The Best Restaurants in Austin
Ranked by the CityWizard score — combining online ratings, social media buzz, and local awards
Top 25 Restaurants
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Best Mexican in Austin
190 places- 1 Este 8.7
- 2 Suerte 8.4
- 3 El Dorado Cafe 8.2
- 4 El Naranjo Restaurant 8.0
- 5 Habanero Cafe 7.7
Best BBQ in Austin
66 places- 1 Micklethwait Craft Meats 9.2
- 2 Mum Foods Smokehouse and Delicatessen 9.2
- 3 LeRoy and Lewis BBQ 8.8
- 4 Franklin Barbecue 8.8
- 5 KG Mediterranean BBQ & Catering 8.8
Best Tacos in Austin
125 places- 1 Taqueria De Diez (D/10) 8.0
- 2 Paprika ATX 8.0
- 3 Cuantos Tacos 7.9
- 4 Discada 7.8
- 5 Las Trancas Taco Stand 7.4
Best Burger in Austin
114 places- 1 Dan's Hamburgers 8.4
- 2 Buddy's Burger Shack 8.2
- 3 LeRoy and Lewis BBQ 8.1
- 4 Crown & Anchor Pub 8.1
- 5 Casino El Camino 8.0
Best Pizza in Austin
112 places- 1 Pedroso's Pizza 8.1
- 2 Small’s Pizza 8.1
- 3 Home Slice Pizza 8.0
- 4 Bufalina 8.0
- 5 Little Deli & Pizzeria 7.9
Best Japanese in Austin
77 places- 1 Craft Omakase 9.8
- 2 Uchi 9.1
- 3 Tsuke Edomae 8.3
- 4 Kome Sushi Kitchen 8.2
- 5 Uchiko 8.0
Best Italian in Austin
65 places- 1 Intero Restaurant 7.8
- 2 Red Ash Restaurant 7.3
- 3 Patrizi's 7.3
- 4 ARTIPASTA Italian Food (Austin Highland) 7.1
- 5 Casa Bianca 7.0
Best Indian in Austin
48 places- 1 Sangam Chettinad Indian Cuisine 8.6
- 2 Curry Express Texas 7.4
- 3 Rock N Grill Authentic Indian Cuisine & Bar 7.1
- 4 Tandoori Lounge 6.8
- 5 Jaipur Palace 6.7
Best Seafood in Austin
45 places- 1 Este 8.7
- 2 Clark's Oyster Bar 7.8
- 3 El Marisquero Seafood 7.5
- 4 J Carver 7.3
- 5 Perry's Steakhouse 7.0
Best Wings in Austin
73 places- 1 Wingzup 8.0
- 2 Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew 7.4
- 3 Hi Wings 7.3
- 4 Nickel City 7.1
- 5 Home Slice Pizza 6.9
All Categories
Cuisine
American (245) Mexican (190) Asian (138) Chinese (80) Japanese (77) BBQ (66) Italian (65) Bakery (65) Vietnamese (64) Vegetarian (55) Indian (48) Seafood (45) Tex Mex (44) Thai (34) Vegan (32) Fusion (31) Breakfast Tacos (31) Pho (31) Asian Fusion (30) Latin American (29) No Food (27) Korean (20) Mediterranean (20) Cajun (14) Noodle Shop (13) French (12) Middle Eastern (11) North Indian (9) South Indian (9) Cantonese (8) Dim Sum (7) South American (7) European (7) Greek (6) Lebanese (6) Spanish (5) Southern (5) Hawaiian (4) Peruvian (4) German (4) English (4) Ethiopian (3) Pakistani (3) Turkish (3) Taiwanese (3) Argentinian (2) Australian (2) Brazilian (2) Caribbean (2) Colombian (2) Cuban (2) Portuguese (2) Soul Food (2) Southwestern Us (2) Venezuelan (2) Sichuan (2) Afghani (1) African (1) Burmese (1) Indonesian (1) Irish (1) Filipino (1) Salvadoran (1) Laotian (1)
Dishes
Tacos (125) Burger (114) Pizza (112) Salad (80) Sandwich (75) Wings (73) Sushi (63) Dessert (55) Coffee (40) Steak (33) Bahn Mi (26) pie (26) Chicken (22) Ramen (13) Oysters (8) Burrito (6) Hot Dog (6) Soup (6) Fried Chicken (5) Hot Pot (4) Japanese Izakaya (4) Tapas (4) Cheese & Charcuterie (4) Gyro (3) Shawarma (3) Doughnut (3) Falafel (2) Korean Barbecue (2) Mongolian Barbecue (2) Crepe (2) Fish And Chips (1) Yakitori (1) Dumpling (1) tamales (1)
Business Type
Restaurant (1345) Bar (260) Cafe (108) Coffee Shop (78) Cocktail Bar (68) Fast Food (48) Wine Bar (42) Pub (32) Bar And Grill (31) Confectionery (29) Brewery (28) Dessert Shop (27) Sports Bar (24) Food Truck (23) Deli (22) Fine Dining (22) Beer Garden (17) Brewpub (13) Diner (13) Bistro (12) Buffet (12) Ice Cream Shop (11) Coffee Roastery (10) Market (9) Tea House (9) Lounge Bar (8) Coffee Stand (4) Live Music Venue (4) Cake Shop (3) Food Court (3) Gastropub (3) Comedy Club (3) Butcher Shop (2) Juice Shop (2) Kebab Shop (2) Grocery Store (1) Caterers (1) Museum (1)