South Congress Guidebook
Food scene
June’s has the best wine list on SoCo and great food. They have a full bar, indoor and outdoor seating as well as takeout.
151 locals recommend
June's
1722 S Congress AveJune’s has the best wine list on SoCo and great food. They have a full bar, indoor and outdoor seating as well as takeout.
My go to place for coffee, try the nitro ice coffee, lavender latte, or matcha.
84 locals recommend
Mañana
1603 S Congress AveMy go to place for coffee, try the nitro ice coffee, lavender latte, or matcha.
Yummy coffee and pizza. This is a great lil cafe staple in the neighborhood. You can also walk in for a beer or glass of wine.
31 locals recommend
The Meteor
2110 S Congress AveYummy coffee and pizza. This is a great lil cafe staple in the neighborhood. You can also walk in for a beer or glass of wine.
I love their brunch, but they are open all day and have yummy cocktails as well.
120 locals recommend
Café No Sé
1603 S Congress AveI love their brunch, but they are open all day and have yummy cocktails as well.
Want a margarita and some Mexican food? Guerro’s is a local favorite and an easy walk from the house. They have a huge menu and some outdoor seating at the restaurant. Next door there is a music venue that has a full bar and limited bites. The outdoor garden venue is a must visit.
398 locals recommend
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveWant a margarita and some Mexican food? Guerro’s is a local favorite and an easy walk from the house. They have a huge menu and some outdoor seating at the restaurant. Next door there is a music venue that has a full bar and limited bites. The outdoor garden venue is a must visit.
If you’re interested in getting a burger look no further than Hopdoddy. Give the seared tuna burger a try, it’s my favorite. They also have great fries and milkshakes. Expect a line, but it moves quickly. They also have a great happy hour.
780 locals recommend
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveIf you’re interested in getting a burger look no further than Hopdoddy. Give the seared tuna burger a try, it’s my favorite. They also have great fries and milkshakes. Expect a line, but it moves quickly. They also have a great happy hour.
Ready for a slice or turkey sub? Home slice is a local fav and everything in the menu is great. There’s a walk up window, and a dining room both indoor and outdoor, which might be closed during Covid.
791 locals recommend
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveReady for a slice or turkey sub? Home slice is a local fav and everything in the menu is great. There’s a walk up window, and a dining room both indoor and outdoor, which might be closed during Covid.
Joann's Fine Foods
1224 S Congress AveGreat for food and drinks, there’s lots of outdoor seating.
Be sure to get a taco while you’re in town. They are busy on the weekends, but you can call ahead to order.
270 locals recommend
Torchys Tacos
1822 South Congress AvenueBe sure to get a taco while you’re in town. They are busy on the weekends, but you can call ahead to order.
Amazing Mediterranean, on the fancier side, make a reservation or enjoy a cocktail while you wait for a table.
115 locals recommend
Aba
1011 S Congress AveAmazing Mediterranean, on the fancier side, make a reservation or enjoy a cocktail while you wait for a table.
Chapulín Cantina
Great interior Mexican spot with amazing mezcal drinks.
Sightseeing
A few blocks south on alameda is a great neighborhood pool, with lap lanes and free swim. There is a small grassy area to lounge on towels. It is also heated in the winter!
158 locals recommend
Big Stacy Neighborhood Park
700 E Live Oak StA few blocks south on alameda is a great neighborhood pool, with lap lanes and free swim. There is a small grassy area to lounge on towels. It is also heated in the winter!
If you walk north to the end of alameda, there is an access point on your left to the hike and bike trail, perfect for a jog or still along the water and see amazing views on the city.
257 locals recommend
Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
If you walk north to the end of alameda, there is an access point on your left to the hike and bike trail, perfect for a jog or still along the water and see amazing views on the city.
The original yeti store is a sight to see and they have beer and games on the patio.
16 locals recommend
YETI Flagship
220 S Congress AveThe original yeti store is a sight to see and they have beer and games on the patio.
A must visit to Barton Springs! The pool is in the 60s and taking the first plunge will take your breath away! But it’s rejuvenating, and beautiful to relax on the grassy lawn. Small fee to enter.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrA must visit to Barton Springs! The pool is in the 60s and taking the first plunge will take your breath away! But it’s rejuvenating, and beautiful to relax on the grassy lawn. Small fee to enter.
Home to ACL and the kite festival, Zilker park is a great spot to bring the family and let the kiddos run around. Huge grassy area, soccer fields and lots of trail access points.
246 locals recommend
Zilker Park
Home to ACL and the kite festival, Zilker park is a great spot to bring the family and let the kiddos run around. Huge grassy area, soccer fields and lots of trail access points.
Neighborhoods
Our house is blocks from south congress, a great place to spend the day walking and checking out all the great shops, restaurants, bars and live music venues.
650 locals recommend
South Congress
Our house is blocks from south congress, a great place to spend the day walking and checking out all the great shops, restaurants, bars and live music venues.
Along east side drive is a walking trail that goes along the green belt. Great for a run or stroll with coffee. There’s tennis courts, basketball, volleyball, a large playground, wading kids pool (in the summer) and a year round swimming pool on the south end.
158 locals recommend
Big Stacy Neighborhood Park
700 E Live Oak StAlong east side drive is a walking trail that goes along the green belt. Great for a run or stroll with coffee. There’s tennis courts, basketball, volleyball, a large playground, wading kids pool (in the summer) and a year round swimming pool on the south end.
Down south congress you will find music lane, with all it chíc eating and shopping options.
Music Lane
1117 S Congress AveDown south congress you will find music lane, with all it chíc eating and shopping options.