A colorful mural-covered East Austin building with string lights and a food truck at golden hour

Our curated neighborhood guide

East Austin, the way we'd explore it

Everything below is a short ride from the front gate on Coronado St, and most of it is a short walk. Hours change, so a quick check before you head out never hurts.

Breakfast & Brunch

Paperboy

Mon to Thu, 8a to 2p · Fri to Sun, 8a to 3p

1203 E 11th St.

Breakfast, brunch and cocktails served in a warm, hip restaurant with a patio.

Launderette

Sat & Sun, 11:00a to 2:15p

2115 Holly St.

Gourmet New American fare in a polished café inside a converted gas station and laundromat.

Veracruz All Natural

Daily, 7:00a to 3:00p

2505 Webberville Rd.

Latina-owned and women-run Mexican food, juices and smoothies.

Lunch & Dinner

Uptown Sports Club

Mon to Sun, 10:30a to late

1200 E 6th St.

A former sports club now serving Louisiana-style fare, coffee and cocktails.

LA Barbecue

Wed to Sun, 11a to 6p

2401 E Cesar Chavez St.

Hopping BBQ counter offering brisket, pulled pork and sausages, plus outdoor tables.

De Nada

Mon to Sun, 11a to 10p

4715 E Cesar Chavez St.

Cozy locale with outdoor seating, prepping traditional barbacoa and carnitas.

Este

Daily, 5p to 10p

2113 Manor Rd.

Fresh seafood, Mexican cuisine and charcoal cooking.

Nixta

Tue to Thu, 4:30p to 9p · Fri to Sat, 11a to 2p and 5p to 10p

2512 E 12th St.

Bright counter-serve spot for traditional Mexican food, plus beer and wine.

Bufalina

Sat to Sun, 11a to 3p · Sun to Wed, 4p to 10p · Thu to Sat, 4p to 11p

2215 E Cesar Chavez St.

Wood fired Neapolitan pizza and Italian small plates in a charming setting with a shaded patio.

Drinks

Cosmic

Sun to Wed, 8a to 11p · Thu to Sat, 8a to 12a

1300 E 4th St.

Cozy bar with espresso drinks, cocktails, tacos and a big patio.

White Horse

Mon to Sun, 3p to 2a

500 Comal St.

Live country music in a sprawling honky-tonk with a taco truck outside.

Whisler's

Mon to Fri, 4p to 2a · Sat to Sun, 2p to 2a

1816 E 6th St.

Rustic-chic watering hole with handcrafted cocktails and frequent live music.

LoLo

Mon to Thu, 3p to 11p · Fri to Sun, 12p to 12a

1504 E 6th St.

Cozy wine bar with a patio and a curated natural wine list, plus snacks.

Kitty Cohen's

Mon to Fri, 3p to 2a · Sat to Sun, 12p to 2a

2211 Webberville Rd.

Retro bar with specialty drinks and punches, plus a shaded poolside yard.

Murray's Tavern

Mon to Fri, 12p to 12a · Sat to Sun, 12p to 1a

2316 Webberville Rd.

Reimagined cocktail tavern with classic eats alongside beer and wine.