Our favorite spots in our hood!
Where to eat and drink - great restaurants within walking distance
Great Tex-Mex and live music in the Beer Garden across the street.
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Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveGreat Tex-Mex and live music in the Beer Garden across the street.
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveDarn good Pie!
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StVery good Vietnamese with flair.
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveGood coffee and people watching.
Permanently parked on South First, this brightly painted food truck offers all-day breakfast tacos, salsas made from scratch, all done in the family tradition.
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Mellizoz Tacos
5207 Brodie LanePermanently parked on South First, this brightly painted food truck offers all-day breakfast tacos, salsas made from scratch, all done in the family tradition.
Excellent and thoughtful sushi can be found on South Congress at this Japanese restaurant.
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Lucky Robot
1303 S Congress AveExcellent and thoughtful sushi can be found on South Congress at this Japanese restaurant.
patio (open to the public) was made for alfresco cocktails and wines while lounging with plenty of shade and snacks. The lounge is open for indoor and outdoor services.
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Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress Avepatio (open to the public) was made for alfresco cocktails and wines while lounging with plenty of shade and snacks. The lounge is open for indoor and outdoor services.
Have enjoyed many Saturday afternoons sipping rose and eating oysters here... It's a great brunch spot too. The patio serves as a prime people-watching spot.
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Perla's
1400 S Congress AveHave enjoyed many Saturday afternoons sipping rose and eating oysters here... It's a great brunch spot too. The patio serves as a prime people-watching spot.
Little Brother Coffee & Kolaches
1512 S Congress AveThe focus is well-made coffee and delightful kolaches.
When all you want is a dependable bowl of pasta, longtime Italian restaurant Vespaio answers the call with cacio e pepe, tagliatelle, and more.
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Vespaio Restaurant
1610 S Congress AveWhen all you want is a dependable bowl of pasta, longtime Italian restaurant Vespaio answers the call with cacio e pepe, tagliatelle, and more.
A pretty spot with a thorough wine list and nice bites.
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June's
1722 S Congress AveA pretty spot with a thorough wine list and nice bites.
For day and night needs, Magnolia dishes out its hangover-curing fare.
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Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveFor day and night needs, Magnolia dishes out its hangover-curing fare.
Easy cafe fare ranging from breakfast sandwiches to bowls to pizza, plus nice wines and coffee.
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The Meteor
2110 S Congress AveEasy cafe fare ranging from breakfast sandwiches to bowls to pizza, plus nice wines and coffee.
Dolce Neve serves 12 to 18 different flavors of gelato and sorbets, inspired by Italian traditions and made from locally found ingredients.
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Dolce Neve Gelato
1713 S 1st StDolce Neve serves 12 to 18 different flavors of gelato and sorbets, inspired by Italian traditions and made from locally found ingredients.
C-Boy's Heart & Soul is a neighborhood juke-joint featuring classic soul and R&B music onstage, a spacious outside patio and the cozy upstairs “Jade Room” ...
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C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress AveC-Boy's Heart & Soul is a neighborhood juke-joint featuring classic soul and R&B music onstage, a spacious outside patio and the cozy upstairs “Jade Room” ...
Duck into the famed Continental Club for a no-frills dive with cheap beer and music.
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The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveDuck into the famed Continental Club for a no-frills dive with cheap beer and music.
Sweet market with beer, wine, nice deli, good coffee and fun finds!
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Tiny Grocer - Opening March 8th @ 8 am
1718 S Congress AveSweet market with beer, wine, nice deli, good coffee and fun finds!
Our favorite restaurant - farm to table. Make reservations.
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LENOIR
1807 S 1st StOur favorite restaurant - farm to table. Make reservations.
A favorite Austin spot offering vegan and vegetarian comfort food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StA favorite Austin spot offering vegan and vegetarian comfort food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Mexican restaurant is the one to go to for tacos, migas, enchiladas, and margaritas, all the better to enjoy out on the patio.
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Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetThe Mexican restaurant is the one to go to for tacos, migas, enchiladas, and margaritas, all the better to enjoy out on the patio.
Eater dubbed this small, cash-only taco truck one of South Austin’s most beloved destinations for breakfast tacos.
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El Primo
2101 S 1st StEater dubbed this small, cash-only taco truck one of South Austin’s most beloved destinations for breakfast tacos.
Bright spot in the South Congress Hotel for seasonal menus in a chic, rustic-modern space.
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Café No Sé
1603 S Congress AveBright spot in the South Congress Hotel for seasonal menus in a chic, rustic-modern space.
Maie Day
1603 South Congress AvenuePretty steak house in the South Congress Hotel.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveDelish burgers!
A cute take on the American diner, and a vacation for locals and tourists alike.
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Joann's Fine Foods
1224 S Congress AveA cute take on the American diner, and a vacation for locals and tourists alike.
South Congress’ first and only restaurant & shot bar sporting an extensive shot menu, full kitchen
White Tiger
1321 South Congress AvenueSouth Congress’ first and only restaurant & shot bar sporting an extensive shot menu, full kitchen
French bistro with nice patio space with seafood and fun bites like blue cheese beignets, duck confit crepes, and top-notch caviar.
1417 French Bistro
1417 South 1st StreetFrench bistro with nice patio space with seafood and fun bites like blue cheese beignets, duck confit crepes, and top-notch caviar.
Hip spot serving seafood & Mediterranean classics such as kebabs, hummus & falafel, plus cocktails.
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Aba
1011 S Congress AveHip spot serving seafood & Mediterranean classics such as kebabs, hummus & falafel, plus cocktails.
sweetgreen
1007 S Congress AveFresh, plant-forward, earth friendly food.
Cafe accommodating paleo, veggie & gluten-free diets, plus bone broth, wine, beer & coffee.
Picnik South 1st
1600 South 1st StreetCafe accommodating paleo, veggie & gluten-free diets, plus bone broth, wine, beer & coffee.
Snarf's Sandwiches
2901 Medical Arts StMade to order sandwiches with signature bread (white, wheat & gluten-free.
South First Food Court sits at the corner of South 1st Street and Live Oak Street with a variety of food trucks - from shwarma to pickles to connolis!
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South First Food Court
601 W Live Oak StSouth First Food Court sits at the corner of South 1st Street and Live Oak Street with a variety of food trucks - from shwarma to pickles to connolis!
Trendy Japanese eatery specializing in sushi rolls, nigiri & sashimi, plus unique cocktails & sake.
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Neighborhood Sushi
1716 S Congress AveTrendy Japanese eatery specializing in sushi rolls, nigiri & sashimi, plus unique cocktails & sake.
Parks & Nature
Quintessential Austin. Spring fed pool with natural bottom. Cool waters (68-70F) provide cool relief for hot summers. Everyone goes to "the Springs." City owned, small admission. Not a partying hangout place but loads of chilling. The south side has ample lounging and shaded areas.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrQuintessential Austin. Spring fed pool with natural bottom. Cool waters (68-70F) provide cool relief for hot summers. Everyone goes to "the Springs." City owned, small admission. Not a partying hangout place but loads of chilling. The south side has ample lounging and shaded areas.
Great getaway within the city. Trail starts at the western end of Barton Springs Pool parking lot. During wet years, creek flows and explains why the area was originally settled. Cool cliffs and swimming holes abound. Plenty of spots to find your own boulder to sun and take a cooling dip. Awesome!
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Barton Creek Greenbelt West
Great getaway within the city. Trail starts at the western end of Barton Springs Pool parking lot. During wet years, creek flows and explains why the area was originally settled. Cool cliffs and swimming holes abound. Plenty of spots to find your own boulder to sun and take a cooling dip. Awesome!
In the heart of Austin is the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake, a lush, urban path that meanders along the water’s edge and passes by skyscrapers, neighborhoods, ball fields and cultural attractions.
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Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
In the heart of Austin is the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake, a lush, urban path that meanders along the water’s edge and passes by skyscrapers, neighborhoods, ball fields and cultural attractions.
Getting Around
North and South bound transit stop on our block along S. Congress. The #1 (local) and #801 (express) will take you into downtown. 801 has real-time displays for arrival times at station.
Soco Station (NB)
North and South bound transit stop on our block along S. Congress. The #1 (local) and #801 (express) will take you into downtown. 801 has real-time displays for arrival times at station.