Here's A 3-Day Food And Drink Guide To Austin, Texas

If you go to Austin and didn't eat breakfast tacos, did you even go? The Migas — eggs scrambled with tortilla chips, tomatoes, onions, jalapeño, and cheese — is their house specialty, and it's going to be one of the best tacos you've ever tasted. Wash it all down with a bright pink watermelon agua fresca.

You probably came to Austin to hear live music, and The Continental Club is where to find it. This tiny space has been open since 1957, and it's a mecca for everything from rock and roll to country. There are a few sit-down shows every night, so snag your ticket ahead of time.

If you thought you could just mosy into one of the city's best barbecue joints, you're mistaken. Eating barbecue is like a sport in Austin, and you've got to be strategic. So here's the game plan: Get to La Barbecue at 10 a.m. By the time the doors open at 11, the line will have wrapped around the block behind you. One bite of the melt-in-your-mouth brisket and fall-off-the-bone pork ribs and you'll understand all the hype.

Everything at Emmer & Rye is as locally-grown as food gets (in fact, they even mill grains for breads and pastas and ferment and pickle vegetables in house.) In addition to the daily menu, a dim-sum style cart rolls around offering little bites and small plates.

Day or night, Rainey Street is always buzzing. The tucked-away block is home to bungalow-style houses-turned-bars, all complete with sprawling outdoor patios, bistro lights, and yards packed with food trailers. Start at Container Bar (the whole place is actually made of colorful shipping containers), make your way to Icenhauer’s for a tropical cocktail, then to Parlor Room for a nightcap.

Many say that Franklin Barbecue is the best barbecue in Austin. However, you'll have to wait about three hours to get your hands on Franklin's smoked meats. The alternative: Head to local favorite Micklethwait Craft Meats, a trailer with outdoor picnic tables. Order the three-meat plate with some sides and fuel up for the day.

Once you've eaten your weight in barbecue, it's time for some light exercise. Head to the eastern shore of Lake Austin and walk to the overlook at the top of Mount Bonnell. Here, you'll find some of the most striking, panoramic views of the city.

This sausage house and beer garden is always busy, but not too packed that you can't grab a seat outside and relax. Stop by on Sunday afternoon for live music and ~manmosas~: a mimosa served in a beer stein, filled with an entire bottle of bubbly.

The White Horse, a hole-in-the-wall on Austin's east side, is a longstanding local favorite for cheap drinks and live music any night of the week. Inside, it's dark and dingy, illuminated by eclectic neon signs, and outside you'll find a bustling patio complete with a taco trailer. If you're lucky, you just might catch some of Austin's most up-and-coming musicians before they hit it big.