Things To Do
Matt's El Rancho
"One of, if not, THE best Tex-Mex restaurant in Austin!" - Bart, a renowned Austin Times food critic. "Large vegetarian bob and a mezcal marg please! - Rachel, #1 up-and-coming chef according to the Austin Statesman.
Mount Bonnell
"Beautiful views of Lake Austin and Austin's skyline. This is one of the first places Rachel took me to when I first visited her." - Bart, #1 bird watcher of the Americas. "$5 to any guest who can tell me how many steps there are to the top" - Rachel, legends say she's taller than Mount Bonnell.
Barton Springs
"A beautiful natural pool with great views of downtown for those guest that are trying to beat the Texas heat." - Bart, by now, a well-acclimated Dutchman. "Bring your goggles for the opportunity to see some local fish and salamanders! PSA the water is refreshing." - Rachel, a regular visitor for the past 27 years.
Circuit of the Americas
"I moved halfway across the planet only to find that Max Verstappen is still racing in my backyard." - Bart, a Dutchmen who doesn't even know how to drive stick shift anymore. "Haven't been here since a Future concert in college tbh but let me know how it is!" - Rachel, became a civil engineer after formula one put an end to its "Grid Girls".
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail
"I love seeing the turtles in Lady Bird Lake. One of the best parts about downtown Austin in my opinion." - Bart, Turtles are his favourite animal. "My favorite place in the City! There are beautiful views and a route for any runner or walker." - Rachel, a runner who has run many more miles on this trail than that there are guests coming to her wedding.
Elephant Room
"Rachel and I go here all the time to see live jazz music while sipping a negroni. Shows start at 6 and 9 pm. Make sure you get there early so that you can secure a spot." - Bart, likes his negronis dry. "Ditto what Bart said! Let it be known that he came up with our bios as critics of these local spots." - Rachel, the elephant in the room.
Allens Boots
"A classic Texas boot store. I know for a fact that their boots are also proudly worn in the Netherlands!" - Bart, a man who doesn't eat Texas BBQ but does have leather boots. "Yeehaw" - Rachel, a woman who can canoe in Bart's boots.
Bouldin Creek Cafe
Bart officially asked Rachel to be his girlfriend here! all vegetarian, all time favorite food in Austin.
Taco Joint
Our #1 spot for breakfast tacos! They are huge and so delicious. All tacos come with one salsa of choice. Bart's order: tree hugger, migas open face and potato, egg & cheese all on flour tortillas. Rachel's order: tree hugger add avocado and potato, bean & soyrizo on flour tortillas, and a house made cold brew with oat milk Salsa recommendations: chipotle and avocado
JuiceLand
Grab a smoothie before hitting the trail or barton springs! Bart's order: large wundershozen Rachel's order: whatever sounds good that day
Better Half Coffee & Cocktails
No reservation needed and so close to the hike and bike trail! Delicious for any meal or drink.
Güero's Taco Bar
Rachel took Bart here on his first full day in Austin ever - and he loved the margaritas! Walk to Allen's or other shops on South Congress after grabbing a drink. Make sure to hit the salsa bar!
Lazarus Brewing Co.
A go to for beers and dinner with friends!
Misc. Food Recommendations
Homeslice Pizza Lou's P. Terry's Veracruz Tacos Local Foods Elizabeth Street Cafe Loro Nervous Charlie's Bagels Thundercloud Subs
Misc. Drink Recommendations
dranks Mort Subite - belgian beer bar Techo - mezcaleria Zilker Brewing Co. - brewery on east 6th the side bar - dive bar on 7th street Crown & Anchor - UT bar near campus Austin Beerworks - brewery in north Austin drinks Mozart's Coffee Roasters Jo's Coffee Neighbor Coffee & Friends Caffe Medici First Light
