Rachel & Drew
Things To Do
Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
These are the best tacos in Austin. If there is one taco you cannot miss, it's the migas breakfast taco on one of their homemade corn or flour tortillas. Add in a watermelon agua fresca if you're feeling thirsty!
La Barbecue
Located inside the Quickie Pickie on East Cesar Chavez, we think this is the best BBQ not named Franklin's. It can also have a bit of a wait, but not nearly as long as the other guys. Their brisket is spectacular, and if you're with a group, a beef rib can go a long way!
Peter Pan Mini-Golf
Grab a six pack of your favorite cold beverage (no glass) and head over to Peter Pan Mini Golf. This Austin original is a great time, and if you head over to Chilantro afterwards, you will have approximated our first date! (It's now a brick and mortar instead of a food truck).
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
With a constant 68 degree temp year round, you can always go for a dip at Barton Springs Pool. Enter either from Barton Springs Road or on the South side at William Barton Drive. $9 for Adult visitors, with discount rates for juniors, children, seniors, and Austin residents.
Franklin Barbecue
Aaron Franklin is a genius and his brisket is still a cut above the rest. The line is a bear though, and a personal decision if you think it's worth the wait. If you do decide to go, bring a cooler and some tunes to make the hours (that's plural) wait more bearable.
Micklethwait Craft Meats
Rachel's favorite barbecue spot that usually does not have a wait. Micklethwait is a better kept secret compared to the twin behemoths of Franklin and La Barbecue. Excellent brisket and a diverse rotating sausage and sides selection puts Micklethwait in contention for best barbecue in Texas.
South Congress Avenue
South Congress is one of the best night or day destinations in the city. Lined with great shops (Allens Boots, Kendra Scott's HQ, Yeti's HQ, Stag Provisions), restaurants (Cafe No Se, Perlas, Junes, Hopdoddy etc..), Amy's Ice Cream, and some of the best music clubs in Austin (Continental Club for the pro's, Ego's for the amateurs). We highly recommend a visit!
Merit Coffee
There are many great coffee shops in Austin, but this San Antonio transplant is one of our favorites. Rachel loves their macha lattés.
Walton's Fancy & Staple
A great lunch or brunch spot in downtown Austin.
Texas Rowing Center
Great place to rent SUP boards or kayaks on Lady Bird Lake.
Uchi
Uchi (or sister restaurant Uchiko) have some of the best happy hour deals in Austin. The two's sushi are the best in Texas, and you can thank Tyson Cole for igniting the dining revolution in Austin.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Ritz
Austin original and the best place to watch a movie in town. If you are in the mood for a belly laugh, make sure to book tickets to whatever Master Pancake Theater showing is on that Friday. It's Austin distilled!
Whisler's
One of our favorite cocktail bars in Austin. If mezcal is your thing, check out the hidden mezcalería upstairs.