Austin/Northwest

Category:Articles without Wikipedia links (via Wikidata)Category:Has custom banner Northwest Austin is an area in Austin, Texas, west of the Mo-Pac freeway and/or north of Anderson Lane (but not including anything east of IH-35, or most areas south of Lady Bird Lake).

Get in

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Map of Austin/Northwest

You can reach Northwest Austin via I-35 North to US 183, or via MoPac Expressway North. Bus service is available from downtown and the North Transit Center. Light rail service, started in 2010, has stations at The Domain on MoPac, near MoPac and Howard Lane/McNeil Road, Lakeline Mall area and Leander.

See

  • 30.391944-97.9066671 Lake TravisCategory:Has map markers (Northern side of Lake Travis is in the Northwest Austin area, at Volente and Lago Vista) (RM 2222 then north on RR 620, or US 183 north to Anderson Mill Road west (turns into Volente Road) or US 183 north to RM 1431 west). Lake Travis on Wikipedia Lake Travis (Q1625606) on Wikidata OSM directions

Do

Festivals

  • 30.37819-97.6866918 Chinatown Center Austin Chinese New Year FestivalCategory:Has map markers, 10901 N. Lamar Blvd (Kramer and N. Lamar). January/February. Austin's Chinatown Center has set a Texas-sized standard for how Chinese New Year's Celebration should be done! All adults and children are invited to attend this free, two-day event with family-fun entertainment including the kids' area, dragon and lion dances, traditional Chinese dances, and martial arts performances. The festivities are a celebration that embraces and educates on the wide range of Asian culture. All retail stores and restaurants in the center are open. OSM directions

Learn

Buy

Northwest Austin shopping primarily runs along US 183 (Research Blvd.) and MoPac Expressway. Many affluent, albeit chain, shops and stores are located in this part of town.

Malls

Stores

Eat

  • 30.432454-97.7709911 Asia CafeCategory:Has map markers, 8650 Spicewood Springs Rd 114 A. Daily 11AM-9PM. One of the best Chinese food places in Austin. It's family style (huge portions) and offers some very exotic dishes. But its claim to fame is the "spicy fish fillet". It's amazing. There are a few other must-try items, such as eggplant with ground pork and twice cooked pork (bacon) with garlic sprouts. OSM directions
  • 30.37347-97.7283532 Pluckers Wing BarCategory:Has map markers, Rio Grande, South Lamar, Research Blvd, Lakeline Mall, Round Rock. A local wing joint/sports bar. Reasonably priced, delicious wings and other menu items (including tasty salads). Try the fried macaroni and cheese. They have tons of TVs; it's a great place to watch a ball game. OSM directions
  • 30.35658-97.747513 ChinatownCategory:Has map markers, 3407 Greystone Dr, +1 512-343-9307. Authentic Chinese flavor with a modern twist. Not really fusion, not really traditional either, but very delicious. The restaurant is located upstairs in a two-story building; the bottom floor houses the Japanese restaurant Musashino OSM directions
  • 30.36113-97.715434 Din Ho Chinese Bar-B-QCategory:Has map markers, 8557 Research Blvd, +1 512-832-8788. Open till 1AM most nights.. Lunch and dinner. Some of the most authentic Chinese fare in town, specializing in Cantonese and seafood dishes. Chinese BBQ pork and whole roast duck are available for take-out as well. Don't bring Caucasian friends who are squeamish about real Chinese food - take them to Chinatown instead. OSM directions
  • 30.354-97.726925 Enchiladas Y MasCategory:Has map markers, 1911 W Anderson Ln (just east of Burnet Road), +1 512-467-7100, . Tu-Sa 7AM-9PM, Su 7AM-2PM. As the name implies this restaurant has enchiladas, and they are some of the best north of San Antonio. "y Mas", as it is called by locals, has a broad selection of Tex-Mex fare including flautas, soft and crispy tacos, migas, burritos, and fajitas. This is a must try on the Tex-Mex trail in Austin. They are closed on Mondays and the lunch crowd starts early, so be prepared for a short wait between 11AM and 1PM. y Mas has the best motto in town, "Never trust a skinny cook!". Dinners $6-10. OSM directions
  • 30.46401-97.803846 Freda's Seafood GrilleCategory:Has map markers, 10903 Pecan Park Blvd (US183 North, exit Lake Creek Pkwy, left on Pecan Park, on your left before RR620), +1 512-506-8700. M-Th 11AM-10PM, F Sa 11AM-11PM, Su 10AM-9PM. Entrees $12-26, plus sandwiches and lunch specials. OSM directions
  • 30.23267-97.877117 Donn's Texas BBQCategory:Has map markers, 7001 Oak Meadow Dr, +1 512-288-4060. Authentic Texas Barbecue restaurant offering full bar. Ribs&Chips is worth to try. Prices from $10. OSM directions
  • 30.44513-97.786688 Jardin CoronaCategory:Has map markers, 13233 N US 183 Suite E, +1 512-250-1061, fax: +1-512-250-1030. A favorite of those living in Northwest Austin (Jollyville area). OSM directions
  • 30.44726-97.787039 Kerbey Lane CafeCategory:Has map markers, 13435 N Hwy 183, +1 512-258-7757. 24 hours. OSM directions
  • 30.44914-97.7919510 Kobe Japanese SteakhouseCategory:Has map markers, 13492 N US Highway 183, #380 (US 183 to Anderson Mill Road, NW corner), +1 512-288-7333, fax: +1 512-288-7332, . Su-Th 11AM-10PM, F Sa 11AM-11PM. Steak, including Kobe beef, chicken, seafood and vegetables grilled at the table by entertaining chefs. Entrees $14-35. OSM directions
  • 30.3967-97.7493211 Manuel'sCategory:Has map markers, 10201 Jollyville Rd (US 183, exit Capital of Texas Hwy, turn left on Great Hills Pkwy, right on Jollyville Rd.), +1 512-345-1042. Call for hours. "Award Winning Mexican Cooking" Entrees $10-24. OSM directions
  • 30.41417-97.7469912 Rudy's Country Store & BBQCategory:Has map markers, 11570 Research Blvd., +1 512-418-9898. Butcher shop style BBQ. Famous for their BBQ sauce and baby back ribs. Very busy for breakfast tacos (grab pre-made ones near the check-out counter, or get them made at the grill). OSM directions
  • 30.4538-97.7729313 Shandeez GrillCategory:Has map markers (Persian cuisine, including chelo-kabob, joojeh-kabob and khorest gormeh sabzi.), 8863 Anderson Mill Road, Suite 109 (US 183 North to Anderson Mill, turn right, Restaurant on right side in strip shopping center), +1 512-258-6464, . M-Th 11AM-9PM, F Sa 11AM-10PM, Su closed. Entrees $7-14. OSM directions
  • 30.39524-97.7453914 Truluck's Seafood-Steak-CrabhouseCategory:Has map markers, 10225 Research Blvd, Suite 4000 at Great Hills Trail (US183 North, exit Great Hills Trail), +1 512-794-8300. M-Sa 5-10PM, Su 5-9PM. Entrees $19-46. OSM directions
  • 30.35926-97.7339915 Korea HouseCategory:Has map markers, 2700 W Anderson Ln, +1 512-458-2477. Located in the Village Shopping Center, it can be a little hard to find; the entrance faces towards the inner courtyard area of the shopping center. They have a decent sushi offering but the Korean dishes are delicious and authentic. OSM directions
  • 30.36105-97.6987516 Restaurant TogetherCategory:Has map markers, 9200 N Lamar Blvd, +1 512-821-3388. Korean bar food, large portions, many side dishes. Only five tables, one waitstaff. OSM directions
  • 30.36177-97.7154117 SunflowerCategory:Has map markers, 8557 Research Boulevard, +1 512-339-7860. Although it's in a strip mall in North Austin, this restaurant is notable for its amazing vegetarian options. Service is kinda spotty, and the staff tends to use extremely aromatic cleaning products (read: "potpourri"-fragranced cleaning spray spritzed on tables between customers), but it's well worth the trip north. Absolutely delicious, especially for the price. OSM directions
  • 30.44633-97.7910118 Reale'sCategory:Has map markers, 13450 Research Blvd, +1 512-335-5115. Pizza and Italian food. Northeasterners love Reale's, as it reminds them of family Italian restaurants from home. Good food. OSM directions
  • 30.39525-97.7493819 Fire Bowl CaféCategory:Has map markers, 9828 Great Hills Trail. Asian restaurant with a 'Stir Fry Your Way' section, allowing for many vegan choices. The menu also denotes, by using a green leaf, which meals are vegetarian if ordered with tofu. Priced under $10. OSM directions
  • 30.29469-97.7844120 Hula HutCategory:Has map markers, 3825 Lake Austin Blvd. On their unique Polynesian- and Mexican-inspired menu (aka "Mexonesian"), you'll find several vegetarian/vegan options. OSM directions
  • 30.37291-97.7241621 Zaika Indian CuisineCategory:Has map markers, 9025 Research Blvd, +1 512-719-5575, . An all-vegetarian Indian restaurant offering a fabulous lunch buffet as well as a dinner menu. OSM directions
  • 30.39179-97.7315722 Tino's Greek CaféCategory:Has map markers, 10515 Mopac Expressway, +1 512-343-9999. "Cafeteria-style" Greek food. Vegetarian options include tabouli, dolmathes, and vegetarian mousaka. OSM directions
  • 30.38929-97.7417323 Whole Foods Market CafeCategory:Has map markers, 9607 Research Blvd. OSM directions
  • 30.45064-97.7900724 Pacific Star Oyster BarCategory:Has map markers, 183 North, just past Anderson Mill. Best oysters and catfish in town. Parking is scarce, but well worth while. OSM directions
  • Category:Eat listing with no coordinatesTorchy's TacosCategory:Has map markers. M-Th 7AM-10PM, F 7AM-11PM, Sa 8AM-11PM, Su 8AM-10PM.

Burgers

  • 30.37209-97.756635 Wally's Burger ExpressCategory:Has map markers, 8107 Mesa Dr (in Northwest Hills), +1 512-345-7441. Daily 10:30AM-10PM. Good fast food burgers and shakes. OSM directions
  • 30.3706-97.727536 Trudy's North StarCategory:Has map markers, 8820 Burnet Rd, +1 512-454-1474. Regarded by some as the favorite for Tex-Mex food in town, but this also means they are generally incredibly crowded and loud. Excellent margaritas with specials each night of the week. They're known more for their Mexican martinis than for their food. OSM directions

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