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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
Restaurant mexicain · 221 conseils et avis

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 En savoir plus .

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
Diner · Bouldin Creek · 285 conseils et avis

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. En savoir plus .

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
Restaurant de tacos · 156 conseils et avis

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. En savoir plus .

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

4. Veracruz All Natural

9.1
2505 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX
Restaurant de tacos · Central East Austin · 107 conseils et avis

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. En savoir plus .

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

5. Péché

8.9
208 W 4th St (Colorado St.), Austin, TX
Bar à cocktail · Downtown Austin · 191 conseils et avis

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. En savoir plus .

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
Restaurant de cuisine au barbecue · 353 conseils et avis

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. En savoir plus .

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
Restaurant de cuisine au barbecue · Downtown Austin · 303 conseils et avis

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Lambert's Country Style Pork Ribs are delicious. En savoir plus .

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
Restaurant de cuisine au barbecue · 425 conseils et avis

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! En savoir plus .

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 conseils et avis

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. En savoir plus .

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
Café · South Lamar · 164 conseils et avis

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. En savoir plus .

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
Camion de restauration · Downtown Austin · 114 conseils et avis

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

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
Restaurant-grill · Downtown Austin · 114 conseils et avis

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

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
Restaurant végétaliens et végétariens · Bouldin Creek · 261 conseils et avis

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. En savoir plus .

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

14. Frank Restaurant

407 Colorado St (btw 4th & 5th), Austin, TX
Stand de hot-dogs · Downtown Austin · 388 conseils et avis

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Get the Texalina on a stone plate instead of a basket. En savoir plus .

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
Restaurant de cuisine au barbecue · Downtown Austin · 185 conseils et avis

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. En savoir plus .

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
Rade · Downtown Austin · 229 conseils et avis

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

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
Restaurant de tacos · Rosedale · 130 conseils et avis

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: A breakfast taco favorite. Their Heather tacos and Dona salsa are addictive. En savoir plus .

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
Sandwicherie · West University · 62 conseils et avis

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

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
Restaurant français · 108 conseils et avis

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 En savoir plus .

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
Rade · Allandale · 36 conseils et avis

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

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
Restaurant de cuisine au barbecue · Central East Austin · 151 conseils et avis

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

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

22. Saxon Pub

8.3
1320 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Discothèque rock · Zilker · 40 conseils et avis

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. En savoir plus .

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
Restaurant russe · Downtown Austin · 47 conseils et avis

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