Taco Crawl Through Austin

9:00 AM — 10:00 AM (1 hr)

Iconic South Congress coffee shop with the famous "I love you so much" mural. Great people-watching from the patio.

Tip: Order the iced turbo — it's their secret weapon. Skip the line inside and order at the walk-up window.

1300 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

10:15 AM — 11:30 AM (1.25 hrs)

Stroll the most iconic strip in Austin. Vintage shops, boot stores, murals, and street art everywhere.

Tip: Duck into Uncommon Objects for the weirdest antique finds. Allen's Boots has the best cowboy boot selection.

S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

11:45 AM — 12:45 PM (1 hr)

Austin's beloved taco chain that started as a food trailer. Creative tacos that go way beyond traditional.

Tip: Get the Trailer Park "trashy" style (with queso). Ask for the secret menu — the Matador and Independent are legendary.

1311 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

1:00 PM — 2:30 PM (1.5 hrs)

A natural spring-fed pool right in the heart of the city. 68°F year-round. The most Austin thing you can do.

Tip: Go to the free side (Barking Springs) just downstream if you want to skip the entrance fee. Bring a towel.

2201 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746

3:00 PM — 4:00 PM (1 hr)

A whole street of converted bungalow houses turned into bars and food trucks. Way more chill than 6th Street.

Tip: Bungalow has the best frozen drinks. Container Bar is literally made from shipping containers. Go before 5 PM to avoid crowds.

Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701

4:30 PM — 5:30 PM (1 hr)

The migas taco here might be the best taco in Austin. No joke. A tiny trailer with a massive reputation.

Tip: The migas taco is the move. Get there before the line wraps around the block. Cash only for the trailer.

1704 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702

6:00 PM — 7:30 PM (1.5 hrs)

The most famous BBQ in the world. Aaron Franklin's brisket is worth every second of the wait.

Tip: Skip the legendary 4-hour morning line — pre-order online for pickup. The moist brisket and ribs are the must-orders.

900 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702

8:00 PM — 10:00 PM (2 hrs)

Austin's most legendary live music venue since 1957. Blues, rockabilly, country — this is the real Austin sound.

Tip: No cover most nights before 9:30. Grab a spot at the bar early. Tuesday Happy Hour shows are the best kept secret in Austin.

1315 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704