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The Best South First Restaurants and Bars in Austin

Where to eat and drink on South First Street

by Nadia Chaudhury Updated
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The ceviche tostada from Fresa’s.
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by Nadia Chaudhury Updated

Austin’s South First marries that old Austin flare with modern aesthetics, offering a wide range of great restaurants, bars, and food trucks along the Bouldin Creek neighborhood street. Eater put together this handy dining guide to eating and drinking along South First, including breakfast tacos at El Primo, finer dining at Lenoir, casual on-the-go meals at Soup Peddler, to essential coffee at Once Over.

For the purposes of this map, this guide focuses only on businesses located right on or near South First Street from the river through highways 290 and 71, encompassing the Bouldin Creek neighborhood. Check out Eater Austin’s other neighborhood dining guides too, including South Lamar and South Congress.

This map was originally written by Sommer Brugal.

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Bombay Dhaba

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This South Asian food truck serves popular Indian dishes perfect for lunch or dinner. Start with the samosas, opt for the lamb curry or chana masala as an entree, and round out the meal with the rasmalai, a milk patty dipped in cream and sprinkled with pistachios. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

1207 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(737) 247-4323
(737) 247-4323

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Eggman ATX

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Some of Austin’s best egg sandwiches can be found at this South First food truck. It’s all about slinging New York-style sandwiches with eggs, cheese, and optional meats on toasted rolls. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

1311 South 1st Street, Austin, Texas 78704

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Nomade Cocina y Raw Bar

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Feel like you’re actually in the Yucatán at this breezy coastal Mexican seafood restaurant, from the team behind Japanese restaurant Lucky Robot. Don’t miss out on the crudo or the fish. And bonus: everything is gluten-free. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1506 South First Street, Austin, Texas 78704

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Underdog

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The Korean American wine restaurant is a fabulous destination for natural wines paired with well-done dishes like the scallion pajeon or the steak with kimchi. Bring a bottle or two of something you like home from its on-site shop too. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1600 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 367-2441
(512) 367-2441

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Fresa's Chicken al Carbon

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Enjoy Mexican pollo al carbon at the downtown Austin drive-thru’s full-on restaurant. Wood-grilled chicken and meals are the stars of the menu, available in achiote/citrus and Yucatan-spied. There are also tacos, nachos, bowls, and more. The cocktails don’t hurt either, plus the kid-friendly patio and dishes. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1703 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 992-2946
(512) 992-2946
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Breakfast quesadilla from Fresa’s
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Dolce Neve

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The stunning gelato shop serves up exquisite flavors made using local and seasonal ingredients. The stracciatella is a wonder, as are the fruit ones. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

1713 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 804-5568
(512) 804-5568

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Lenoir

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The New American restaurant is rooted in what it describes as “hot weather food,” which is perfect for Austin. The menus (a la carte and tasting menu) often change, but typically feature refreshing dishes with fish, vinegars, and vegetables. There’s also the beautiful wine garden. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1807 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 215-9778
(512) 215-9778

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Bouldin Creek Cafe

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This South Austin restaurant has been a longtime favorite for obvious reasons, offering vegan and vegetarian comfort food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Any dish is a likely winner — even for the carnivore in the group. Tofu scrambles are a good bet. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1900 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 416-1601
(512) 416-1601

Soup Peddler

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The off-South First location of the casual Austin mini-chain offers refreshing juices and smoothies, prepared meals, and warm, hearty soups along with friendly service. Perfect for all occasions. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

501 W Mary St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-7687
(512) 444-7687

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Sugar Mama's Bakeshop

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For cute cupcakes, cookies, and cakes, with vegan and gluten-free offerings, head to this bakery. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online or in person.

1905 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 448-3727
(512) 448-3727

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Sightseer Coffee

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New to the South First stretch, this coffee shop attached to Sugar Mama’s offers thoughtful drinks made with its own roasted beans. There are the staples as well as fun syrups, seasonal lattes, and cold drinks. Takeout orders can be placed in person.

1905 South 1st Street, Austin, Texas 78704

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Polvo's Mexican Restaurant

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For Mexican and Tex-Mex along South First, this restaurant is the answer, full of tacos, migas, enchiladas, and margaritas, especially when enjoyed out on the patio. There are Favor deliveries, and there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2004 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 441-5446
(512) 441-5446

Once Over Coffee Bar

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Another solid coffee shop but with an older Austin ambiance. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

2009 S 1st St (btwn Johanna & Live Oak St.), Austin, TX 78704
(512) 326-9575
(512) 326-9575

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El Primo

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Hands down this little blue food truck is one of Austin’s best breakfast taco spots. The migas with ham is wonderful. Cash-only takeout orders can be placed online; there are online orders too; and there are outdoor dine-in areas.

2101 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 227-5060
(512) 227-5060

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Kessho

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This Asian-ish trailer offers two ways to enjoy rich chocolate. There are bars both classic like varying percentages of dark chocolate and fun with flavors such as black sesame and boba. Then there’s equally as great gelatos. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

603 W Live Oak St, Austin, TX 78704
(737) 268-8767
(737) 268-8767

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El Tacorrido

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Pick up tacos easily with the South First location of the notable taco drive-thru. Don’t skip on ordering the mushrooms and barbacoa. Takeout orders can be placed in person.

2316 South 1st Street, Austin, Texas 78704
(512) 861-5000
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Bombay Dhaba

1207 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

This South Asian food truck serves popular Indian dishes perfect for lunch or dinner. Start with the samosas, opt for the lamb curry or chana masala as an entree, and round out the meal with the rasmalai, a milk patty dipped in cream and sprinkled with pistachios. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

1207 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(737) 247-4323
(737) 247-4323

Eggman ATX

1311 South 1st Street, Austin, Texas 78704

Some of Austin’s best egg sandwiches can be found at this South First food truck. It’s all about slinging New York-style sandwiches with eggs, cheese, and optional meats on toasted rolls. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

1311 South 1st Street, Austin, Texas 78704

Nomade Cocina y Raw Bar

1506 South First Street, Austin, Texas 78704

Feel like you’re actually in the Yucatán at this breezy coastal Mexican seafood restaurant, from the team behind Japanese restaurant Lucky Robot. Don’t miss out on the crudo or the fish. And bonus: everything is gluten-free. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1506 South First Street, Austin, Texas 78704

Underdog

1600 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

The Korean American wine restaurant is a fabulous destination for natural wines paired with well-done dishes like the scallion pajeon or the steak with kimchi. Bring a bottle or two of something you like home from its on-site shop too. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1600 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 367-2441
(512) 367-2441

Fresa's Chicken al Carbon

1703 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

Enjoy Mexican pollo al carbon at the downtown Austin drive-thru’s full-on restaurant. Wood-grilled chicken and meals are the stars of the menu, available in achiote/citrus and Yucatan-spied. There are also tacos, nachos, bowls, and more. The cocktails don’t hurt either, plus the kid-friendly patio and dishes. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1703 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 992-2946
(512) 992-2946
A person dipping a quesadilla into a green sauce.
Breakfast quesadilla from Fresa’s
Fresa’s

Dolce Neve

1713 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

The stunning gelato shop serves up exquisite flavors made using local and seasonal ingredients. The stracciatella is a wonder, as are the fruit ones. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

1713 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 804-5568
(512) 804-5568

Lenoir

1807 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

The New American restaurant is rooted in what it describes as “hot weather food,” which is perfect for Austin. The menus (a la carte and tasting menu) often change, but typically feature refreshing dishes with fish, vinegars, and vegetables. There’s also the beautiful wine garden. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1807 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 215-9778
(512) 215-9778

Bouldin Creek Cafe

1900 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

This South Austin restaurant has been a longtime favorite for obvious reasons, offering vegan and vegetarian comfort food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Any dish is a likely winner — even for the carnivore in the group. Tofu scrambles are a good bet. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1900 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 416-1601
(512) 416-1601

Soup Peddler

501 W Mary St, Austin, TX 78704

The off-South First location of the casual Austin mini-chain offers refreshing juices and smoothies, prepared meals, and warm, hearty soups along with friendly service. Perfect for all occasions. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

501 W Mary St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-7687
(512) 444-7687

Sugar Mama's Bakeshop

1905 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

For cute cupcakes, cookies, and cakes, with vegan and gluten-free offerings, head to this bakery. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online or in person.

1905 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 448-3727
(512) 448-3727

Sightseer Coffee

1905 South 1st Street, Austin, Texas 78704

New to the South First stretch, this coffee shop attached to Sugar Mama’s offers thoughtful drinks made with its own roasted beans. There are the staples as well as fun syrups, seasonal lattes, and cold drinks. Takeout orders can be placed in person.

1905 South 1st Street, Austin, Texas 78704

Polvo's Mexican Restaurant

2004 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

For Mexican and Tex-Mex along South First, this restaurant is the answer, full of tacos, migas, enchiladas, and margaritas, especially when enjoyed out on the patio. There are Favor deliveries, and there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2004 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 441-5446
(512) 441-5446

Once Over Coffee Bar

2009 S 1st St (btwn Johanna & Live Oak St.), Austin, TX 78704

Another solid coffee shop but with an older Austin ambiance. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

2009 S 1st St (btwn Johanna & Live Oak St.), Austin, TX 78704
(512) 326-9575
(512) 326-9575

El Primo

2101 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

Hands down this little blue food truck is one of Austin’s best breakfast taco spots. The migas with ham is wonderful. Cash-only takeout orders can be placed online; there are online orders too; and there are outdoor dine-in areas.

2101 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 227-5060
(512) 227-5060

Kessho

603 W Live Oak St, Austin, TX 78704

This Asian-ish trailer offers two ways to enjoy rich chocolate. There are bars both classic like varying percentages of dark chocolate and fun with flavors such as black sesame and boba. Then there’s equally as great gelatos. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

603 W Live Oak St, Austin, TX 78704
(737) 268-8767
(737) 268-8767

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El Tacorrido

2316 South 1st Street, Austin, Texas 78704

Pick up tacos easily with the South First location of the notable taco drive-thru. Don’t skip on ordering the mushrooms and barbacoa. Takeout orders can be placed in person.

2316 South 1st Street, Austin, Texas 78704
(512) 861-5000
(512) 861-5000

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