38 Essentials
Black Star Co-op is one of 38 Essentials.

1. Black Star Co-op

8.8
7020 Easy Wind Dr (W St Johns Av), Austin, TX
Tempat Pembuatan Bir · Crestview · 153 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: The pub food at this co-op brewpub is well above what it needs to be to accompany their increasingly tasty beer selection. & no tips allowed; they suggest you buy more beer. [Eater 38 Member]

Noble Sandwich Co. is one of 38 Essentials.

2. Noble Sandwich Co.

12223 Ranch Road 620 N Ste 105 (at Lake Creek Pkwy), Austin, TX
Toko Sandwich · Village at Anderson Mill · 85 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Attention to detail wins the Noble Pig a spot on our list; the fact that they have the best sandwiches in Northwest Austin doesn't hurt, either. [Eater 38 Member] Baca selengkapnya.

Asia Cafe is one of 38 Essentials.

3. Asia Cafe

8.4
8650 Spicewood Springs Rd (Jollyville and 183), Austin, TX
Restoran Asia · Northwest Austin · 97 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Very possibly Austin's worst kept secret, Asia Cafe is a tiny Szechuan restaurant popular among chefs and civilians alike. Some of the most best Chinese in the city. [Eater 38 Member] Baca selengkapnya.

Tomodachi Sushi is one of 38 Essentials.

4. Tomodachi Sushi

8.5
4101 W Parmer Ln Ste E (at Silver Creek Dr), Austin, TX
Restoran Sushi · Milwood · 74 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: The husband and wife team behind Tomo serve amazing sushi at remarkably reasonable prices. Definitely worth the trip up north. [Eater 38 Member] Baca selengkapnya.

Tâm Deli and Cafe is one of 38 Essentials.

5. Tâm Deli and Cafe

8.4
8222 N Lamar Blvd Ste D33, Austin, TX
Restoran Vietnam · North Austin · 56 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Cheap, fast, and insanely delicious Vietnamese. Get the cream puffs. [Eater 38 Member] Baca selengkapnya.

Quality Seafood Market is one of 38 Essentials.

6. Quality Seafood Market

8.6
5621 Airport Blvd (at E Koenig Ln), Austin, TX
Pasar Ikan · North Loop · 69 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Quality Seafood has been providing Austinites with fresh Gulf seafood for over seventy years. The shrimp tacos are some of the best in town. [Eater 38 Member] Baca selengkapnya.

Eastside Cafe is one of 38 Essentials.

7. Eastside Cafe

2113 Manor Rd, Austin, TX
Restoran Amerika · Upper Boggy Creek · 64 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: 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. A great place to take your parents. [Eater 38 Member] Baca selengkapnya.

Counter Cafe is one of 38 Essentials.

8. Counter Cafe

7.8
626 N Lamar Blvd (btw 6th & 7th), Austin, TX
Rumah Makan · Old West Austin · 86 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: This tiny restaurant serves some of the best locally-sourced food we've had in a town wild for locally-sourced food. And, yes, their famous burgers are amazing. [Eater 38 Member]

Nubian Queen Lola Cajun is one of 38 Essentials.

9. Nubian Queen Lola Cajun

1815 Rosewood Ave (Chicon), Austin, TX
Restoran Makanan Khas Selatan · Central East Austin · 15 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Colorful and small, Nubian Queen Lola boasts great soul food with a conscience; owner Lola Stephens volunteers her time and cooking abilities to the homeless on a regular basis. [Eater 38 Member] Baca selengkapnya.

East Side King is one of 38 Essentials.

10. East Side King

8.4
1618 1/2 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Truk Makanan · 82 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: The cash-only first location of this stand behind Liberty has become a bit of an East Sixth legend, counting Anthony Bourdain among the many fans of its Asian-inspired street food. [Eater 38 Member] Baca selengkapnya.

Enoteca Vespaio is one of 38 Essentials.

11. Enoteca Vespaio

1610 S Congress Ave (at W Milton St.), Austin, TX
Restoran Italia · Bouldin Creek · 77 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Unfussy Italian fare with a South Congress-friendly patio. What's more, their deli counter of pates and antipasti sets it above other Austin neighborhood Italian restaurants. [Eater 38 Member]

Whip In Convenience Store & Pub is one of 38 Essentials.

12. Whip In Convenience Store & Pub

9.1
1950 S Interstate 35 (at Mariposa Dr), Austin, TX
Toko Serba Ada · 134 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: The convenience store/liquor store/Indian restaurant combo is odd, but that's what makes it quintessentially Austin. The naan sandwiches are what earned it a place on our list. [Eater 38 Member] Baca selengkapnya.

Jack Allen's Kitchen is one of 38 Essentials.

13. Jack Allen's Kitchen

9.2
7720 W Highway 71, Austin, TX
Restoran Amerika · Oak Hill · 154 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Great, reliable, locally sourced food mid-century building; Jack Allen's has the makings of an Austin classic. [Eater 38 Member] Baca selengkapnya.

Franklin Barbecue is one of 38 Essentials.

14. Franklin Barbecue

9.1
900 E 11th St (at Branch St), Austin, TX
Kedai BBQ · Central East Austin · 354 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: They produce what has quickly become one of Austin's, if not Texas', most talked-about barbecue. It's so good they regularly run out of meat shortly after opening: get there early. [Eater 38 Member]

FoodHeads is one of 38 Essentials.

15. FoodHeads

9.1
616 W 34th St (btwn Guadalupe St. & King St.), Austin, TX
Toko Sandwich · West University · 62 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Crazy condiments (ever had Bagna Cauda on a sandwich?) and creative combinations make FoodHeads a North Campus favorite; we just wish they were open a little longer. [Eater 38 Member] Baca selengkapnya.

Second Bar + Kitchen is one of 38 Essentials.

16. Second Bar + Kitchen

200 Congress Ave (W 2nd St), Austin, TX
Restoran Amerika Baru · Downtown Austin · 199 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Makes an art of bar food. See: the spicy fried pickles, the Bar Congress that you can add foie gras, an egg, avocado, pork belly, double meat & double cheese, should you so choose. [Eater 38 Member] Baca selengkapnya.

Taco More is one of 38 Essentials.

17. Taco More

8.1
9400 Parkfield Dr (Rundberg Ln), Austin, TX
Restoran Taco · North Austin · 30 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Outstanding barbacoa and cabrito tacos and posole. Bonus points for being super affordable and providing patio eats. [Eater 38 Member]

La Condesa is one of 38 Essentials.

18. La Condesa

8.6
400 W 2nd St (Guadalupe St.), Austin, TX
Restoran Meksiko · Downtown Austin · 264 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Chef Rene Ortiz's take on modern Mexican cuisine. Not to miss: the riffs on guacamole, the wild tacos, the cocktails, and pastry chef Laura Sawicki's ice creams. [Eater 38 Member]

Justine's Brasserie is one of 38 Essentials.

19. Justine's Brasserie

8.7
4710 E 5th St, Austin, TX
Restoran Perancis · 107 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: This tucked-away East side bistro is well worth the trip for its romantic outdoor space, well-executed classic French cuisine, & reasonably-priced wine list. [Eater 38 Member]

Barley Swine is one of 38 Essentials.

20. Barley Swine

2024 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Restoran Amerika Baru · Zilker · 87 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Food & Wine Best New Chef 2011 winner Bryce Gilmore's South Lamar restaurant lives up to the hype. Go with a group and order everything on the seasonal small plates menu. [Eater 38 Member]

Foreign & Domestic is one of 38 Essentials.

21. Foreign & Domestic

8.2
306 E 53rd St, Austin, TX
Restoran Amerika · North Loop · 76 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Chef Ned Elliott's inventive seasonal cuisine and wife Jodi's stellar desserts make this neighborhood spot a winner. Also a great for brunch. [Eater 38 Member]

Takoba is one of 38 Essentials.

22. Takoba

7.6
1411 E 7th St (Onion St.), Austin, TX
Restoran Meksiko · Central East Austin · 154 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Mexican home cooking with a great patio; try the mango habanero margarita. [Eater 38 Member]

A + A Sichuan China is one of 38 Essentials.

23. A + A Sichuan China

6.7
13376 N Highway 183 Ste 100, Austin, TX
Restoran Szechuan · Northwest Austin · 26 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: A+A's wide selection of spicy-as-you-like-it, authentic Chinese food ranges from dumplings to, well, stuff you will just not recognize if you're not actually Chinese. [Eater 38 Member]

Polvos is one of 38 Essentials.

24. Polvos

7.9
2004 S 1st St (W Johanna St), Austin, TX
Restoran Meksiko · Bouldin Creek · 193 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Polvos is the only place to take out-of-towners who need to be figuratively punched in the face with Austin's diverse and youthful culinary spirit. [Eater 38 Member]

Matt's El Rancho is one of 38 Essentials.

25. Matt's El Rancho

8.5
2613 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Restoran Tex-Mex · South Lamar · 148 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: We've never gone home unhappy after a visit to Matt's, thanks to their Bob Armstrong dip, affordable range of price points and dedication to classic Tex-Mex. [Eater 38 Member]

Cisco's Restaurant & Bakery is one of 38 Essentials.

26. Cisco's Restaurant & Bakery

7.3
1511 E 6th St (at Comal), Austin, TX
Restoran Meksiko · 48 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Forget upscale comfort food. There's nothing upscale about Cisco's and that's why we, and our hangovers, love it. [Eater 38 Member]

Mi Madre's Restaurant is one of 38 Essentials.

27. Mi Madre's Restaurant

8.2
2201 Manor Rd (at Coleto St.), Austin, TX
Restoran Meksiko · Upper Boggy Creek · 69 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Mi Madre's, like your actual mother, is always there with a smile and a plate of something to fix what's ailing you. [Eater 38 Member]

Dart Bowl is one of 38 Essentials.

28. Dart Bowl

5700 Grover Ave (at W Koenig Ln), Austin, TX
Tempat Boling · Brentwood · 35 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: You haven't had enchiladas until you've had the Dart Bowl enchiladas, which are a curative for the late-night drinkies and the early-morning hangovers. [Eater 38 Member]

Komé is one of 38 Essentials.

29. Komé

8.9
5301 Airport Blvd (at E 53rd St), Austin, TX
Restoran Jepang · North Loop · 108 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Komé's ramen will change your life--though you can only find it at lunchtime--and plan to arrive early for a dinner spot, since the restaurant fills up. [Eater 38 Member]

Gourmands Neighborhood Pub is one of 38 Essentials.

30. Gourmands Neighborhood Pub

2316 Webberville Rd (E. 7th St.), Austin, TX
Pub · Central East Austin · 81 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Designer sandwiches in a remodeled Tejano club with a killer Wednesday night trivia club and curated beer selection. East Austin to the max. [Eater 38 Member]

Fricano's Deli & Catering is one of 38 Essentials.

31. Fricano's Deli & Catering

2405 Nueces St (24th Street), Austin, TX
Toko Sandwich · West University · 45 tips dan ulasan
Uchiko is one of 38 Essentials.

32. Uchiko

9.4
4200 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Restoran Jepang · Rosedale · 181 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: With Paul Qui's recent Top Chef win and rise to celebrity stardom, we can no longer keep Uchiko's Japanese farmhouse fare to ourselves. [Eater 38 Member]

Contigo Austin is one of 38 Essentials.

33. Contigo Austin

2027 Anchor Ln (btwn Manor Rd and Manorwood Rd), Austin, TX
Restoran Amerika · MLK · 103 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Contigo's beer garden, craft cocktails and locally sourced, inventive food from Chef Andrew Wiseheart embody everything that's key to a great Austin restaurant right this second. [Eater 38 Member]

Mother's Cafe & Garden is one of 38 Essentials.

34. Mother's Cafe & Garden

4215 Duval St, Austin, TX
Restoran Vegan dan Vegetarian · Hancock · 95 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Even omnivores will want to eat their way through the whole creative salad menu. [Eater 38 Member]

Lenoir is one of 38 Essentials.

35. Lenoir

8.6
1807 S 1st St, Austin, TX
Restoran Amerika Baru · Bouldin Creek · 39 tips dan ulasan
Hopfields is one of 38 Essentials.

36. Hopfields

9.1
3110 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX
Gastropub · North University · 57 tips dan ulasan
Scholz Garten is one of 38 Essentials.

37. Scholz Garten

7.6
1607 San Jacinto Blvd (at E 17th St), Austin, TX
Taman Bir · Downtown Austin · 62 tips dan ulasan
Lucy's Fried Chicken is one of 38 Essentials.

38. Lucy's Fried Chicken

8.4
2218 College Ave (S. Congress), Austin, TX
Rumah Makan Fried Chicken · Bouldin Creek · 126 tips dan ulasan
Blue Corn Harvest is one of 38 Essentials.

39. Blue Corn Harvest

8.2
700 E Whitestone Blvd Ste 204 (Discovery), Cedar Park, TX
Restoran Meksiko · 46 tips dan ulasan
SPIN Modern Thai Cuisine is one of 38 Essentials.

40. SPIN Modern Thai Cuisine

14005 N Highway 183 Ste 1000 (at Lakeline Mall Dr), Austin, TX
Restoran Thailand · 21 tips dan ulasan
Zen Japanese Food Fast is one of 38 Essentials.

41. Zen Japanese Food Fast

8.0
2900 W Anderson Ln (at Rockwood Ln), Austin, TX
Restoran Jepang · North Shoal Creek · 30 tips dan ulasan