Jenny’s East Austin Food and Cocktail Guidebook
Food scene
Walking distance to amazing tacos, fresh lime margaritas and one of the best bowls of queso and fresh chips you can get! La Holly is a mezcal, tequila, and whiskey bar located far enough down East 6th that you won’t come across many crowds (which we love) While the back patio is where you should spend most of your time here, there’s also a long bar inside where you can do a proper mezcal tasting if that’s your sort of thing. There are taco trucks out back too, which means you can basically spend an entire afternoon or night here without having to leave. Highly recommend the Al pastor tacos, the brisket taco and the queso! Dogs welcomed inside the bar and outside!!
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La Holly
2500 E 6th StWalking distance to amazing tacos, fresh lime margaritas and one of the best bowls of queso and fresh chips you can get! La Holly is a mezcal, tequila, and whiskey bar located far enough down East 6th that you won’t come across many crowds (which we love) While the back patio is where you should spend most of your time here, there’s also a long bar inside where you can do a proper mezcal tasting if that’s your sort of thing. There are taco trucks out back too, which means you can basically spend an entire afternoon or night here without having to leave. Highly recommend the Al pastor tacos, the brisket taco and the queso! Dogs welcomed inside the bar and outside!!
Think Texas BBQ had a baby with Japanese street food plus great craft cocktails in the coolest atmosphere walking distance from the condo!
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Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd StThink Texas BBQ had a baby with Japanese street food plus great craft cocktails in the coolest atmosphere walking distance from the condo!
My favorite tonkatsu broth ramen in the world is blocks from the condo. They do to go and now dine in! First bowl ever Tatsu the owner says do the #1, or the Mi So Hot for the ones who love spicy! Jump next door to Domo Gato Alley and get drinks if you want to hang more! They’re connected :)
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Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdMy favorite tonkatsu broth ramen in the world is blocks from the condo. They do to go and now dine in! First bowl ever Tatsu the owner says do the #1, or the Mi So Hot for the ones who love spicy! Jump next door to Domo Gato Alley and get drinks if you want to hang more! They’re connected :)
Iconic James Beard award winning BBQ. PRO LOCAL TIP: Order ahead before you even get to Austin weeks in advance so you can go and pick it up in your time range and eat at home or at a park!
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StIconic James Beard award winning BBQ. PRO LOCAL TIP: Order ahead before you even get to Austin weeks in advance so you can go and pick it up in your time range and eat at home or at a park!
One of my favorite whiskey craft cocktail bars in East Austin walking distance from the condo. Upstairs is a mescal bar… amazing Thai food truck out back.. everything one needs really.
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Whisler's
1816 E 6th StOne of my favorite whiskey craft cocktail bars in East Austin walking distance from the condo. Upstairs is a mescal bar… amazing Thai food truck out back.. everything one needs really.
Make a reservation before you arrive a few weeks in advance through their website . It’s where the locals like to go. It’s romantic, huge outdoor space with French food and cocktails 🍸 Go when they open at 6 and grab a spot and dine at the beautiful bar inside. It gets busiest at night. The bowl of bolognaise spaghetti 🍝, duck confit and the burger are all solid choices .. it’s one of those places where literally everything is good and consistently delicious.
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Justine's
4710 E 5th StMake a reservation before you arrive a few weeks in advance through their website . It’s where the locals like to go. It’s romantic, huge outdoor space with French food and cocktails 🍸 Go when they open at 6 and grab a spot and dine at the beautiful bar inside. It gets busiest at night. The bowl of bolognaise spaghetti 🍝, duck confit and the burger are all solid choices .. it’s one of those places where literally everything is good and consistently delicious.
Amazing place for unique as Austin juice and smoothie concoctions and quick healthy grab and go bites to eat! I am obsessed with all the things you can add to your drink. And the health shots.
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JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdAmazing place for unique as Austin juice and smoothie concoctions and quick healthy grab and go bites to eat! I am obsessed with all the things you can add to your drink. And the health shots.
If you can’t get Franklin’s, this is a very very close runner up super close to the condo. Get a beef rib.
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La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StIf you can’t get Franklin’s, this is a very very close runner up super close to the condo. Get a beef rib.
Walking distance to a spot when you want to drink beer all day surrounded by dogs, head to Lazarus Brewing. They have a solid beer selection, plenty of bar seating, and a shady patio ideal for hanging with friends and slowly recruiting more people (and dogs) to join you. When everyone has had a few drinks and inevitably gets hungry, Lazarus serves tacos and sandwiches too.
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Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th StWalking distance to a spot when you want to drink beer all day surrounded by dogs, head to Lazarus Brewing. They have a solid beer selection, plenty of bar seating, and a shady patio ideal for hanging with friends and slowly recruiting more people (and dogs) to join you. When everyone has had a few drinks and inevitably gets hungry, Lazarus serves tacos and sandwiches too.
For everyone who complains that Rainey Street just isn’t what it used to be, Lustre Pearl East is the solution. It’s the original bungalow that was uprooted from Rainey when they needed to make way for condos, but now with more outdoor space and way fewer UT students. Even though it’s further east than most places on this list, it’s worth the extra five minute bike or Uber ride. It’s never too crowded, but there are always enough people to make it feel like a house party you’d actually want to be at.
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Lustre Pearl East
114 Linden StFor everyone who complains that Rainey Street just isn’t what it used to be, Lustre Pearl East is the solution. It’s the original bungalow that was uprooted from Rainey when they needed to make way for condos, but now with more outdoor space and way fewer UT students. Even though it’s further east than most places on this list, it’s worth the extra five minute bike or Uber ride. It’s never too crowded, but there are always enough people to make it feel like a house party you’d actually want to be at.
The Liberty is one of the oldest bars on East 6th and while the warehouses that once surrounded it have been replaced by condos, it’s still one of the best places to drink on the street. Inside you can play pool or post up around the bar, or you can head to the backyard and grab a spot at one of the many picnic tables. Location of the ORIGINAL East Side King Thai street food trailer - get the LIFECHANGING fried chicken and the Brussels , liberty rice and beets and you’ll be set.
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The Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetThe Liberty is one of the oldest bars on East 6th and while the warehouses that once surrounded it have been replaced by condos, it’s still one of the best places to drink on the street. Inside you can play pool or post up around the bar, or you can head to the backyard and grab a spot at one of the many picnic tables. Location of the ORIGINAL East Side King Thai street food trailer - get the LIFECHANGING fried chicken and the Brussels , liberty rice and beets and you’ll be set.
Hidden under a bunch of trees in front of some train tracks on a side street, you’d probably never know Yellow Jacket Social Club was here. This divey spot isn’t just a great place for a low-key hang in the shade, though, they also serve a surprisingly great brunch. Start the day off with a frozen mimosa and the shrimp and grits and see where the afternoon takes you.
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Yellow Jacket Social Club
1704 E 5th StHidden under a bunch of trees in front of some train tracks on a side street, you’d probably never know Yellow Jacket Social Club was here. This divey spot isn’t just a great place for a low-key hang in the shade, though, they also serve a surprisingly great brunch. Start the day off with a frozen mimosa and the shrimp and grits and see where the afternoon takes you.
After you eat at Ramen Tatsuya text door… the bar next door is unique and delicious. They have a curry bar and cocktails. Take a picture with the giant lucky cat in front.. and the hundreds of them in the waiting area.
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Domo Alley-Gato Tatsu-Ya
1600 E 6th StAfter you eat at Ramen Tatsuya text door… the bar next door is unique and delicious. They have a curry bar and cocktails. Take a picture with the giant lucky cat in front.. and the hundreds of them in the waiting area.
Great for food and drinks. They supply most the bread to the top local restaurant in town and that’s saying something. The coffee is fantastic and their food is top notch. And they have a great outdoor area. (Usually a
Wait)
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Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StGreat for food and drinks. They supply most the bread to the top local restaurant in town and that’s saying something. The coffee is fantastic and their food is top notch. And they have a great outdoor area. (Usually a
Wait)
Strong margaritas, great tacos, souvenir cups with the margs!
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De Nada Cantina
4715 East Cesar Chavez StreetStrong margaritas, great tacos, souvenir cups with the margs!
Best tamales in east austin if you want the chili gravy situation on top. Cutest space! Inside outside dining.
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Tamale House East
1707 E 6th StBest tamales in east austin if you want the chili gravy situation on top. Cutest space! Inside outside dining.
This little coffee house is down the road from a little hip compound that has Align Pilates, a little sushi place , a bakery all in a neat spot to work and hang out!
Medici Roasting
This little coffee house is down the road from a little hip compound that has Align Pilates, a little sushi place , a bakery all in a neat spot to work and hang out!
Walking distance from my place. An omakase speakeasy Japanese restaurant owned by my friend head chef Saine. It’s inside a private club called Pershing. You have to have booked in their site ahead of time or reach out to me and I can try to squeeze you in!! Very exclusive and it’s my favorite ever..
Toshokan
Walking distance from my place. An omakase speakeasy Japanese restaurant owned by my friend head chef Saine. It’s inside a private club called Pershing. You have to have booked in their site ahead of time or reach out to me and I can try to squeeze you in!! Very exclusive and it’s my favorite ever..
So close to the house to walk up and get some of the best Thai street food by top chef Paul Qui .
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East Side King
2000 E 6th StSo close to the house to walk up and get some of the best Thai street food by top chef Paul Qui .
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
Best ramen in town. First timers definitely try the #1 or the dipping noodles!
Sushi | Bar ATX
Walking distance to another omakase experience!!
An omakase speakeasy!!!!! Book online way ahead of time and walking distance!! Head chef is a dear friend Saine
Toshokan
An omakase speakeasy!!!!! Book online way ahead of time and walking distance!! Head chef is a dear friend Saine
City/town information
Home of one of the oldest BBQ restaurants in Texas: Blacks BBQ. The town is also the absolute cutest to explore.
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Lockhart
Home of one of the oldest BBQ restaurants in Texas: Blacks BBQ. The town is also the absolute cutest to explore.
Cutest town to go for antique shopping, desserts and peach season!!!
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Fredericksburg
Cutest town to go for antique shopping, desserts and peach season!!!
Enter the trail by longhorn Dam and we jog down to I-35 make the cross and it’s 5 solid miles from the condo :)
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailEnter the trail by longhorn Dam and we jog down to I-35 make the cross and it’s 5 solid miles from the condo :)
Conseils aux voyageurs
Réservez avant de partir
Franklin BBQ pre order before you even leave home!
Order on their website online for an assigned pickup window and get your hot bbq when you arrive in Austin.