Austin, TX

There are a ton of threads with really good information in them. Your best bet is to search.

We're game for any kind of food or drink. Just need ideas, I appreciate the info.

Al pastor truck

Just went a couple weeks ago, here's what I got.
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We skipped Barton Springs and started at the trails end trail head. Four great spots to hang and get in the water within 3 miles of hiking from there. The most expansive was twin falls, highly recommend. Give yourself 4-6 hours out there, but you get easily spend the day.

Food
Veracruz all natural food truck is a must. If we had gone before our last day we would have gone everyday. Al pastor taco and the chorizo taco were incredible.

Micklethwait Craft meats is top notch BBQ without the super long wait like at most other places. It's BYOB, there's a convenience store within walking distance that has local craft beer plus all the regular stuff. We had Real Ale brewing's Firemans 4 blonde ale, perfect for a hot summer day. Another good local beer is The one they call ZOE, orange and black can.

We really wanted La Barbecue but weren't able to carve out the time to wait in the line, although I hear it's worth it.

Things to do
We went to a show downtown at a new venue called Three Ten Live it's owned and run by ACL live. Really great spot if there somebody's playing that you want to check out.

We went to a comedy show at Cap City Comedy club, its considered one of the better comedy clubs in the country. Had a great time. You should check who's playing while you're there. It about 15/20min from downtown.

We didn't get to half the things we wanted to do, but looking forward to going back.

If you want BBQ and don't want to wait on Franklins try Iron Works BBQ. It's my Aunt's place and is constantly rated the 2nd best place in Austin. Iv'e actually never been to Franklins because I always end up going there.

The good news is the land is with a stupid amount of money.

Thanks for the great info. I'll pass it along to my friends to discuss it further. Big help, thanks!

The annoying thing about East Austin is the bars are spread all over, which I suppose is also a good thing if you live near them, but always feel each little area could do with maybe one/two more spots in close proximity.

There is a cool games bar and mini strip at East 12th and Chicon. I don't see the connection with Moloko and it being Clockwork Orange themed, dude needs to really step that up for it to be meaningful. Disappointing.

On Manor you have Patrizis in a nice courtyard with Butterfly Bar. Nice enough ambiance with the red lighting.

E. Cesar Chavez has Stay Gold, Weather Up or whatever else down there.

And then of course E 6th. I like White Horse as well. Liberty for their backyard area/food truck you'd never know was there from the front.

Only been here a year so I'm still taking recommendations.