This is their first SXSW rodeo, so Eater cannot vouch for their ability to handle the crowds. But for quick, cheap, delicious options close to the convention center, Gus's is hard to beat. Special SXSW hours: 10:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.

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Quirky and classic sausages, waffle fries, and surprisingly delicious cocktails will set you right. Right in the heart of the madness, so there will probably be a line, but they will feed you fast once you're in.

Wandering West 6th aimlessly looking for somewhere cheap and quick to eat? Hit this classic burger beacon & get the onion rings.

Want to experience Austin like a local? Eat at Whole Foods. No joke, this is the quick, cheap-ish go-to for starving Austinites.

Rice bowls and vegetarian-friendly offerings abound at this little restaurant tucked away on East 7th. They will be unusually busy during SXSW, but lots of folks won't know to venture onto 7th.

This super-new restaurant is doing lunch for the first time, which should mean it will be an approachable option for a midday meal. Their menu focuses on affordable new American.

This tiny shop serves up Mexican-style fruit cups, ice cream, and elotes, a street snack that they make with legit Mexican corn. The proprietors are very friendly, too.

This lovely Brazilian restaurant features quick bites and more significant entrees, plus several sake-based tropical cocktails. Not far from the action and totally under the radar.

Drink a bottle of wine bought at retail prices and enjoy local favorite trailer food al fresco at 3 Little Pigs.

This brick and mortar location of a popular sandwich truck is off the festival track while not being too terribly far from East Side music venues.

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