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Where to Eat and Drink on South Congress in Austin

Find coffee, pizza, tacos, and wine along one of Texas city’s main streets

by Nadia Chaudhury Updated
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by Nadia Chaudhury Updated

South Austin’s main artery is South Congress Avenue, sandwiched between Travis Heights and Bouldin Creek. It’s where crowds of Austinites and tourists weave in and out of restaurants, high-end boutiques, and disappearing vintage stores, taking in that straight-on view of the Texas State Capitol.

And, more importantly, everyone’s going to want to eat and drink. With that in mind, Eater presents its neighborhood guide to South Congress. This map features spots for coffee, breakfast, brunch, tacos, and drinks, and even a music venue-slash-bar (hello, Continental Club). There are longtime establishments like ideal diner Magnolia Cafe, and New York-style pizzeria Home Slice, to comparatively newer openings like neighborhood wine destination June’s, and cocktail bar Equipment Room. Alas, dive bar Crow Bar is still temporarily closed because of fire damage.

For the purposes of this map, this guide focuses only on businesses located right on or near South Congress Avenue until it hits highways 290 and 71, straddling the line between the Travis Heights and Bouldin Creek neighborhoods. Check out Eater Austin’s other neighborhood dining guides too.

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Taco Joint

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Yes, this taco restaurant is technically not on South Congress, but you’d be remiss to miss the food from the campus spot's second location. Find simple breakfast tacos, lunchtime ones, and tortas. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

134 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 473-8223
(512) 473-8223

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Equipment Room

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For fantastic high-end cocktails in a very cool space soundtracked by hip music, head straight to this stylish bar tucked inside the Hotel Magdalena. Book reservations online; there are indoor dine-in services.

1101 Music Lane, Austin, Texas 78704
(512) 520-5890
(512) 520-5890

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Lucky Robot

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Excellent and thoughtful sushi can be found on South Congress at this Japanese restaurant. Chef Jay Huang focuses on sustainable and responsible sourcing. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1303 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-8081
(512) 444-8081

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The Continental Club

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Head to the famed music venue for a no-frills dive with cheap beer and music. There are indoor areas.

1315 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 441-2444
(512) 441-2444

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Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

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For a fanciful brunch, the South Congress seafood restaurant’s hearty menu does justice to the meal with lobster omelets and crab Florentine, plus other dishes like brioche French toast and daily pastries, as well as drinks. The patio serves as a prime people-watching spot. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1400 S Congress Ave Ste B100, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 291-7300
(512) 291-7300
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The patio of Perla’s.
Perla’s

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Home Slice

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This pizzeria is one of Austin’s pizza pioneers, dishing up New York-style pies, garlic rolls, and reliable subs. If you can’t grab a table at the restaurant proper, duck next door to More Home Slice for pizza to-go. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services/areas available.

1415 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-7437
(512) 444-7437

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Little Brother Coffee & Kolaches

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The original Rainey Street bar’s younger counterpart focuses on well-made coffee and delightful kolaches from its window perch at the Maufrais shop. Takeout orders can be placed in person via the walk-up window or online; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

1512 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

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Vespaio

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When all you want is a dependable bowl of pasta, this longtime Italian restaurant answers the call with cacio e pepe, tagliatelle, and more, rounded out with a nice wine list. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1610 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 441-6100
(512) 441-6100

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June's

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Find a thorough wine list at this South Congress New American-with-French inflections restaurant, the thoughtfully curated menu spans continents and types. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1722 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 416-1722
(512) 416-1722

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Magnolia Cafe

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For day and night needs, this diner dishes out its hangover-curing fare. Alas, keep in mind that it’s no longer 24 hours, but still, you can’t go wrong with an order of the Mag Mud. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dining services.

1920 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 445-0000
(512) 445-0000

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The Meteor

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For easy cafe fare ranging from breakfast sandwiches to bowls to pizza, plus nice wines and coffee, look no further than this spot. Takeout orders can be placed in person or online; there are indoor and outdoor dining areas.

2110 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 351-9541
(512) 351-9541

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Teal House Coffee and Bakery

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Oh-so-excellent fluffy, gooey cinnamon rolls can be found at this South Congress bakery. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

2304 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(737) 587-1165
(737) 587-1165

Poke-Poke

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Excellent casual poke can be found at the Austin mini-chain dedicated to the Hawaiian dish, including this location along South Congress. The small or large bowls come packed with marinated raw fish (ahi tuna, shiso salmon), rice, vegetables, and more. Plus there are wine and beer. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are DoorDash deliveries; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

3100 South Congress Avenue a, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 814-1032
(512) 814-1032

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Little Drinks Lounge

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East Austin bar Drinks Lounge opened a South Austin outpost on South Congress, offering easy cocktails, beers, shots, and vibes. There are indoor and patio dine-in areas.

3801 S Congress Ave Suite 116, Austin, TX 78704

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Taste of Ethiopia

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South Congress thankfully houses the second location of the Ethiopian restaurant. Expect meaty and vegetarian-friendly stews like doro wot (chicken with berbere spices) and yemisir wot (slow-cooked lentils), all served atop wonderfully spongy injera bread. There are indoor dine-in services.

3801 S Congress Ave #107, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 814-3141
(512) 814-3141

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El Borrego de Oro

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Mexican breakfasts, lunches, and dinners can be found over at this Mexican restaurant, with excellent enchiladas, crispy tacos, and caldos. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor dine-in services.

3900 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 383-0031
(512) 383-0031

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Taco Joint

134 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704

Yes, this taco restaurant is technically not on South Congress, but you’d be remiss to miss the food from the campus spot's second location. Find simple breakfast tacos, lunchtime ones, and tortas. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

134 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 473-8223
(512) 473-8223

Equipment Room

1101 Music Lane, Austin, Texas 78704

For fantastic high-end cocktails in a very cool space soundtracked by hip music, head straight to this stylish bar tucked inside the Hotel Magdalena. Book reservations online; there are indoor dine-in services.

1101 Music Lane, Austin, Texas 78704
(512) 520-5890
(512) 520-5890

Lucky Robot

1303 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

Excellent and thoughtful sushi can be found on South Congress at this Japanese restaurant. Chef Jay Huang focuses on sustainable and responsible sourcing. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1303 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-8081
(512) 444-8081

The Continental Club

1315 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

Head to the famed music venue for a no-frills dive with cheap beer and music. There are indoor areas.

1315 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 441-2444
(512) 441-2444

Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

1400 S Congress Ave Ste B100, Austin, TX 78704

For a fanciful brunch, the South Congress seafood restaurant’s hearty menu does justice to the meal with lobster omelets and crab Florentine, plus other dishes like brioche French toast and daily pastries, as well as drinks. The patio serves as a prime people-watching spot. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1400 S Congress Ave Ste B100, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 291-7300
(512) 291-7300
A restaurant patio.
The patio of Perla’s.
Perla’s

Home Slice

1415 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

This pizzeria is one of Austin’s pizza pioneers, dishing up New York-style pies, garlic rolls, and reliable subs. If you can’t grab a table at the restaurant proper, duck next door to More Home Slice for pizza to-go. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services/areas available.

1415 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-7437
(512) 444-7437

Little Brother Coffee & Kolaches

1512 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

The original Rainey Street bar’s younger counterpart focuses on well-made coffee and delightful kolaches from its window perch at the Maufrais shop. Takeout orders can be placed in person via the walk-up window or online; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

1512 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

Vespaio

1610 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

When all you want is a dependable bowl of pasta, this longtime Italian restaurant answers the call with cacio e pepe, tagliatelle, and more, rounded out with a nice wine list. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1610 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 441-6100
(512) 441-6100

June's

1722 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

Find a thorough wine list at this South Congress New American-with-French inflections restaurant, the thoughtfully curated menu spans continents and types. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1722 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 416-1722
(512) 416-1722

Magnolia Cafe

1920 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

For day and night needs, this diner dishes out its hangover-curing fare. Alas, keep in mind that it’s no longer 24 hours, but still, you can’t go wrong with an order of the Mag Mud. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dining services.

1920 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 445-0000
(512) 445-0000

The Meteor

2110 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

For easy cafe fare ranging from breakfast sandwiches to bowls to pizza, plus nice wines and coffee, look no further than this spot. Takeout orders can be placed in person or online; there are indoor and outdoor dining areas.

2110 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 351-9541
(512) 351-9541

Teal House Coffee and Bakery

2304 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

Oh-so-excellent fluffy, gooey cinnamon rolls can be found at this South Congress bakery. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

2304 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(737) 587-1165
(737) 587-1165

Poke-Poke

3100 South Congress Avenue a, Austin, TX 78704

Excellent casual poke can be found at the Austin mini-chain dedicated to the Hawaiian dish, including this location along South Congress. The small or large bowls come packed with marinated raw fish (ahi tuna, shiso salmon), rice, vegetables, and more. Plus there are wine and beer. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are DoorDash deliveries; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

3100 South Congress Avenue a, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 814-1032
(512) 814-1032

Little Drinks Lounge

3801 S Congress Ave Suite 116, Austin, TX 78704

East Austin bar Drinks Lounge opened a South Austin outpost on South Congress, offering easy cocktails, beers, shots, and vibes. There are indoor and patio dine-in areas.

3801 S Congress Ave Suite 116, Austin, TX 78704

Taste of Ethiopia

3801 S Congress Ave #107, Austin, TX 78704

South Congress thankfully houses the second location of the Ethiopian restaurant. Expect meaty and vegetarian-friendly stews like doro wot (chicken with berbere spices) and yemisir wot (slow-cooked lentils), all served atop wonderfully spongy injera bread. There are indoor dine-in services.

3801 S Congress Ave #107, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 814-3141
(512) 814-3141

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El Borrego de Oro

3900 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

Mexican breakfasts, lunches, and dinners can be found over at this Mexican restaurant, with excellent enchiladas, crispy tacos, and caldos. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor dine-in services.

3900 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 383-0031
(512) 383-0031

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