June’s All Day is a cool, casual cafe on South Congress we endorse for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks.

Pueblo Viejo is a taco trailer down south at Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden, with great breakfast tacos.

One of our favorite places to spend an afternoon eating in the sun is Lucy’s Fried Chicken, with a bucket of bird, grilled oysters, and beers.

Perla’s is the best upscale seafood experience you can have in Austin.

Vinaigrette is doing its part to make salads something to be excited about.

The rare tourist destination that locals love too. This is one of the more fun Tex-Mex hangs in town.

The Little Darlin’ in South Austin is a great place to unwind or spend a chill Sunday afternoon on the picnic tables.

When you want a late-night karaoke spot with a crowd that stays high energy all night, head to Ego's on South Congress.

More Home Slice is the restaurant’s takeout window on South Congress, and is open until 3am Fridays and Saturdays.

Aussie’s off Barton Springs is one of the best places to hang out in the sun, there are people playing volleyball, drinks, and food.

Joann’s Fine Foods is an all day spot in the lobby of the Austin Motel on South Congress with a big menu and a very cool space.

There are many places to get great tacos in Austin, and Torchy’s Tacos is one of them.

Home Slice on South Congress is bringing New York-style thin crust pizza to Austin, and is definitely worth a visit.

Head to Vespaio on South Congress to celebrate with great - but expensive - Italian food, or head to Enoteca Vespaio next door for a more casual night

Cosmic Coffee is a coffee shop and bar with a huge porch and backyard where you can bring your dog and eat great barbecue from Leroy and Lewis.

South Congress Cafe is a reliable spot for brunch or a weekday breakfast. But it’s not a secret - get there early or expect a wait.