SXSW 2010 
Where to Eat in Austin
Navigating the crowds and lines at SXSW can be tiresome and frustrating. To make life a little easier, we've put together a list of some of our favorite places to eat in the Capital City. Bon appétit.
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Galaxy Cafe (Central)
Sleek, modern, sandwiches, salads, pastas, burgers
1000 West Lynn, 512-478-3434
galaxycafeaustin.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Trendy, Comfy Café
Garrido’s
Modern, patio, Mexican
360 Nueces, 512-320-8226
garridosaustin.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Comfy Café
Gourdough’s
Funky, gourmet doughnuts
1219 S. Lamar, 512-947-0917
gourdoughs.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Late Night, Cheap Eats
G’Raj Mahal Caf
Casual, Indian
91 Red River, 512-480-2255
grajmahalcafe.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Veggie Delight, Trailers
Hoboken Pie
Casual, Jersey-inspired, late-night, pizza
718 Red River, 512-477-4256
hobokenpie.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Cheap Eats, Tried & True
Hot Dog King
Trailer, hot dogs
8th & Red River
Location: Downtown
Categories: Trailer, Cheap Eats
Hut’s Hamburgers
Casual, football motif, greasy, old-fashioned burgers
807 W. 6th, 512-472-0693
hutsfrankandangies.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Comfy Cafes, Tried & True, Cheap Eats
III Forks
Upscale, lounge scene, steakhouse
111 Lavaca, 512-474-1776
iiiforks.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Upscale, Tried & True
Iron Cactus
Modern, bar, always packed, Tex-Mex
606 Trinity, 512-472-9240
ironcactus.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Tried & True
Iron Works BBQ
Rustic, outdoor patio, barbeque
100 Red River, 512-478-4855
ironworksbbq.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Tried & True
Jeffrey’s
Quiet, fine dining, New American
1204 West Lynn, 512-477-5584
jeffreysofaustin.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Upscale
Jo’s (2nd Street)
Hip, coffee, live music, sandwiches
242 W. 2nd, 512-469-9003
joscoffee.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Comfy Cafes, Tried & True
Katz’s
Deli, 24/7, sandwiches, kosher
618 W. 6th, 512-472-2037
katzneverkloses.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Late Night, Tried & True
Kebabalicious (Dinner)
Trailer, European-Turkish street food
7th & Trinity, 512-418-1065
austinkebab.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Trailers, Late Night
Kebabalicious (Lunch)
Trailer, European-Turkish street food
2nd & Congress, 512-418-1065
austinkebab.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Trailers
Kenichi
Modern, pan-Asian, sushi
419 Colorado, 512-320-8883
kenichiaustin.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Upscale
Koriente
Cozy, vegetarian, Korean
621 E. 7th, 512-275-0852
koriente.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Veggie Delight, Tried & True
La Casa del Fuego
Trailer, tacos
402 Lavaca
Location: Downtown
Categories: Trailers, Cheap Eats
La Condesa
Fabulous space, hip, lounge scene, upscale
400 W. 2nd, 512-499-0300
lacondesaaustin.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Upscale
La Traviata
Quaint, romantic, Italian
314 Congress Ave, 512-479-8131
latraviata.net
Location: Downtown
Categories: Upscale, Trendy
Lambert’s Downtown Barbeque
Live music, historic building, steaks, barbecue
401 W. 2nd, 512-494-1500
lambertsaustin.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Upscale
Leaf Salad
Local, fresh, made-to-order salads
419 W. 2nd, 512-474-5323
leafsalad.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Tried & True, Veggie Delight
Little City
Casual, cafe, coffee, tea, light bites
916 Congress Ave, 512-476-2489
littlecity.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Tried & True
Malaga Tapas & Bar
Wine bar, popular, tapas
440 W. 2nd, 512-236-8020
malagatapasbar.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Trendy
Mama Fu’s (2nd St)
Casual, pan-Asian
100 Colorado, 512-637-6772
mamafus.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Comfy Cafes
Manuel’s
Upscale, Tex-Mex, seafood
310 Congress Ave, 512-472-7555
manuels.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Trendy
Maria Maria
Carlos Santana’s concept, large bar, Mexican
415 Colorado, 512-687-6800
mariamariarestaurants.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Romantic, Trendy
Max’s Wine Dive
Urban, wine bar, gourmet comfort food
207 San Jacinto Blvd, 512-904-0111
maxswinedive.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Trendy
Mmmpanadas (Daytime)
Trailer, empanadas
2nd & Congress Ave, 512-788-2228
mmmpanadas.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Trailers, Cheap Eats
Mmmpanadas (Late Night)
Trailer, empanadas
4th & Guadalupe, 512-788-2228
mmmpanadas.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Trailers, Cheap Eats
Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill
Relaxed, Southern comfort food
303 Red River, 512-236-9599
moonshinegrill.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Comfy Cafes
Mulberry
Hip, small, sophisticated, wine bar, New American
360 Nueces, 512-320-0297
mulberryaustin.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Trendy
Opal Divine’s Freehouse
Casual, pub, eclectic
700 W. 6th, 512-477-3308
opaldivines.com/freehouse
Location: Downtown
Categories: Tried & True, Late Night
P.F. Chang’s Downtown
Upscale, expansive bar, pan-Asian
201 San Jacinto Blvd, 512-457-8300
pfchangs.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Romantic
Parkside
Elegant, French-inspired, raw bar
301 E. 6th, 512-474-9898
parkside-austin.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Upscale
Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille
Luxurious, steakhouse
114 W. 7th, 512-474-6300
perrysrestaurants.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Upscale
Piranha Killer Sushi
Modern, sushi
207 San Jacinto Blvd, 512-473-8775
piranhakillersushi.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Trendy
Pita Pit (Congress)
Casual, fast food, fresh pitas and wraps
619 Congress Ave, 512-472-7482
pitapitusa.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Tried & True
Polvo’s
Casual, interior Mexican, Tex-Mex
2004 S. 1st, 512-441-5446
polvosaustin.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Tried & True
Restaurant Jezebel
Romantic, eclectic
914 Congress Ave, 512-499-3999
restaurantjezebel.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Upscale
Roy’s
Sophisticated, Hawaiian fusion, seafood.
340 E. 2nd, 512-391-1500
roysrestaurant.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Upscale
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Classy, steakhouse
107 W. 6th, 512-477-7884
ruthschris.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Upscale
Saba Blue Water Café
Lounge vibe, eclectic Caribbean
208 W. 4th, 512-478-7222
sabacafe.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Trendy, Upscale
Serrano’s
Casual chain, Tex-Mex
1111 Red River, 512-322-9080
serranos.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Tried & True
Shoreline Grill
Upscale, patio, lake view, seafood
98 San Jacinto, 512-477-3300
shorelinegrill.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Upscale
Six Lounge & The Tap Room
Hip, comfy lounge, late-night snacks
117 W. 4th, 512-472-6662
sixlounge.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Trendy
Spaghetti Warehouse
Casual, family spot, Italian-American
117 W. 4th, 512-476-4059
meatballs.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Tried and True
Stony’s Mobile Pizza Kitchen
Trailer, pizza
6th & Red River, 512-287-0666
Location: Downtown
Categories: Trailer, Late Night
Stubb’s Bar-B-Q
Rustic, live music, barbecue
801 Red River, 512-480-8341
stubbsaustin.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Tried & True
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Jazzy, old-school elegance, steaks
300 Colorado, 512-495-6504
sullivansteakhouse.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Upscale
Sushi Zushi
Upscale, Japanese, sushi
1611 W. 5th, 512-474-7000
sushizushi.com
Locations: Downtown
Upscale: Trendy
Taverna Pizzeria and Risotteria
Bistro, Italian, pizza
258 W. 2nd, 512-477-1001
tavernabylombardi.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Trendy
Thai Passion
Artsy, classic Thai
620 Congress Ave, 512-472-1244
thaipassion.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Late Night
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