EASTside Dining Guide

Our Fave Restaurants in the 2nd Street District La Condesa A Michelin Guide-recommended gem, La Condesa is a vibrant celebration of modern Mexican Cuisine. Their Cochinita Pibil Tacos, a Yucatecan specialty featuring slow-roasted pork and bright citrus flavors, showcase the restaurant’s dedication to bold, authentic flavors and impeccable culinary craftsmanship. Our pick: Cochinita Pibil Tacos...

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Bites of Bliss

Pranzo’s Recipe for the Perfect Lunch Words by Code Chen | Photos by Baptiste Despois Tucked off East 5th in the back of Pershing East coffee shop, Pranzo offers a serene midday retreat. As you walk through the doors, take the invitation to slow down and savor the moment. This intimate spot pairs European elegance...

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The Little Things {Poeta}

Poetry, Like Food, is Meant to be Shared. Words Ben Haguewood | Photos Ashley Haguewood Located in the base of The Frances Modern Inn on historic Eleventh Street, just east of downtown, the intimate space at Poeta provides a beautiful setting for a decadent, yet approachable, all day menu of comforting classics laced with modern...

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The Ultimate East Austin Showdown: Tacos vs. Burgers

Austin Favorite Handheld Foods Go Head-To-Head Words Abby L. Johnson | Photos Baptiste Depois & Will Bowling Whether you’re a die-hard tortilla fanatic or a connoisseur of buns, it’s indisputable that the Austin food scene takes both their tacos and burgers seriously. From traditional recipes to entirely novel concepts, chefs across the city feed the masses...

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Serving up the Vibes: East Austin’s Best Restaurants 2023 Edition

Ingredients that make up Austin’s best restaurants Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Baptiste Despois & Brittany Dawn Short Dining out in East Austin is a journey that takes Austinites through a kaleidoscope of ingredients, regions, and collaborations. But what makes a destination memorable? Often, it is the vibe spun from an indescribable combination of...

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The Most Line-Worthy Food in East Austin

7 Unmissable Restaurants Words by Tanya White Photos by Ashley Haguewood, Will Bowling, & Shelby Bella Neither snow nor rain nor heat stop foodies near and far from lining up for these drool-worthy spots, all located in East Austin. Paperboy From food truck to brick and mortar, Paperboy brings high-quality, simple ingredients together to serve...

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Serving Up the Sunny Side of Life: Sunny’s Backyard

Vegan Pub Food That Even Seasoned Carnivores Will Crave! Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Baptiste Despois The words “pub food” makes mouths water, regardless of dietary preference. There is just something about a table of friends, cold drinks, good conversation, and comforting food that is alluring to even the most conscientious diner. And it...

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Best Restaurants: Gabriela’s Downtown Delivers Sensory Overload

Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Brittany Dawn Short In 2018, when Gabby Bucio first began hunting for the perfect space for Gabriela’s Downtown – the original location of her soon-to-become hospitality empire – she kept passing over a house on the hill. “It was painted black, and it wasn’t well-kept, so I kept ignoring...

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Best Restaurants: Hillside Farmacy is an Eastside Classic

Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Baptiste Despois Hillside Farmacy’s shaded windows look out onto East 11th Street where passersby amble along the sidewalk, occasionally glancing into the historic interior of this neighborhood establishment. Many enter through the historic wooden double-doors that have swung on their hinges for generations. What is today a restaurant featuring...

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Best Restaurants: Kemuri Tatsu-ya Brings Two Worlds Together

Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Baptiste Despois The decor, the drinks, and the food all work hard to defy classification at Kemuri Tatsu-ya. A bricolage of horns and license plates collide with Japanese bar signs, alluding to a concept described by Director of Culinary Development, Clinton Kendall, as the “Texas roadhouse dive bar slash...

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Best Restaurants: Always Lavish Lutie’s

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