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SXSW 2023 Food Guide / Lunch Discover by 📸

The best spots around downtown to check out while in town for SXSW 2023.
🔥 New and Hot
  1. "Cowboy-wok cooking." Love love these tiny tacos, maybe best in town. Bomb elote. Food truck with some picnic tables. Must try.
    😍 Discada Tacos Elote
  2. Celebrated taco and Taqueria joint. James Beard winner. Inventive and delicious specials on the reg so posted menu doesn't do it justice.
    😍 Carrot Tinga Empanada Beet "Tartare" Tostada Breakfast Taco
  3. Considered some of the best new tacos in town. Definitely add to your list. Small - about two bites each, so get one of each for your first visit. Food truck - picnic table seating.
    😍 One of each: Suadero, Cachete, Barbacoa, Buche, Carnitas, Longaniza

😋 The List
  1. Super fantastic elevated sushi. Try it all. Great upscaled lunch combos. Great happy hour. From the MML team.
    😍 Salmon Avocado Crunch Hand Roll Hamachi Crudo Yellowtail Tartare
    🥂 Mon-Fri:3p-5p - 25% off food, $2 off cocktails, $9 sake and beer
  2. One of the OG ramen spots, and considered some of the best ramen in Austin. Several locations around town. Can't go wrong with The OG.
    😍 Spicy Edamame KOROKKAAAYYY Mi-So-Not
  3. Best upscale casual spot for oysters and seafood. Super small place. Fun patio. Must check out.
    😍 Mussels and Clams Oysters Shells & Cheese with Lump Crab
    🥂 Mon - Fri: 3p-5p - 50% off Burgers & Martinis, 50¢ off Oysters, $5 Oyster Shooters
  4. Focus is on a great breakfast and brunch. Central East Austin. Popular roof top.
    😍 Ricotta Toast Chicken and Biscuit Hashbrown
  5. Hoppin’ Downtown East Side spot with Instagramy food and drinks. Go with friends. A lot of fun. Great patio. Can find DJ on the weekends.
    😍 Birria Tacos Licuachelas Choriqueso
    🥂 Wed: All day - $6 Mexican MartinisMon - Fri: 3p-6p - Food and drink specials
    🎸 Weekends - DJ
  6. Trendy and Instagramy. Bomb tacos and margs on the East Side. Definitely check it out.
    😍 Barbacoa Taco De Nada Trio Veggie Taco
    🥂 Mon - Fri: 3:30pm-6:30pm - Food and drink specials.
  7. One of the best upscale Mediterranean food in town. Hoppin' and beautiful spot. Fun date night or evening out with friends. Great patio. Be sure to get the hummus.
    😍 Classic Hummus Crispy Short Rib Hummus Smokey Garlic Hummus
  8. Fantastic modern Korean-American spot. One of the favorites in town right now. Serves traditional favorites and non-traditional dishes inspired by mom’s recipes.
    😍 Dumplings Fried Chicken
    🥂 Wed - Sat: 4:30pm - 6pm - Food and drink specials.
  9. Austin outpost of the famous Tennessee Hot & Spicy Fried Chicken joint. Super solid fried chicken, sides, and desserts.
  10. Trending BBQ spot from the Mueller family. Expect a line around the corner and to be out of some items after noon. Delicious brisket.
    😍 Ribs
  11. Gourmet BBQ in intimate setting downtown. Live music upstairs. Great before or after a show at ACL Live. Part of the MML family.
    😍 Crispy Wild Board Ribs Baby Back Ribs Nashville Hot Oysters
    🥂 Mon: All night - Half price whiskey & ribsMon-Fri: 4-6pm - Drinks and bites
    🎸 Check website - Awesome music upstairs. Must check out.
  12. Seriously great BBQ. Sides are particularly good. Free beans, bread, and condiments.
  13. Best soup dumplings in Austin. Fun bungalow with delicious and modern Chinese dishes. Awesome brunch and dim sum on the weekends.
    😍 Shanghai Soup Dumplings Grilled Lamp Chop with Spicy Miso Sauce Volcano Crispy Shrimp with Honey Pecan
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