Ice cream shop · Swedish Hill Historic District
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"The downtown water ice joint also serves up simple and classic soft serve in vanilla, chocolate, or chocolate-vanilla swirl. Takeout orders can be placed in person." - Nadia Chaudhury
Mexican restaurant · Warehouse District
La Condesa stylishly blends contemporary Mexican cuisine with an impressive tequila selection, offering a vibrant setting and crowd-pleasing happy hour treats.
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Indian restaurant · Pleasant View
At Jaipur Palace, you can dive into an array of vibrant Northern Indian dishes served in a cozy, art-filled space—perfect for a relaxing meal or quick takeout.
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Shabu-shabu restaurant · Allandale
DipDipDip Tatsu-Ya serves upscale, interactive shabu-shabu with individual hot pots, premium meats, creative dips, and a cozy, dimly lit vibe perfect for date night.
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Tex-Mex restaurant · South Lamar
Matt’s El Rancho serves classic Tex-Mex favorites like the iconic Bob Armstrong dip and hearty enchiladas in a sprawling, lively space perfect for big groups and margarita lovers.
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Convenience store · Central East Austin
Quickie Pickie is a quirky neighborhood gem where you can dig into made-to-order breakfast tacos or chill with craft beer and coffee on the patio.
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New American restaurant · North Loop
Cozy North Loop spot serving creative nose-to-tail American-European fare, standout gnocchi, popovers, and a killer wine list.
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Restaurant · South River City
Vinaigrette in South Austin elevates the salad game with vibrant, customizable options in a stunning space adorned with a towering oak tree.
Seafood restaurant · Dick Nichols
South Austin’s Keepers doles out fresh, sustainable Gulf seafood with a coastal vibe, stellar cocktails, and a breezy indoor-outdoor scene.
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Chicken wings restaurant · Zilker
At this lively South Austin spot, crispy lollipop chicken wings steal the show with their stellar sauces, all served alongside a cold drink in a chill patio setting.
Mexican restaurant · South River City
Austin-born Torchy’s Tacos serves inventive, oversized Tex-Mex-style tacos and legendary green chile queso in a casual, buzzy vibe.