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Torchy's Tacos is one of Austin.

1. Torchy's Tacos

8.8
2809 S 1st St (at El Paso St), Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · 156 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Anyone coming to SXSW should definitely try Torchy's Tacos. Fried avocado tacos and fried chocolate chip cookies for dessert? Yes. Read more.

Magnolia Cafe South is one of Austin.

2. Magnolia Cafe South

8.8
1920 S Congress Ave (at E. Mary St.), Austin, TX
Diner · Bouldin Creek · 285 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: An absolute must for breakfast. Make sure to get there early - or you will wait. It's funky, and the food is great. Service is wonderful. Read more.

Franklin Barbecue is one of Austin.

3. Franklin Barbecue

9.1
900 E 11th St (at Branch St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · 354 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: If you want BBQ in Austin you must go to Franklin's. If you want to bypass the line, place your order for pickup now. Read more.

Juan in a Million is one of Austin.

4. Juan in a Million

8.6
2300 E Cesar Chavez St (Mildred St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 221 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Best breakfast tacos plus Juan is always there to greet you with a smile and a handshake Read more.

Parkside is one of Austin.

5. Parkside

8.1
301 E 6th St (at San Jacinto Blvd), Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 155 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: At this Sixth Street newbie, chef Shawn Cirkiel serves elevated bar food like crab fritters, ricotta ravioli, classic steak tartare, and loup de mer with fennel vinaigrette.

Stubb's Bar-B-Q is one of Austin.

6. Stubb's Bar-B-Q

8.2
801 Red River St (at E 8th St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Downtown Austin · 339 tips and reviews
MAX's Wine Dive Austin is one of Austin.

7. MAX's Wine Dive Austin

8.0
207 San Jacinto Blvd Ste 200 (btwn 2nd & 3rd St.), Austin, TX
Wine Bar · Downtown Austin · 140 tips and reviews
Iron Works BBQ is one of Austin.

8. Iron Works BBQ

7.8
100 Red River St (at E Cesar Chavez St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Downtown Austin · 185 tips and reviews