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The Complete Austin BBQ Guide 2026: Every Spot Worth the Smoke

July 7, 2026

Barbecue, BEST SPOTS, Eating Guide, Featured

Austin might not be the birthplace of Texas barbecue, but it might be the captial depending on who you ask. The birthplace honors belong to small towns like Lockhart and Taylor, where German and Czech butchers...

Where to Find Austin’s Best Burgers, $10 and Under

Hayden Walker

July 1, 2026

BEST SPOTS, Burgers, Eating Guide, Featured, News

Here's the trick nobody tells you about eating well in Austin on a budget: some of the best burgers in the city aren't at the cheap spots. They're at the nice ones, during the one hour window where the kit...

11 Best Restaurants & Cafes For Waffles in Austin

Hayden Walker

February 24, 2026

Dining, BEST SPOTS, Eating Guide, Featured

Originally Published in 2016 - Updated Feburary 2026 Waffles have a rich history dating back to ancient Greece, where Greeks cooked flat cakes between two hot metal plates. Centuries later, waffles ha...

The 20 Best Sushi Restaurants and Experiences in Austin

Hayden Walker

January 7, 2026

BEST SPOTS, Eating Guide, Featured, Sushi

Austin used to be a city where sushi was something you tolerated. Those days are gone. Now you can sit at a quiet chef’s counter while someone places a perfect piece of fish in front of you like it’s a sacred ...

Where To Find The Best Fried Chicken in Austin

Hayden Walker

April 8, 2025

Dining, BEST SPOTS, Eating Guide, Featured

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Updated April 2025 Real talk - fried chicken might just be the GOAT of comfort food. Crispy, juicy, golden perfection that hits all the right notes whether you’re nursing a hangover, hosting a backyard feast, o...

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Tacos in Austin

Hayden Walker

March 24, 2025

BEST SPOTS, Dining, Eating Guide, Featured, Tacos

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Let’s be real—another "Best Tacos in Austin" guide? Groundbreaking journalism, right? Okay sure but hear me out, the city might already be overloaded with more taco lists than it has overpriced condos, but thi...

22 Best Spots for Chicken Wings in Austin

Hayden Walker

February 7, 2025

BEST SPOTS, Dining, Eating Guide, Featured

Let’s be real—chicken wings aren’t meant to be eaten neatly. If you’re not getting sauce on your fingers and maybe even a little on your face, you’re probably doing it wrong. I’m personally a bone-in wing kind...

The 13 Best Spots for Oysters in Austin

Hayden Walker

July 15, 2023

BEST SPOTS, Dining, Eating Guide, Featured, Seafood

Today is National Oyster Day and despite being over 150 miles away from coastal waters, Austin has over a dozen spots with fresh, mouth watering oysters sourced from coast to coast perfect for shucking and slur...

Best Pool Bars in Austin for Food and Drinks

Hayden Walker

June 16, 2023

Drink, BEST SPOTS, Eating Guide, Featured

Updated July 2026 Austin summer doesn't ease in. It shows up in May like it's got somewhere to be, and by June the sidewalk itself is a threat. The correct response is not "toughen up." The correct response...

The 100 Best Restaurants and Eateries in Austin

Hayden Walker

June 15, 2021

Dining, BEST SPOTS, Eating Guide, Featured

From modern farm-to-table restaurants, taco joints, food trucks and the city's top BBQ spots — we present the best restaurants and eateries in Austin.