SXSW Essentials
Roaring Fork is one of SXSW Essentials.

1. Roaring Fork

7.7
701 Congress Ave (at 7th St.), Austin, TX
Steakhouse · Downtown Austin · 89 tips y reseñas

Austin American-StatesmanAustin American-Statesman: Try the Big Ass Burger. A mile-high burger, with a brioche bun and a beef patty the size of a rodeo buckle. Bonus: Follow link for a their green chili pork recipe... Leer más.

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is one of SXSW Essentials.

2. Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

7.3
3600 Presidential Blvd (at Texas Hwy 71), Austin, TX
Aeropuerto internacional · 1142 tips y reseñas

AD N.AD Nys: Get back to AUS from downtown in 20 mins for $1. Catch the Cap Metro airport flyer bus #100 on 7th. just east of Congress…conveniently neat the Driskill Hotel bar — handy during a 45min bus wait.

Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol is one of SXSW Essentials.

3. Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol

5.6
701 E 11th St (I-35 Frontage Rd.), Austin, TX
Hotel · Downtown Austin · 55 tips y reseñas

Lowell R.Lowell Rocolcol: If you're platinum and have access to club lounge, Lacey has the most excellent customer service!

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is one of SXSW Essentials.

4. Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

7.3
3600 Presidential Blvd (at Texas Hwy 71), Austin, TX
Aeropuerto internacional · 1142 tips y reseñas

AD N.AD Nys: Airport BBQ is ok but resist the urge and head out into the sticks for the real deal. The longer the drive, the better it tastes.

Iron Works BBQ is one of SXSW Essentials.

5. Iron Works BBQ

7.9
100 Red River St (at E Cesar Chavez St), Austin, TX
Parrilla · Downtown Austin · 185 tips y reseñas

Emerson Q.Emerson Quevedo: The ribs are their best dish but if you want to find that out on your own try "The Sampler" comes with the brisket, a sausage and 1 rib! - the best BBQ in downtown Austin.

Torchy's Tacos is one of SXSW Essentials.

6. Torchy's Tacos

1311 S 1st St (btwn W Elizabeth & W Gibson St), Austin, TX
Restaurante de tacos · Bouldin Creek · 219 tips y reseñas

Robert R.Robert Rowe: ...awesome selection of Damn Good Tacos! Personal favorite is Ranch Hand (beef fajita over scrambled eggs and cheese on top with some spicy Diablo sauce). Check More Info for other locations... Leer más.

1886 Café & Bakery is one of SXSW Essentials.

7. 1886 Café & Bakery

8.6
604 Brazos St (at 6th St), Austin, TX
Café · Downtown Austin · 107 tips y reseñas

Robert R.Robert Rowe: ...great breakfast menu! Austin Frittata is a great way to start off the day... Leer más.

Lobby Bar is one of SXSW Essentials.

8. Lobby Bar

500 E 4th St, Austin, TX
Bar de hotel · Downtown Austin · 2 tips y reseñas

Jenna W.Jenna Wortham : Best place for impromptu mtgs at SXSW. Grab a seat and see who wanders by!

Patika Coffee is one of SXSW Essentials.

9. Patika Coffee

8.6
Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Carrito de comida · 50 tips y reseñas

Jefferson B.Jefferson Burruss: Order the Americano and they'll gladly steam your milk.

CapMetro Airport Flyer is one of SXSW Essentials.

10. CapMetro Airport Flyer

7th St. (Congress Ave.), Austin, TX
Línea de autobús · 3 tips y reseñas

AD N.AD Nys: Catch it from near the Driskill. Leer más.

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is one of SXSW Essentials.

11. Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

7.3
3600 Presidential Blvd (at Texas Hwy 71), Austin, TX
Aeropuerto internacional · 1142 tips y reseñas

AD N.AD Nys: Nice @RedBull shout from @Foursquare to 3-peat #sxsw visitors. HT @edwardaten @jcrowley @arainert @dens @tristanwalker

GSD&M is one of SXSW Essentials.

12. GSD&M

828 W 6th St (at Wood St.), Austin, TX
Agencia de publicidad · Downtown Austin · 19 tips y reseñas

AD N.AD Nys: Accept the invite to visit when Salt Lick BBQ is being served.

NikeFuel Lot is one of SXSW Essentials.

13. NikeFuel Lot

117 W 4th St (at Colorado), Austin, TX
Deportes y ocio · Downtown Austin · 4 tips y reseñas

AD N.AD Nys: Vintage 2012 – birthplace of the Nike+ FuelBand. Leer más.

Klout Krib is one of SXSW Essentials.

14. Klout Krib

1214 W 9th St, Austin, TX
Bar al aire libre · Old West Austin · 2 tips y reseñas

AD N.AD Nys: Vintage 2012.

Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol is one of SXSW Essentials.

15. Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol

5.6
701 E 11th St (I-35 Frontage Rd.), Austin, TX
Hotel · Downtown Austin · 55 tips y reseñas

AD N.AD Nys: Try code SPG2012 for free 'Sheraton' in-room wifi.

Mashable Food Truck: Free Food and Digital News is one of SXSW Essentials.

16. Mashable Food Truck: Free Food and Digital News

5th Street (at Brazos Street), Austin, TX
Carrito de comida · Downtown Austin · 3 tips y reseñas

AD N.AD Nys: Classic 2012 SX after-hours hangout.

VEVO / NikeFuel Station is one of SXSW Essentials.

17. VEVO / NikeFuel Station

117 W 4th St (at Colorado), Austin, TX
Arte y entretenimiento · Downtown Austin · 10 tips y reseñas

AD N.AD Nys: SX was changed forever by the "I'm with the Band" live shows here. Leer más.

Hotel Saint Cecilia is one of SXSW Essentials.

18. Hotel Saint Cecilia

8.8
112 Academy Dr (Congress Ave.), Austin, TX
Hotel · 28 tips y reseñas

CultureMap AustinCultureMap Austin: The Saint Celia library is a museum of artists biographies, poetry, and vinyls you can play in your room. Don't pass up an opportunity to test your private sound system.

The Ginger Man is one of SXSW Essentials.

19. The Ginger Man

301 Lavaca St (at W 3rd St), Austin, TX
Pub · Downtown Austin · 195 tips y reseñas

CultureMap AustinCultureMap Austin: When there's over 70 beers on tap, you can try a different one each time you come back.

Old Pecan Street Cafe is one of SXSW Essentials.

20. Old Pecan Street Cafe

504B Trinity St (Between 5th & 6th Street), Austin, TX
Restaurante americano · Downtown Austin · 43 tips y reseñas

Jenna W.Jenna Wortham : Great spot for morning meetings - never crowded and bomb migas. A+++++ would def go again!

Heywood Hotel is one of SXSW Essentials.

21. Heywood Hotel

8.5
1609 E Cesar Chavez St (btwn Comal & Chalmers), Austin, TX
Hotel · 9 tips y reseñas

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Fantastic boutique hotel with super friendly owner/staff. You feel like you are in a home-away-from-home and the Shiner beer in the fridge helps, too!

Magnolia Cafe is one of SXSW Essentials.

22. Magnolia Cafe

2304 Lake Austin Blvd (at Upson St.), Austin, TX
Cafetería · West Austin · 134 tips y reseñas

Food NetworkFood Network: Guy loves that this cafe is open 24/7, but still makes everything from scratch.Check out the menu that features pancakes, omelets, jambalaya, quesadillas & anything else you could possibly be craving.

The Lobby Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Austin is one of SXSW Essentials.

23. The Lobby Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Austin

8.0
98 San Jacinto Blvd (at E Cesar Chavez St), Austin, TX
Salón · Downtown Austin · 6 tips y reseñas

Chris B.Chris Beckett: loads of fun... cocktail dresses to rockers! Pricey but the bartender can MAKE YOU ANYTHING! when fireplace is on its the bomb! Leer más.

Jo's Coffee is one of SXSW Essentials.

24. Jo's Coffee

8.6
242 W 2nd St (at Lavaca St), Austin, TX
Cafetería · Downtown Austin · 203 tips y reseñas

DreaDrea: Very cool breakfast vibe and yummy huevos rancheros...

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is one of SXSW Essentials.

25. Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

7.3
3600 Presidential Blvd (at Texas Hwy 71), Austin, TX
Aeropuerto internacional · 1142 tips y reseñas

ECavaECava: Departing? Look for the little Salt Lick BBQ taco stand before gates 1-10.

Lustre Pearl Bar is one of SXSW Essentials.

26. Lustre Pearl Bar

97 Rainey St (Driskill St.), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 84 tips y reseñas

CJNCJN: One of my favorite bars in the world, hands down. Have a Victoria, one of mexicos oldest beers. Delicious paired with carnitas.

Hotel San Jose is one of SXSW Essentials.

27. Hotel San Jose

9.2
1316 S Congress Ave (James St.), Austin, TX
Hotel · Bouldin Creek · 92 tips y reseñas

Chrysanthe T.Chrysanthe Tenentes: Have a drink by the pool and have a quiet night at this hidden-feeling spot.

Keep Austin Weird is one of SXSW Essentials.

28. Keep Austin Weird

6.7
Barbara Jordan Terminal (AUS Airport), Austin, TX
Tienda de regalos · 7 tips y reseñas

AD N.AD Nys: The tchotchkes aren't as wierd as one might hope–but you're at the airport and this is your last chance to pick up a coveted white elephant gift.

La Condesa is one of SXSW Essentials.

29. La Condesa

8.6
400 W 2nd St (Guadalupe St.), Austin, TX
Restaurante mexicano · Downtown Austin · 264 tips y reseñas

TristanTristan: The corn is awesome!

W Austin is one of SXSW Essentials.

30. W Austin

8.8
200 Lavaca St (at W 2nd St), Austin, TX
Hotel · Downtown Austin · 111 tips y reseñas

AD N.AD Nys: More Hollywood than Hollywood. You decide if that's a Good thing.

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is one of SXSW Essentials.

31. Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

7.3
3600 Presidential Blvd (at Texas Hwy 71), Austin, TX
Aeropuerto internacional · 1142 tips y reseñas

AD N.AD Nys: Taking your FuelBand off for TSA #counts

The Salt Lick is one of SXSW Essentials.

32. The Salt Lick

9.3
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826, Driftwood, TX
Parrilla · 426 tips y reseñas

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: About 30 mins south of Austin is The Salt Lick. It epitomizes Texas BBQ and you can bring your own beer! Leer más.

Torchy's Tacos is one of SXSW Essentials.

33. Torchy's Tacos

8.8
2809 S 1st St (at El Paso St), Austin, TX
Restaurante de tacos · 158 tips y reseñas

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Anyone coming to SXSW should definitely try Torchy's Tacos. Fried avocado tacos and fried chocolate chip cookies for dessert? Yes. Leer más.

The Salt Lick is one of SXSW Essentials.

34. The Salt Lick

9.3
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826, Driftwood, TX
Parrilla · 426 tips y reseñas

Peter K.Peter Kim: Cash only & BYOB. There's a dining room with A/C too...

The Jalopy Rotisserie and Press is one of SXSW Essentials.

35. The Jalopy Rotisserie and Press

1502 San Antonio St (15th), Austin, TX
Lugar de sándwiches · Downtown Austin · 30 tips y reseñas

jake f.jake furst: Lotta love for this place. The Son Hong w homemade pickled peppers is awesome. Also: talk to Nick. He's not your average food truck guy.

Texas Chili Parlor is one of SXSW Essentials.

36. Texas Chili Parlor

8.7
1409 Lavaca St (btw West 14th & 15th St.), Austin, TX
Restaurante americano · Downtown Austin · 105 tips y reseñas

jake f.jake furst: Tarantino's favorite spot in town. Great chili and a nice pork chop.

Colibrí Cuisine is one of SXSW Essentials.

37. Colibrí Cuisine

515 W 6th St (at Nueces St.), Austin, TX
Carrito de comida · Downtown Austin · 8 tips y reseñas

jake f.jake furst: The taco-dilla's are superb and Anthony and his team are great. Money foursquare Specials running as well.

Bonobos is one of SXSW Essentials.

38. Bonobos

8.4
436 W 2nd St (btwn San Antionio St & Guadalupe St), Austin, TX
Tienda de hombres · Downtown Austin · 1 tip

Rye C.Rye Clifton: New way to shop for guys. Go in, get fitted, and the clothes get shipped to your house.

Elizabeth St. Café is one of SXSW Essentials.

39. Elizabeth St. Café

9.0
1501 S 1st St (at Elizabeth St.), Austin, TX
Restaurante vietnamita · Bouldin Creek · 174 tips y reseñas
Circuit of The Americas is one of SXSW Essentials.

40. Circuit of The Americas

9.1
9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Austin, TX
Circuito · 124 tips y reseñas
Franklin Barbecue is one of SXSW Essentials.

41. Franklin Barbecue

9.1
900 E 11th St (at Branch St), Austin, TX
Parrilla · Central East Austin · 354 tips y reseñas

Hollis T.Hollis Tibbetts: AVOID FRANKLIN BBQ at all costs. YOU WILL NEVER ENJOY BRISKET ANYWHERE ELSE AGAIN. I'm a brisket pig - could eat it every day. Since Franklin's, all other briskets taste...lame. I GOTTA HAVE MORE MORE

Four Seasons Hotel Austin is one of SXSW Essentials.

42. Four Seasons Hotel Austin

8.9
98 San Jacinto Blvd (at E Cesar Chavez St), Austin, TX
Hotel · Downtown Austin · 78 tips y reseñas

AD N.AD Nys: Entry Lobby by fireplace is a comfy spot to recharge + make #sxsw calls.

Facebook is one of SXSW Essentials.

43. Facebook

300 W 6th St (Lavaca), Austin, TX
Oficina · Downtown Austin · 6 tips y reseñas

AD N.AD Nys: Be quick to get your wiiings. @RedBull goes 1st + fast. #sxsw

Black's Barbecue is one of SXSW Essentials.

44. Black's Barbecue

8.8
215 N Main St (at W Walnut St.), Lockhart, TX
Parrilla · 139 tips y reseñas
Dachis Group Office is one of SXSW Essentials.

45. Dachis Group Office

515 Congress Ave (at 6th St), Austin, TX
Startup de tecnología · Downtown Austin · 8 tips y reseñas

AD N.AD Nys: Ask to see the History of Retro Technology museum.

Threadgill's is one of SXSW Essentials.

46. Threadgill's

301 W Riverside Dr (at S 1st St), Austin, TX
Restaurante americano · Bouldin Creek · 98 tips y reseñas

SoundCloudSoundCloud: Darn good country food! The 3 veggie plate is great & so are the fried green tomatoes & the chicken fried steak!

Ms P's Electric Cock is one of SXSW Essentials.

47. Ms P's Electric Cock

1101 S Congress Ave (at Academy Dr.), Austin, TX
Carrito de comida · 44 tips y reseñas

SaraSara: Awesome bacon waffles

Nice Kicks is one of SXSW Essentials.

48. Nice Kicks

8.0
2815 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX
Zapatería · West University · 14 tips y reseñas

GQ MagazineGQ Magazine: Nice Kicks is like a sneaker-geek porn house. The shop has a coveted Tier 0 account, which is basically a shoe dealer's Black Card.