3. Zilker Park
9.5
2168 Lou Neff Rd, Austin, TX
Park · Barton Hills · 155 tips and reviews
Maegan Harless: Absolutely love this park. It's huge & has off leash areas for your dog. Great place to bring a picnic as well! Lots of restaurants near by and even trails to go for a run/bike ride on!
CNN: If you made it here during SXSW, Congratulations grasshopper! The zen of the most beautiful park in downtown Austin is not lost on you.
The Most Interesting Man in the World: Look closely for a canary trained in the art of falconry. I was skeptical when first training him, but he was a fast learner.
7. Chuy's Tex-Mex
8.8
1728 Barton Springs Rd (Sterzing St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Zilker · 192 tips and reviews
John Whitelock: Ask for the creamy jalapeno dip. Great happy hour - free nacho bar, cheap margaritas
Dan Fost: Go to Chuys, get a frozen margarita, and toast the Bush girls
J Crowley: This is where the Bush twins got busted drinking underage. #GodBlessAmerica
9. Odd Duck
8.9
1201 S Lamar Blvd (Gibson St W), Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Zilker · 130 tips and reviews
Dory 🤙 Little 🤘: Chill crowd and good food! The brunch menu is mostly small plates so get two or three
Eater: This gourmet, small plates trailer is changing the way Austinites think about food trucks. The upscale truck changes its menu daily, so check their website. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Eater: Odd Duck features a huge open kitchen and lots of homey touches like mismatched plates and country kitsch on the walls. Check out the chicken fried egg, kholrabi soup, and the whole roast chicken.
10. Jardin Corona
13233 Pond Springs Rd Ste 301, Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Northwest Austin · 69 tips and reviews
Brandi Hall: Best Mexican food! Eat there frequently and love the Pollo Tequila! Queso is awesome too! Yummy!
Trinette: Love the chips & salsa. Very budget-friendly lunch specials daily. Lunch margaritas ars $1.75. Order the chimichanga, you won't regret it!!!!
Jeffrey Martinez: Is there anything that isn't good here? I think not. Ask for the Picoso sauce if you like some heat.
13. The Parish
7.3
214-C E 6th St (San Jacinto), Austin, TX
Rock Club · Downtown Austin · 52 tips and reviews
Augustine V: My favorite spot in Austin to catch live music. The people who work here are like a family and a great crowd comes in for almost every event.
VH1: Walk a few doors east (towards the highway) for one of my favorite places to get post/pre show drinks – Shakespeares. Make sure to head to the roof. – Robert F.
Spotify: The locals recommend this place. They have a lot of greats shows this year @ SxSW, including Beach Fossils. Check them out on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/W8My91