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Smoked meat trailer highlighting unusual cuts of meat & locally sourced seasonal side dishes.

Sushi plus creative hot & cold dishes from chef Tyson Cole in a stylish, sophisticated setting.

Chef from Oaxaca City uses locally sourced ingredients to re-create refined interior Mexican fare.

Quaint hangout with outdoor seating & regular live music offering Greek eats, wine & coffee.

Fish, oysters & surf 'n' turf are dished at this laid-back spot with an open kitchen & shaded patio.

Bohemian, all-vegetarian, and unapologetically Austin — Bouldin Creek has been fueling South Lamar with coffee and meatless comfort food for ages.

Neighborhood watering hole featuring craft beer, global bistro fare & a spacious yard with games.

Asian smokehouse meets Texas barbecue in a rustic spot with beer, wine, and cocktails, plus a giant patio.

Inventive Mexican cuisine & cocktails in a chic setting accented by local art & a rooftop deck.

Coffee by day, cocktails and live music by night, food trucks all around — a garden hang that quietly does everything.

Straightforward food truck serving generous breakfast tacos, tortas & burritos with eggs.

Romantic, vintage-chic outpost featuring creative cuisine with Mediterranean & Indian accents.

Family-friendly Tex-Mex spot that's been drawing crowds with enchiladas & margaritas since 1952.

A sleek South Lamar sushi den where the omakase and the cocktails both deserve your attention.

The South Lamar trailblazer that builds its menu around whatever local farms are growing this week — so it never tastes the same twice.

Outdoor eating destination featuring a wide variety of food trucks, plus retail vendors.

Upscale versions of Southern staples in a refurbished old building with a deck & patio.

Food trailer serving pan-asian specialities & fusion fare like roti tacos in St. Elmo's beer garden.

Vegan comfort food with a sense of humor — bowls, burritos, and veggie dogs that win over the skeptics.

House-brewed beers and better-than-it-needs-to-be pub grub in a bright, easy room. A perennial Austin go-to.

A no-frills barbecue trailer with a serious brisket — the kind of South Lamar lunch that ruins you for the chains.

Warehouselike beer garden matching house microbrews with pub bites such as pizza & sandwiches.

Donuts & kolache headline at this pared-down bake shop, also offering pigs-in-a-blanket for lunch.

Chain scooping creative flavors of ice cream & frozen yogurt made from local ingredients.

Local buffet chain offering a range of Lebanese-Mediterranean items in a casual environment.

House beers in the beer garden with a fried-chicken truck parked out back. Sunny-afternoon math that always checks out.

Simple spot presenting traditional Ethiopian dishes, with a weekday vegetarian lunch buffet.

Restaurant serving modern Italian cuisine, plus craft cocktails & a notable wine list.

Pizza specialist putting Texas-inspired spins on Italian eats in an industrial sports-bar setting.

Wine bar with cheese plates & snacks, plus tasting classes, happy hour & an outdoor lounge.

Vast setting for chic American dining & lounging areas, plus a study, rooftop bar & Cedar Tavern.

Local roaster for wood-fired, fair-trade coffee, pastries & breakfast tacos in a quaint setting.

Small brewery creating a variety of beers plus offering tours & growlers for sale.

Farm-to-table eatery serving all-day American fare, craft beers & wine in spare surroundings.

Unassuming performance venue features regular live bands & events in a laid-back, intimate setting.

Modern haven for locally roasted coffee & specialty drinks with a back deck overlooking a creek.

Bright spot in the South Congress Hotel for seasonal menus in a chic, rustic-modern space.

The South Congress slice that's been settling Austin's pizza arguments for years. Open late, by the slice, no notes.

Unassuming outfit with a covered patio serving Mediterranean tapas, salads & wraps, plus smoothies.

Modern eatery known for Korean BBQ tacos, rice bowls, kimchi fries & other Korean-Mexican eats.

Build-your-own poke bowls along with other Hawaiian favorites offered in relaxed surrounds.

Charming outpost offering French breakfast bites & creative Vietnamese plates for lunch & dinner

Wood-grilled Mexican fare, cocktails & more in a colorful space with a patio & takeaway window.

Casual operation with a neighborhood vibe serving hearty, old-fashioned plates of meat.

Seafood, sandwiches & a raw bar plus Southern comfort fare with arcade games & televisions.

This no-frills neighborhood bar with pool tables, a jukebox & a patio attracts a diverse crowd.

Vibrant cantina serving up classic Mexican dishes & munchies, plus a wide tequila selection.

Chic option for inventive New American fare, cocktails, beer & wine in a bright space with a patio.

Zany South Austin eatery with a salsa bar serving Tex-Mex specialties & pitchers of margaritas.

Colorful cocktail bar known for its private karaoke rooms, with creative bar bites & nightly events.

Fourth-generation Texas pitmasters and a brisket line that actually moves. With 25,000 reviews, this is Austin barbecue at full scale.

Low-key hangout in a converted gas station lures locals with its jukebox, happy hour deals & patio.

Vegan, organic & gluten-free meals, plus classes, workshops, fitness & conferences.

Hip, eco-minded burger joint with all-natural meats, housemade buns, shakes & interesting beers.

Comfy all-hours local eatery for breakfast, Tex-Mex & vegetarian options.

Neighborhood eatery dishing up burgers, sandwiches & tacos, plus unique cocktails & outdoor seating.

Modern & classic Italian fare & drinks in a spacious, multiroom setting with luxe flourishes.

Roast house with artsy vibe serving craft coffee, wine, draft beer & food.

Craft cocktails, elevated snacks & coffee served in a chill, stylish space at South Congress Hotel.

Coffee, wine & beer, plus sandwiches & salads, in a cozy Victorian building with a porch.

Local go-to adorned with colorful art, supplying standard Mexican eats & popular avocado margaritas.

Chic watering hole with black banquettes featuring craft beer, game nights & a food truck out front.

Colorful food truck offering breakfast & lunch tacos, burritos & queso, plus covered patio seating.

Cheery eatery with colorful umbrellas on the ceiling & a menu of classic Thai entrees & desserts.

A South Congress institution where Austin's live-music soul has been on full display for decades. The room itself is part of the show.

Tex-Mex meals, craft cocktails & weekend brunch in a lively diner & restaurant that has a patio.

Cooked-to-order dishes & homemade ice creams, plus market with hard-to-find Thai ingredients.

A menu of sustainably sourced sushi & ramen with a Latin American twist in a stylish, hip restaurant.

This hip ice creamery churns out offbeat flavors made from local, natural & sustainable ingredients.

Busy gelato shop whipping up various inventive flavors of ice cream in a contemporary setting.

Patrons can bring their own food (& dogs) to this cozy sports bar that offers craft & imported beer.

Branch of a regional chain dispensing hot & cold sandwiches in a simple, counter-serve setting.

Long-running local restaurant chain serving Tex-Mex faves & margaritas in a lively, casual setting.

Sports bar & grill offering wings, burgers & more, plus trivia nights.

Expansive sports bar with beer on draft, several TVs, Southern fried specialties and bar games.

Former dive-bar space now offering craft cocktails, a jukebox, shuffleboard & a stage for live acts.

Cuban dishes & mojitos star at this tropics-themed outpost with outdoor cabanas.

This dog-friendly watering hole, known for its burgers, offers bar games & outdoor seating.

Casual seafood eatery serving oysters, sandwiches, fried fare, beer & wine in quirky surroundings.