2. Speakeasy
7.5
412 Congress Ave (btwn 4th & 5th St.), Austin, TX
Music Venue · Downtown Austin · 67 tips and reviews
Melissa Hess: Happy Hour Tuesday - Friday = $3 Margaritas, Domestic Beer, Cosmos, & Wine
Scion Advisor: Brave the stairs and enjoy the view on one of the most comfortable rooftop terraces downtown. They combine a breathtaking view with cushioned, laid-back seating, and music. Read more.
Sydney Williams: PS the roof is amazing.
3. Bender Bar & Grill
8.3
321 W Ben White Blvd #300 (at South Bend Center), Austin, TX
Bar · South Congress · 44 tips and reviews
J K: Burger with fresh jalapeños and waffle fries is great.
Casey Rochester: Super relaxed atmosphere, super cheap drinks, and they make them VERY strong.
Dawn Mitchell: Sit out on the back patio, have a pitcher of Lone Star and grub on the fried pickles or chili cheese waffle fries.
8. Scholz Garten
7.8
1607 San Jacinto Blvd (at E 17th St), Austin, TX
Beer Garden · Downtown Austin · 62 tips and reviews
Katy Thompson: Get the Apple Strudel, but order it before you're done as they cook it fresh and it can take 20 mins SO WORTH IT.
Austin Chronicle: Austin's oldest outdoor biergarten and dining hall was built by German immigrant August Scholz in 1866. They still serve some German dishes alongside nachos, and burgers to a largely politico crowd.
Samantha Perry: Geeks who drink every Monday at 8pm! Prizes! Trivia! FREE BEER! Also, it's free!!!!!! FREEEEE! OMGBBQGIGGLEFART!
10. El Caribe
7.3
5610 N Lamar Blvd (N Lamar and Koenig Ln), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Brentwood · 26 tips and reviews
Daniel Hentschel: The create your own lunch special is a great deal under $6. Try the cilantro rice and chicken soup as your sides. The margaritas on the rocks are ALWAYS a good idea if you like strong drinks.
Tray Harrison: The waitress seems to always be pissed off about something, but i think that just adds to the charm. Strong house margs and good enchiladas.
Jessie Maxwell: The female server here is kind of a bitch and has been rude to all of her customers other than that the food is good
13. Polvos
7.8
2004 S 1st St (W Johanna St), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 193 tips and reviews
mike b.: The pitcher of frozen margarita can't be beat! Tamales are super authentic, really can't go wrong if you're looking for true Tex Mex.
Eater: Polvos is the only place to take out-of-towners who need to be figuratively punched in the face with Austin's diverse and youthful culinary spirit. [Eater 38 Member]
Katie Kaga: The brown salsa is TO DIE FOR. I could drink it it's so freaking good!!!