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40 restaurants · 2026
🍽️ 40 Restaurants
✨ BBQ, Breweries, Outdoor
South of the river outside South Congress. BBQ trailers, breweries, and the Greenbelt anchor a low-key dining scene.
Known for: Barton Creek Greenbelt, breweries, food trucks
Don't miss: Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ, LeRoy and Lewis, Meanwhile Brewing
💡 Valentina's closes when they sell out — usually by 2pm on weekends.
Top 10 in South Austin
1
Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ
Tex-Mex BBQ
The ultimate Austin mashup: world-class Central Texas BBQ meets Tex-Mex in a beloved south Austin trailer-turned-restaurant. Brisket tacos are transcendent.
95
2
LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue
New-School BBQ · Michelin 1 Star
Evan LeRoy's new-school BBQ that earned a Michelin star with creative preparations that go beyond traditional Texas BBQ. The beef cheeks, Wagyu tri-tip, and seasonal specials push ...
91
3
Jester King Brewery
Farmhouse Brewery · World-renowned farmhouse ales
World-class farmhouse brewery on 165 acres of Hill Country land. Spontaneously fermented wild ales, barrel-aged sours, and the legendary Atrial Rubicite rank among the best beers i...
90
4
Pieous
Pizza / BBQ
Unique Dripping Springs spot combining wood-fired Neapolitan pizza with house-smoked meats. Makes its own mozzarella in-house and smokes brisket and pastrami daily. The pastrami sa...
89
5
Barton Creek Greenbelt
Tourist Attraction
7.9 miles of trails through limestone canyons with swimming holes, rock climbing, and biking. Sculpture Falls and Twin Falls are popular. Free to enter.
89
6
Salt Lick BBQ
BBQ
Hill Country BBQ institution serving open-pit smoked meats family-style in a sprawling ranch setting since 1967. BYOB and cash-only at the original.
88
7
Nixta South
Mexican
South Austin outpost of the acclaimed taqueria. Blue corn duck carnitas.
88
8
Elizabeth Street Cafe
Vietnamese / French Bakery
Vietnamese-French cafe on South First serving pho, banh mi, and exquisite French-Vietnamese pastries. The macarons are Austin's best, the pho is deeply flavored, and the pink-and-w...
87
9
Ling Wu
Chinese / Dim Sum
Austin's best dim sum experience with two locations. Cart service on weekends with har gow, siu mai, and BBQ pork buns. The dinner menu spans Cantonese, Sichuan, and Hunan traditio...
87
10
Pasta | Bar Austin
Italian / Pasta · Michelin Recommended 2025
Counter-service pasta bar with Michelin recognition for its handmade noodles and seasonal sauces. The simplicity is the point — fresh pasta, quality ingredients, no fuss. One of th...
87
All 40 Restaurants in South Austin
Rosen + Sage
New American / Seasonal
87
Live Oak Brewing
Brewery / Beer Hall
87
Cajun Barbecue
Cajun-Texas BBQ
87
El Marisquero
Mexican Seafood
87
Loro South Park Meadows
Asian-BBQ Fusion
87
Still Austin Whiskey Co.
Distillery / Whiskey Bar
87
Hotel Saint Cecilia
Hotel Bar / Boutique
87
St. Elmo Brewing Co.
Brewery / Taproom
86
HOPE Outdoor Gallery
Tourist Attraction
86
Meanwhile Brewing Co.
Brewery / Beer Garden
86
Laala's
Mediterranean / Lebanese
86
Cousin Louie's
Italian American
86
Leona Botanical Cafe & Bar
Cafe / Bar / Food Trucks
86
Thai Fresh
Thai / Vegan-Friendly
85
G'Raj Mahal
Indian / Food Truck
85
Knuckle Sandwich
Sandwiches / Italian
85
Moontower Saloon
Outdoor Bar / Music
83
Radio Coffee & Beer
Coffee / Bar
83
Rosita's Al Pastor
Mexican / Tacos
83
Curra's Grill
Interior Mexican
83
TX Shawarma
Mediterranean / Shawarma
82
Independence Brewing Co.
Brewery
81
Spokesman Coffee
Specialty Coffee
80
Plaza Colombian Coffee Bar
Colombian Coffee / Cocktails
80
Gourdough's
Donuts / Desserts
79
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