Lavaca Street Bar

This funky bi-level haunt on South Congress buzzes with live soul and R&B, featuring a Japanese-American bar upstairs and Sunday chicken bingo.

At Hoover's, generous helpings of Southern staples like chicken-fried steak and pork ribs come with friendly vibes and a cozy, 1950s-style charm.

Airy studios & suites in a contemporary apartment hotel offering an outdoor pool & an eclectic bar. Set on a busy commercial street, this chic apartment hotel is 1 mile from I-35, 3 miles from the trendy boutiques and restaurants of the South Congress neighborhood, and 4 miles from Lady Bird Lake. The airy, polished studios feature flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, kitchens and dining areas. The 1- to 3-bedroom suites add separate living rooms. Room service is available. There’s an outdoor pool lined with sunloungers and cabanas. Other amenities include an eclectic bar, a library, a gym and a yoga room, plus a patio with a fire pit. Parking is available.

Nixta Taqueria is a vibrant counter-serve haven in Austin, showcasing Oaxacan-inspired Mexican dishes that burst with flavor and creativity, all wrapped in top-notch service.

Tacos, coffee & pastries served in a casual cafe with an expansive patio & a kids' play area.

Hi Wings serves up unbeatable Korean Fried Chicken and crunchy sides in a chill setting, where you can kick back, order via QR code, and enjoy a game on TV.

Creative dim sum & other modern, seasonal Chinese food in a cozy & rustic setting.

Diner offering wines & big helpings of farm-to-table comfort food at all hours of the day or night.

Fish, oysters & surf 'n' turf are dished at this laid-back spot with an open kitchen & shaded patio.

Asian supermarket chain carrying imported specialty foods plus meat, seafood, produce & baked goods.