Around Town: East Austin EAST AUSTIN East Austin is arguably the city’s most eclectic neighborhood. Discover a patchwork of global cuisine, art galleries, honky-tonks and living heritage, all within a few vibrant miles. station. Airy cafe Stargazer dishes kolaches, pastries and Korean eats. Pair Bambino’s chewy pizza with a frozen negroni. Find cold beer and Italian sandwiches at bait shop-style Handsome Dan’s . Savor all-day Tex-Mex breakfast at Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop . Canje spices things up with jerk chicken and West Indian curry. Paperboy East ’s chicken-and-biscuits shine on the outdoor rooftop. Evenings on Il Brutto ’s patio call for handmade pastas. Try Poeta ’s hand-rolled pasta and antipasti inside the East Austin Hotel. Tamale House East ’s pork tamales haven’t changed since 1958. Work and play over coffee or cocktails at all-day Cenote . Enjoy chargrilled satay at Siti in the Frances Modern Inn. Kolaches are the perfect bar snack at Batch Craft Beer and PLAY VIDEO Loudmouth DINING Lively Ezov bursts with bold Eastern Mediterranean flavors. Juan in a Million ’s breakfast tacos are weekend essentials. Fresh-baked bread elevates Sour Duck Market ’s sandwiches. Intero whips up contemporary Italian, plus small-batch chocolates. Flaky empanadas bring Argentina to Austin at Buenos Aires Cafe . Discada sears beef and pork taquitos in a “cowboy wok.” Crisp martinis complement shrimp po’boys at NOLA-style Uptown Sports Club . Parfait bowls fuel doodling sessions at Community Garden . House-made pastrami is a standout at Mum Foods Smokehouse & Delicatessen . Suerte tempts with suadero tacos and smoked barbacoa, while The Vegan Nom packs tacos with plant-based goodness. Sultry Justine’s Brasserie is a French date-night favorite. Springdale is an entertainment hub expanded from a historic train Kolaches . Try brisket and Creole sides at MICHELIN Bib Gourmand food truck Parish Barbecue . Coastal Fish Shop was named the 2025 Eater Austin Awards’ Best New Restaurant. Birdie’s seasonal menus have James Beard and MICHELIN nods, and co-owner Arjav Ezekiel won the 2025 James Beard Award for Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service. Graze on colorful charcuterie boards at Spread & Co. Sophisticated cocktails and wood-fired pizzas unite at Loudmouth . Cisco’s has been a huevos rancheros icon since 1950. Flat Track Coffee pairs an easygoing vibe with smooth espresso. NIGHTLIFE Oaxacan-Japanese Trona transcends hemispheres with inventive cocktails. Warm Murray’s Tavern mixes classic 42 visitaustin.org JADE SKYE HAMMER Spotlight on Mueller! Enjoy all-day breakfast at Blue Lacy in the Origin Hotel Austin. Stroll tree-lined Aldrich Street and Mueller Lake Park . Sip mezcal at Mexico City-style La Mezca , taste Southern comfort at Colleen’s Kitchen or savor coffee and ice cream at Bottega . Shop fresh produce at the Texas Farmers’ Market every Sunday.
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