Visiting Austin Texas? Don’t miss these amazing food spots.
Did you know Austin is the second fastest growing city in the country? Yes, it’s true! Which makes it also true that exciting and delicious food is on nearly every corner. Are you hungry for tacos, Texas barbecue, prime rib, or the most delicate salad? Can’t decide between a food truck trailer park or a 12 seat Japanese restaurant? That’s ok. We’ve got you covered.
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Last Updated: February 17, 2025
TLDR
📍 Location – Austin is the capital of Texas, located in the central part of the state along the Colorado River. It’s known as a top food city because of its vibrant mix of Tex-Mex, barbecue, and food truck culture, offering everything from smoky brisket to creative fusion dishes.
🍽️ Where to Eat (Our Faves) – Franklin Barbecue, Ramen Tatsu-Ya, Torchy’s Tacos, Uchi, Wink
49 Best Places to Eat in Austin Texas – Austin Food Bucket List
This list encompasses long-standing restaurants and the new kids on the block. In Austin, you can satiate nearly any hunger or thirst craving you have. The city does seem to experience quick and sudden turnover with its restaurants, often with no notice or a complete change in concept. This list is current for now, but check back for updates as the city and it’s food evolve and change.
Allandale
- Barley Swine (New American, 💰💰💰💰)
- DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana (Pizza, 💰💰)
Brentwood
- Brentwood Social House (Coffee & Tea, Bakery, 💰)
Cherrywood
- Dai Due Butcher Shop & Supper Club (Breakfast & Brunch, 💰💰)
- L’Oca d’Oro (Italian, 💰💰💰)
See More: Ultimate Austin Bucket List
Clarksville
- Jeffrey’s (American, 💰💰💰💰)
- Terry Black’s Barbecue (BBQ , 💰💰)
Downtown
- Casino el Camino (Dive Bar, 💰💰)
- Easy Tiger (German Beer Garden, 💰💰)
- Emmer & Rye (New American & Tapas, 💰💰💰)
- Fixe Austin’s Southern House (Southern, 💰💰💰)
- Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken (Southern Chicken Shop, 💰💰)
- Lonesome Dove Western Bistro (New American & Steakhouse, 💰💰💰)
- Olamaie (Southern & New American, 💰💰💰)
- Perry’s Steakhouse and Grill (Steakhouse & Seafood, 💰💰💰)
- Red Ash (Italian & Seafood, 💰💰💰💰)
- Second Bar + Kitchen (New American, 💰💰)
- Texas Chili Parlor (American & Bar, 💰💰)
- Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab (Seafood, 💰💰💰)
- Wink (New American & Vegetarian, 💰💰💰)
See More: 17 Free Things to Do in Austin Texas
East Austin
- Buenos Aires Café (Argentine, 💰💰) + More Locations
- Bufalina (Pizza/Italian, 💰💰) + More Locations
- Cenote (New American, 💰)
- Dee Dee (Thai, 💰)
- East Side King (Asian Fusion, 💰💰) + More Locations
- Franklin Barbecue (Barbeque, 💰💰) – expect ridiculously long lines
- Granny’s Tacos (Tacos, 💰)
- Juan in a Million (Mexican & Breakfast/Brunch, 💰)
- Juniper (New American & Italian, 💰💰💰)
- Justine’s Brasserie (French, 💰💰)
- Kemuri Tatsu-ya (Japanese/Barbeque, 💰💰)
- Launderette (New American, 💰💰)
- Old Thousand (Chinese, 💰💰)
- Revelry Kitchen + Bar (American, Cocktails, 💰💰)
- Tamale House East (Mexican, 💰)
- Veracruz All Natural Food Truck (Mexican/South Western, 💰)
Rosedale
- Picnik (New American & Coffee/Tea, 💰💰) + More Locations
- Pinthouse Pizza (Pizza, 💰💰)
- Tacodeli (Mexican, 💰) + More Locations
- Uchicko (Japanese Sushi Bar, 💰💰💰💰)
South Austin
- Lenoir (New American, 💰💰💰) + More Locations
- Odd Duck (New American, 💰💰💰)
- Otoko (Japanese Sushi Bar, 💰💰💰💰)
- Perla’s Seafood and Oyster Bar (Seafood & Breakfast/Brunch, 💰💰💰)
- Ramen Tatsu-Ya (Ramen, 💰💰) + More Locations
- Sway (Thai, 💰💰)
- Torchy’s Tacos (Mexican Food Truck, 💰) + More Locations
- Uchi (Japanese Sushi Bar, 💰💰💰💰)
- Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ (Barbeque Food Truck & TexMex, 💰)
See More: 15 Best Day Trips from Austin TX
Map to Help You Get Around
Best Places to Stay in Austin
Planning Checklist
- Get comprehensive insurance for your trip.
- Download these helpful language apps.
- Find a great deal on Austin hotels.
- Arrange a rental car for your trip.
- Book a tour for your visit.
- Get airport lounge access.
- Buy a travel charger to keep your devices charged.
- Get a new backpack for your trip.
- Buy a Austin travel guide.
- Pack the appropriate shoes for your trip.
- Don’t forget your in-flight essentials.
Did we miss any of your favorite places to eat in Austin? Let us know in the comments below.
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Yummy , Thanks you for the list. this article is helpful for me because very soon i am going Austin.
This was amazing guys! Thank-you so much for this list! What incredible choices Austin has!
I hope you have a great Thursday,
Michael
https://www.mileinmyglasses.co.uk
Glad you liked it!
I really really really want to take a trip to Austin soon! I’ll have to save this for future planning. :)
I hope it’s sooner than later. It’s such a fun city to explore.
I am dying to go to Austin, it sounds like it’s the perfect place for quirky adventures and delicious eats! Printing out these recommendation for when I finally make it there!
You should visit, Juliette! The vibe is somewhat similar to Portland and Asheville too. :)