USA Guide
Texas
Eating
1 
Bouldin Creek Coffee House 1501 S 1st 
512/416-1601 Breakfast made from scratch is served all day at this spot not far from South Congress. It has reasonable prices (a free-range, three-egg omelet with two sides costs $6.75) and friendly staff.
2 Cisco's 1511 E 6th 512/478-2420 This second-generation Mexican family restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch. Order the migas ($7) to chase away your hangover.
3 Guero's 1412 S Congress Ave 512/447-7688 Tacos al pastor are a specialty for about $9 at this busy, sprawling restaurant located across the bridge south of downtown.
4 Lambert's 401 W 2nd St 512/494-1500 Exercise your taste buds at this self-described fancy BBQ restaurant that puts a modern twist on the old Texas staple. Produce and meats are sourced from local farms and ranches.
5 Magnolia Café 1920 S Congress Ave 512/445-0000 A 24hr joint that's a local favourite for Tex-Mex and pancake breakfasts, and a great place to refuel after a night living it up on South Congress.
6 Sam's BBQ 2000 E 12th 512/478-0378 Austin residents will warn you about the neighbourhood, but don't be scared when food like this is on the line – heaping portions of tender beef brisket and big glasses of sweet tea for $8.50.
7 Texas Chili Parlor 1409 Lavaca St 512/472-2828 Rub elbows with pols and their staffers at this venerable lunch spot downtown near the state capitol.