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If you’re like us then when you visit a place you want to find the spot that locals go when you’re looking for the best food/drinks/fun. So, we asked the good people of Austin (via Crowdbeacon) to tell us what places you must try during sxsw. Here they are:

Best BBQ (overall) Best BBQ ribs Best Pulled Pork Best Chicken Best Brisket Best Steak
Best Queso Best Authentic Mexican Best Tex-Mex Best Diner Best Vegetarian Food Best Sushi
Best Breakfast Best Coffee Best Healthy Food Best 24-Hour Spot Best Buffet Best Burger
Best Live Music Venue Best Jazz Club Best Pizza Best Whiskey Bar Best Margaritas Best Dive Bar
Best Jogging Spot Best Outdoor Bar Best Hotel Bar Best Dance Club Best Wi-Fi Best Italian Food
Best Tacos Best Food Trucks Best Cowboy Boots Best Cowboy Hat Best Austin-Centric Gift Best Karaoke Bar
Best BBQ (Overall)

  1. 1. Salt Lick 77%

    18300 FM 1826 (in Driftwood, TX)

    (512) 858-4959

    Tips By Foursquare

    "One of the best BBQ places in Texas. Definitely try the brisket, beef ribs, the sausage and turkey…the drive to Driftwood is worth it, I promise you."

    – Ocatavio M.

  2. 2. Lambert's9%

    401 West 2nd Street

    (512) 494-1500

  3. 3. Iron Works 7%

    100 Red River St

    (512) 478-4855

  4. 4. County Line BBQ 5%

    5204 Ranch Road

    (512) 346-3664

Best Chicken

  1. 1. Lambert’s32%

    401 West 2nd Street

    (512) 494-1500

    Tips By Foursquare

    "Get the southern fried chicken, no gravy!"

    – Leslie S.

  2. 2. Hyde Park Bar and Grill 30%

    4206 Duval Street

    (512) 458-3168

  3. 3. Pollo Rico27%

    1945 East Oltorf Street

    (512) 851-8686 ‎

Best Queso

  1. 1. Kerbey Lane Cafe39%

    3704 Kerbey Lane

    (512) 451-1436

    Tips By Foursquare

    "Kerbey Queso FTW. Srsly. Do it."

    – Nick S.

  2. 2. El Arroyo 25%

    1624 West 5th Street

    (512) 474-1222 ‎

  3. 3. Texadelphia 11%

    3706 Guadalupe

    512) 420-9901

Best Diners

  1. 1. Magnolia Café 48%

    1920 South Congress Avenue

    (512) 445-0000 ‎

    Tips By Foursquare

    “Eclectic atmosphere for a diner and definitely try the LOVE Migas.”

    – Andrew T.

  2. 2. Kerbey Lane Café 32%

    3704 Kerbey Lane

    (512) 451-1436

  3. 3. Arkie’s Grill 7%

    4827 E Cesar Chavez St

    (512) 385-2986 ‎

Best Breakfast

  1. 1. Tacodeli 34%

    1500 Spyglass Drive

    (512) 732-0303

    Tips By Foursquare

    “Migas Tacos are perfect for breakfast.”

    – Allison M.

  2. 2. Magnolia Café 30%

    1920 South Congress Avenue

    (512) 445-0000

  3. 3. The Omelettry 9%

    4811 Burnet Road

    (512) 453-5062

  4. 4. County Line BBQ 5%

    5204 Ranch Road

    (512) 346-3664

Best 24-hour Food

  1. 1. Magnolia Café 33%

    1920 South Congress Avenue

    (512) 445-0000

    Tips By Foursquare

    “An after-hours must. Re-energize w/ the Popeye Omelet, OJ and hot coffee.”

    – Melanie D.

  2. 2. IHOP 26%

    4118 S I H 35

    (512) 443-7217 ‎

  3. 3. Kerbey Lane Café 24%

    3704 Kerbey Lane

    (512) 451-1436

Best Live Music

  1. 1. Stubb’s BBQ 50%

    801 Red River Street

    (512) 480-8341

    Tips By Foursquare

    "Booze + Live Music + Chili Con Queso = EPIC. Stubbs knows the equation for a great show."

    – Volcom Entertainment

  2. 2. Antone’s 30%

    213 West 5th Street

    (512) 320-8424 ‎

  3. 3. The Mohawk 16%

    912 Red River Street

    (512) 482-8404 ‎

Best Whiskey Bars

  1. 1. Townhouse 32%

    303 W 5th St

    (512) 656-9441

    Tips By Foursquare

    “Extremely interesting bar menu, with really fun twists on classic cocktails.”

    – Morgan S.

  2. 2. Dirty Bill’s 30%

    511 Rio Grande

    (512) 477-3789

  3. 3. Conan’s 27%

    603 West 29th Street

    (512) 478-5712 ‎

Best Jogging Spots

  1. 1. Lake Austin/ Lady Bird Lake 76%

    Tips By Foursquare

    “beautiful trees, sparkling water, lots of delightful trailage for a short stroll or serious workout.”

    – Kat M.

  2. 2. Emma Long Metropolitan Park 12%

  3. 3. Mayfield Nature Preserve 7%

Best Dance Clubs

  1. 1. Barcelona39%

    209 East 6th Street

    (512) 236-0900

    Tips By Foursquare

    “Mad Classy Sundays are by far one of the sickest nights in Tx in the last 10 years. Great Dj's,great soundsystem and great times.”

    – Jaysyn L.

  2. 2. Union Park – Boom Boom Room 25%

    612 West 6th Street

    (512) 478-7275

  3. 3. Elysium 7%

    617 Red River Street

    (512) 478-0099

Best Tacos

  1. 1. Torchy’s Tacos 61%

    2801 Guadalupe St

    (512) 494-8226 ‎

    Tips By Foursquare

    “Eat Torchy's tacos, trashy style, when hungover for an instant cure.”

    – Kimble

  2. 2. Tacodeli 25%

    1500 Spyglass Drive

    (512) 732-0303

  3. 3. Izzoz Tacos 5%

    1207 South 1st Street

    (512) 326-4996

Best Austin-Centric Gifts

  1. 1. Parts & Labour29%

    1117 South Congress Avenue

    (512) 326-1648 ‎

    Tips By Foursquare

    “Imaging a physical store of etsy in Austin and you've got Parts and Labour. This boutique filled with unique item made by local artists.”

    – GOOD

  2. 2. Austin Gift Company 27%

    4211 S Lamar Blvd # A19

    (512) 326-9462 ‎

  3. 3. Monkey See Monkey Do 18%

    1712 South Congress Avenue

    (512) 443-4999 ‎

Best BBQ Ribs

  1. 1. Lambert’s34%

    401 West 2nd Street

    (512) 494-1500

    Tips By Foursquare

    “Defintiely get the beef ribs. Two guys can share the big rack”

    – RUSS

  2. 2. County Line BBQ32%

    5204 Ranch Road

    (512) 346-3664

  3. 3. Rudy’s20%

    11570 Research Boulevard

    (512) 418-9898

  4. 4. Jasper’s 7%

    11506 Century Oaks Terrace # 128

    (512) 834-4111

Best Brisket

  1. 1. Lambert’s59%

    401 West 2nd Street

    (512) 494-1500

    Tips By Foursquare

    "Best brisket in town. Live music upstairs."

    – Jason

  2. 2. Salt Lick 77%

    18300 FM 1826 (in Driftwood, TX)

    (512)-858-4959

  3. 3. Hyde Park Bar and Grill 7%

    4206 Duval Street

    (512) 458-3168

  4. 4. Top Notch7%

    7525 Burnet Road

    (512) 452-2181

Best Mexican

  1. 1. Azul Tequilla 45%

    4211 South Lamar Blvd # A2

    (512) 416-9667

    Tips By Foursquare

    "Their Mexican Martinis are the best in Austin:) I always feel like I'm home:)"

    – Lara G.

  2. 2. Las Cazuelas 23%

    1701 East Cesar Chavez Street

    (512) 479-7911

  3. 3. Los Pinos Mexican 9%

    4919 Hudson Bend Road

    (512) 266-3231

Best Vegetarian

  1. 1. Mother’s Café and Garden 30%

    4215 Duval Street

    (512) 451-3994

    Tips By Foursquare

    "Trust me. You can't go wrong with the BBQ Tofu"

    – Steve F.

  2. 2. Veggie Heaven 27%

    1914 Guadalupe St # A,

    (512) 457-1013

  3. 3. Casa de Luz 25%

    1701 Toomey Road

    (512) 476-2535

Best Coffee

  1. 1. Mozart’s Coffee Roasters 36%

    3826 Lake Austin Boulevard

    (512) 477-2900

    Tips By Foursquare

    “Memorable! coffee by the lake with live music !!!”

    – Ruttika

  2. 2. Café Medici 16%

    1101 West Lynn Street

    (512) 524-5049 ‎

  3. 3. Flightpath Coffee House 15%

    15011 Duval Street

    (512) 458-4472 ‎

Best Buffet

  1. 1. Double Dave’s Pizza Works 57%

    3421 W. Wm. Cannon Dr. #127

    (512) 377-3283

    Tips By Foursquare

    “Love lunch buffet!”

    – Bradley S.

  2. 2. Buffet Palace 14%

    4608 West Gate Boulevard

    (512) 892-1800

  3. 3. Bombay Grill Indian 11%

    3201 Bee Caves Road # 148

    (512) 329-0234 ‎

Best Jazz

  1. 1. Elephant Room 59%

    315 Congress Ave

    (512) 473-2279 ‎

    Tips By Foursquare

    “This is THE hangout for jazz in Austin. Downtown in a dark, dingy basement on Congress. The best talent usually shows on the weekends.”

    – Jeff H.

  2. 2. Continental Club 34%

    1315 South Congress Avenue

    (512) 441-2444

  3. 3. The Parish 5%

    214 East 6th Street

    (512) 473-8381/p>

Best Margaritas

  1. 1. Curra’s Grill 36%

    614 East Oltorf Street

    (512) 444-0012

    Tips By Foursquare

    “Must have avacado margaritas when visiting austin.”

    – Lesley T.

  2. 2. Azul Tequilla 20%

    4211 South Lamar Blvd

    (512) 416-9667 ‎

  3. 3. El Caribe 14%

    5610 North Lamar Blvd # A

    (512) 452-6207

Best Outdoor Bars

  1. 1. Lustre Pearl’s 50%

    97 Rainey Street

    (512) 469-0400 ‎

    Tips By Foursquare

    “Sit outside under the starrrrsssss.”

    – Brooke L.

  2. 2. Crow Bar 9%

    3116 S. Congress

    (512) 465-2982

  3. 3. The Mohawk 7%

    912 Red River Street

    (512) 482-8404

Best Wi-Fi Spots

  1. 1. Barnes and Noble – The Arboretum 34%

    Arboretum, 10000 Research Blvd #158

    (512) 418-8985

    Tips By Foursquare

    “Best barnes and nobles to study at. Spacious seating and the most amount outlets out of all the austin locations.”

    – CJOW

  2. 2. Moonshine Patio Bar 27%

    303 Red River

    (512) 236-9599

  3. 3. Home Slice Pizza 9%

    1415 S Congress Ave

    (512) 444-7437

Best Food Trucks

  1. 1. Hey Cupcake 50%

    1600 South Congress Avenue

    (512) 476-2253 ‎

    Tips By Foursquare

    “The original cupcake trailer... try the Michael Jackson or Red Velvet.”

    – Jeff H.

  2. 2. Mighty Cone 49%

    1600 South Congress Avenue

    (512) 383-9609

Best Karaoke Bars

  1. 1. The Highball 57%

    1142 South Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX

    (512) 383-8309

    Tips By Foursquare

    “Went to my first Highball 90's dance party and it was the best night out I've ever had! Definitely a huge recommendation!!”

    – Tara C.

  2. 2. Ego’s 18%

    510 South Congress Avenue

    (512) 474-7091

  3. 3. DK Sushi & Seoul 12%

    6400 South 1st Street

    (512) 326-5807 ‎

Best Pulled Pork

  1. 1. Stubb’s 48%

    801 Red River Street

    (512) 480-8341 ‎

    Tips By Foursquare

    “One of the better pulled pork sandwiches I’ve ever had”

    – Adam R.

  2. 2. Lambert’s 9%

    401 West 2nd Street

    (512) 494-1500

  3. 3. Iron Works 7%

    100 Red River St

    (512) 478-4855

Best Steak

  1. 1. Perry’s Steakhouse & Grill27%

    114 West 7th Street

    (512) 474-6300

    Tips By Foursquare

    “One of the best 12 oz filets I've had in a while. And where else would the wait staff cook your dessert right at your table?”

    – John W.

  2. 2. Eddie V’s Edgewater Grill 26%

    301 East 5th Street

    (512) 472-1860

  3. 3. Ruth’s Chris Steak House 14%

    107 W. 6th Street

    (512) 477-7884

Best Tex-Mex

  1. 1. Maudie’s 34%

    2608 West 7th Street

    (512) 474-7271

    Tips By Foursquare

    “Mexican special plate was the bomb diggity.”

    – Jake W

  2. 2. Polvo’s 20%

    2004 South 1st Street

    (512) 441-5446

  3. 3. Trudy’s 16%

    409 West 30th Street

    (512) 477-2935

  4. 4. El Arroyo 9%

    1624 West 5th Street

    (512) 474-1222

Best Sushi

  1. 1. Uchi52%

    801 S Lamar Blvd

    (512) 916-4808

    Tips By Foursquare

    “The best, freshest, and most inventive japanese dishes and sushi I've ever tasted.”

    – Linda Z.

  2. 2. Kenichi 20%

    419 Colorado Street

    (512) 320-8883

  3. 3. DK Sushi & Seoul 5%

    6400 South 1st Street

    (512) 326-5807

Best Healthy Food

  1. 1. Eastside Café 39%

    2113 Manor Road

    (512) 476-5858 ‎

    Tips By Foursquare

    “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.”

    – Jill N.

  2. 2. Snap Kitchen 25%

    4616 Triangle Avenue

    (512) 459-9000

  3. 3. Casa de Luz 14%

    1701 Toomey Road

    (512) 476-2535

Best Burgers

  1. 1. Mike’s Pub 22%

    108 East 7th Street

    (512) 479-6424 ‎

    Tips By Foursquare

    “Mike’s was voted #1 in ESPN’s Austin Burger Bracket!!!!”

    – Andrew G.

  2. 2. Sullivan’s23%

    300 Colorado Street

    (512) 495-6504 ‎

  3. 3. Casino El Camino 20%

    517 East 6th Street

    (512) 469-9330 ‎

  4. 4. Dan’s Hamburgers 18%

    4308 Manchaca Road

    (512) 443-6131

Best Pizza

  1. 1. Home Slice 45%

    1415 S Congress Ave

    (512) 444-7437

    Tips By Foursquare

    “You gotta go here. This is the best pizza I have ever eaten. Do it, go with plenty of time because it is always packed.”

    – Nicolas S.

  2. 2. Austin’s Pizza 18%

    1817 South Lamar Boulevard

    (512) 795-8888

  3. 3. Double Dave’s Pizza Works 11%

    3421 W. Wm. Cannon Dr. #127

    (512) 377-3283

Best Dive Bars

  1. 1. The Hole in the
    Wall 39%

    2538 Guadalupe St

    (512) 477-4747

    Tips By Foursquare

    “Because I am the mayor, they put my picture above the stage. Pay your respects, and ask the bartender for a shot in my honor.”

    – Blaze F.

  2. 2. Dirty Bill’s 36%

    511 Rio Grande

    (512) 477-3789

Best Hotel Bars

  1. 1. The Driskill Hotel 43%

    604 Brazos St

    (800) 252-9367‎

    Tips By Foursquare

    “Have a drink at the bar, feel like an oil baron.”

    – Ted P.

  2. 2. Hotel San Jose 25%

    1316 South Congress Avenue

    (512) 852-2350

  3. 3. Finn & Porter 18%

    500 East 4th Street

    (512) 493-4900

Best Italian Food

  1. 1. Vespaio 41%

    1610 South Congress Avenue

    (512) 441-6100

    Tips By Foursquare

    “My favorite Italian restaurant in Austin”

    – Luciana M.

  2. 2. Carmelo’s 9%

    504 E 5th St/p>

    (512) 477-7497

  3. 3. La Traviata 7%

    314 Congress Ave

    (512) 479-8131

Best Cowboy Boots

  1. 1. Allen’s Boots 43%

    1522 South Congress Avenue

    (512) 447-1413‎

    Tips By Foursquare

    “Do you really need those $400 cowboy boots you will never wear? Actually… Yes. You. Do.”

    – TownHog

  2. 2. Cavender’s 18%

    4435 South Lamar Boulevard

    (512) 892-4747

  3. 3. Hatbox A Modern Haberdashery9%

    115 E 6th St # N

    (512) 476-1203