Try the Big Ass Burger. A mile-high burger, with a brioche bun and a beef patty the size of a rodeo buckle. Bonus: Follow link for a their green chili pork recipe... Read more.
Get back to AUS from downtown in 20 mins for $1. Catch the Cap Metro airport flyer bus #100 on 7th. just east of Congress…conveniently neat the Driskill Hotel bar — handy during a 45min bus wait.
If you're platinum and have access to club lounge, Lacey has the most excellent customer service!
Airport BBQ is ok but resist the urge and head out into the sticks for the real deal. The longer the drive, the better it tastes.
The ribs are their best dish but if you want to find that out on your own try "The Sampler" comes with the brisket, a sausage and 1 rib! - the best BBQ in downtown Austin.
...awesome selection of Damn Good Tacos! Personal favorite is Ranch Hand (beef fajita over scrambled eggs and cheese on top with some spicy Diablo sauce). Check More Info for other locations... Read more.
...great breakfast menu! Austin Frittata is a great way to start off the day... Read more.
Nice @RedBull shout from @Foursquare to 3-peat #sxsw visitors. HT @edwardaten @jcrowley @arainert @dens @tristanwalker
Try code SPG2012 for free 'Sheraton' in-room wifi.
SX was changed forever by the "I'm with the Band" live shows here. Read more.
The Saint Celia library is a museum of artists biographies, poetry, and vinyls you can play in your room. Don't pass up an opportunity to test your private sound system.
When there's over 70 beers on tap, you can try a different one each time you come back.
Great spot for morning meetings - never crowded and bomb migas. A+++++ would def go again!
Fantastic boutique hotel with super friendly owner/staff. You feel like you are in a home-away-from-home and the Shiner beer in the fridge helps, too!
Guy loves that this cafe is open 24/7, but still makes everything from scratch.Check out the menu that features pancakes, omelets, jambalaya, quesadillas & anything else you could possibly be craving.
loads of fun... cocktail dresses to rockers! Pricey but the bartender can MAKE YOU ANYTHING! when fireplace is on its the bomb! Read more.
Departing? Look for the little Salt Lick BBQ taco stand before gates 1-10.
One of my favorite bars in the world, hands down. Have a Victoria, one of mexicos oldest beers. Delicious paired with carnitas.
The tchotchkes aren't as wierd as one might hope–but you're at the airport and this is your last chance to pick up a coveted white elephant gift.
Reader tip: About 30 mins south of Austin is The Salt Lick. It epitomizes Texas BBQ and you can bring your own beer! Read more.
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.
Lotta love for this place. The Son Hong w homemade pickled peppers is awesome. Also: talk to Nick. He's not your average food truck guy.
The taco-dilla's are superb and Anthony and his team are great. Money foursquare Specials running as well.
AVOID FRANKLIN BBQ at all costs. YOU WILL NEVER ENJOY BRISKET ANYWHERE ELSE AGAIN. I'm a brisket pig - could eat it every day. Since Franklin's, all other briskets taste...lame. I GOTTA HAVE MORE MORE
Entry Lobby by fireplace is a comfy spot to recharge + make #sxsw calls.
Darn good country food! The 3 veggie plate is great & so are the fried green tomatoes & the chicken fried steak!
Nice Kicks is like a sneaker-geek porn house. The shop has a coveted Tier 0 account, which is basically a shoe dealer's Black Card.
