Eat and Drink in Austin, Texas

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Events

Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Austin

Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.

March 30, 2026 03:00 PM

Laura Figi

Two hands clink colorful cocktails against a bright turquoise background. One drink is pale with a chili-lime rim and a purple orchid garnish; the other is pink with crushed ice, topped with shredded coconut and skewered blueberries.

Food

Celebrate National Tequila Day with one of these local specials

Agave up your worries this Thursday, July 24 because these local bars + restaurants are celebrating National Tequila Day with fun drink specials.

July 22, 2025

Laura Figi

A white teacup filled with tea sits on a matching saucer on a pink and white marble table. Next to it is a small glass vase holding a single pale green and peach flower; patterned fabric chairs are in the background.

Food

Tea time in Austin: 8 sweet spots for sips and snacks

Care for a spot of tea? Here are 8 places in Austin offering afternoon tea.

July 17, 2025

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Happy hour deals in Austin

Go bargain-hunting with our Austin happy hour guide, which highlights drink specials and food discounts throughout the city.

July 16, 2025

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Two drinks on a wooden ledge in a bright restaurant: one is a frozen yellow cocktail garnished with a dried lime wheel and a paper straw, and the other is a dark iced beverage with a creamy foam top, served in a stemmed glass. In the background, wooden tables are set with napkins and silverware, and large windows reveal greenery outside.

Food

Suerte’s expanded happy hour will have you feeling lucky

The MICHELIN-recommended Mexican restaurant now serves its happy hour every day, giving you an excuse to unwind with a $10 signature cocktail and wagyu tacos.

July 15, 2025

Laura Figi

Two hands hold up matching Alamo-branded beer cans against a lively nighttime street scene in downtown Austin. A crowd of people fills the background, with colorful neon signs from venues like the Paramount Theatre and State Theatre glowing brightly under string lights.

Food

“King of The Hill”'s signature Alamo Beer will launch in stores this month

The preferred brew of Arlen’s back alley hangouts will be available in H-E-B in late July, just before the series reboot drops on Hulu.

July 15, 2025

Laura Figi

Food

These eight food trucks are the best in Austin, according to Yelp

Austin is home to some of the best food trucks, including the No.1 truck in the continental US, plus seven other trucks that put the city on the map.

July 14, 2025

Laura Figi

A person wearing glasses and a dark blue shirt stands in a produce storage area, holding a bunch of green onions. Around them are black plastic crates filled with vegetables including cilantro, orange bell peppers, and cabbage. The setting appears to be a refrigerated storage room with metal shelves and insulated walls.

Food

‘Once you taste this food, it’s really hard to go back': How to eat local with Farmhouse Delivery

Farmhouse Delivery founder Stephanie Scherzer answered our questions about the newly relaunched local food delivery service, which aims to get people eating local.

July 8, 2025

Laura Figi