Austin to-dos

RKTMN: Try the margherita pizza and the garlic knots. Get a Shiner Bock on draft.

Eater: For fans of New York-style pizza, Home Slice is as close as you can get in Austin, possibly thanks to yearly staff trips to the Big Apple. You know, for research. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Niki Katherine Holmes: Some of the best esperesso in town, from a genuine La Marzocco espresso machine. The shots have a glorious, caramelly head on 'em. Order your favorite bar drink+ a TacoDeli breakfast taco w/dona sauce

Lee Howson: Go to the Clay Pit and order the hot chicken tikka masala, plus lots of naan bread to scoop up the sauce. Perfect for curry lovers!

Cameron Russell: get the Fish & Chips. Best in town!

Jeff Hewgley: Legendary hole in the wall bar... try the chili the first time - get the mildest. $5 burgers on Tuesday nights - worth the price!

jake furst: Tarantino's favorite spot in town. Great chili and a nice pork chop.

SPIN: Fiending for some authentic tex-mex? Gueros has you covered. More than covered.

Corey Thrash: Chick a chick a boom boom...do it!

Elizabeth Rojo: get boom boom sauce on anything you can.

Nate Echelberger: Try the Chuy Gooey, it's off the menu, but a great secret!!

Deirdre Walsh: I want to drink the salsa fresca.

Dave Hackbarth: I absolutely love the house steak burrito! Read more.

Brian C: Go to Chuy's, when your server comes around, make sure to ask for some creamy jalapeño for your chips.

Emmy Anderson: Austin's best queso - the queso especial with tortillas. Wash down with Mexican martinis. Watch out, there's a reason they only let you have two.

Danika Hayman: Make sure you have the Mexican Martini and the Stuffed Avocado!!

Andra Litton: Go to trudy's. Order Mexican Martini, go premium with El Jimador. Stuffed Avocado w/ suiza sauce.

Ryan Jones: SIT UNDER THE GAZEBO THING OUTSIDE

David Crow: Get 1/2 pound of lean brisket, 4 pieces of texas toast add some pickles, onions and sauce then wash down with Shiner. Mmmm, BBQ at a gas station. Austin rawks.

Nathalie Darilek: the cream corn is the best! next to the bbq sauce that is...

G: Drinks and watching the sunset are unbelievable.

Duncan Johnson: Eating on the porch outside overlooking the river is a must!

KeepR RUnusual: They have creamy jalapeño sauce but it costs extra

Todd Carpenter: Order the drink that comes in a fish bowl. By the time you're done drinking it, you won't remember what it's called either.

Jenni Ochsner: bring hiking shoes, a towel, and a swimsuit! BEAUTIFUL! Great hangout place and inexpensive :)

HISTORY: Three acres in size, the pool is fed from under ground springs and is on average 68 degrees year round. Over the years it has drawn people from all walks of life.

SPIN: The kitschy decor and bountiful serving sizes make this spot in the southwestern section of town one of Austin's best for tacos. Especially breakfast tacos.

Cheapism: If you like BBQ this is an Austin staple. Located just south of downtown. Specials include $8.99 for a three meat plate with two sides on Wednesday's and ½ chicken BBQ plate $6.99 on Thursday's. Read more.

Dawn Mitchell: Order the baked potato with chopped beef and feel like a fatty.

Wendy Moore: tamales=perfection. tacos= way too dry.