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SXSW: Where to Eat and Drink in Austin

  1. Breakfast tacos are a staple of Tex Mex. Several readers tweeted you can't leave Austin without trying them at Juan in a Million.
  2. isthisben
    Ben Idom@isthisben
    @WSJ Juan In a Million. Best breakfast tacos plus Juan is always there to greet you with a smile and a handshake! #sxsw #sxswtips
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 11:35:35
  3. ZMSATX
    Zachary Silverman@ZMSATX
    @wsj be sure and recommend Juan in a Million on Caesar Chavez. After a "long night" on 6th street it is the go-to breakfast spot. #SXSWtips
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 11:42:54
  4. There are dozens of taco options in Austin. But many readers said Torchy's topped their lists.
  5. ainbizcasual
    TheHarrison@ainbizcasual
    @WSJ Torchy's Tacos. Best tacos and queso in Austin - they have a food trailer and lots of locations. Perfect for #SXSW traffic! #SXSWtips
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 12:44:34
  6. Tam_Le
    Tam Le@Tam_Le
    @WSJ Anyone coming to #SXSW should definitely try @TorchyTaco. Fried avocado tacos and fried choc chip cookies for dessert? Yes. #SXSWtips
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 11:53:50
  7. A bit of a Twitter fight erupted over the best tacos in Austin. We attempted to mediate.
  8. jamienoobs
    Jamie Newman @jamienoobs
    @WSJ franklinBBQ and Torchy's Tacos are best in breed. But Franklin is such a long wait, prob not ideal for those working #sxsw
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 11:52:51
  9. marcmenchaca
    marc menchaca@marcmenchaca
    @jamienoobs @WSJ Over-ruled. Veracruz tacos are worth fighting for any day of the week except Monday when they are closed #SXSW #SXSWtips
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 12:00:51
  10. nicolebode
    Nicole Bode@nicolebode
    .@TorchyTaco is better. RT @marcmenchaca: @jamienoobs @WSJ Over-ruled. Veracruz tacos are worth #SXSW #SXSWtips
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 12:04:22
  11. WSJ
    Wall Street Journal@WSJ
    @nicolebode @TorchyTaco @marcmenchaca @jamienoobs Did not anticipate we'd start a taco war. A side-by-side comparison may be in order.
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 12:09:01
  12. There was also some disagreement on which BBQ was the best in the area. One of the most frequently mentioned spots was The Salt Lick, which is just outside of Austin.
  13. txbeerhugger
    El Duderino@txbeerhugger
    @WSJ About 30 mins south of Austin is The Salt Lick. It epitomizes TX BBQ and you can brig your own beer! #SXSWtips
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 11:37:09
  14. UAhammer13
    Eric Hubbard@UAhammer13
    @WSJ the salt luck BBQ and round rock donuts. All other donuts and bbq's are inferior!! #SXSWtips
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 14:12:56
  15. Other readers recommended Franklin and Lamberts for the best BBQ in Austin.
  16. beatrili
    T.@beatrili
    @WSJ #SXSWtips Franklin BBQ, of course. If you want to bypass the line, place your order for pickup now. Salt Lick BBQ is overrated; avoid.
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 16:53:52
  17. DerivTrader1
    DerivTrader1@DerivTrader1
    @WSJ If you want BBQ in Austin you must go to Franklin's @FranklinBbq. #SXSWtips #NoCompetition
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 11:48:09
  18. ruben
    Ruben Vidaurreta@ruben
    @WSJ Lambert's Country Style Pork Ribs are delicious. #SXSWtips
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 12:08:36
  19. In terms of bars, several readers mentioned Peché, a popular absinthe bar.
  20. blackbirdbakes
    Karen Morgan@blackbirdbakes
    @WSJ For some of the BEST cocktails in town, GO TO @peche on 4th street.They make their own bitters as a sign of their devotion #SXSW
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 16:13:22
  21. Martin Decker
    Martin Decker
    Check out Peché to try out some absinthe if you're interested in taking that route. The Driskill Hotel is also a pretty relaxed place to have a talk and drinks.
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 13:26:10
  22. These recommended bars are also in downtown Austin, close to SXSW venues.
  23. beatrili
    T.@beatrili
    @WSJ #SXSWtips Go to Yellow Jacket Social Club for Frito Pie, local craft beer, and excellent people watching under the crepe myrtle trees.
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 16:41:32
  24. be3d
    Ian Greenleigh@be3d
    @WSJ #SXSWtips Jackalope: great food, dive-y, a real rockin' bar all around. Midnight Cowboy: Hidden speakeasy, former brothel.
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 17:49:27
  25. Two 24-hour spots received rave reviews: Kerby Lane Cafe and Magnolia Cafe, which both have multiple locations.

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