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The 50 Best Things to Eat in Austin Before You Die
"If you take after Leslie Knope by avoiding salad and other disgusting things, order your taco “trashy.” They’ll leave off the lettuce and replace it with queso."
"If you take after Leslie Knope by avoiding salad and other disgusting things, order your taco “trashy.” They’ll leave off the lettuce and replace it with queso."
"Patrick Terry redefined fast food in Austin with his emphasis on high-quality ingredients handled with care. This means non-scary beef, carefully sourced potatoes, and made-from-scratch veggie burgers."
"4 out of 5 stars Restaurants Bouldin. Californians love their In-N-Out, and Austinites love their P."
"When you’re finished with your $2.60, 100% all-natural Black Angus cheeseburger, use the change to buy a milkshake and stave off hunger."
"7525 Burnet Rd.| Top Notch has been an iconic Austin burger joint since 1971. Guests will enjoy old school, curbside hop service and dine on burgers, onion rings, fried chicken and plate specials. The spot is also famous for being a featured location in Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused!"
"Rolling up to a speakerbox and ordering food from the comfort of your car is a classic experience everyone needs to experience at least once. Doing so with the family at Top Notch, one of Austin’s finest burger stands, is required. My pro-tip is to try the fried chicken."
"4 out of 5 stars Restaurants American East Austin. Dan’s doesn’t just convey the appearance of a classic burger joint; their history goes all the way back to 1973 when they opened their first location. This family-run fast food restaurant serves fresh, made-to-order burgers using Certified Angus Ground Chuck."
"A burger joint might be the last place that you’d think to look for breakfast, and yet Dan’s Hamburgers is here on our list. While Dan’s definitely knows how to serve up a mean burger (and you’re welcome to tuck into one for breakfast if you wish), their breakfast menu is substantial and appealing all on its own. Dan’s serves classics like biscuits and some unexpected items like a breakfast taco."
"A post shared by Elizabeth DeLuna (@lizbit88) on Mar 3, 2018 at 10:28am PST. Most Austinites know the story of Dan’s and Fran’s, or have repeated a variation of the story. My favorite Dan’s story is from a friend’s son, about his new baby sister."
"Vegetarian , Vegan , Fast Food"
"9828 Great Hills Trail Suite 300, Austin, TX 78759Details: local Austin restaurant serving custom grain bowlsWhat to get: Sedona Lime and Aloha Poke bowls"
"The grain bowl restaurant makes use of quinoa, poke, black forbidden rice, and soba noodles, for satisfying meals that don't sacrifice taste."
"CURBSIDE PICKUP AVAILABLEOUTDOOR DININGDELIVERYTAKEOUTDINE-IN. A modern day “roadside” burger offering 100% all-natural, antibiotic free Angus beef burgers, hot dogs, crinkle-cut fries, frozen custard, beer and wine, and more."
"This gem in the heart of West Campus is often overlooked, but is definitely worth a visit. Fricano’s serves up huge deli sandwiches with everything you could ever want, from corned beef to pastrami to an assortment of veggies."
"If you don’t know what sandwich to choose, order the Ainsworth. The staff will pick the ingredients for you, so it’s different every time but always delicious."
"4 out of 5 stars Restaurants South Congress. The ocean theme at Cafe Blue is more Caribbean in flavor than other seafood restaurants in town. Think island breezes and blue waters, pina coladas and painkillers."
"The menu at this restaurant includes cajun dishes, French dishes, New-England dishes, and so much more. When you’re all finished eating, you’ll really feel as though you’ve gone on a culinary vacation. Featured Image Credit: Perla’s on Facebook"
"Patterson Park is an outdoor oasis for kids, complete with basketball courts, a mini skate ramp, volleyball courts, picnic tables, multiple playgrounds, and top-notch trees to climb. Its Flamingo Mitote Its mosaic sculpture, created by artist Stephanie Distefano and community members and maintained by the Chula League, also makes for one gorgeous pool-equipment shed. View this post on Instagram"
"Why You’ve Got to Go: If you are traveling with toddlers, I would certainly recommend Patterson Park. This is an excellent way for the kids to let loose and have some fun in the outdoors. What to Do: Make use of the volleyball courts, the picnic tables, and the several playgrounds the park has to offer."
"Who needs a boring history museum when you could experience a living history museum?. At Pioneer Farms, the volunteers wear high-buttoned dresses and top hats as they take you through guided tours of farms and villages from the 1800s. You can pet animals, listen to stories and ride in horse-drawn buggies as you learn all about Texas history."
"Pioneer Farms is a living history museum offering workshops and programs for both students and adults. Step back in time and experience Texas history while you explore six themed historic areas. Some of the workshops available are blacksmithing, woodworking, knitting/quilting, candlemaking, soapmaking, and cheese making."
"Kick off today with a trip to the most visited presidential library in the United States, the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum. You’re sure to be moved by the exhibit about the president’s life, and may well up with tears when you walk into the JFK assassination exhibit, or feel a sense of pride at seeing the pen LBJ used in signing the Civil Rights Act. Follow up the LBJ experience with lunch at Rudy’s Country Store and BBQ for some smoky beef brisket. If it’s not over 100 degrees, make your way to Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve, which is close by."
"The official presidential library of Lyndon Baines Johnson, the museum offers a balanced view of this colorful Texan. Through exhibits, short films and audio recordings, the museum tells the story of the struggle to pass the Civil Rights Act as well as Johnson’s failed efforts to end the Vietnam War. The Social Justice Gallery covers Johnson’s lesser-known efforts to combat poverty as well as important legislation supporting Medicare, public broadcasting and consumer protection."
"The LBJ Presidential Library is a library and museum of Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th President of the United States and houses 45 millions of pages of historical documents. Explore multiple floors of historical events, documents, and items all from President Johnson’s life and presidential term. The museum is located in 2313 Red River at the University of St. Texas."
"The Bullock Texas State History Museum tells the state's story through a variety of interesting interactive exhibits, along with audio-visual displays and film. The permanent Story of Texas exhibit is home to artifacts and displays that feature defining events in the state's history. Artifacts include the preserved hull of the 17th-century La Belle, which was shipwrecked at the mouth of the Mississippi River."
"This museum in Austin was opened in the year 2001 with the tag of an official history museum for the state of Texas. The museum was opened with the core values of leadership and excellence. The museum is endowed with historical richness of the state."
"On the first Sunday of each month, the Bullock Texas State History Museum waives its admission fee and opens its doors for the masses, free of charge."