A San Franciscan's Guide to Austin
La Condesa is one of A San Franciscan's Guide to Austin.

1. La Condesa

8.6
400 W 2nd St (Guadalupe St.), Austin, TX
Restaurante Mexicano · Downtown Austin · 264 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Chef Rene Ortiz's take on modern Mexican cuisine. Not to miss: the riffs on guacamole, the wild tacos, the cocktails, and pastry chef Laura Sawicki's ice creams. [Eater 38 Member]

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2. The Belmont

7.7
305 W 6th St (Lavaca St.), Austin, TX
Casa de Shows · Downtown Austin · 66 dicas e avaliações

BluLabel D.BluLabel DailyDeals: Decor? Vegas circa 1963. Food? Modern meets classic in the best possible way.

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3. East Side Showroom

1100 E 6th St (at Medina St.), Austin, TX
Bar de Coquetéis · 130 dicas e avaliações

AustinPixelsAustinPixels: Sitting at the end of the bar watching the bartenders make some of the best drinks in town is very interesting

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4. Hotel San Jose

9.2
1316 S Congress Ave (James St.), Austin, TX
Hotel · Bouldin Creek · 92 dicas e avaliações

MazdaMazda: Very chill, laid-back place for a date or romantic evening.

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5. Eastside Cafe

2113 Manor Rd, Austin, TX
Restaurante Americano · Upper Boggy Creek · 64 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: This East side spot features their own vegetables, herbs and flowers as much as possible — and has been doing so for the almost the past 30 years. A great place to take your parents. [Eater 38 Member] Leia mais.

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6. The Ginger Man

301 Lavaca St (at W 3rd St), Austin, TX
Pub · Downtown Austin · 195 dicas e avaliações

Laughing SquidLaughing Squid: One our favorite bars in Austin. The have an insane amount of great beer on tap and good pub food.

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7. Waller Creek Trail

Austin, TX
Lugares ao Ar Livre · Downtown Austin · 1 dica

Frank B.Frank Burns: This creepy ditch is home to many ill behaviors. City plans to control the creek and re-develop this into an adorable riverside park. Until then it is strewn with 'junk,' literal and figurative.

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8. Blue Dahlia Bistro

1115 E 11th St, Austin, TX
Café · Central East Austin · 133 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: This sunny French bistro is known for its patio and its mouthwatering tartines; it doesn't hurt that it's kid-friendly and serves a great breakfast, either. [Eater 38 Member] Leia mais.

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9. Capitólio do Estado do Texas

9.2
(Texas State Capitol)
112 E 11th St (at Congress Ave), Austin, TX
Capitólio · Downtown Austin · 222 dicas e avaliações

Visit AustinVisit Austin: It's where the politicos are shaking in Texas, well, at least for 90 days every other year. And the dome is 6 ft higher than the U.S. Capitol!

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10. Lady Bird Lake

9.3
Lady Bird Lake Trail (West Riverside Drive), Austin, TX
Lago · Bouldin Creek · 59 dicas e avaliações

Sarah G.Sarah Gerke: Ride along the hike and bike trail

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11. Barton Springs Pool

9.3
2101 Barton Springs Rd (at William Barton Dr), Austin, TX
Piscina · Barton Hills · 211 dicas e avaliações

ThrillistThrillist: Hit Barton Springs for some swim-at-your-own-risk exercise, or if the algae's too much for you, head over to Deep Eddy.

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12. El Sol Y La Luna

600 E 6th St (at Red River St), Austin, TX
Restaurante Mexicano · Downtown Austin · 66 dicas e avaliações

Do512Do512: Come here for some real Texas Mexican food and some great shows! Check out do512.com to see what's up here at SXSW

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13. Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar

7.6
606 Trinity St (at E 6th St), Austin, TX
Restaurante Mexicano · Downtown Austin · 282 dicas e avaliações

GadlingGadling: Great deck. Better margaritas. -mb

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14. Bar Congress

200 Congress Ave (2nd Street), Austin, TX
Bar de Coquetéis · Downtown Austin · 27 dicas e avaliações

Austin 360Austin 360: The relatively young drink program received much national acclaim during its first year. Slip through the curtain to discover the nouveau craft cocktails that are pushing the envelope at Bar Congress.

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15. Big Stacy Pool

7.7
700 E. Live Oak St., Austin, TX
Piscina · 5 dicas e avaliações

Staci H.Staci Hummel: Free pool! Very relaxing

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16. Blunn Creek Nature Preserve

7.2
1200 St. Edwards Dr., Austin, TX
Reserva Natural · St. Edwards · 3 dicas e avaliações

Charles W.Charles Wilkins: Check out the volcanic overlook.

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17. Lady Bird Lake Trail (East)

9.4
Lady Bird Lake (Eastern Bank), Austin, TX
Trilha de Caminhada · Downtown Austin · 14 dicas e avaliações

Roz T.Roz Thomas: Good for a jog.

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18. Second Bar + Kitchen

200 Congress Ave (W 2nd St), Austin, TX
Restaurante Neo-Americano · Downtown Austin · 199 dicas e avaliações

National PostNational Post: Second attracts Austinites looking for a cinq à sept and perhaps a bit more. The atmosphere is festive, the specialty is small plates — buffalo fried pickles, goat cheese ravioli, pepperoni soup. Leia mais.

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19. Ranch 616

7.9
616 Nueces St (at W 7th St), Austin, TX
Restaurante Americano · Downtown Austin · 48 dicas e avaliações
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20. Shangri-La

8.1
1016 E 6th St (at Medina St), Austin, TX
Bar · 61 dicas e avaliações

Tonic MusicTonic Music: Best outdoor area around. Tons of tables under a canopy of trees…and they've got Prince on the juke box!

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21. Uncommon Objects

1602 Fortview Rd (btwn Elizabeth & Monroe St.), Austin, TX
Loja de Antiguidades · South Lamar · 65 dicas e avaliações

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: The 30+ booths at this ingeniously curated antiques spot range from a carnival-inspired stand dedicated to vintage gaming paraphernalia to a cabin-like nook laden with uncommon Western collectibles. Leia mais.

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22. Jo's Coffee

8.8
1300 S Congress Ave (James St. W.), Austin, TX
Cafeteria · Bouldin Creek · 198 dicas e avaliações

Brett L.Brett Lider: Vegetarian BBQ FYI.