Question 1

What food is Austin known for?

Accepted Answer

Austin is famous for breakfast tacos, BBQ (especially brisket), Tex-Mex cuisine, food trucks, and an increasingly diverse culinary scene spanning Vietnamese, Ethiopian, Japanese, and Southern comfort food.

Question 2

Where are the best food trucks in Austin?

Accepted Answer

Popular food truck parks include The Picnic on Barton Springs, Meanwhile Brewing on Manchaca, and the East Austin food truck lots along East Cesar Chavez. South Congress and South Lamar also have great clusters.

Question 3

When is crawfish season in Austin?

Accepted Answer

Crawfish season in Austin typically runs from late January or February through May, with peak availability in March and April. Prices and quality are best mid-season.

Question 4

What are the best happy hour deals in Austin?

Accepted Answer

Rainey Street and East Austin offer some of the best happy hour deals, with many spots offering $5-7 cocktails and discounted appetizers between 3-6 PM on weekdays.

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