South First
South First (SoFi) runs parallel to South Congress with a mellower vibe — local galleries, eclectic food trailers, and neighborhood watering holes that feel like Austin's best-kept secret.
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Quick Facts
Region
South-Central
City
Austin
ZIP Code
78745
Coordinates
30.20°N, 97.79°W
Best in South First
Polvos
Interior Mexican & Salsa Bar
A gritty, beloved South 1st classic known for its sprawling salsa bar, potent pitchers of margaritas, and sizzling fajitas served in a chaotic but charming atmosphere.
Greetings from Austin Mural
Vintage Postcard Mural
A fully restored, vibrant vintage-postcard-style mural painted on the side of Roadhouse Relics. A quintessential tourist photo op.
Lenoir
Hot-weather food & wine garden
S. 1st gem with a "hot-weather food" philosophy — dishes inspired by cuisines from south of the 36th parallel, served in a magical wine garden.
Southside Flying Pizza
Wood-fired NY-style
South Austin's favorite pizza spot with enormous New York-style slices, cold beer, and a laid-back patio.
Mi Trailita
Gorditas & pozole
A South Austin gem serving authentic gorditas, pozole, and fresh agua frescas out of a bright trailer.