SXSW Guide to Austin

Mashable: Get away from the hustle and bustle that is Austin for a few hours and enjoy some BBQ (or super hearty veggie sides). Mapquest organizes a free BBQ bus every year at SXSW. - Erica Swallow

Mashable: If you're staying in this area, check out the breakfast tacos and the Elvis smoothie here. Yummy start to the day. Now get to those morning panels, soldier! - Erica Swallow

Mashable: Vegetarians, stick with the spinach and mushroom empanada. Soooooo satisfying. - Erica Swallow

Mashable: If you're looking for a relaxing escape from SXSW madness, this delightful Italian restaurant is near the Convocation Center. Pasta, wine and dessert. What more can you ask for? - Erica Swallow

Mashable: Good specials and good place to retreat in between panels and sessions. Pro Tip: There is an outlet in the corner of the exterior wall. Grab that table to juice your gadgets. - Christina Warren

Mashable: The food is great, nice staff -- great atmosphere. Try the purple salsa if you dare -- seriously, it's the hottest stuff you will ever put in your mouth. - Christina Warren

Mashable: It's March in Austin, so you're going to be sweaty. Ditch the computer bag and freshen up before heading out for the night. They have lockers and showers available. - Royal Frasier

Mashable: Need a quiet spot to shoot off some emails? Check out the LiquidSpace alternative work station to escape the crowds and be productive. - Royal Frasier

Mashable: Into tech celebrity spotting? You'll be sure to "run into" a few web celebrities here. Just don't make it look like you're stalking them, which you are. - Royal Frasier

Mashable: Wanna get around town like the true nerd that you are? Hit up SegCity right on 6th St. and roll around Austin in true geek fashion. - Royal Frasier

Mashable: Need to refuel on 5-hour Energies and Excedrin the morning after? Shop24 has your back. - Royal Frasier

Mashable: Need to get away from the tech nerds? Go meet some film geeks for SXSW film and start using phrases like "Tarantino-esque" in day-to-day conversation. - Royal Frasier

Mashable: Dogpatch Labs will be here for SXSW with desks, Wi-Fi, meeting space, food, and even foosball. Space available by signing up! - Todd Olmstead Read more.