Nixta Taqueria serves some of the best tacos in the city out of a low-key space in East Austin.

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

Picnik on Burnet Road is an extremely healthy place that’s actually extremely good.

Elizabeth St. Cafe isn’t just one of the cutest spots in Austin - it’s also one of the best places for a healthy-ish (or not) meal.

Mattie’s at Green Pastures is a historical restaurant serving Southern food and a great brunch in Bouldin Creek.

A great, easy option for everything from hangover meal to weeknight dinner.

Bouldin Creek Cafe is a casual indoor/outdoor spot in South Austin serving some damn good not-meat.

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

The Peacock Mediterranean Grill is an all-day restaurant in the Austin Proper Hotel downtown.

Rosedale Kitchen and Bar in Hyde Park is pleasant spot to bring parents or clients for a healthy-ish meal in a beautiful space.

Central Market on North Lamar is a grocery store, but they also have a cafe with a long menu, live music, and an outdoor space.

For a casual, kind of healthy lunch in Rosedale, Tiny Boxwood’s has your back.

Cherrywood Coffehouse is a utility coffee shop with a good patio, live music, and excellent breakfast tacos.

Josephine House is a cute, all-day spot in Clarksville where you can be as healthy as you want.

For a healthy lunch downtown, get a salad at Leaf.

Jugo is a downtown spot with juices, smoothies, and a lot of healthy-ish bowls.