Austin TX
Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar is one of Austin TX.

1. Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar

7.9
606 Trinity St (at E 6th St), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 282 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: This Mexican restaurant has a great balcony upstairs, perfect for catching some sun while relaxing and watching 6th Street activity. Guacamole made table side, don't skip it!

Lustre Pearl Bar is one of Austin TX.

2. Lustre Pearl Bar

97 Rainey St (Driskill St.), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 84 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: Step inside to grab a drink but head right back outside to mingle with others, enjoy the lounge chairs, or hit up the picnic and Ping-Pong tables. Oh, and there's typically a taco truck. No brainer.

Clive Bar is one of Austin TX.

3. Clive Bar

7.8
609 Davis St (at Rainey St), Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Austin · 80 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: Part of the Rainey St. collection of bars, Clive Bar has a distinct vibe with a nice wooden side porch, perfect for enjoying a drink and the warm Austin weather.

Icenhauer's is one of Austin TX.

4. Icenhauer's

8.2
83 Rainey St (btwn Davis & Driskill St), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 101 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: This laid-back bar has outdoor seating with a laid-back vibe. With an inexpensive happy hour (5 - 7pm) and sangria served in Mason jars, you can't go wrong!

Annies Café & Bar is one of Austin TX.

5. Annies Café & Bar

319 Congress Ave (E 4th St), Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 84 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: A great breakfast breakfast spot in Austin (French toast and pancakes!), but also a delicious array of dinner options from pizza to ribeye.

The Mohawk is one of Austin TX.

6. The Mohawk

9.0
912 Red River St (at E 10th St.), Austin, TX
Rock Club · Downtown Austin · 131 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: An awesome outdoor venue for concerts and booze, especially during SXSW. We enjoyed the Ning party in 2011 and will be back for sure!

Taco Shack is one of Austin TX.

7. Taco Shack

6.5
402 Brazos St (at E 4th), Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 67 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: The breakfast tacos here are off the hook! Go with the "Shack" Taco -- eggs, chorizo, potatoes, and cheese. Thank us later.

Austin Convention Center is one of Austin TX.

8. Austin Convention Center

500 E Cesar Chavez St (btwn Trinity & Red River St), Austin, TX
Convention Center · Downtown Austin · 143 tips and reviews
The Belmont is one of Austin TX.

9. The Belmont

7.8
305 W 6th St (Lavaca St.), Austin, TX
Music Venue · Downtown Austin · 66 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: With a great concert space and roof deck, this is a great place to meet up with friends, grab a drink, and enjoy the evening.

Manuel's is one of Austin TX.

10. Manuel's

7.0
310 Congress Ave (at 3rd St.), Austin, TX
Tex-Mex Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 118 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: The guacamole here is delicious along with the chile relleno en nogada -- poblano pepper stuffed with pulled pork, almonds, and raisin picadillo topped with walnut cream brandy sauce

Cork & Co. is one of Austin TX.

11. Cork & Co.

308 Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Wine Bar · Downtown Austin · 12 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: Swing by Cork & Co for a great selection of wines with seating for large groups. Even better, hang here and then hit up Manuel's next door.

foursquare court is one of Austin TX.

12. foursquare court

318 E 5th St. (at Trinity St.), Austin, TX
Playground · Downtown Austin · 37 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: Hit up the Foursquare court to meet the Foursquare team, pick up some swag, re-charge your devices, and actually PLAY Foursquare! So awesome.

Ruby's BBQ is one of Austin TX.

13. Ruby's BBQ

512 W 29th St (at Guadalupe), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · North University · 53 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: The chopped beef sandwich will generate feelings of euphoria. Pair with a Shiner Bock or anything Mexican in a bottle.

Toy Joy is one of Austin TX.

14. Toy Joy

8.1
403 W 2nd St (Guadalupe St.), Austin, TX
Toy Store · Downtown Austin · 53 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: Freaky. And soft serve ice cream.

Beerland is one of Austin TX.

15. Beerland

7.3
711 Red River St (E. 7th Street), Austin, TX
Rock Club · Downtown Austin · 24 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: The real deal as far as Austin's dive bar culture is concerned. Chances are the closing act on weekend nights will demonstrate why Austin's local music scene is a force to be reckoned with.

El Azteca is one of Austin TX.

16. El Azteca

2600 E 7th St, Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: Don't miss the mole enchiladas; goes great with a Negra Modelo.

Frank Restaurant is one of Austin TX.

17. Frank Restaurant

407 Colorado St (btw 4th & 5th), Austin, TX
Hot Dog Joint · Downtown Austin · 390 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: A variety of delicious hot dogs and cold beers with friendly bartenders and a relaxed environment, it's a perfect spot for a mid-afternoon pit stop or an evening out.

Gourdough's is one of Austin TX.

18. Gourdough's

8.8
1503 S 1st St (at Monroe), Austin, TX
Donut Shop · Bouldin Creek · 218 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: Want to know why you're paying about $5 for a donut from this trailer? Because these aren't just donuts—they're fried pieces of heaven, available in a dizzying array of flavor combinations.

Mellizoz Tacos is one of Austin TX.

19. Mellizoz Tacos

6.8
1503 S 1st St #B (at Elizabeth Street W), Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 51 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: You may already be at this food trailer park to try one of Gourdoughs' delectable creations, but while you're there, why not grab some terrific tacos? You can't go wrong with the tacos at Izzoz.

Austin Java is one of Austin TX.

20. Austin Java

1608 Barton Springs Rd (at Kinney Ave.), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · Zilker · 96 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: Breakfast all day. What more do you need? Well, if you insist, they have solid coffee, a nice indoor bar where it's easy to get work done, and a porch for enjoying breakfast, coffee, and free wifi.