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SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin
Juan in a Million is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

1. Juan in a Million

8.5
2300 E Cesar Chavez St (Mildred St.), Austin, TX
Ristorante messicano · 221 consigli e recensioni

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 Leggi tutto.

Magnolia Cafe South is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

2. Magnolia Cafe South

8.8
1920 S Congress Ave (at E. Mary St.), Austin, TX
Tavola Calda · Bouldin Creek · 285 consigli e recensioni

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. Leggi tutto.

Torchy's Tacos is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

3. Torchy's Tacos

8.9
2809 S 1st St (at El Paso St), Austin, TX
Ristorante di taco · 156 consigli e recensioni

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. Leggi tutto.

Veracruz All Natural is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

4. Veracruz All Natural

9.1
2505 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX
Ristorante di taco · Central East Austin · 107 consigli e recensioni

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Veracruz tacos are worth fighting for any day of the week except Monday when they are closed. Leggi tutto.

Péché is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

5. Péché

8.9
208 W 4th St (Colorado St.), Austin, TX
Cocktail bar · Downtown Austin · 191 consigli e recensioni

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: For some of the best cocktails in town, go to Peche on 4th Street. They make their own bitters as a sign of their devotion. Leggi tutto.

Franklin Barbecue is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

6. Franklin Barbecue

9.1
900 E 11th St (at Branch St), Austin, TX
Locale per barbecue · 353 consigli e recensioni

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. Leggi tutto.

Lambert's Downtown BBQ is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

7. Lambert's Downtown BBQ

8.7
401 W 2nd St (at Guadalupe St), Austin, TX
Locale per barbecue · Downtown Austin · 303 consigli e recensioni

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Lambert's Country Style Pork Ribs are delicious. Leggi tutto.

The Salt Lick is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

8. The Salt Lick

9.3
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826, Driftwood, TX
Locale per barbecue · 425 consigli e recensioni

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: About 30 mins south of Austin is The Salt Lick. It epitomizes Texas BBQ and you can bring your own beer! Leggi tutto.

Yellow Jacket Social Club is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

9. Yellow Jacket Social Club

8.5
1700 E 5th St., Austin, TX
Bar · 57 consigli e recensioni

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Go to Yellow Jacket Social Club for Frito Pie, local craft beer, and excellent people watching under the crepe myrtle trees. Leggi tutto.

Kerbey Lane Cafe is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

10. Kerbey Lane Cafe

8.5
3003 S Lamar Blvd (Manchaca Rd.), Austin, TX
Bar Caffè · South Lamar · 164 consigli e recensioni

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. Leggi tutto.

Chi'lantro BBQ is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

11. Chi'lantro BBQ

8.4
823 Congress Ave (at E 9th St), Austin, TX
Furgone gastronomia · Downtown Austin · 114 consigli e recensioni

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: a Korean-Mexican fusion foodtruck with heavenly kimchi fries and Korean tacos. Leggi tutto.

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

12. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin

8.9
114 W 7th St (at Colorado St), Austin, TX
Bisteccheria · Downtown Austin · 114 consigli e recensioni

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Order the Pork Chop, one serving will feed two hungry people. Leggi tutto.

Bouldin Creek Café is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

13. Bouldin Creek Café

9.1
1900 S 1st St (at W. Mary St.), Austin, TX
Ristorante vegetariano e vegano · Bouldin Creek · 261 consigli e recensioni

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Delicious vegetarian food, especially their tofu scramble. Local lore has it that Radiohead frequents it when they are in town. Leggi tutto.

Frank Restaurant is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

14. Frank Restaurant

407 Colorado St (btw 4th & 5th), Austin, TX
Locale da Hot Dog · Downtown Austin · 388 consigli e recensioni

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Get the Texalina on a stone plate instead of a basket. Leggi tutto.

Iron Works Barbecue is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

15. Iron Works Barbecue

8.0
100 Red River St (at E Cesar Chavez St), Austin, TX
Locale per barbecue · Downtown Austin · 185 consigli e recensioni

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. Leggi tutto.

Casino El Camino is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

16. Casino El Camino

8.3
517 E 6th St (bt Red River & Neches Sts), Austin, TX
Taverna · Downtown Austin · 229 consigli e recensioni

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Incredible burgers! And get a tattoo at Sailor's Grave right around the corner. Leggi tutto.

Tacodeli is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

17. Tacodeli

8.8
4200 N Lamar Blvd (at W 42nd St), Austin, TX
Ristorante di taco · Rosedale · 130 consigli e recensioni

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: A breakfast taco favorite. Their Heather tacos and Dona salsa are addictive. Leggi tutto.

FoodHeads is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

18. FoodHeads

9.2
616 W 34th St (btwn Guadalupe St. & King St.), Austin, TX
Paninoteca · West University · 62 consigli e recensioni

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Five soups made daily, beautiful patio, old house, best sandwiches in town. Leggi tutto.

Justine's Brasserie is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

19. Justine's Brasserie

8.6
4710 E 5th St, Austin, TX
Ristorante francese · 108 consigli e recensioni

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Head to Justine's Brasserie for incredible food/ambience and to catch your fave artists on their dinner breaks Leggi tutto.

Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

20. Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon

8.2
5434 Burnet Rd (btwn Shoalmont Dr & Lawnmont Ave), Austin, TX
Taverna · Allandale · 36 consigli e recensioni

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Go for the honkytonk music. Sunday afternoons feature great live music and bingo played with a chicken. Leggi tutto.

La Barbecue Cuisine Texicana is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

21. La Barbecue Cuisine Texicana

1906 E Cesar Chavez St (Chicon), Austin, TX
Locale per barbecue · Central East Austin · 151 consigli e recensioni

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: They give out free beer, have live music and the food is exemplary. Leggi tutto.

Saxon Pub is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

22. Saxon Pub

8.3
1320 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Rock club · Zilker · 40 consigli e recensioni

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: A local favorite. The fantastic Bob Schneider on Monday nights and the friendliest crowd in Austin. Leggi tutto.

Russian House is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

23. Russian House

307 E 5th St (btwn Trinity St & San Jacinto Blvd), Austin, TX
Ristorante russo · Downtown Austin · 47 consigli e recensioni

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Authentic and delicious Eastern European food, plus around 50 different infused vodkas. Leggi tutto.