Changos Taqueria
Neighborhood: University of Texas

3023 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705

Hoa N. writes: We take the kids here. They are picky. They love Changos tacos. The children's special is very reasonable.  Mama gets a beer. Sometimes an El Jardin but usually just a beer.

Their homemade corn tortillas are dreamy.

Kerbey Lane Cafe
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2606 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705

Steven N. writes: For awhile I ended up going to Kerbey on a fairly regular basis.  Then I realized I didn't really like all that much stuff on the menu. I decided I was over Kerbey and didn't go for a long time.  These days I will roll thru once a month or so when…

Tom's Tabooley
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2928 Guadalupe St Ste 102
Austin, TX 78705

Ashen W. writes: This place is conveniently located at the north end of the Drag and is a good place to stop and grab a bite during your little shopping outing.  The place is small on the inside but does offer some outdoor seating to relax and people watch.  

The food…

Spider House
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2908 Fruth St
Austin, TX 78705

Tobi D. writes: Dear Boss,

Going forward, if I am not at my desk for extended periods of time at any point Monday - Friday from 7am to 6pm you will be able to find me at Spider House enjoying a Vietnamese coffee and diligently working on my laptop.  However, I…

Bass Concert Hall
Neighborhood: University of Texas

23rd St and Robert Dedman Dr
Austin, TX 78712

Tara H. writes: I love Bass Concert Hall for the following reasons:

1. Tickets are typically abundant for any show I might want to attend. Many a nights I've decided to take in a show (musical, symphony, performer) and been delighted when there were tickets…

Harry Ransom Center
Neighborhood: University of Texas

Guadalupe & 21st St
Austin, TX 78713

Tiffany C. writes: Austin lacks for many things.  And please do not jump all over my butt for saying that.  I live here, have lived here (I actually went to Liberty Lunch during high school and visited The Parish when it was The Mercury for Hip Hop Hump Day), will live…

Rock Dog
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2801 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705

Jacob T. writes: Rock Dog... hands-down the best damn hot dog I've had here in Austin. Better even than Dog Almighty! I'm one of those guys who has one hotdog a year and after eating it I usually think "Blugh. This is why I only do this once a year." Not the case…

JP's Java
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2803 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX 78705

Blake T. writes: WOW !!!  I would give JP's 10 Stars if I could.  I just moved to Austin from NY and I take my coffee seriously.  I see people reviewing coffee shops all the time with "great atmosphere" or "cool music".  All I want is Great Coffee and great coffee is…

Lava Java
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2901 Medical Arts St
Suite B
Austin, TX 78705

Mr Doctor X. writes: THESE DAMN LIARS THERES NO VOLCANOES HERE OH MY GOD WAT

Actually, I enjoy trusty old Lava Java.  Mostly for the convenience, partly because it's chill, and partly because it contributes to the number of delicious Gyros I eat from the adjacent…

Hoa Hoa Restaurant
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2025 Guadalupe St
Dobie Mall # 254
Austin, TX 78705

Bub Z. writes: OK.  I haven't been to this place in like 7 years.  However, when I lived at Jester Center, this place was the Ritz-Carlton of places for my fellow roomie and I.  We could dine on cafeteria food for weeks and then when we finally saved up our…

Nicole Casanova, RMT
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

166 Geary St
Ste 1606
San Francisco, CA 94108

jessica r. writes: I first met Nicole when my uber-cool bosses brought her in for 15-minutes chair massages in the office. She found and worked on deep knots in my stressed shoulders that stay hunched over my desk and mouse a good chunk of the time. After my time in…

Bodhi Yoga
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2905 San Gabriel St Ste 102
Austin, TX 78705

anika k. writes: I took the Hot yoga class with my free pass, and I was impressed with their service. Great for all levels, too. I'm a beginner, and felt no pressure to push myself beyond what was comfortable, and the experts in the room were getting a pretty solid…

Jade Leaves Tea House
Neighborhood: University of Texas

3110 Guadalupe St
#450
Austin, TX 78705

Michelle C. writes: This wonderful little tea house that recently opened on Guadalupe is an amazing hidden gem.  It is a little haven of peacefulness that just wraps you in calm the second you step in the door.  The gentle scent of tea brewing, the gorgeous carved wood…

The Onion -- America's Finest News Source
Neighborhood: Downtown

200 E. 6th Street
Suite 209
Austin, TX 78705

Jon S. writes: Breaking News:

Local Man Declares The Onion "Best Fake Newspaper Ever"

AUSTIN - The age-old debate over the best fake news publication is finally over.

The decision came when Jon S, a local Austinite man, was reading the latest edition of The Onion…

Kasbah
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2714 Guadalupe
Austin, TX 78712

Lumiere M. writes: This Kasbah doesn't need any more rocking; it's top notch.  So let the list begin...

CONVENIENCE/ I'm a shishameister and until someone develops a cup-holder sized portable shisha - Kasbah is conveniently close to wherever I may have wandered.  Add to…

Chon Som
Neighborhood: Wells Branch

2013 Wells Branch Pkwy #109
Austin, TX 78729

Michelle C. writes: This is my new favorite Thai restaurant in Austin.  I was here with my in-laws, some of whom don't have the most adventurous palates, so we ended up ordering some things that I wanted to turn my nose up at - like pineapple fried rice.  When I think…

The Trois Estate

3612 Pearce Rd
Austin, TX 78730

thresher k. writes: If you could have 4.5 stars, this would be the place: weddings? wow.  My wife and I went for the meteor shower (the place is ACROSS THE STREET from enchanted rock!) and it was paradise.  A semi-expensive meal ($80) but heavenly - my wife had the…

Mount Bonnell

Mt Bonnell Rd.
Austin, TX 78731

Anna B. writes: Why you should go: best view of Austin from Austin

Who you should take: a first date, your family, your dog, a good conversationalist, an out-of-towner, yourself, some one you're trying to convince to move here (or stay), a combination of the above.…

Nature's Treasures
Neighborhood: East Austin

1100 E 5th St
Austin, TX 78702

Jesse R. writes: This place has an amazingly wonderful selection of gems, crystals, incense, beads, jewelry, and more.

The people are super friendly, and the prices are generally good (they have some very expensive items, which I can't afford, but that doesn't mean…

KLRU - PBS Austin
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2504 Whitis Ave
Ste B
Austin, TX 78712

Jackson R. writes: The station that brings the whole world Austin City Limits.  Enough said.

Eternal
Neighborhood: Downtown

418 E 6th St
Austin, TX 73301

Mitzi Y. writes: Small venues are the way to go. The place is pretty much standing room only but it's small and intimate which is the kind of thing I LOVE.

They have an upper balcony that pretty much wraps all around the venue overlooking the stage. This is good and…

Buda Postal Services

1645 Main St
Ste D
Buda, TX 78610

Jay R. writes: Mike and Tammy run a tight ship: shipping, receiving, packing, printing, copying like the best of Kinko's without the surly college kids who are just riding the clock.

BPS just won the "Best Small Business" award from the Buda Chamber of Commerce for…

Moonlight Automotive

314 San Antonio St
Buda, TX 78610

Santa V. writes: Gilbert is the man!
He specializes in repair and maintenance of Subarus.
If you own a Subaru and aren't taking it to him, you're wrong.
He is an honest fellow and a great mechanic.

Rafaella Salon At the Park

709 N Bell Blvd
Cedar Park, TX 78613

Joyce K. writes: Rafaella's new salon on Lakeline Blvd. is gorgeous.  Done in blues and greens...it's like a peaceful get-away in the midst of the booming suburbia.  I get my hair cut by Rafaella whenever I'm in Texas.  She really knows hair and how to cut it to get…

Moonies Burger House

200 S Bell
on North 183
Cedar Park, TX 78613

Mark K. writes: When we first moved here from California I was hoping to find a good burger joint that would be comparable to In-N-Out.  On a Saturday evening we noticed a long line in our neighborhood just outside a burger joint called Moonies off HWY 183 in Cedar…

Banfield the Pet Hospital

11066 Pecan Park Blvd Ste 315
Cedar Park, TX 78613

Danielle G. writes: Our dog Coda is sketchy.  He is almost 2 years old and although he's a loving pup at home, he's terrified of strangers (he was a pound puppy) and it usually makes for a terrible time at the vet.  I have to say that Dr Morelli and Staff here at the…

Hill Country Water Garden

1407 N Bell Blvd
Cedar Park, TX 78613

Catherine D. writes: I inherited a koi pond, which I was very happy about. Unfortunately I did not inherit any knowledge on how to take care of it. Too make matters worse the koi pond was left uncared for for almost 2 months while I was in transition from California.  By…

Little Thailand

4315 Caldwell Ln
Del Valle, TX 78617

Kevin N. writes: I half expected Rod Serling to walk about from behind a curtain, wave his hands a couple of times and smile.  "Just kidding, folks," he'd say, and we'd all have a big laugh and go have dinner.

But there was no Serling.  What there was was equal parts…

Thamnak Thai

200 Buttercup Creek Blvd
Ste 128
Cedar Park, TX 78613

henry w. writes: Good thai food in Cedar Park? Yep..  its true. Plus its pretty cheap.. every entree was $7.50!

For starters we got the Tom Yum Goong.. it had a very strong lemongrass flavor which I dig! It was perfect b/c it was cold outside! Then we got the…

Wienerschnitzel

508 N Bell Blvd
Cedar Park, TX 78613

John D. writes: If I were ever rich and bored, I'd put a Wienerschnitzel on every corner just to make sure I never had to go without.  Yes, I know what hot dogs are made of.  And no, I don't care.  The "Three for Three Thirty Three" special is the best fast food…

Texican Cafe

11066 Pecan Park Blvd
Cedar Park, TX 78613

Jason A. writes: When selecting a Mexican restaurant in Austin, one has to consider a few different elements that when combined, create the ideal experience.  I consider these elements to be: Food, Booze (Margaritas), and Patio.  Service, Wait, and Price are inherant…

Camp Ben McCullough

18301 FM 1826
Driftwood, TX 78619

Catherine D. writes: At the age of 37 I had never been to Paris in a sports car, no really at the age of ** I had never been camping, really never. Some friends of mine invited me to their annual 7/20 camping party. A bunch of people meet every year on the date and do…

Tractor Supply

1711B W Highway 290
Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Stephanie S. writes: This is a very cool store. They have everything you need when you live in the sticks.  I bought a wonderful little rechargeable air compressor that will work for a bike, a riding mower tire, or a car tire for less than $30 and it really saved me when…

Riley's Bar-B-Q

1111 W Highway 290
Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Catherine D. writes: In an effort to become more of a Texan I have been eating BBQ. And I'll be honest, we just don't have bar-B-Q restaurants in San Francisco. My first mistake was making Ben Millers my first experience, so I wasn't so sure I liked it. Lately I have…

Sunset Canyon Veterinary Clinic

3710 E Highway 290
Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Greg S. writes: Sunset Canyon Veterinary Clinic has been my vet since 2001 and I couldn't be happier. The facilities are clean, modern and extensive, and they can handle anything from pet animals to livestock. The first thing you'll notice when you walk in the door…

The Terrace Club

2600 Hwy 290 E
Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Houston H. writes: This place is amazing! My sister got married here and I've DJ'd here many times. It's the most original wedding and event facility in the Hill Country.

Set off of Hwy. 290 between Dripping Springs and Austin, The Terrace Club boasts one of the best…