Lazarus Brewing Co.

"Like the original on the East Side, the second location of the popular brewery Lazarus near I-35 and Airport Boulevard has a large list of beers brewed in-house, plus espresso-based drinks, tacos, and tortas. Both locations have excellent patios, but we especially like the one on Airport for the sheer size of it all—plus, it’s covered to help protect against rain, sun, and very tiny meteorites (probably). " - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion

"We’ve heard it’s not cool to bring alcohol to a pet store, so when you want to drink beer all day surrounded by dogs, head to Lazarus Brewing instead. They have a solid beer selection, plenty of bar seating, and a shady patio ideal for hanging with friends and slowly recruiting more people (and dogs) to join you. When everyone has had a few drinks and inevitably gets hungry, Lazarus serves tacos and sandwiches too. " - adele hazan, katherine lewin, nicolai mccrary

"This fancier East Austin taproom is a favorite of discerning drinkers. The bar area feels downright formal, as though someone grabbed an old Chicago tavern and tucked it onto East Sixth, a feeling strengthened by the religious imagery (the brewery was co-founded by a Montana pastor). Pilsners and lagers dominate the list, showing an appreciation for both Austin’s weather and the art of doing the basics right. There’s also a solid coffee program here and a smart menu of tacos and tortas, making the space a vital all-day hang destination. Lazarus opened a second location on Airport Boulevard in the former I Luv Video space late last year with 15 taps, wine and coffee options, and a menu focusing on Mexican food. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas." - Tom Thornton

"Lazarus is probably best known as a great spot to grab some house-brewed beers on their expansive, East 6th patio. And after you’ve been there for a couple of hours, you’ve probably started flipping through the menu to find the small food section, consisting mostly of tacos, tortas, and a few small snacks. The torta here is big—we had to take the second half home—and packed full of your choice of meat (or black bean). Try out one of their rotating pilsners, grab a torta, and get situated on their shaded patio for some East Side people-watching. " - raphael brion, nicolai mccrary

"When first opened its doors on East Sixth Street in late 2016, it took the world (or at least a small block of East Austin) by storm. It became, and remains to this day, a buzzy spot for good coffee, solid beers, great tacos, and a spacious patio. And the newer space on Airport Boulevard takes things to another level. Much like the original location, there’s a large list of beers brewed in-house, plus espresso-based drinks, tacos, and tortas. Here, though, you’ll have access to a larger, expanded menu with dishes like sizzling carne asada and enchiladas. Grab a flight to get a good feel for the brewery, or just grab a classic German pilsner that we’ve found goes especially well with an order of carnitas tacos. " - Nicolai McCrary