate — maybe in the form of wild Texas plum umeboshi, or mesquite vinegar.
Larder is kind of a nerdy (and vintage) word for pantry. Airing episodes of “The Splendid Table” over the bathroom speakers is also kind of nerdy. But the folks at Emmer & Rye have turned their obsessive passions into pleasure for guests, transmuting science to art. Mining their brains to make you feel good.
The restaurant helped educate diners about the importance of heritage grains in a capital-driven society usually looking to squeeze every dollar out of commercial food production. But their milling of ancient grains to make bread and pasta isn’t just a lesson in economics, sustainability or anthropology. It’s a study in flavor and textures.
Statesman review: Emmer & Rye’s attention to detail reaps flavorful rewards
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Emmer & Rye
51 Rainey StSeasonally inspired farm to table restaurant serving American cuisine in a Dim Sum Style. My favorite high-end dining nearby.
From the Statesman 2018 Best Restaurants in Austin:
#1: Emmer & Rye
51 RAINEY ST., SUITE 110
A small larder sits between the bar area and open kitchen at Emmer & Rye. The closet holds a selection of Mason jars that contain the restaurant’s current fermentation projects. At some point, those culinary science experiments will make their way to your plate — maybe in the form of wild Texas plum umeboshi, or mesquite vinegar.
Larder is kind of a nerdy (and vintage) word for pantry. Airing episodes of “The Splendid Table” over the bathroom speakers is also kind of nerdy. But the folks at Emmer & Rye have turned their obsessive passions into pleasure for guests, transmuting science to art. Mining their brains to make you feel good.
The restaurant helped educate diners about the importance of heritage grains in a capital-driven society usually looking to squeeze every dollar out of commercial food production. But their milling of ancient grains to make bread and pasta isn’t just a lesson in economics, sustainability or anthropology. It’s a study in flavor and textures.
Statesman review: Emmer & Rye’s attention to detail reaps flavorful rewards
Péché
208 W 4th StCraig eats here probably 3 times per week.
Old-school East Austin Mexican with friendly, bilingual staff. Breakfast tacos, daily lunch plates. Try the tacos al pastor!
This morning, we spent $24, including tip on 2 coffees, migas, a breakfast taco and a side. Lots of REAL food. Yummmmy. Not great for cocktails.
Open 7am-11pm
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Taqueria Chapala
2101 E Cesar Chavez StCraig eats here probably 3 times per week.
Old-school East Austin Mexican with friendly, bilingual staff. Breakfast tacos, daily lunch plates. Try the tacos al pastor!
This morning, we spent $24, including tip on 2 coffees, migas, a breakfast taco and a side. Lots of REAL food. Yummmmy. Not great for cocktails.
Open 7am-11pm
Arlo's
2906 Fruth StGati recently opened a storefront on Holly. It's a lovely neighborhood walk to excellent coffee, gluten free pastries, and GOURMET coconut ice cteam. the staff is very authentically fand attentive.
I didn't know coconut ice cream could taste so good & some of the most exotic flavors are astonishingly yummy and unique. If you dont mind how pricey theice cream is, indulge and buy a pint to bring home.
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Gati Coconut Milk Ice Cream
1512 Holly StGati recently opened a storefront on Holly. It's a lovely neighborhood walk to excellent coffee, gluten free pastries, and GOURMET coconut ice cteam. the staff is very authentically fand attentive.
I didn't know coconut ice cream could taste so good & some of the most exotic flavors are astonishingly yummy and unique. If you dont mind how pricey theice cream is, indulge and buy a pint to bring home.
This is my new FAVORITE restaurant in the neighborhood. The Rolling Stones just ate here and loved it, as well. Make a reservation, if possible. They are very friendly with modifying for food restrictions. I am gluten free and recently had a long-overdue pasta experience that went straight to my soul. TRY KRYSTAL'S CHOCOLATES.
From their website: Just as in Italy where the food is genuine and locally sourced, you'll find the same at Intero with farm-to-table Italian cuisine. At its core, the concept behind Italian cooking stems from necessity and gratitude for regionally available ingredients. Translating to “whole’’ in Italian, Intero embraces this ideology by utilizing whole local ingredients from their entirety, paired with traditional Italian techniques and cooking sensibilities. This naturally sustainable approach allows for innovative, yet familiar dishes that highlight the seasonal availability of what’s grown and raised in Texas.
On the sweeter side, Italy was fundamental in the development of chocolate as we appreciate it today. Providing an authentic nod to this rich history, Intero specializes in offering house-made, handcrafted artisan chocolates (including truffles, barks, and sipping chocolate) along with other traditional Italian desserts in classic, seasonal and unique flavors.
Additionally, enjoy an extensive Amari collection, select wines, and craft cocktails in Intero’s warm and comfortable atmosphere for indoor and outdoor dining.
Born and raised in Austin, husband & wife duo, Chef Ian Thurwachter & Chocolatier/Pastry Chef Krystal Craig sought to share their love of Italian cuisine with their combined knowledge of savory and sweet.
***Krystal used to babysit Craig’s kids. Tell them we sent you!
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Intero Restaurant
2612 E Cesar Chavez StThis is my new FAVORITE restaurant in the neighborhood. The Rolling Stones just ate here and loved it, as well. Make a reservation, if possible. They are very friendly with modifying for food restrictions. I am gluten free and recently had a long-overdue pasta experience that went straight to my soul. TRY KRYSTAL'S CHOCOLATES.
From their website: Just as in Italy where the food is genuine and locally sourced, you'll find the same at Intero with farm-to-table Italian cuisine. At its core, the concept behind Italian cooking stems from necessity and gratitude for regionally available ingredients. Translating to “whole’’ in Italian, Intero embraces this ideology by utilizing whole local ingredients from their entirety, paired with traditional Italian techniques and cooking sensibilities. This naturally sustainable approach allows for innovative, yet familiar dishes that highlight the seasonal availability of what’s grown and raised in Texas.
On the sweeter side, Italy was fundamental in the development of chocolate as we appreciate it today. Providing an authentic nod to this rich history, Intero specializes in offering house-made, handcrafted artisan chocolates (including truffles, barks, and sipping chocolate) along with other traditional Italian desserts in classic, seasonal and unique flavors.
Additionally, enjoy an extensive Amari collection, select wines, and craft cocktails in Intero’s warm and comfortable atmosphere for indoor and outdoor dining.
Born and raised in Austin, husband & wife duo, Chef Ian Thurwachter & Chocolatier/Pastry Chef Krystal Craig sought to share their love of Italian cuisine with their combined knowledge of savory and sweet.
***Krystal used to babysit Craig’s kids. Tell them we sent you!
Great food. If you can get a table on the roof deck on a gorgeous day, you've won the day.
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El Alma
1025 Barton Springs RdGreat food. If you can get a table on the roof deck on a gorgeous day, you've won the day.
SUPER Authentic Mexican Seafood food truck. Ceviche, fish tacos, shrimp quesadillas. Friendly staff. Unexpected hidden gem right off the freeway.
El Marisquero Seafood
2056 West Stassney LaneSUPER Authentic Mexican Seafood food truck. Ceviche, fish tacos, shrimp quesadillas. Friendly staff. Unexpected hidden gem right off the freeway.
This East Sixth Italian restaurant has excellent pasta dishes, from the chewy tonnarelli cacio e pepe (inc. amazing gluten free version) to the decadent pappardelle with lamb ragu. Plus, the open-air patio is a great spot for people-watching when it’s nice out. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.
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Il Brutto
1601 E 6th StThis East Sixth Italian restaurant has excellent pasta dishes, from the chewy tonnarelli cacio e pepe (inc. amazing gluten free version) to the decadent pappardelle with lamb ragu. Plus, the open-air patio is a great spot for people-watching when it’s nice out. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.
The Vegan Nom
2324 E Cesar Chavez StSo many Vegan options VERY close by.
Food truck doling out health-conscious eats including grain bowls & salads, plus craft drinks.
Rogue Radish
Food truck doling out health-conscious eats including grain bowls & salads, plus craft drinks.
A new favorite! Try the Rice Croquette appetizer! (v, gf).
Seasonal Japanese bento boxes, natural wine & sake served in a charming counter-service cafe. Lovely covered patio.
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Bento Picnic
2600 E Cesar Chavez StA new favorite! Try the Rice Croquette appetizer! (v, gf).
Seasonal Japanese bento boxes, natural wine & sake served in a charming counter-service cafe. Lovely covered patio.
Grizzelda's
105 Tillery StHighly recommend for brunch, especially you bachelorettes.
This new Peruvian restaurant adds to the growing E. Cesar Chavez food scene. Family friendly. Great patio. There are so many great reviews for how recently they've opened.
Llama Queen
This new Peruvian restaurant adds to the growing E. Cesar Chavez food scene. Family friendly. Great patio. There are so many great reviews for how recently they've opened.
De Nada Cantina
Great margarita! Innovative tacos.
Large patio, light bites & plates, plus cocktails, beer & wine. Very much a locals hangout.
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Kinda Tropical
3501 E 7th StLarge patio, light bites & plates, plus cocktails, beer & wine. Very much a locals hangout.
Mediterranean-influenced menu in eco-chic surrounds with draft wine, sprawling patio perched above the Colorado River, just past the dam where Lady Bird Lake becomes the river. Another notable E. Cesar Chavez dining spot. Great Happy Hour vibe.
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Tillery Kitchen and Bar
3201 E Cesar Chavez StMediterranean-influenced menu in eco-chic surrounds with draft wine, sprawling patio perched above the Colorado River, just past the dam where Lady Bird Lake becomes the river. Another notable E. Cesar Chavez dining spot. Great Happy Hour vibe.
From the gang behind Ramen Tatsu-ya (the city’s best ramen). It offers up fun dishes, like a take on Frito pie with octopus fritters and hot pockets filled with brisket, and the funkier exotic and rarities selection, alongside yakitori, sashimi, smoked meats, and a solid cocktail list.
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Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd StFrom the gang behind Ramen Tatsu-ya (the city’s best ramen). It offers up fun dishes, like a take on Frito pie with octopus fritters and hot pockets filled with brisket, and the funkier exotic and rarities selection, alongside yakitori, sashimi, smoked meats, and a solid cocktail list.
Argentinian fare like empanadas with chimichurri and mixed grill plates. Lots of grilled meat. The restaurant also houses a tapas speakeasy, the Milonga Room, downstairs. Reservations are encouraged for that.
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Buenos Aires Café
1201 E 6th StArgentinian fare like empanadas with chimichurri and mixed grill plates. Lots of grilled meat. The restaurant also houses a tapas speakeasy, the Milonga Room, downstairs. Reservations are encouraged for that.
Very casual, old-school. Cisco’s is known for its Tex-Mex menu with migas and diner favorites like biscuits, served all day long. Fill up for the day.
Ciscos Mexican Restaurant
Very casual, old-school. Cisco’s is known for its Tex-Mex menu with migas and diner favorites like biscuits, served all day long. Fill up for the day.
Recently named in the NYT 50 Best Restaurants.
Delightful Caribbean restaurant from the team behind Emmer & Rye. The jerk chicken is juicy and spicy, the flan sweet and creamy, and the doughy-flaky roti is perfection. There are indoor and patio dine-in services.
Canje
Recently named in the NYT 50 Best Restaurants.
Delightful Caribbean restaurant from the team behind Emmer & Rye. The jerk chicken is juicy and spicy, the flan sweet and creamy, and the doughy-flaky roti is perfection. There are indoor and patio dine-in services.
Handcrafted Neapolitan pies with artisanal ingredients join beer & wine in a lovely, small place that was previously the last laundry mat in the neighborhood. No reservations, get there early or expect a wait…
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Bufalina Pizza
2215 E Cesar Chavez StHandcrafted Neapolitan pies with artisanal ingredients join beer & wine in a lovely, small place that was previously the last laundry mat in the neighborhood. No reservations, get there early or expect a wait…
Absolute favorite new restaurant. Mediterranean. Very unique wines. The most wonderful staff in Holly
Ezov
Absolute favorite new restaurant. Mediterranean. Very unique wines. The most wonderful staff in Holly
Drinks & Nightlife
11 a.m.- 2 a.m. Charcuterie, Cheese Plates, Pork Loin and a killer beet/goat cheese sandwich.
Authentic hipster honkey tonk. Old cowboys swing dancing with young cute girls and everything in-between. DO NOT leave your purse or phone unattended here.
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The White Horse
500 Comal StAuthentic hipster honkey tonk. Old cowboys swing dancing with young cute girls and everything in-between. DO NOT leave your purse or phone unattended here.
Authentic Austin indie music. Beer garden connects to Hotel Vegas.
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The Volstead Lounge
1500 E 6th StAuthentic Austin indie music. Beer garden connects to Hotel Vegas.
Authentic Austin indie music. Beer garden connects to Volstead Lounge.
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HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StAuthentic Austin indie music. Beer garden connects to Volstead Lounge.
Rustic-chic watering hole featuring handcrafted cocktails & a patio with frequent live music shows.
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Whisler's
1816 E 6th StRustic-chic watering hole featuring handcrafted cocktails & a patio with frequent live music shows.
Yellow Jacket Social Club
1704 E 5th StSteak, snails, French onion soup. Very authentic hang for local creatives. See and be seen. Reverie and bacchanalia! Ooohhh la la..
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Justine's
4710 E 5th StSteak, snails, French onion soup. Very authentic hang for local creatives. See and be seen. Reverie and bacchanalia! Ooohhh la la..
This fun east Austin wine bar is a great destination for natural wine and snacks. Enjoy a glass on the patio with some tinned fish or baguette and butter. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.
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LoLo
1504 E 6th StThis fun east Austin wine bar is a great destination for natural wine and snacks. Enjoy a glass on the patio with some tinned fish or baguette and butter. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.
Drinks & snacks in an old converted home with a jukebox & huge backyard with picnic tables & games.
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Lustre Pearl East
114 Linden StDrinks & snacks in an old converted home with a jukebox & huge backyard with picnic tables & games.
So many bars, restaurants, food trucks in the span of 3 blocks. 1 mile walk from our property.
Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701, Sjedinjene Američke Države
So many bars, restaurants, food trucks in the span of 3 blocks. 1 mile walk from our property.
Est. 1975. Authentic Mexican Cuisine, expertly sourced. Food Art in a TRULY unique setting.
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Fonda San Miguel Restaurant
2330 W N Loop BlvdEst. 1975. Authentic Mexican Cuisine, expertly sourced. Food Art in a TRULY unique setting.
Make a reservation and watch the sunset and the Congress bridge bats fly. Comfortable outdoor patio, even on the hottest days.
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P6
111 E Cesar Chavez StMake a reservation and watch the sunset and the Congress bridge bats fly. Comfortable outdoor patio, even on the hottest days.
Long Play Lounge East
Usually good live music. Dive Bar (ish) with hipsters and locals.
What of the best reasons to go downtown for dinner. Make a reservation. Locally sourced meats and an assortment of seafood are roasted to perfection on the downtown restaurant’s custom-built wood-burning grill and oven. Red Ash offers a variety of handmade pastas, too.
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Red Ash
303 Colorado StWhat of the best reasons to go downtown for dinner. Make a reservation. Locally sourced meats and an assortment of seafood are roasted to perfection on the downtown restaurant’s custom-built wood-burning grill and oven. Red Ash offers a variety of handmade pastas, too.
Brand new 2nd location for Cosmic right in the heart of East Austin. One of the owners is an old-school ATX figure. He used to own a legendary music venue, Momo's where was all played for years.
Start here for coffee and tacos. End here for nightlife. Indoor, outdoor, beautiful gardens and landscaping, roof deck.
This is a 10-acre sit on Austin's 1st Railyard in what used to be the Texaco Depot.
The walk-up taqueria is inspired by the food of Southern New Mexico, El Paso/Juarez and San Diego/Tijuana. The centerpiece taco is a Quinceañera brisket taco, made with shredded brisket and served on a corn tortilla with vinegar slaw and red table sauce. The breakfast version includes pickled red onions and a sunny-side-up egg. There’s also a chilaquiles taco in the morning. The afternoon and evening offerings include guajillo-marinated chicken, pork carnitas, nopales and fish tacos.
A selection of housemade aguas frescas like watermelon and hibiscus that can be spiked with vodka or tequila. The drinks menu from partner Jason Stevens (formerly of Bar Congress, Second Bar + Kitchen, et al) will also include a take on a horchata, with sweet and condensed coconut milk, spiced with cardamom and cinnamon, served in a coconut. That horchata can be kicked up with cold brew or alcohol.
Cosmic Saltillo
Brand new 2nd location for Cosmic right in the heart of East Austin. One of the owners is an old-school ATX figure. He used to own a legendary music venue, Momo's where was all played for years.
Start here for coffee and tacos. End here for nightlife. Indoor, outdoor, beautiful gardens and landscaping, roof deck.
This is a 10-acre sit on Austin's 1st Railyard in what used to be the Texaco Depot.
The walk-up taqueria is inspired by the food of Southern New Mexico, El Paso/Juarez and San Diego/Tijuana. The centerpiece taco is a Quinceañera brisket taco, made with shredded brisket and served on a corn tortilla with vinegar slaw and red table sauce. The breakfast version includes pickled red onions and a sunny-side-up egg. There’s also a chilaquiles taco in the morning. The afternoon and evening offerings include guajillo-marinated chicken, pork carnitas, nopales and fish tacos.
A selection of housemade aguas frescas like watermelon and hibiscus that can be spiked with vodka or tequila. The drinks menu from partner Jason Stevens (formerly of Bar Congress, Second Bar + Kitchen, et al) will also include a take on a horchata, with sweet and condensed coconut milk, spiced with cardamom and cinnamon, served in a coconut. That horchata can be kicked up with cold brew or alcohol.
Local vibe and usually excellent music. Divey swankiness. Side beer garden with a food truck.
Long Play Lounge East
Local vibe and usually excellent music. Divey swankiness. Side beer garden with a food truck.
This historic dive has been various music venues for over 50 years. If the walls could talk... They always seem to whisper to me to drink more than normally would or should. Always excellent music that is usually danceable and with an African twist. The owners are old-school Austin musicians.
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Sahara Lounge
1413 Webberville RdThis historic dive has been various music venues for over 50 years. If the walls could talk... They always seem to whisper to me to drink more than normally would or should. Always excellent music that is usually danceable and with an African twist. The owners are old-school Austin musicians.
Essentials
More Extensive than the HEB on East 7th. You can order for curbside pickup or delivery.
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H-E-B plus!
2508 E Riverside DrMore Extensive than the HEB on East 7th. You can order for curbside pickup or delivery.
Basic Grocery store, the selection is quickly adapting with the changing demographic of the neighborhood. You can order here for curbside pickup or delivery.
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H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdBasic Grocery store, the selection is quickly adapting with the changing demographic of the neighborhood. You can order here for curbside pickup or delivery.
Target
This is a mini target, but they selection is decent, given the store size.
Upscale convenience store with a remarkable wine selection for it's size. Buy a bottle to enjoy on the covered patio while you work, visit, people watch Cesar Chavez St.
This space is shared with WHYLD's Vegan Kitchen, which is highly rated.
Upscale Mart
Upscale convenience store with a remarkable wine selection for it's size. Buy a bottle to enjoy on the covered patio while you work, visit, people watch Cesar Chavez St.
This space is shared with WHYLD's Vegan Kitchen, which is highly rated.
Parks & Nature
Rent Stand Up Paddle Boards and Kayaks here. Seasonal hours.
The owner, Kimery is a remarkable woman who has been in this East Austin neighborhood longer than most of the current residents.
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The Expedition School
Nash Hernandez Senior RoadRent Stand Up Paddle Boards and Kayaks here. Seasonal hours.
The owner, Kimery is a remarkable woman who has been in this East Austin neighborhood longer than most of the current residents.
Friendly, free neighborhood pool. Summer only
Schedule:
http://www.austintexas.gov/department/martin-pool
Martin Neighborhood Pool
1626 Nash Hernandez Senior RdFriendly, free neighborhood pool. Summer only
Schedule:
http://www.austintexas.gov/department/martin-pool
Friendly, free neighborhood pool. Great tree shade. Usually very few people during the day. Gets crowded with families after work. Summer only. There is a splash pad for kids at this park as well.
Schedule:
https://austintexas.gov/department/metz-pool
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Metz Neighborhood Park
2407 Canterbury StFriendly, free neighborhood pool. Great tree shade. Usually very few people during the day. Gets crowded with families after work. Summer only. There is a splash pad for kids at this park as well.
Schedule:
https://austintexas.gov/department/metz-pool
The closest loop is 3.8 miles. The entire trail is a 10 mile loop.
Trail map:
https://thetrailfoundation.org/explore/butler-trail-maps/
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailThe closest loop is 3.8 miles. The entire trail is a 10 mile loop.
Trail map:
https://thetrailfoundation.org/explore/butler-trail-maps/
Fly a kite, kick a ball. It's expansive. Across the road from Barton Springs.
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Zilker Metropolitanski park
2207 Barton Springs RdFly a kite, kick a ball. It's expansive. Across the road from Barton Springs.
13.8 miles of Trail with several entry/exit points. Waterfalls and swimming holes, rock climbing. The closest starting point is at the end of the parking lot for Barton Springs.
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Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail 13.8 miles of Trail with several entry/exit points. Waterfalls and swimming holes, rock climbing. The closest starting point is at the end of the parking lot for Barton Springs.
Each night from around mid-March to early November, a colony of 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from the Congress Avenue Bridge to blanket the sky as they head out to forage for food.
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Most Kongresne avenije
Congress AvenueEach night from around mid-March to early November, a colony of 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from the Congress Avenue Bridge to blanket the sky as they head out to forage for food.
Austin's highest point at 781 feet. Gorgeous views of Lake Austin and downtown. My grandparents had their first kiss here in 1946.
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Mount Bonnell
Austin's highest point at 781 feet. Gorgeous views of Lake Austin and downtown. My grandparents had their first kiss here in 1946.
Recreational outdoor swimming pool that is filled entirely with water from nearby natural springs. It is located on the grounds of Zilker Park. The pool exists within the channel of Barton Creek and utilizes water from Main Barton Spring, the fourth largest spring in Texas. The pool is a popular venue for year-round swimming, as its temperature hovers between about 68 °F (20 °C) and 74 °F (23 °C) year round.
Some Austinites swim here daily, no matter air temperature, as a spiritual practice.
Many are topless and it's NBD.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2131 William Barton DrRecreational outdoor swimming pool that is filled entirely with water from nearby natural springs. It is located on the grounds of Zilker Park. The pool exists within the channel of Barton Creek and utilizes water from Main Barton Spring, the fourth largest spring in Texas. The pool is a popular venue for year-round swimming, as its temperature hovers between about 68 °F (20 °C) and 74 °F (23 °C) year round.
Some Austinites swim here daily, no matter air temperature, as a spiritual practice.
Many are topless and it's NBD.
Day trip. Krause Springs is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been privately owned by the Krause family for over 50 years. The property has 32 springs, and several feed the man-made pool and the natural pool which flow into Lake Travis. Two springs feed the 70' by 20' swimming pool at a rate of 70 gallons per minute at a temperature of about 70 degrees.
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Krause Springs
424 Co Rd 404Day trip. Krause Springs is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been privately owned by the Krause family for over 50 years. The property has 32 springs, and several feed the man-made pool and the natural pool which flow into Lake Travis. Two springs feed the 70' by 20' swimming pool at a rate of 70 gallons per minute at a temperature of about 70 degrees.
Ordering Groceries
For Pickup or Delivery, HEB has an excellent program.
https://shop.hebtoyou.com/
Friendly neighborhood convenience store with some groceries and wine.
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Bread Basket Holly
1514 Holly StFriendly neighborhood convenience store with some groceries and wine.
For pickup or delivery, HEB has an excellent program.
https://shop.hebtoyou.com/
I recommend this location because it's a Mega- Store. The HEB on E. 7th is smaller.
H-E-B Curbside & Grocery Delivery
2508 East Riverside DriveFor pickup or delivery, HEB has an excellent program.
https://shop.hebtoyou.com/
I recommend this location because it's a Mega- Store. The HEB on E. 7th is smaller.
Whole Foods Market
Small-ish, but close.
The original Whole Foods was directly across the street. This is now the Whole Foods "Mothership" with their headquarters on the floors above. Several restaurants within the store. Fun bar for beer and wine.
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThe original Whole Foods was directly across the street. This is now the Whole Foods "Mothership" with their headquarters on the floors above. Several restaurants within the store. Fun bar for beer and wine.
Ordering Groceries Online
For Pickup or Delivery, HEB has an excellent program.
https://shop.hebtoyou.com/
Wellness community center.
Separately, If you would like a recommendation for massage, acupuncture, other energy/healing modalities, I have many and some of whom might make a house call.
http://somavida.net
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Soma Vida
Wellness community center.
Separately, If you would like a recommendation for massage, acupuncture, other energy/healing modalities, I have many and some of whom might make a house call.
http://somavida.net
For Pickup or Delivery, HEB has an excellent program.
https://shop.hebtoyou.com/
I recommend this location because it's a Mega- Store. The HEB on E. 7th is smaller.
H-E-B Curbside & Grocery Delivery
2508 East Riverside DriveFor Pickup or Delivery, HEB has an excellent program.
https://shop.hebtoyou.com/
I recommend this location because it's a Mega- Store. The HEB on E. 7th is smaller.
Sightseeing
Named one of the World's Greatest Places by Time magazine
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Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library
710 W Cesar Chavez StNamed one of the World's Greatest Places by Time magazine
Texas Senate
1200 Congress Avehttps://tspb.texas.gov/plan/tours/tours.html
I've heard you have to call now, but he's happy to have you.
(512) 299-7413
Started in 1988 by Vince Hannemann, the Cathedral of Junk is an ever-evolving passion project involving over 60 tons of junk. Old bikes, appliances, hubcaps, TVs — you name it. They’re all cobbled together to form a massive “cathedral” that spans Vince’s entire back yard.
While he originally had to scavenge for junk to start his project, it wasn’t long before people were donating their old possessions to help him expand his “cathedral” — making it bigger and adding more rooms in the process.
The Cathedral of Junk in Austin, Texas
A number of years ago the city of Austin, Texas, tried to shut it down, saying it was too much junk and a safety concern. (In truth, the neighbors thought it was an eyesore and complained to the city) So Vince and an army of volunteers pared down the structure and brought it up to code so the site could stay open.
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Cathedral of Junk
4422 Lareina DrI've heard you have to call now, but he's happy to have you.
(512) 299-7413
Started in 1988 by Vince Hannemann, the Cathedral of Junk is an ever-evolving passion project involving over 60 tons of junk. Old bikes, appliances, hubcaps, TVs — you name it. They’re all cobbled together to form a massive “cathedral” that spans Vince’s entire back yard.
While he originally had to scavenge for junk to start his project, it wasn’t long before people were donating their old possessions to help him expand his “cathedral” — making it bigger and adding more rooms in the process.
The Cathedral of Junk in Austin, Texas
A number of years ago the city of Austin, Texas, tried to shut it down, saying it was too much junk and a safety concern. (In truth, the neighbors thought it was an eyesore and complained to the city) So Vince and an army of volunteers pared down the structure and brought it up to code so the site could stay open.
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdOLD SCHOOL