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SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin
Juan in a Million is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

1. Juan in a Million

8.5
2300 E Cesar Chavez St (Mildred St.), Austin, TX
Restaurante mexicano · 221 tips y reseñas

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Best breakfast tacos plus Juan is always there to greet you with a smile and a handshake Leer más.

Magnolia Cafe South is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

2. Magnolia Cafe South

8.8
1920 S Congress Ave (at E. Mary St.), Austin, TX
Cafetería · Bouldin Creek · 285 tips y reseñas

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: An absolute must for breakfast. Make sure to get there early - or you will wait. It's funky, and the food is great. Service is wonderful. Leer más.

Torchy's Tacos is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

3. Torchy's Tacos

8.9
2809 S 1st St (at El Paso St), Austin, TX
Restaurante de tacos · 156 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.

Veracruz All Natural is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

4. Veracruz All Natural

9.1
2505 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX
Restaurante de tacos · Central East Austin · 107 tips y reseñas

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Veracruz tacos are worth fighting for any day of the week except Monday when they are closed. Leer más.

Péché is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

5. Péché

8.9
208 W 4th St (Colorado St.), Austin, TX
Bar de cócteles · Downtown Austin · 191 tips y reseñas

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: For some of the best cocktails in town, go to Peche on 4th Street. They make their own bitters as a sign of their devotion. Leer más.

Franklin Barbecue is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

6. Franklin Barbecue

9.1
900 E 11th St (at Branch St), Austin, TX
Parrilla · 353 tips y reseñas

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: If you want BBQ in Austin you must go to Franklin's. If you want to bypass the line, place your order for pickup now. Leer más.

Lambert's Downtown BBQ is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

7. Lambert's Downtown BBQ

8.7
401 W 2nd St (at Guadalupe St), Austin, TX
Parrilla · Downtown Austin · 303 tips y reseñas

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Lambert's Country Style Pork Ribs are delicious. Leer más.

The Salt Lick is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

8. The Salt Lick

9.3
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826, Driftwood, TX
Parrilla · 425 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.

Yellow Jacket Social Club is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

9. Yellow Jacket Social Club

8.5
1700 E 5th St., Austin, TX
Bar · 57 tips y reseñas

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Go to Yellow Jacket Social Club for Frito Pie, local craft beer, and excellent people watching under the crepe myrtle trees. Leer más.

Kerbey Lane Cafe is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

10. Kerbey Lane Cafe

8.5
3003 S Lamar Blvd (Manchaca Rd.), Austin, TX
Café · South Lamar · 164 tips y reseñas

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Their pancakes have been known to cure most ailments ranging from hangovers to Austin-induced late night munches. Leer más.

Chi'lantro BBQ is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

11. Chi'lantro BBQ

8.4
823 Congress Ave (at E 9th St), Austin, TX
Carrito de comida · Downtown Austin · 114 tips y reseñas

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: a Korean-Mexican fusion foodtruck with heavenly kimchi fries and Korean tacos. Leer más.

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

12. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin

8.9
114 W 7th St (at Colorado St), Austin, TX
Steakhouse · Downtown Austin · 114 tips y reseñas

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Order the Pork Chop, one serving will feed two hungry people. Leer más.

Bouldin Creek Café is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

13. Bouldin Creek Café

9.1
1900 S 1st St (at W. Mary St.), Austin, TX
Restaurante vegano y vegetariano · Bouldin Creek · 261 tips y reseñas

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Delicious vegetarian food, especially their tofu scramble. Local lore has it that Radiohead frequents it when they are in town. Leer más.

Frank Restaurant is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

14. Frank Restaurant

407 Colorado St (btw 4th & 5th), Austin, TX
Local de Hot Dogs · Downtown Austin · 388 tips y reseñas

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Get the Texalina on a stone plate instead of a basket. Leer más.

Iron Works Barbecue is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

15. Iron Works Barbecue

8.0
100 Red River St (at E Cesar Chavez St), Austin, TX
Parrilla · Downtown Austin · 185 tips y reseñas

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: It was packed with celebrities who appreciated the SXSW open, casual, shared dining experience. You won't be disappointed. I promise. Leer más.

Casino El Camino is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

16. Casino El Camino

8.3
517 E 6th St (bt Red River & Neches Sts), Austin, TX
Antro · Downtown Austin · 229 tips y reseñas

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Incredible burgers! And get a tattoo at Sailor's Grave right around the corner. Leer más.

Tacodeli is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

17. Tacodeli

8.8
4200 N Lamar Blvd (at W 42nd St), Austin, TX
Restaurante de tacos · Rosedale · 130 tips y reseñas

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: A breakfast taco favorite. Their Heather tacos and Dona salsa are addictive. Leer más.

FoodHeads is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

18. FoodHeads

9.2
616 W 34th St (btwn Guadalupe St. & King St.), Austin, TX
Lugar de sándwiches · West University · 62 tips y reseñas

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Five soups made daily, beautiful patio, old house, best sandwiches in town. Leer más.

Justine's Brasserie is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

19. Justine's Brasserie

8.6
4710 E 5th St, Austin, TX
Restaurante francés · 108 tips y reseñas

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Head to Justine's Brasserie for incredible food/ambience and to catch your fave artists on their dinner breaks Leer más.

Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

20. Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon

8.2
5434 Burnet Rd (btwn Shoalmont Dr & Lawnmont Ave), Austin, TX
Antro · Allandale · 36 tips y reseñas

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Go for the honkytonk music. Sunday afternoons feature great live music and bingo played with a chicken. Leer más.

La Barbecue Cuisine Texicana is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

21. La Barbecue Cuisine Texicana

1906 E Cesar Chavez St (Chicon), Austin, TX
Parrilla · Central East Austin · 151 tips y reseñas

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: They give out free beer, have live music and the food is exemplary. Leer más.

Saxon Pub is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

22. Saxon Pub

8.3
1320 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Club de rock · Zilker · 40 tips y reseñas

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: A local favorite. The fantastic Bob Schneider on Monday nights and the friendliest crowd in Austin. Leer más.

Russian House is one of SXSW: Best Restaurants and Bars in Austin.

23. Russian House

307 E 5th St (btwn Trinity St & San Jacinto Blvd), Austin, TX
Restaurante ruso · Downtown Austin · 47 tips y reseñas

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: Authentic and delicious Eastern European food, plus around 50 different infused vodkas. Leer más.