Things To Do + Eats & Drinks
Barton Springs pool
Natural Springs If you have a car/or uber - it is across town! May be a bit chilly but fun vibes with great lawn. Tickets listed on website- free 5-8am
The White Horse (Dance Hall)
Get your dance on! Hole in the wall authentic honkey tonk dance hall
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
Best ramen in Austin some may say! Pro tip for this location is the wait is long, Domo Alley Gato Tatsu-ya is next door and moves quick.
Suerte
Modern Mexican - Make reservation in advance! Barbacoa tacos are amazing and a chocotaco to finish!
Discada tacos
The most authentic tacos- on East side- NOT for vegetarians - simple and delicious open 12-8pm
Arbor Food Park
Food trucks found here! Tacos, Hamburgers, Thai, Deli, Seafood, Venezuelan
Patrizis
Food truck turned outdoor Italian pasta restaurant and bar- sometimes has live music. Line likely but moves fast1
Terry Black's Barbecue
Try some classic Texas BBQ here - usually lines at prime times
Micklethwait Barbecue
Underrated BBQ!! Casual outdoor seating, bar inside
Other food options on East side
East Side Kings, Spicy Boys, Grannys tacos, Royal Blue grocery, Jew boy Sliders, LoLo's wine bar, Ezov, Justine's...- make resys in advance!
La Holly
Bar - Fun indoor/outdoor mezcal bar- our fave is the frozen hibiscus mezcal drink!
Nickel City
One of our fave dive bars! Can get a bit crowed but cocktails are fun and worth it! Amanda is the best bartender there!