While it’s hard to pick one BBQ recommendation, this Austin-born joint offers some phenomenal meats.

Other great options include the world-famous Franklin (if you have some time to kill waiting in line) and the innovative Egyptian fusion of KG BBQ.

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Going out of their way to make every location visually unique, Chuy’s captures Austin’s weirdness and the best of Tex-Mex in one experience. Ask for Creamy Jalapeño with your chips and salsa!

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Not a specific place — a culture. The most authentic tacos are from these trucks, found in just about every corner of the city.

We recommend the original location on East 6th. This family of restaurants has some novel ramen concepts as well, including Tiki Tatsu-Ya (Hawai’ian) and Kemuri Tatsu-Ya (BBQ).

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With sleek atmosphere, a creative a la carte menu and sharable portions of fries, these are the best craft burgers in Texas.

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With its flagship location on historic South Congress, this spot offers the best pizza in Austin. Don’t want to wait? Grab some classics by-the-slice from the second location right next door.

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Grab a Lone Star and enjoy some honky tonk in this intimate watering hole. Be sure to join in on the famed “Chicken Sh*t Bingo” on Sunday night.

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For an elevated experience, Roosevelt Room offers inspired craft cocktails in ritzy digs. Tables fill fast - consider making a reservation.

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