East Austin
Dining Guide

Scratch-made empanadas, asado-inspired meats, and decadent dulce de leche desserts. A true East Austin institution with soul in every bite.

Legendary beef ribs and brisket — but don’t sleep on the jalapeño cheese grits and lemon poppy seed coleslaw. Rosewood’s crown jewel.

Brunches, patio dinners, and cocktails in a lovingly restored 1950s drugstore. Fresh, seasonal food from local farms — the kind of place that just makes you feel better.

Texas BBQ meets Egyptian spice. Pomegranate-glazed ribs and lamb shoulder from a food truck in front of Oddwood Brewery. Fusion done brilliantly right.

Scratch-made empanadas, arepas, and bandeja paisa alongside bright fresh-squeezed fruit beverages. A culinary journey through Colombia that longtime Austinites swear by.

Elevated Tex-Mex classics from the Jacoby Restaurant Group — served in a beautiful space that makes every visit feel like a celebration.

Breakfast tacos in the morning, cheese enchiladas at dinner — Cisco’s Tex-Mex any time of day, with service warm enough to bring you back for more.

Breakfast served all day — chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, and authentic breakfast tacos until 8PM. Happiness is literally on the menu here.

Rich broths, tender noodles, and a cozy Mueller vibe that invites you to slow down and slurp. The next best thing to Japan right here in Austin.

Yakitori grilled over binchotan charcoal, fresh sushi, and sashimi at this beloved Eastside izakaya. Authentic taste of Japan without the airfare.

Farm-to-table Italian with genuine soul — sustainably sourced, locally grown, and served with the warm hospitality that made Italian cooking iconic. Specialty chocolates too.

Dense, chewy, and full of flavor. Add smoked carrot lox or brisket for a breakfast sandwich that genuinely sings. Multiple varieties, always fresh.

Handmade buttermilk biscuits filled with love. Try the Queen Beak or the Lovely Day for breakfast that’s comforting and fun. Two East Austin locations.

Fluffy-light donuts, kolaches, and savory breakfast croissants on Manor Road. The warmth of owners Sochea and Sarong makes every visit worth it.

Chef Reed Faitak and team create incredibly flavorful sandwiches between locally baked telera. Simple done brilliantly on East MLK.

Offshoot of beloved Odd Duck, bringing the same custom-sourced approach to fast-casual dining. A menu packed with local flavors that captures Austin’s spirit.

Smoothies, açaí bowls, and organic grab-and-go nutrition that leaves you actually feeling good. Natural ingredients, real energy, zero compromise.