"Along with its spiked aguas frescas, this colorful cocktail bar owned by a mother and daughter duo in South Austin also offers an excellent, classic michelada. The taco truck on site makes it a one-stop shop for drinks and a meal before or after one of the bar’s live music or DJ nights and free dance lessons. It’s also within walking distance of other bars like Lustre Pearl and Reset Arcade Bar, meaning you can make it just one of your pitstops on a whole night out on the town." - Reese Oxner
"With its prime location on the Hotel Lulu property that’s steps from Henkel Square, this Italian restaurant is the crown jewel of Round Top. The rustic, white tablecloth spot is housed in an 18th-century stone building and has a two-story facade that towers over East Mill Street, giving passersby glimpses into its elegant dining room. The menu spans breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus weekend brunch, with highlights such as fresh baked focaccia with whipped honey butter, pappardelle with black angus beef tip bolognese, and a hearty carbonara. Under the Palacios-Murphy Hospitality umbrella of restaurants, Lulu’s is the sister concept of Mandito’s and has a secondary outpost in Houston’s River Oaks neighborhood. Takeout orders can be placed online." - Brittany Britto Garley
"Also in far south Austin is this Mexico City-styled bar serving up boozy aguas frescas and lots of agave spirit-based drinks in a pretty space that includes taco truck La Taquicardia. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas." - Nadia Chaudhury
"This pretty far south Austin cocktail bar gives off plenty of Mexico City vibes in both its drinks and its decor. Imbibe a virgin agua fresca (in flavors of watermelon, cucumber-lime, pineapple, and cantaloupe) – or make it boozy. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas." - Darcie Duttweiler
"This newcomer cocktail bar to South Austin is helmed by a mother-and-daughter team focused on bringing the authentic flavors of Mexico City to Austin by way of alcohol-infused aguas frescas, margaritas, and palomas in an elegant space. Choose your favorite flavor, from fresh watermelon, cucumber lime, pineapple, or mango juices, and add in a shot of Teremana." - Cynthia Drake