SXSW: Where to Eat in Downtown ATX
A culinary guide for navigating your way through the city, from a late-night taco truck to a modern tequila bar.
Annette says: Spaghetti Warehouse has closed it’s downtown location. You might want to update your list before the crowds for SXSW show up! (March 9th, 2012 at 11:05am)
Amy’s Ice Creams
Famous local chain with quirky decor and unique flavors
1012 W. 6th, 512-480-0673
amysicecreams.com
Follow @AmysIceCreams
Location: Downtown
Categories: Sweet Tooth, Late Night
Annies Café and Bar
Eclectic bistro serving American, sandwiches, and breakfast
319 Congress, 512-472-1884
anniescafebar.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Trendy, Late Night
Austin Daily Press (Late Night)
Pressed sandwiches in a downtown food cart
900 Red River, 512-644-2959
austindailypress.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Trailers, Late Night, Cheap Eats
Backspace
Wood-fired pizzas at this joint tucked behind Parkside
507 San Jacinto, 512-474-9899
thebackspace-austin.com
Follow @backspaceaustin
Location: Downtown
Category: Trendy
Bacon
Cheerful house dishing up fried chicken and all things bacon
900 W. 10th, 512-322-9777
baconaustin.com
Location: Downtown
The Belmont
Classic American cuisine and cocktails in a retro atmosphere
305 W. 6th, 512-457-0300
thebelmontaustin.com
Follow @belmontaustin
Location: Downtown
Category: Trendy
Bess Bistro
Casual, elegant French bistro and bar in a historic setting
500 W. 6th, 512-477-2377
bessbistro.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Trendy
Big Top Dogs
New York–style hot dog cart in the heart of downtown
201 E. 6th, 512-484-0050
bigtop-dogs.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Trailers, Cheap Eats, Late Night
Borboleta Gourmet
Cozy vegetarian, vegan, and raw foods cafe
1221 W. 6th, 512-828-7404
Location: Downtown
Category: Veggie Delight
Brick Oven
Italian and thin-crust pizzas in a casual setting
1209 Red River, 512-477-7006
brickovenrestaurant.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Comfy Cafes
Café Josie
Relaxed, tropical vibe; New American
1200 W. 6th, 512-322-9226
cafejosie.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Trendy, Upscale
Casino El Camino
Gritty, late-night bar serving burgers and the like
517 E. 6th, 512-469-9330
casinoelcamino.net
Location: Downtown
Category: Late Night
Chez Nous
Cozy, country feel French bistro
510 Neches, 512-473-2413
cheznousaustin.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Upscale, Comfy Cafes
Chinatown
Chinese, sushi, and dim sum; warm and romantic
107 W. 5th, 512-637-8888
chinatown-downtown.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Romantic
Coal Vines
A Dallas import featuring thin-crust pizza
314 W. 2nd, 512-473-2744
coalvinesoftexas.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Trendy
Congress
Ambitious fare in a glamorous setting
200 Congress Ave, 512 827 2760
congressaustin.com
Follow @CongressAustin
Location: Downtown
Categories: Trendy, Upscale
Corazon at Castle Hill
Cheerful and romantic spot serving American and interior Mexican
1101 W. 5th, 512-476-0728
corazonatcastlehill.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Romantic
Counter Café
Eclectic American breakfast and lunch; burgers; organic
626 N. Lamar, 512-708-8800
countercafe.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Tried & True, Comfy Cafes
Driskill Grill
Fine dining in a beautiful, historic hotel
604 Brazos, 512-391-7162
driskillgrill.com
Follow @driskillhotel
Location: Downtown
Categories: Trendy, Upscale
Eddie V’s Edgewater Grille (Downtown)
Upscale seafood; spacious, sophisticated dining room
301 E. 5th, 512-472-1860
eddiev.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Upscale
El Sol y La Luna
Cozy, colorful Latin American soul food
600 E. 6th, 512-444-7770
elsolylalunaaustin.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Tried & True
Finn and Porter
Upscale steaks, seafood, and sushi with a bar perfect for lounging
Hilton Hotel, 500 E. 4th, 512-493-4900
finnandporter.com/austin
Location: Downtown
Category: Upscale
Fogo de Chao
Traditional Brazilian steakhouse
309 E. 3rd, 512-472-0220
fogodechao.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Upscale
Frank & Angie’s Pizzeria
New York–style pizza; funky and fun
508 West Ave, 512-472-3534
hutsfrankandangies.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Cheap Eats, Tried & True
Frank Restaurant
Artisan hot dogs, unique drinks; retro feel
407 Colorado, 512-494-6894
hotdogscoldbeer.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Comfy Cafés, Cheap Eats
Galaxy Cafe (Central)
Modern American in a sleek and comfortable setting
1000 West Lynn, 512-478-3434
galaxycafeaustin.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Trendy, Comfy Cafes
Garrido’s
Modern Mexican; casual patio
360 Nueces, 512-320-8226
garridosaustin.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Trendy
G’Raj Mahal Café
Fun and casual Indian; delivery available
91 Red River, 512-480-2255
Location: Downtown
Categories: Veggie Delight, Trailers, Cheap Eats
Haddingtons
Pub feel; American fare
601 W. 6th, 512-992-0204
thehaddington.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Trendy
Hoboken Pie
Jersey-inspired, locally owned late-night pizza joint
718 Red River, 512-477-4256
hobokenpie.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Cheap Eats, Tried & True, Late Night
Hot Dog King
Downtown hot dog trailer
8th & Red River
Location: Downtown
Categories: Trailer, Cheap Eats
Hut’s Hamburgers
Greasy, old-fashioned burgers in a casual diner
807 W. 6th, 512-472-0693
hutsfrankandangies.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Comfy Cafes, Tried & True, Cheap Eats
Iron Cactus
Trendy Tex-Mex and margaritas; relaxed bar atmosphere; always packed
606 Trinity, 512-472-9240
ironcactus.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Tried & True
Iron Works BBQ
Rustic joint with outdoor patio on Waller Creek
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)
Hipster hangout; sandwiches and local coffee; live music
242 W. 2nd, 512-469-9003
Location: Downtown
Categories: Comfy Cafes, Tried & True
Kebabalicious (Dinner)
European-Turkish street food
7th & Trinity, 512-418-1065
austinkebab.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Trailers, Late Night, Cheap Eats
Kebabalicious (Lunch)
European-Turkish street food
2nd & Congress, 512-418-1065
austinkebab.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Trailers, Cheap Eats
Kenichi
Trendy; contemporary pan-Asian and sushi
419 Colorado, 512-320-8883
kenichiaustin.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Upscale
Koriente
Health-conscious Korean; gluten-free options
621 E. 7th, 512-275-0852
koriente.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Veggie Delight, Tried & True
La Boite
Macaroons, croissants, and sandwiches in a shipping container
1700 S. Lamar, 512-377-6198
laboitecafe.com
Location: S. Lamar/Barton Springs
Category: Cheap Eats, Trailers, Sweet Tooth
La Casa del Fuego
Late-night taco truck
402 Lavaca
Location: Downtown
Categories: Trailers, Cheap Eats, Late Night
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