5 places in Austin I would build an itinerary around

We'll always have Austin

Last October was the second time I visited Austin, which confirmed the love I have for this city. With that said, I thought I could share my favorite places thus farrr. These are places I would build an itinerary around if I had the chance to go back.

1. Barton Springs - woahhhhhh. While I have Raynaud’s and my rheumatologist has strict guidelines on cold plunges (I learned my lesson), I still believe the energy here is what keeps me coming back. It’s number 1 for a reason. Find a place to lie on the lawn and enjoy the diving board trick show.

2. Rosita’s Al Pastor is a food truck on the side of the road. If you see a building nearby oddly reminiscent to a Taco Bell with a different name than you’ll know you’re in the right place. Rule 1. Order the breakfast taco. Rule 2. Refer to rule number 1.

   

   Rule 3. - Smile :)

3. Suerte for their homemade tacos. I still think about the first time I had their suadero tacos with confit wagyu brisket, black magic oil, avocado crudo, onion and cilantro.

   

4. Birdie’s for their mozzarella sticks and southern hospitality and not to mention the wine! I knew from the moment we were presented the wine menu while waiting to be seated that we were in for a treat. Last year, they were awarded the James Beard award for Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service. I didn’t take any pictures of our meal. The sign of a very good meal.

5. Terry Black’s gets a lot of love on social media and for good reason. Don’t let the Texas heat and the line that trickles into the parking lot detour you. It moves fast. The real feat here will be getting a table once you have your food. My favorites were the creamed corn, the sausage, and pork.