June 5 – 11, 2026
AUSTIN
BBQ & Tex-Mex Paradise
Wesly · Matt · Yuka · Ellen
AC1762
June 5 · 20:17
Austin-Bergstrom (AUS)
AC1763
June 11 · 08:50
Arrive by 06:30
- —E & W 6th St — party zone
- —12th & Chicon / Montopolis
- —Georgian Acres (North)
DAY BY DAY
The Itinerary
COLOR GUIDE
Land at AUS. Grab bags, head straight to 3308 Robinson Ave. Quick check-in.
1204 W Lynn St, Clarksville. Austin's legendary fine dining steakhouse since 1975. Michelin Bib Gourmand. Wood-fired dry-aged steaks, classic French-American, one of the state's deepest wine lists.
2043 S Lamar Blvd. Australian specialty café, 5 min from Airbnb. Excellent pour-overs and brunch plates. Good space for Ellen.
12233 Ranch Rd 620 N (25 min north). Pre-ordered online — pickup TBD, eating together with family.
Still deciding. After Interstellar, something lighter and fun with the group.
Saturday night in Austin — let's go! 🤠
1203 E 11th St. Austin's beloved all-day brunch spot. Rooftop patio, craft cocktails, local SuperThing coffee. Reservation at 9:15.
Head to Desnudo before the taco hopping begins — closes 2:30 PM. 3 Austin locations (Downtown / East / South Lamar).
Pick 1–2 tacos per place and hop between all three. All close together in East Austin.
Walk off the tacos on Austin's most iconic street. Cowboy boots, vintage shops, local boutiques. Great stroll with Ellen.
2406 Manor Rd — literally in our neighborhood (Cherrywood)! Reservation for 4, can expand if family joins. Farm-to-table wild game, everything sourced in Texas. Menu changes nightly.
1003 Barton Springs Rd — right next to Zilker Park. 4th-generation pitmasters from Lockhart. Opens 10:30 AM daily, no long wait. Michelin Plate 2024 & 2025. Post-oak smoked meats.
Walk off the BBQ at Austin's favorite park right next door. Natural spring-fed Barton Springs Pool is 68°F year-round — perfect for a warm June afternoon.
1201 S Lamar Blvd. Farm-to-table New American, 4.7★ (3,600+ reviews). A BBQ break — seasonal, creative, delicious. Reservation at 6:30.
Eldorado: 3300 W Anderson Ln — 4.7★ Tex-Mex. Habanero: 501 W Oltorf — Austin's favorite breakfast tacos, opens 7 AM. Save your appetite for Hestia tonight.
Keep it light before Hestia tonight. Maybe ramen, pho, or sushi in Austin.
607 W 3rd St. Michelin One Star live-fire grill house. 20-ft custom hearth anchors the dining room. À la carte. One of Austin's most special restaurant experiences.
5621 Emerald Forest Dr (South Austin). Michelin Star 2024. 'New School BBQ' — alternative cuts, locally sourced. Opens 11 AM. Wed–Thu also open so no line pressure. Beef Cheek BBQ is extraordinary.
Last full afternoon in Austin. South Congress shopping, a drive around East Austin, or just relax at the Airbnb.
Leaving this open — let's see what the group wants for the final night together.
Quick last coffee near the Airbnb before heading to Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS). Allow 30 min to the airport.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Arrive 2+ hrs before for international check-in. See you next time, Austin 🤠
SURVIVAL GUIDE
Need to Know
Michelin Count
Austin punches well above its weight. This trip covers 6 Michelin-recognized spots:
- Interstellar BBQ★
- Hestia★
- LeRoy & Lewis★
- Nixta Taqueria★ + 🌿
- Jeffrey'sBib Gourmand
- Terry Black'sPlate
TBD Meals
Two dinners are still open — marked ⚠️ throughout the guide.
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Saturday dinner (Jun 6)
Seafood boil candidate
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Wednesday dinner (Jun 10)
Final family dinner — all welcome
Around the Airbnb
3308 Robinson Ave sits in Cherrywood — a walkable, low-key neighbourhood.
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Cherrywood Coffeehouse
Best breakfast tacos + dog-friendly patio. Opens 7 AM.
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Civil Goat
Excellent espresso on Manor Rd.
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Fleet Coffee
Trailer with creative drinks and patio.
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Dai Due
Literally around the corner on Manor Rd.