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.

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

La Barbecue in East Austin serves some of the best barbecue in Austin.

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

Loro is an Asian smokehouse from the teams behind Franklin Barbecue and Uchi. And yes, it’s exactly as great as you’d expect.

Hillside Farmacy is just as excellent as it is attractive.

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

Odd Duck is an excellent Southern restaurant serving sophisticated food without any stuffiness.

Tamale House East on East 6th Street makes some of the breakfast tacos and migas in town.

Justine’s in Govalle has a fun bar scene with attractive people and tasty French food.

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

Excellent seafood in an Instagram-ready environment. The only catch is you’ll have to pay mightily for it.

Le Politique in Downtown Austin is a place to see, be seen, and eat some great French food.

Little Deli feels like a trip back to a simpler time, when the perfect Italian sandwich or slice of pizza was all you really needed.

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.

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.