What are the best restaurants in Austin, those essential spots that should not be missed? Eater Austin’s Eater 38 aims to show you where to eat across the Texas city, with restaurant recommendations fit for any situation. The list spans numerous cuisines and budgets, and collectively satisfies every need, taco trucks to fine dining spots. These are the 38 restaurants and food trucks that truly define Austin.
Every quarter, Eater Austin updates the map to add pertinent restaurants, whether it’s because they have become newly eligible (our standard is a spot must have been open for at least six months) or revamped their menu or services. The aim is always to keep the list inclusive and reflective of the Texas city. The fall 2023 update adds Italian restaurant Asti, deli Casper Fermentables, and Trinidadian truck Shirley’s Trini Cuisine. This round also means we’re saying farewell to Patrizi’s, Tamale House, and Koriente.
For a running list of past featured restaurants, head to the Eater Austin 38 archive. For other Austin picks, check out the heatmap, a collection of the city’s hot new dining options.
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