SXSW EATS 2026

Music. Film. Interactive.

SXSW has become one of the biggest events in Austin, and in the nation

it has also become a spot where foodies love to come and try out our delicious eats.

This top 20 list shares locally unique to Austin!

Most of the SXSW events are based out of Downtown, so this Top 20 is nearby…

Enjoy!

ATX COCINA:

Best Gluten Free Restaurant

BANGERS:

Best Patio on Rainey Street

BILL’S OYSTER:

Best Unlimited Fries with Champagne

CHILANTRO:

Best Kimchi Fries

COMEDOR:

Best Oaxacan Cuisine

EMMER & RYE:

Best Farm to Table

FAREGROUND:

Best Group Eats

HESTIA:

Best Chef’s Tasting

JUPITER SUPPER CLUB:

Best Vegan Experience

KIMBERLY:

Best Surf & Turf

LA PISCINA:

Best Tabletop Fajitas

MOONSHINE GRILL:

Best Southern Food

PEACOCK:

Best Kebabs

RESTAURANT FRANCOIS:

Best Romantic Spot

SWEDISH HILL:

Best Bakery

UCHIBA:

Best Sushi

VANHORN’S:

Best NY Steakhouse Vibe

VERACRUZ:

Best Breakfast Taco

WELL:

Best Healthy Meal

SPECIAL ADDITION:

AUSTIN IS A FOODIE CITY…

The following spots are all downtown, local Austin…

quick & easy… and are all a must try!

HOKKAISAN:

Best Japanese Grab & Go

JUICELAND:

Best Juice

MANNYS:

Best Cuban Snacks

[Coffee during the Day, Speakeasy Lounge at Night]

ONE TACO:

Best Barbacoa Taco

ROYAL BLUE GROCERY:

Best Variety

[4th & Nueces location has Sana Sana Taqueria Pop Up!]

TACO DELI:

Best Frontero Fundido Taco

TORCHY’S TACOS:

Best “Trashy” Taco

TURF N SURF:

Best Fish Tacos