Good morning y’all! (see the Texan is slowly starting to come out of me, ha ha) Today I thought I’d share with you some information I put together recently for a sorority sister that is coming to visit this week. You know- just in case you come to town and I’m not here, lol.
***Side note to a good friend - Beca I know you read this and this might make you a little homesick for the Austin, but these are all places you have already tried and loved. I am expecting a new list about Hoboken, NJ for Ricky and I to use when we come visit you , Eric, Mike and Lacy sometime this fall ; )
When Ricky and I got married last September we made a small packet for all of our Out of Town guests of our favorite places and things to do around downtown Austin ( we tried to make sure everyone got one; but if you didn’t I’m so sorry). We are both from South Florida and we knew that the majority of the wedding would be traveling into Austin from Florida. So here are a few of the recommendations we gave out:
P.S. If you only want to explore a few things, and don’t really want to rent- try this place http://www.car2go.com/ (they allow you to rent a smart car by the hour and they are scattered all around downtown all you have to do is sign up and find any available one around you.)
Texas is well known for their barbeque and burgers, along with tex-mex food.
For barbeque:
1) If you have a car and time then a small drive out to Lockhart, TX is A MUST. There are two establishments that have been there for over 40 years and are competitive family rivals, and it is arguably the best Texas barbeque in the state.
2) If you need to stay around downtown then I suggest Ironworks or Franklin’s barbeque or Billy’s Barbeque and Brewery (but keep in mind Franklin’s is very,very, popular and they only serve "X" amount a day. They usually sell out within a few hours of opening and you can stand in line for up to two hours) I’ve honestly tried and failed a few times, but from what I’ve heard it is worth the time and effort.
For Tex- Mex:
1) For the drivers out there Polvo’s is a personal favorite of Ricky and I, and it is roughly 5-7 min. cab drive from downtown. It is interior Mexican food and is delicious.
2) Wahoo’s fish taco’s is really fresh, decently priced, and delicious
3) Try Juan in Million if you want to stick to downtown. They have been featured on a few food channel shows, and they are priced really well for the amount of food you get.
( BTW you can pretty much grab breakfast tacos or tacos in general almost anywhere in Austin for a quick fix
Burgers:
1) El Casino Casino el Camino is the best burger you will get downtown. Don’t be fooled by the weird interior, but make sure you are hungry because the burgers are HUGE.
2) Sandy’s on Barton Springs Rd. is my personal favorite on a “hung over Saturday” It’s been there forever, and you can’t beat their $3.79 special of a burger fries and a drink.
If you are looking for a quick fix or can’t decide on somewhere to eat, then I highly recommend the Wholefood’s Flagship store on S. Lamar and 6th Street. This is a go-to place for almost anything fresh and fast. They have a restaurant in every area of the store from barbeque, vegan, Italian, sushi, American grill, and a great pizza area. Don’t let me get started on the whole Dessert section – I try to avoid it at all costs, ha ha.
For a swanky place to go for food and drinks look no further than La Condesa and Malverde. I may be bias because they hosted our rehearsal dinner, but they are one of the best restaurants/ bars in the city.
Brunch is also huge:
Moonshine is the best on my list for $15 all you can buffet.
For drinks and a cool atmosphere stick to either W. 6th, the East side or Rainey St. Some of my favorites are:
I may be showing my age here but east 6th street is UT’s undergrad main area and it can just get a little annoying ( unless you are in the mood for body shots off coeds, then you are in the right area).
Food trucks are everywhere and are usually amazing. They mostly feature up and coming chefs that haven’t found a permanent home yet. East Side Trailer park is one of the best, and with a BYOB policy too.
Longest Post ever – to date, and I’m pretty sure if you made it to this point your thinking I should be work for commission on selling the city , ha ha. My theory is – if you are going to make a trip all the way out here then you better have an awesome time.
Luv- D
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