Austin’s East Side has seen continued to see a surge in bars and restaurants in the past couple of years, causing the area to become a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. The highly walkable neighborhood is densely packed with food and drink hotspots, making it a dream for those who love to hop around from place to place.
Let’s talk about drinks. Shangri-La is a popular dive bar, offering cheap drinks. Feeling fancy? Whisler’s has craft cocktails with ample patio space to spread out. Beer and coffee are a popular paired offering, with Wright Bros. Brew & Brew serving espresso drinks along with ales and IPAs.
Food on the east side runs the gamut from great tacos (Tamale House East) to a much-lauded Caribbean restaurant (Canje). Other great options include always-buzzy Mexican restaurant (Suerte) and delightful sushi and yakitori (Fukumoto).
For the purposes of this map, Austin’s East Side is considered as being between I-35 to Robert Martinez Jr. Street, from East Fourth to East Sixth streets. Check out Eater Austin’s other neighborhood dining guides too.
With updates by Nadia Chaudhury.
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