Things To Do

Restaurants

Breakfast/Lunch

Pueblo Viejo Tillery

Some of our favorite breakfast tacos in the city, with an adorable coffee shop attached! Dining here is Austin and my Sunday ritual. While you're in the area, go check out our favorite plant store - East Austin Succulents - it's just 2 minutes down the road.

Paperboy

Absolutely delicious sit down brunch, but we highly recommend you make a reservation ahead of time, as the wait can be extremely long. We recommend the fried chicken and waffles. (Side note: the colorful apartments across the street are where Austin and I first stayed when visiting Austin.)

Two Hands

Great sit down brunch and coffee bar, very close to the South Congress Hotel.

Food Truck Park

Veracruz tacos makes the best migas breakfast tacos in Austin! Desnudo is a great coffee food truck, though the lines are long. This spot also has an empanada and crab cake food truck.

Dinner

De Nada Cantina

If you're looking for great margs and tacos, this is your spot! Reservations recommended. One of our favorite brewery's - Central Machine Works - is right across the street.

Terry Black's Barbecue

The first BBQ Austin and I ever ate! An absolute Austin classic.

la Barbecue

Michelin-starred BBQ on the East Side

Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar

Loro is the brainchild of two of the most famous restaurant owners in Austin. It is an "Asian smokehouse", a nice combo of BBQ and unique flavors.

Activities

Walk Along The River at Auditorium Shores

Take the walking trail along Lady Bird Lake to experience the best of Austin! This park is where we played Ultimate Frisbee for the first few years of living here, and where we take our annual Christmas cards.

Shop at the Iconic Allens Boots

This is the most famous boot shop in Austin. Right across from the South Congress Hotel. Pop in for all things yeehaw.

Swim at Barton Springs Natural Pool

Natural pool in downtown Austin that feeds into Lady Bird Lake.

Aussie's

Come here for some sand volleyball, right downtown! Carly and I play here every Sunday. Make sure to check their website to reserve a court!