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Green Mesquite BBQ is one of ATX.

1. Green Mesquite BBQ

7.6
1400 Barton Springs Rd (Josephine St.), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Zilker · 87 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: Guy visits this barbecue joint that uses only green mesquite wood or young wood for cooking. The owner swears by it for giving the meat the best and most consistent flavor.

South Congress Cafe is one of ATX.

2. South Congress Cafe

1600 S Congress Ave (at E Monroe St.), Austin, TX
Café · Bouldin Creek · 180 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: While the facade and interior are sleek and modern, the menu is full of hearty dishes like Carrot Cake French Toast, which is made with homemade carrot cake.

219 West is one of ATX.

3. 219 West

614 W. 6th St. (Rio Grande St.), Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Austin · 64 tips and reviews

CollegeCandyCollegeCandy: Best happy hour in the city. They have $5 martini shakers (try the jamacatini...it's girly but delish) and great appetizers. Get the talapia nachos, sliders, and fried calamari.

Magnolia Cafe is one of ATX.

4. Magnolia Cafe

2304 Lake Austin Blvd (at Upson St.), Austin, TX
Diner · West Austin · 134 tips and reviews

CollegeCandyCollegeCandy: Great hangover place, you could anything and you'll be a happy camper

Ice Cream Man is one of ATX.

5. Ice Cream Man

Austin, TX
Food Truck · Downtown Austin · 7 tips and reviews