East Austin

Review

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop sells fusion dumplings out of a small kiosk-operated shop in East Austin.

Nicolai McCrary

September 28, 2023

Review

Busy Signal is a speakeasy-style bar and lounge on East 11th Street.

Nicolai McCrary

September 28, 2023

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Daydreamer is a cocktail and champagne bar with caviar and tinned fish in East Austin.

Nicolai McCrary

September 28, 2023

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Drinks Lounge is a casual neighborhood bar on East Cesar Chavez with a record shop in it.

Nicolai McCrary

September 28, 2023

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JNL Barbecue on East Cesar Chavez offers up classic, Central Texas-style barbecue with a twist.

Nicolai McCrary

September 14, 2023

Review

Casa Colombia is a large restaurant on East 7th Street specializing in Colombian and other South American cuisines.

Nicolai McCrary

September 13, 2023

Review

El Sunzal is a no-frills Salvadoran restaurant on East 7th Street with some of the best pupusas in town.

Nicolai McCrary

September 13, 2023

Review

Seven Spirits is a bar and restaurant in East Austin with lots of tequila and sotol-based drinks.

Nicolai McCrary

September 13, 2023

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Clandestino is a taco trailer parked on the shared patio of Hotel Vegas and Volstead Lounge with a menu of Mexican street foods.

Nicolai McCrary

September 13, 2023

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Cosmic Saltillo is a coffee shop and cafe with coffee, cocktails, beer, wine, and tacos in East Austin.

Nicolai McCrary

September 13, 2023

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Buenos Aires Café is a low-key Argentinian spot in East Austin with excellent empanadas and grilled meats.

Nicolai McCrary

September 11, 2023

Review

Cuantas Hamburguesas specializes in Mexican-style smashburgers from a trailer in East Austin.

Nicolai McCrary

September 1, 2023

Review

La Fruta Feliz is a Mexican restaurant on the East Side, near Airport and Manor, with great tacos, tortas, and juices.

Nicolai McCrary

August 31, 2023

Review

Sa-Tén is a Japanese-inspired coffee shop and cafe at Canopy in East Austin.

Nicolai McCrary

August 28, 2023

Review

Bennu is an eclectic coffee shop in East Austin open 24/7.

Nicolai McCrary

August 28, 2023

Review

Vixen's Wedding is a Goan restaurant at the base of the Arrive Hotel on East 6th Street.

Nicolai McCrary

August 24, 2023

Review

Fabrik is a vegan tasting menu restaurant in East Austin.

Nicolai McCrary

August 18, 2023

Review

Lynny’s is a breakfast and lunch trailer near 7th and Springdale selling things like biscuits, parfaits, sandwiches, plus coffee and espresso.

Nicolai McCrary

August 17, 2023

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Intero is a romantic Italian restaurant on East Cesar Chavez serving excellent pasta and housemade chocolates.

Nicolai McCrary

August 14, 2023

Review

Il Brutto is a sleek, modern Italian restaurant in East Austin with handmade pasta and a large selection of amari.

Nicolai McCrary

August 2, 2023

Guide

Our favorite spots to eat on Austin’s East Side.

Adele Hazan, Nicolai McCrary & Raphael Brion

August 1, 2023

Review

IYKYK is a rooftop bar at the Inn Cahoots complex in East Austin.

Nicolai McCrary

August 1, 2023

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Comadre Panaderia is a bakery in East Austin that sells conchas, empanadas, and other baked goods on the weekends.

Raphael Brion

July 28, 2023

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Holiday on East 7th is equal parts cocktail bar and cafe, with a massive patio.

Nicolai McCrary

July 26, 2023

Review

Color Cafe is a trailer selling helados, tea, and coffee on East MLK.

Nicolai McCrary

July 25, 2023