Favorite Austin Restaurants

1. Quality Seafood Market

8.6
5621 Airport Blvd (at E Koenig Ln), Austin, TX
Fish Market · North Loop · 69 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Quality Seafood has been providing Austinites with fresh Gulf seafood for over seventy years. The shrimp tacos are some of the best in town. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

La Condesa is one of Favorite Austin Restaurants.

2. La Condesa

8.5
400 W 2nd St (Guadalupe St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 264 tips and reviews

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]

Takoba is one of Favorite Austin Restaurants.

3. Takoba

7.6
1411 E 7th St (Onion St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Central East Austin · 154 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Mexican home cooking with a great patio; try the mango habanero margarita. [Eater 38 Member]

4. Matt's El Rancho

8.5
2613 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Tex-Mex Restaurant · South Lamar · 147 tips and reviews

EaterEater: We've never gone home unhappy after a visit to Matt's, thanks to their Bob Armstrong dip, affordable range of price points and dedication to classic Tex-Mex. [Eater 38 Member]

5. Polvos

7.9
2004 S 1st St (W Johanna St), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 193 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Polvos is the only place to take out-of-towners who need to be figuratively punched in the face with Austin's diverse and youthful culinary spirit. [Eater 38 Member]

6. Magnolia Cafe

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

Food NetworkFood Network: Guy loves that this cafe is open 24/7, but still makes everything from scratch.Check out the menu that features pancakes, omelets, jambalaya, quesadillas & anything else you could possibly be craving.

7. The Salt Lick

9.3
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826, Driftwood, TX
BBQ Joint · 426 tips and reviews

Laughing SquidLaughing Squid: Drive your pickup on down to Driftwood for some seriously good bbq. BYOB. Sit outside. Enjoy the sweet downhome feel of the Texas Hill Country.

8. The Oasis on Lake Travis

7.7
6550 Comanche Trl, Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Lakeland · 237 tips and reviews

Laughing SquidLaughing Squid: Icy cold margaritas and a killer view of Lake Travis. Read more.

Crú Wine Bar is one of Favorite Austin Restaurants.

9. Crú Wine Bar

8.3
238 W 2nd St, Austin, TX
Wine Bar · Downtown Austin · 30 tips and reviews
Whole Foods Market is one of Favorite Austin Restaurants.

10. Whole Foods Market

8.9
525 N Lamar Blvd. (btwn W 5th & 6th), Austin, TX
Grocery Store · Downtown Austin · 404 tips and reviews

11. Kerbey Lane Cafe

8.4
3003 S Lamar Blvd (Manchaca Rd.), Austin, TX
Café · South Lamar · 166 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Their pancakes have been known to cure most ailments ranging from hangovers to Austin-induced late night munches. Read more.

12. Iron Works BBQ

7.9
100 Red River St (at E Cesar Chavez St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Downtown Austin · 185 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: It was packed with celebrities who appreciated the SXSW open, casual, shared dining experience. You won't be disappointed. I promise. Read more.

13. Maudie's Cafe

8.4
2608 W 7th St (at Lake Austin Blvd), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · West Austin · 48 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: The best Tex-Mex in town. Visit the original on Lake Austin Boulevard for queso, migas, or the Maggie's Plate and of course a margarita or two! -Stacie Scott Turner, Real Housewives of DC

Paggi House is one of Favorite Austin Restaurants.

14. Paggi House

200 Lee Barton Dr (at S Lamar Blvd.), Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Zilker · 41 tips and reviews
Z'Tejas Mexican Restaurant and Grill is one of Favorite Austin Restaurants.

15. Z'Tejas Mexican Restaurant and Grill

1110 W 6th St, Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Old West Austin · 83 tips and reviews
Trudy's North Star is one of Favorite Austin Restaurants.

16. Trudy's North Star

7.8
8820 Burnet Rd (at Hwy 183), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · North Shoal Creek · 137 tips and reviews
North By Northwest (NXNW) is one of Favorite Austin Restaurants.

17. North By Northwest (NXNW)

10010 N Capital of Texas Hwy (Stonelake), Austin, TX
Brewery · North Burnet - Gateway · 126 tips and reviews
Hopdoddy Burger Bar is one of Favorite Austin Restaurants.

18. Hopdoddy Burger Bar

9.1
1400 S Congress Ave Ste A190 (btwn Gibson & Elizabeth), Austin, TX
Burger Joint · Bouldin Creek · 443 tips and reviews
Brick Oven on 35th is one of Favorite Austin Restaurants.

19. Brick Oven on 35th

7.7
1608 W 35th St (Kerbey Ln.), Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · Rosedale · 18 tips and reviews
Vivo is one of Favorite Austin Restaurants.

20. Vivo

2015 Manor Rd (at Poquito St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Upper Boggy Creek · 64 tips and reviews
Winflo Osteria is one of Favorite Austin Restaurants.

21. Winflo Osteria

1315 W 6th St (Winflo Dr. & Pressler St.), Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · Old West Austin · 42 tips and reviews
Hyde Park Bar & Grill is one of Favorite Austin Restaurants.

22. Hyde Park Bar & Grill

8.3
4206 Duval St, Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Hancock · 94 tips and reviews
Vino Vino is one of Favorite Austin Restaurants.

23. Vino Vino

4119 Guadalupe St (btw 41st and 42nd), Austin, TX
Wine Bar · Hyde Park · 59 tips and reviews
Milto's is one of Favorite Austin Restaurants.

24. Milto's

2909 Guadalupe St (at 29th), Austin, TX
Greek Restaurant · North University · 32 tips and reviews
34th Street Cafe is one of Favorite Austin Restaurants.

25. 34th Street Cafe

7.3
1005 W 34th St, Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Windsor Road · 17 tips and reviews
The Steeping Room is one of Favorite Austin Restaurants.

26. The Steeping Room

11410 Century Oaks Ter Ste 112 (The Domain), Austin, TX
Tea Room · North Burnet · 118 tips and reviews
Hopdoddy Burger Bar is one of Favorite Austin Restaurants.

27. Hopdoddy Burger Bar

9.0
2438 W Anderson Ln Ste 100 (Burnet), Austin, TX
Burger Joint · North Shoal Creek · 197 tips and reviews
Chinatown North is one of Favorite Austin Restaurants.

28. Chinatown North

7.2
3407 Greystone Dr (Mopac), Austin, TX
Chinese Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: Makes a serious bid at best dim sum in town. The ambiance ain't bad, either – all dark wood and lacquer, with red linen table settings and loads of Chinese decorative accents. Read more.

Wildwood Bakehouse is one of Favorite Austin Restaurants.

29. Wildwood Bakehouse

3016 Guadalupe St (at W 31st St), Austin, TX
Gluten-Free Restaurant · West University · 19 tips and reviews
La Feria is one of Favorite Austin Restaurants.

30. La Feria

2010 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Zilker · 37 tips and reviews