East Austin
East 6th Street
Indulge in global cuisine, including empanadas at Buenos Aires Café (open for delivery and takeout), Mexican snacks at the nearby Hay Elotes (open for takeout) and Japanese noodle dishes at Ramen Tatsu-ya (open for patio dining and takeout). Then sip a craft cocktail at Whisler’s (open for takeout) or get to two-steppin’ at the White Horse honky-tonk.
East Cesar Chavez
Drop by Quickie Pickie for coffee, wine, beer and the famous la Barbecue (open for takeout with advance orders). Or try the Don Juan taco at Juan in a Million (open for takeout and delivery). Browse Resistencia Bookstore for Chicano, Latino, Native American and queer bilingual literature. Then grab a cocktail and comfort food and settle onto the patio at Drinks Lounge.
Mueller
The Mueller planned community includes its lively Town Center District, with popular spots like Colleen’s Kitchen - with clever cocktails (open for dine-in and takeout), Lick Honest Ice Creams (try the sweet persimmon), Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and Thinkery children’s museum (open on the weekends, advance tickets required).
Cherrywood/Manor Rd
Cherrywood Coffeehouse (open for patio, dine-in and takeout) offers a bit of everything, from all-day breakfast to beers on tap and live music on the weekends. Try Hoover’s Cooking (open for dine-in and takeout), a Manor Road staple known for its soul food specialties. Check out the nearby Bird Bird Biscuit (open for takeout with advance orders), serving house-made buttermilk biscuit sandwiches. Or order a hearty sandwich paired with a craft beer at Haymaker (open for patio, dine-in and takeout).