Franklin Barbecue has earned a reputation as the best place for smoked meats in the entire country, and rightfully so.

Kemuri Tatsu-ya is serving Japanese/barbecue/Tex-Mex fusion in East Austin, and it’s one of the greatest meals you can have in the city right now.

Kuneho is an East Side fine dining restaurant serving modern takes on food from all over Asia.

Hillside Farmacy is just as excellent as it is attractive.

A big, open indoor/outdoor space great for cocktails and Southern food.

Austin's best Neopolitan pizza.

Veracruz in East Austin makes the hands-down the greatest migas taco we’ve ever tasted. You won't be mad at the quesadillas, either.

Trancas is easily churning out some of the best tacos in town from its Cesar Chavez truck. Get there before it's no longer under the radar.

Paperboy is a food truck that only serves breakfast, but it does it exremely well.

Jacoby’s is the kind of place people outside of Texas dream about. The food isn’t life-changing, but the huge backyard and charm make up for it.

Micklethwait is a BBQ trailer in East Austin. It’s not a classic yet, but these guys know what they’re doing.

Pueblo Viejo in East Austin has some breakfast tacos in town, and it's also open late for all your post-6th street drinking needs.

El Chilito has a few locations around Austin, and they're all reliable spots for tacos and burritos.

We don't use the term 'legit' often, but there's no other way to describe Tamale House East. Hit it for the breakfast tacos and best migas in town.

The best pizza delivery & takeout in Austin.

A trendy butcher shop/restaurant where it's all about the meats.