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Best places in Austin, TX

Best places in Austin, TX

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Created by Erin Bach • Updated On: November 27, 2011
Barbarella is one of Best places in Austin, TX.

1. Barbarella

7.7
615 Red River St (btwn 6th and 7th), Austin, TX
Night Club · Downtown Austin · 96 tips and reviews

Erin B.Erin Bach: Best bar for a fun Thursday or Friday night!

Emo's is one of Best places in Austin, TX.

2. Emo's

603 Red River St (at E 6th St), Austin, TX
Rock Club · Downtown Austin · 70 tips and reviews

Erin B.Erin Bach: Best small music venue. I have seen many, many a show at emo's.

Shangri-La is one of Best places in Austin, TX.

3. Shangri-La

8.1
1016 E 6th St (at Medina St), Austin, TX
Bar · 61 tips and reviews

Erin B.Erin Bach: Best East Side Bar.

Cantina Laredo is one of Best places in Austin, TX.

4. Cantina Laredo

201 W 3rd St (at Colorado St), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 47 tips and reviews

Erin B.Erin Bach: Best Margaritas!

5. Two Hot Mamas Grill

2418 Ranch Road 620 S (Lohmans Crossing Rd.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Erin B.Erin Bach: Best Salsa for those breakfast tacos! mmmmm!

Torchy's Tacos is one of Best places in Austin, TX.

6. Torchy's Tacos

8.9
2809 S 1st St (at El Paso St), Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · 155 tips and reviews

Erin B.Erin Bach: Best Tacos!

The Ginger Man is one of Best places in Austin, TX.

7. The Ginger Man

301 Lavaca St (at W 3rd St), Austin, TX
Pub · Downtown Austin · 195 tips and reviews

Erin B.Erin Bach: Best Beer Selection!

Home Slice Pizza is one of Best places in Austin, TX.

8. Home Slice Pizza

9.4
1415 S Congress Ave (Gibson St. E), Austin, TX
Pizzeria · 333 tips and reviews

Erin B.Erin Bach: Best Slice of Pizza!

Hopdoddy Burger Bar is one of Best places in Austin, TX.

9. Hopdoddy Burger Bar

9.0
1400 S Congress Ave Ste A190 (btwn Gibson & Elizabeth), Austin, TX
Burger Joint · Bouldin Creek · 443 tips and reviews

Erin B.Erin Bach: Best Burger!

Lady Bird Lake Trail (West) is one of Best places in Austin, TX.

10. Lady Bird Lake Trail (West)

9.5
Lady Bird Lake (Western Bank), Austin, TX
Hiking Trail · Barton Hills · 100 tips and reviews

Erin B.Erin Bach: Best Running Trail!

Waterloo Records is one of Best places in Austin, TX.

11. Waterloo Records

9.3
600 N Lamar Blvd (at W 6th St), Austin, TX
Record Store · Old West Austin · 76 tips and reviews

Erin B.Erin Bach: Best Record Store! Support local businesses!

Magnolia Cafe South is one of Best places in Austin, TX.

12. Magnolia Cafe South

8.8
1920 S Congress Ave (at E. Mary St.), Austin, TX
Diner · Bouldin Creek · 282 tips and reviews

Erin B.Erin Bach: Best Late Night Dining!

St. Edward's University is one of Best places in Austin, TX.

13. St. Edward's University

3001 S Congress Ave (Woodward St.), Austin, TX
University · St. Edwards · 17 tips and reviews

Erin B.Erin Bach: Best University in Austin!

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is one of Best places in Austin, TX.

14. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

9.3
1120 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Movie Theater · Zilker · 205 tips and reviews

Erin B.Erin Bach: Best Date Night Idea!

Sno-Beach Hawaiian Shaved Ice is one of Best places in Austin, TX.

15. Sno-Beach Hawaiian Shaved Ice

412 Sterzing St, Austin, TX
Snack Place · Bouldin Creek · 35 tips and reviews

Erin B.Erin Bach: Best Snow Cone!

Peter Pan Mini Golf is one of Best places in Austin, TX.

16. Peter Pan Mini Golf

8.3
1207 Barton Springs Rd (Lamar Blvd), Austin, TX
Mini Golf Course · Zilker · 62 tips and reviews

Erin B.Erin Bach: Best Mini-Golf! It's BYOB!