UPDATE: This is the 2016 version of the Austin City Guide. For the current best places to eat in Austin, visit the latest guide at https://austinfoodbloggers.org/best-places-to-eat-in-austin/
Looking for the best restaurants in Austin? With so many delicious options, sometimes it’s hard to decide where to eat. To help you find the very best places to eat in Austin, we created this comprehensive food guide… now updated for 2016!
Welcome to the Austin Food Blogger Alliance’s City Guide, a list of the best places to eat in Austin made for and by food lovers. If you want to discover the best Mexican, Chinese, Indian or BBQ in Austin, we’ve got you covered. Or maybe you’re looking for great queso, ramen, cocktails, or fried chicken in the city. We have guides for those too! Here, you can also find great spots for food downtown, in East Austin, or in the surrounding suburbs and town.
Whether you’re visiting ATX for a weekend or if you’re a longtime local, our list of great food and drink in Austin can help you discover great restaurants and dishes around the city. Check out all of the individual guides below, and keep the conversation going by using the hashtag #ATXBestEats.
The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Austin
Delicious recommendations by Austin food bloggers
Austin Eats by Cuisine
- BBQ in Austin Guide – by Jess Pryles
- BBQ on the Outskirts of Austin – by Notes from Maggie’s Farm
- Cajun and Creole Crawl Through Austin – by Notes from Maggie’s Farm
- Chinese Food in Austin – by Foodie is the New Forty
- French Restaurants in Austin – by Stetted
- Indian Food in Austin Guide – by Mad Betty
- Meat Lovers Guide to Austin – by Jess Pryles
- Mexican Food in Austin City Guide – by South Austin Foodie
- Middle Eastern Food in Austin – by Notes from Maggie’s Farm
- Thai Food in Austin – by Girl Eats World
Austin Food by Diet
- Gluten Free Restaurants in Austin – by Deglutenized and Delicious
- Vegan Restaurants in Austin – by Jennifer Pierce Health
- Vegetarian Restaurants: The Best in Austin – by The Fresh Find
- Whole30 Diet Restaurants in Austin – by Two Places at Once
Austin Eats by Dish
- Bacon: Great ways to get it in Austin – by The Claire Craves
- Banh Mi: Vietnamese Sandwiches in Austin – by The Smoking Ho
- BBQ Frito Pie in Austin – by The Smoking Ho
- BBQ Sandwiches in Austin you must try – by Briskets and Bagels
- Breakfast Tacos in Austin: A Guide – by Arielle Clementine
- Burgers: The Best in Austin – by Brisket and Bagels
- Chilaquiles in Austin, Texas – by Foie Gras Hot Dog
- Desserts: Austin’s Best – by Serena Lissy
- Donuts: Austin’s Best – by Serena Lissy
- Fried Chicken: The Best Spots in Austin – by Forking Up
- Fries in Austin Guide – by A Taste of Koko
- Smoothie and Juice Shops Austin City Guide – by Jennifer Pierce Health
- Pastries in Austin Guide – by Fearless Captivations
- Pho Around Austin – by Oh Hey What’s Up?
- Pizza: Best in Austin, Texas – by Mary Makes Good
- Ramen in Austin Guide – by Mad Betty
- Sandwiches: The Best in Austin – by Kitchen Concoctions
- Salads: The Best in Austin – by FoodFash
- Spicy Food: 10 great dishes in Austin – Claire Craves
- Sushi in Austin Guide – by Sushi in the ATX
- Tacos: The Best in Austin – by Kitchen Concoctions
- Queso: The Best in Austin – by Austinot
Austin Eats By Occasion or Genre
- Brunch Picks in Austin – by A Time to Kale
- Date Spots in Austin – by Girl Eats World
- Farmers’ Markets in Austin – by Notes from Maggie’s Farm
- Fine Dining Restaurants in Austin – by Foodie is the New Forty
- Food Delivery in Austin – by Mary Makes Good
- Happy Hours in Downtown Austin: The Definitive Guide – by A Time to Kale
- Instagram Worthy Restaurants in Austin: The Top 25 – by A Taste of Koko
- Kid-Friendly + Happy Hour: Playground + Cheap Booze – by Cheepie Austin
- Local Grocery Stores in Austin – by Stupid Good Rachel
- Locally-Sourced Restaurants in Austin – by Baby Taste Buds
- Lunch Spots in Austin – by Appetite for Texas
- New Austin Restaurants for 2016 – by Forking Up
- Patio Life in Austin: The Ultimate Guide – by A Time to Kale
- Specialty Food & Wine Shops in Austin, Texas – by Notes from Maggie’s Farm
What to Drink in Austin
- Beer Bars in Austin Guide – by Craft Taste
- Cocktails in Austin – by Amber Demure
- Cider in Austin – by Cheepie Austin
- Coffee in Austin – by Forks Up
- Dive Bars in Austin – by Forking Up
- Mexican Martini in Austin City Guide – by Two Places at Once
- Mimosa Brunch Power Rankings – by A Time to Kale
- Bloody Marys in Austin – by Forking Up
Austin Eats by Location
- Central Austin Restaurants – by Eat the Gains
- Deep South Austin Restaurants – by Home Made Austin
- Downtown Austin Restaurants – by A Taste of Koko
- East Austin Restaurants – by The Dishstance
- North Austin Restaurants – by Fearless Captiations
- South Austin Restaurants – by South Austin Foodie
- South Austin Food Trucks – by South Austin Foodie
Austin Outskirts
- Cedar Park: Best Restaurants – by Dine With Shayda
- Round Rock / Pflugerville: Best Restaurants – by Dine With Shayda
Austin Daytrips
- Daytrip to Bastrop, TX – by Sloan Ranger
- Daytrip to Fredricksburg, TX – by Sloan Ranger
- Daytrip to San Antonio, TX – by Sloan Ranger
Thanks for checking out the 2016 edition of the City Guide, which was created by members of the Austin Food Bloggers Alliance. Please show them some love by visiting, commenting on, and sharing their posts. Also, to learn more about great eats in Austin, make sure to check out the hashtag #ATXBestEats all year round to discover even more delicious food in Austin.
