The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Austin | Cesar Chavez & East 6th Street

1. • Comadre Panaderia 86

   • Soulful Mexican-American Bakery
   
   

   1. Food & Wine
      Best New Chefs | Mariela Camacho

   2. The New York Times
      22 of the Best Bakeries Across the U.S. Right Now

   3. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Restaurants in Austin Right Now

   
   

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   • 1204 Cedar Ave, Austin, TX | Austin
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • Birdie’s 86

   • Lively American-French Wine Bar & Restaurant
   
   

   1. Wine Enthusiast
      Forward 50 Restaurants

   2. The New York Times
      The Restaurant List

   3. Esquire
      The Best New Restaurants in America | #25

   
   

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   • 2944 E 12th St, Unit A, Austin, TX | Austin

3. • Nickel City 82

   • Inclusive Neighborhood Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Bars | #70

   2. Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Bar Team | Top 10 Nominee

   3. Eater
      The Best Cocktail Bars in Austin

   
   

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   • 1133 E 11th St, Austin, TX | Austin
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • papercut 78

   • Minimalist Japanese-Influenced Sandwich Shop
   
   

   1. The Pinnacle Guide
      2 Pins

   2. Spirited Awards
      Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar | Top 10 U.S. Nominee

   3. Eater
      The 2025 Eater Austin Award Winners | Best New Bar

   
   

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   • 908 E Fifth St, Unit 107, Austin, TX | Austin

5. • Mercado Sin Nombre 78

   • Lively Mexican Coffee Shop
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Bib Gourmand

   2. Eater
      Best New Café

   3. The Infatuation
      The Best Coffee Shops In Austin

   
   

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   • 408 N Pleasant Valley Rd, Austin, TX | Austin
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • Nixta Taqueria 76

   • Unconventional Mexican Taqueria
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Bib Gourmand

   2. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Restaurants in Austin Right Now

   3. Eater
      The 38 Essential Restaurants in Austin

   
   

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   • 2512 E 12th St, Austin, TX | Austin
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • Daydreamer 75

   • Dreamy Cocktail/Champagne Bar
   
   

   1. Spirited Awards
      Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

   2. Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. Central | Regional Top 10 Honoree

   3. Eater
      Best New Cocktail Bar

   
   

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   • 1708 E 6th St, Austin, TX | Austin
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • Canje 75

   • Modern Caribbean Restaurant
   
   

   1. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Restaurants in Austin Right Now

   2. Eater
      The 38 Essential Restaurants in Austin

   3. Bon Appétit
      America's Best New Restaurants

   
   

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   • 1914 E 6th St, Unit C, Austin, TX | Austin
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • Suerte 75

   • Traditional Mexican Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program | Semifinalist

   3. Eater
      The Best New Restaurants in America

   
   

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   • 1800 E 6th St, Austin, TX | Austin
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • la Barbecue 73

    • Sublime Texas-Style BBQ Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Texas, Ali Clem | Semifinalist

    3. Eater
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Austin

    
    

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    • 2401 E Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX | Austin
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • Franklin Barbecue 73

    • Iconic Texas-Style BBQ Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. Eater
       The All-Time Eater 38

    3. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Austin Right Now

    
    

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    • 900 E 11th St, Austin, TX | Austin
    • Website
    • Instagram

12. • Joe's Bakery & Coffee Shop 71

    • Beloved Mexican All-Day Breakfast Shop/Bakery
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Eater
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Austin

    3. Eater
       The Best Classic Austin Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2305 E 7th St, Austin, TX | Austin
    • Website
    • Instagram

13. • Kemuri Tatsu-Ya 68

    • Casual Japanese Izakaya/BBQ Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Austin | #22

    3. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Austin Right Now

    
    

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    • 2713 E 2nd St, Austin, TX | Austin
    • Website
    • Instagram

14. • Ezov 68

    • Vibrant Israeli Neighborhood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Texas Monthly
       Texas’s Best New Restaurants | #10

    3. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Austin Right Now

    
    

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    • 2708 E Cesar Chavez St Austin, TX | Austin

15. • Veracruz All Natural 68

    • Experimental Mexican Taco Shop
    
    

    1. Eater
       The All-Time Eater 38

    2. Eater
       The Best Coffee in Austin

    3. The Infatuation
       The Best Coffee Shops In Austin

    
    

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    • 2505 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX | Austin
    • Website
    • Instagram

16. • Cuantos Tacos 68

    • Simple Mexican (Mexico City-Style) Food Truck
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Austin Right Now

    3. Eater
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Austin

    
    

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    • 1108 E 12th St, Austin, TX | Austin
    • Website
    • Instagram

17. • Brew and Brew 65

    • Chill Coffee Shop/Bar
    
    

    1. Eater
       The Best Coffee in Austin

    2. The Infatuation
       The Best Coffee Shops In Austin

    3. Eater
       Best Beer Destinations in Austin

    
    

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    • 500 San Marcos St, Unit 105, Austin, TX | Austin
    • Website
    • Instagram

18. • Murray's Tavern 51

    • Impeccable Cocktail Tavern
    
    

    1. Spirited Awards
       Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar | Top 10 Nominee

    2. Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    
    

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    • 2316 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX | Austin
    • Website
    • Instagram

19. • Bufalina 51

    • Cool-Kid Neapolitan Pizza Shop
    
    

    1. James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program | Semifinalist

    2. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Austin | #7

    
    

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    • 2215 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX | Austin
    • Website
    • Instagram

20. • Holiday 48

    • Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. Punch
       Our Favorite Cocktails | Frozen Mexican Martini

    2. Eater
       The Best Cocktail Bars in Austin

    
    

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    • 5020 E 7th St, Austin, TX | Austin

21. • Poeta 45

    • Warm Islian Neighborhood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Texas Monthly
       Texas’s Best New Restaurants | Honorable Mentions

    
    

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    • 3012 Gonzales St, Austin, TX | Austin

22. • Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors 43

    • Small Coffee Shop Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Coffee Shops In Austin

    2. Eater
       The Best Coffee in Austin

    
    

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    • 1111 Chicon St, Austin, TX | Austin

23. • Desnudo Coffee 43

    • Tiny Coffee Shop Coffee Trailer
    
    

    1. Eater
       The All-Time Eater 38

    2. Eater
       The Best Coffee in Austin

    3. The Infatuation
       The Best Coffee Shops In Austin

    
    

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    • 2505 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX | Austin

24. • Toshokan 41

    • Tiny Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Eater
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Austin

    
    

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    • 807 E 4th St, Austin, TX | Austin

25. • Uptown Sports Club 26

    • Stylish New Orleans-Style Bar & Po' Boy Shop
    
    

    1. Esquire
       The Best Martinis in America | Beertuni

    
    

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    • 1200 E 6th St, Austin, TX | Austin

26. • David Doughie’s Bagelry 25

    • Artisanal American Bagel Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Bagels In Austin, Ranked | #1

    
    

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    • 2427 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX | Austin

27. • Fish Shop 23

    • Fresh Seafood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater
       The 2025 Eater Austin Award Winners | Best New Restaurant

    
    

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    • 1401 E 6th St, Unit 201, Austin, TX | Austin

28. • Rockman Coffee and Bakeshop 23

    • Cozy American Coffee Shop & Bakery
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Bagels In Austin, Ranked | #3

    
    

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    • 2400 E Cesar Chavez St, Ste 200, Austin, TX | Austin

29. • Rockstar Bagels 23

    • Efficient American Bagel Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Bagels In Austin, Ranked | #7

    
    

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    • 1900 Rosewood Ave, Austin, TX | Austin

30. • Cenote 23

    • Bohemian American Cafe
    
    

    1. Eater
       The 2025 Eater Austin Award Winners | Best Comeback

    
    

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    • 1405 E 7th St, Austin, TX | Austin

31. • Anything's Baked Potato 21

    • Food Truck
    
    

    1. Eater
       Best Food Trucks in Austin

    
    

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    • 1326 Rosewood Ave, Austin, TX | Austin

32. • APT 115 21

    • Intimate New American Wine Bar
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2025 E 7th St, Unit 115, Austin, TX | Austin

33. • R&B's Steak and Fries 21

    • Food Truck
    
    

    1. Eater
       Best Food Trucks in Austin

    
    

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    • 1606 E 6th St, Austin, TX | Austin

34. • Siti 21

    • Modern Levantine Neighborhood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1123 E 11th St, Austin, TX | Austin

35. • OKO 21

    • Modern Filipino Neighborhood Restaurant
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Austin | #14

    
    

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    • 1100 E 6th St, Austin, TX | Austin

36. • Pasta|Bar 21

    • Exclusive Italian Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1017 E 6th St, Austin, TX | Austin

37. • De Nada Cantina 21

    • Colorful Mexican Taco Bar
    
    

    1. The Austin Chronicle
       Best of Austin - Melanie Hapt's Top 10 | #2

    
    

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    • 4715 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX | Austin

38. • Discada 21

    • Focused Northern Mexican Taco Truck
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Austin Right Now

    
    

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    • 1319 Rosewood Ave, Austin, TX | Austin

39. • Discada 21

    • Minimalist Mexican Taco Truck
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1700 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX | Austin

40. • OMG Squee 21

    • Playful Asian-American Bakery & Dessert Shop
    
    

    1. The Austin Chronicle
       Best of Austin - Melanie Hapt's Top 10 | #8

    
    

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    • 4607 Bolm Rd, Austin, TX | Austin

41. • Trippy Tacos 21

    • Funky Mexican Taco Truck
    
    

    1. The Austin Chronicle
       Best of Austin - Taylor Tobin's Top 10 | #7

    
    

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    • 2703 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX | Austin

42. • Flitch Coffee 21

    • Vintage Coffee Shop Coffee Trailer
    
    

    1. Eater
       The Best Coffee in Austin

    
    

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    • 641 Tillery St, Austin, TX | Austin

43. • Whisler's 21

    • Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. Eater
       The Best Cocktail Bars in Austin

    
    

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    • 1816 E 6th St, Austin, TX | Austin

44. • Launderette 21

    • Bright New American Neighborhood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2115 Holly St, Austin, TX | Austin

45. • Intero 20

    • Contemporary Italian Neighborhood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Austin

    
    

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    • 2612 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX | Austin

46. • Cisco's Restaurant & Bakery 20

    • Historic Tex-Mex Diner & Bakery
    
    

    1. Eater
       The Best Classic Austin Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1511 E 6th St, Austin, TX | Austin

47. • Justine's 20

    • Moody French Brasserie
    
    

    1. Eater
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Austin

    
    

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    • 4710 E Fifth St, Austin, TX | Austin

48. • Sam's Bar-B-Que 20

    • No-Frills Neighborhood BBQ Shop
    
    

    1. Eater
       The Best Classic Austin Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2000 E 12th St, Austin, TX | Austin

49. • Milonga Room 20

    • Speakeasy
    
    

    1. Eater
       Best Speakeasies in Austin

    
    

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    • 1201 E 6th St, Austin, TX | Austin

50. • Trona 20

    • Speakeasy
    
    

    1. Eater
       Best Speakeasies in Austin

    
    

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    • 1812 E 12th St, Austin, TX | Austin