Zilker Home Guidebook
Food scene
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdWalk or drive the 0.5-mile to Matt's El Rancho. This restaurant is often packed after 6 P.M. so be sure to get there early to avoid waits or enjoy a short walk up the street and grab a margarita while you wait!
This Tex-Mex restaurant has been preparing their house-made tortillas and chips since 1952. If you are a queso lover be sure to try the Bob Armstrong Dip and don't forget to try the Mexican martini!
304 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdWalk or drive the 0.5-mile to Matt's El Rancho. This restaurant is often packed after 6 P.M. so be sure to get there early to avoid waits or enjoy a short walk up the street and grab a margarita while you wait!
This Tex-Mex restaurant has been preparing their house-made tortillas and chips since 1952. If you are a queso lover be sure to try the Bob Armstrong Dip and don't forget to try the Mexican martini!
Papalote Taco House
3632 S Congress AveThe Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StSightseeing
See the Mexican-free tailed bats fly out for nightly foraging from March through September.
286 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueSee the Mexican-free tailed bats fly out for nightly foraging from March through September.
Great swimming holes along the Austin Greenbelt with some easy to moderate hiking.
Access is in a residential neighborhood and is located at 2632 Barton Hills Drive.
Located approximately 1.5 miles from the house (5-minute drive).
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gus Fruh
2642 Barton Hills DrGreat swimming holes along the Austin Greenbelt with some easy to moderate hiking.
Access is in a residential neighborhood and is located at 2632 Barton Hills Drive.
Located approximately 1.5 miles from the house (5-minute drive).
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrZilker Park
Bar/Coffee
Gibson Street Bar
1109 S Lamar BlvdFun, local bar for a night out.
Great spot for a coffee in the morning/afternoon or grab a beer or wine and listen to some live music.
Live bluegrass every Monday.
Food trailers on-site.
435 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdGreat spot for a coffee in the morning/afternoon or grab a beer or wine and listen to some live music.
Live bluegrass every Monday.
Food trailers on-site.
Neighborhoods
Great restaurants, funky vintage shops, chic boutiques, cool bars and live music.
650 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Congress
Great restaurants, funky vintage shops, chic boutiques, cool bars and live music.