Mar 19, 2022 - Food and Drink

Newcomers guide: Eat and drink in Austin

You'll find no shortage of good food in Austin, but we've rounded up the bites you can't miss when you first arrive.

ATX staples: You're actually not allowed to live in Austin until you stop by P. Terry's for a burger, fries and a milkshake. Other options:

Polvos for a strawberry margarita and steak fajitas.
Hoover's Cooking for a chicken fried steak as big as your face.
Veracruz All Natural to kick your day off with some of the best breakfast tacos in town.
Ramen Tatsu-Ya for the "mi-so-hot" ramen.
Cisco's, an old Austin hangout, where you come for the biscuits and stay for the migas.

Eat like a local: We know you want the best Tex Mex, barbecue spots and more.

Yes, folks will be standing in line at Franklin's Barbecue (because it's very good), but we also love La Barbecue and Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ.
Elizabeth Street Café for the Vietnamese coffee and a tasty brunch.
Better Half Coffee and Cocktails for a burger.
La Tunita 512 for birria tacos.

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