Bourbon Rocks
Neighborhood: Downtown

508 East 6th Street
Austin, TX 78701

Alex M. writes: Part of sxsw is walking into 100 bars you've never heard of, and well, would never really go to anyhow. This is one of those bars. Susie got it right -- it's big, with an L-shaped bar tracking along the entire back and side wall. The drinks are…

Dan McKlusky's Restaurant
Neighborhood: Downtown

301 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78701

Larry M. writes: This success story of a restaurant (in that it's survived Austin's many ups and downs since 1979) is worth supporting just for its staying power, yet the fare seems dated and uninspiring.

Simple presentation, you inspect your meat before they cook…

Pei Wei

4200 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Mark H. writes: I am both attracted and repelled by Pei Wei - or perhaps it should be called "Mei Mei" since its Chi-merican chow is 'average' at best. I like the decor of Pei Wei and the fact that there is no pesky valet parking, too. But the food is inconsistent.…

The Home Retreat
Neighborhood: Downtown

249 W 2nd Street
Austin, TX 78701

Sarah M. writes: The Home Retreat is....well....kind of....boring.

I hate to be such a downer right off the bat, but the truth is, the place just isn't that stimulating. HT is housed in the heart of Austin's 2nd Street District and specializes in home furnishings,…

Austin Convention Center

500 E Cesar Chavez St
Austin, TX 78701

Erika G. writes: If I hear twitter, digg, tumblr, del.icio.us, stumbleupon, podcast, vlog, CSS, ROI, RSS, Flash and a score of other tech geek terminology one more time in the next year or so, I might just grab my computer and Chuck Norris my face through the screen…

Austin Ghost Tours
Neighborhood: Downtown

617 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701

Don P. writes: My experience was a good, solid, mediocre.  Yes, I'd say I found myself lodged right there between "giddyup and call me edna" and "shoot me in the face" in the sweet spot of tolerability.

We did the "Warehouse District" tour last night.  Our guide...…

Scruffy's Food Mart
Neighborhood: Downtown

307 E 6th Street
Austin, TX 78701

Jefe R. writes: This place (I need two better words to begin my reviews with) is the happy little step brother of Shop 24, under the same parental control but different in fundamental ways.  The largest of which is that, while they have a lot of convenience store…

Granite Properties of Texas
Neighborhood: Downtown

808 W 10th Street
Austin, TX 78701

David K. writes: Granite properties is an OK landlord.  My experience was that when things broke, they would generally fix them, but often they had to be asked two or three times to do it.  Their staff is quite disorganized and often makes errors.  On the upside,…

Agave
Neighborhood: Downtown

415 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78701

Gretchen H. writes: I've only been here twice.  On my only 2 trips to 6th street at the request of out of town guests.  I like sitting at the one table by the window.  Both times I've been here, it has been D-E-A-D.  But I like that in a bar.  I don't have to worry…

Eddie V's Edgewater Grille
Neighborhood: Downtown

301 East 5th Street
Austin, TX 78701

James L. writes: Happy hour begins at 4:30p.m. and live entertainment starts at 7pm every night.  The happy hour features half-price appetizers, .35 oysters, and $1 off all drinks.

O'henry Home and Museum
Neighborhood: Downtown

409 E 5th St
Austin, TX 78701

Michelle W. writes: Moderately interesting.  The docents are totally insane and committed to the notion that O'Henry was a saint, which is kind of charming, if a bit creepy.

True Blue Tattoo and Body Piercing
Neighborhood: Downtown

607 Red River Street
Austin, TX 78701

Stacy S. writes: I finally have joined the ranks of the tattooed and pierced people here in beautiful Austin thanks to True Blue!  

Briza did a wonderful job on my first tattoo, she was very patient with me, talked through everything, drew up a fantastic design and…

Lucky Soles
Neighborhood: Downtown

202 Colorado Street
Austin, TX 78701

Sarah M. writes: Lucky Soles is one of the lucky retailers to have been added to the oh-so-suave 2nd Street District in downtown Austin.

They fit in when it comes to style (contemporary, modern-vintage, cool) and price (big spenda), but unfortunately their selection…

Holiday Inn-Town Lake
Neighborhood: Downtown

Ih 35 & Town Lake Rd
Austin, TX 78701

Michelle B. writes: It's cheap, and a little dingy, but a good enough value motel.

Plus, you get a complimentary song stuck in your head!

*Hotel, Motel....Holiday Inn!*

311 Club the
Neighborhood: Downtown

311 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78701

Jefe R. writes: Drinks are reasonably priced, the music is reasonably bluesy, and the bar staff, I am reasonably sure, is still alive, but just barely.  Unless Big T is around, Mr Valentine is quite the gentleman, I miss that dude.  Anyway, good for dancing around…

Prague
Neighborhood: Downtown

422 Congress Ave
Ste B
Austin, TX 78701

Shaun J. writes: I was not expecting much from this bar.  I have always thought of Prague and Gruv as being on in the same.  I was completely wrong.  

Prague has nice decor both inside and out (Beautiful girls working the door was an added bonus).  The stripper pole…

Peyton's Place
Neighborhood: Downtown

215 Lavaca St
Austin, TX 78701

Erin L. writes: I've driven past this little boutique a number of times and have been wanting to go in for quite sometime. Today, I saw a sale sign on the window, and that sealed the deal.
 It's a cute little boutique, emphasis on little, in the 2nd street retail…

Marakesh Cafe & Grill
Neighborhood: Downtown

906 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701

bj h. writes: So, I'm not saying it's bad.. i'm giving it a 3 stars. But I just went there today and got a chicken shawerma (no lamb option, btw.. only beef. boo). I was whelmed by the taste. I can sum it up with this little story...

When I ordered, I asked for…

Frank Erwin Center
Neighborhood: Downtown

1701 Red River
Austin, TX 78701

Christine A. writes: I remember when the UT Special Events Center was renamed The Erwin Center, forever to carry the name of the brash, autocratic, political chairman of the UT board of regents. The guy totally controlled what happened at UT for years thus the renaming…

Brick Oven Restaurant
Neighborhood: Downtown

1209 Red River St
Austin, TX 78701

Carrie C. writes: I don't know why people are hating on the Brick Oven. It's not super fancy or super special, but it's pretty solid.

Pros-
- $10 Tuesdays - a bottle of wine for $10! That's practically byob pricing. Two of the choices I remember are  Ravenswood…

Hickory Street Bar & Grille
Neighborhood: Downtown

800 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701

Rose M. writes: I had been in my car, headed down Congress with a stack of resumes in my passenger seat. I was intending to drop one off at every coffee bar in town. I knew, however, that I needed to stop and get food, but driving to ____ for something gluten-free…

Taco Cabana
Neighborhood: Downtown

517 W Mlk J
Austin, TX 78701

Michelle C. writes: This restaurant has, admittedly, seen better days.  But I have a soft spot in my heart for this Cabana location because it was the first "real" Mexican food I've ever had.

Before everyone starts screaming and protesting, let me just explain:  I grew…

CVS Pharmacy
Neighborhood: Downtown

500 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701

Erin L. writes: Ok, this place is a secret gem. Well, I guess it's not a secret anymore, because I'm telling you about it, but whatever. I'm rating this on how much easier it makes my life and the fact that I think I'm one of five people who ever go here. Sure it…

Old Pecan Street Cafe
Neighborhood: Downtown

310 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78701

Jessica S. writes: I needed to get out of the house after some oral surgery. I needed some food, but it had to be soft. I ended up here and got a crepe to go. I don't remember now which one it was, but it had spinach and a variety of cheeses. The bartender said it was…

Student Biryani
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2021 Guadalupe St
Dobie Mall, 2nd floor
Austin, TX 78701

Erin H. writes: The best thing about Student Biryani, besides the name, is the lunch combo deal--a meat entree, a veggie entree, an emormous portion of perfect white rice, and naan--all for $4.37 or so. Both the lentils and the spinach dish are quite good, and I…

Zilker Park Trail of Lights
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2100 Barton Springs Road
Zilker Metropolitan Park
Austin, TX 78701

allison j. writes: First of all. . .this is a trail of lights and you need to have a little Christmas cheer.  Second of all, don't be totally retarded and go on opening weekend.  And thirdly, if you are over the age of 10 and thought it was going to totally amaze you,…

De Las Casas
Neighborhood: East Austin

1209 E 7th St
Austin, TX 78702

Meg G. writes: I don't know about you, but I sure can eat the shit out of some mexican food! And where else would you want to go to eat such food than the eastside at De Las Casas off 7th Street.
Now I wouldn't go so far as to say that those four stars are for…

Pinata Party Palace
Neighborhood: East Austin

1704 E Cesar Chavez St
Austin, TX 78702

WestlakeMa M. writes: This is east austin's answer to party pig.  It has pinatas, although not as many as I expected.  It has ropes, sticks and fillers. It also has plates and other party necessities.  City search says there are language problems but I had none.

My only…

El Zunzal Restaurant
Neighborhood: East Austin

642 Calles St
Austin, TX 78702

Ilene B. writes: When I was staying in Guatemala I came to love the wonder that is the pupusa:  the savory little corn tortilla stuffed with cheese, chicharron, or other delights.  Though they come from El Salvador, they were still bountiful and cheap street food.…

CVS Pharmacy

1105 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78702

maiko h. writes: Just so you know, this CVS doesn't have hard liquor (just beer, but no wine coolers or Boone's), walking canes/crutches, or green Marshmallow Peeps.  Don't ask...but we were collectively looking for those items.  And if you call trying to find out…

Angie's Mexican Restaurant

900 E 7th St
Austin, TX 78702

Clay M. writes: I've eaten at Angies at the old location, little pink house behind the Shell station at East 7th and I-35 for 3 or more years, about 3 times a month mostly. Got to be a creature of habit with my beef enchilada plate and two tacos on the side. Her…

Au Bon Pain

1617 N IH 35
Austin, TX 78702

Angela N. writes: Considering the only breadlike item you can land here is an overstuffed Texas-style croissant sandwich, it's my opinion that Au Bon Pain doesn't deserve to call itself a French bakery cafe. It's the furthest thing from it.

But this location has truly…

KTXZ Radio
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

7524 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 73301

Jackson R. writes: Better known as "The Bob", this station is basically an oldies channel with a couple of overplayed current hits sprinkled in.

Do we really need to hear "All She Wants to do is Dance" or "Karma Chameleon" ever again?  Is there any way to escape that…

H-E-B

15300 S IH35
Buda, TX 78610

Jay R. writes: With Buda struggling to become a Megalo-Shopping Destination rivalling San Marcos, (or at least piggybacking off them) I can see the pressure on the 6-year old HEB to expand.  The humongous Cabela's and monster Wal-Mart next door must give HEB…

Spa Django

575 Hyatt Lost Pines Rd
Lost Pines, TX 78612

Maigh .. writes: First, the good: when you have a service at the spa, you can hang out just as long as you like and enjoy the sauna, steam, gender specific hot tub (aka spa) that's big enough to swim laps in, , the private meditation type pool or co-ed spa or even…

Cedar Perk Coffee & Cream

200 Buttercup Creek Blvd
Ste 123
Cedar Park, TX 78613

Isabelle K. writes: Business is closed.
I went there for lunch, but unfortunately they were closed. I chatted with people nearby and tried to find out if they know more info about this cafe. One person told me this cafe was closed since Super bowl.