Sankofa Guidebook
Food scene
They were here first! This restaurant has been in East Austin for 12 years so it is truly an EA staple. A cool restaurant serving French fair. Also, a great selection of wine and cocktails.
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Justine's
4710 E 5th StThey were here first! This restaurant has been in East Austin for 12 years so it is truly an EA staple. A cool restaurant serving French fair. Also, a great selection of wine and cocktails.
Arguably some of the best tacos in Austin. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, but personally i like the Barbacoa and Migas taco. They also offer delicious fresh pressed juices and coffee. Also, a good family spot as there is a spacious outdoor seating area for kids to run around.
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Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadArguably some of the best tacos in Austin. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, but personally i like the Barbacoa and Migas taco. They also offer delicious fresh pressed juices and coffee. Also, a good family spot as there is a spacious outdoor seating area for kids to run around.
Nationally acclaimed BBQ spot. Prepare to wait about 3-4 hours if you try to get at the front of the line on a weekday. A little longer than that if you show up on a weekend or holiday. About 1 hour if you show up after they've opened, but there's a good chance they'll be out of some of the meats.
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StNationally acclaimed BBQ spot. Prepare to wait about 3-4 hours if you try to get at the front of the line on a weekday. A little longer than that if you show up on a weekend or holiday. About 1 hour if you show up after they've opened, but there's a good chance they'll be out of some of the meats.
The DON JUAN EL TACO GRANDE is the size of your head and all for $6.75. A perfect breakfast after a long night out or if you've got a healthy appetite.
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Juan in a Million
2300 E Cesar Chavez StThe DON JUAN EL TACO GRANDE is the size of your head and all for $6.75. A perfect breakfast after a long night out or if you've got a healthy appetite.
Another top BBQ spot in Austin and walking distance from the condo.
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La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StAnother top BBQ spot in Austin and walking distance from the condo.
A really funky restaurant with tapas style Japanese/BBQ fare, and only a 5 minute walk away.
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Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd StA really funky restaurant with tapas style Japanese/BBQ fare, and only a 5 minute walk away.
Coffee
A 15 minute walk, but worth it for delicious coffee at the right price
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Texas Coffee Traders
1400 E 4th StA 15 minute walk, but worth it for delicious coffee at the right price
Close to the condo, extremely friendly service and a quality cup of coffee
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Greater Goods Coffee Roasting Co.
160 E 5th StClose to the condo, extremely friendly service and a quality cup of coffee
Sightseeing
From the condo, you can quickly access Lady Bird Lake by walking South on Pleasant Valley.
It's one of the best ways to see the city skyline. The whole loop is about 4 miles.
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailFrom the condo, you can quickly access Lady Bird Lake by walking South on Pleasant Valley.
It's one of the best ways to see the city skyline. The whole loop is about 4 miles.
Rent a paddle board or kayak and experience a fun and healthy way to see Austin. They offer guided tours and you can even get a close up view of the bat colony under the bridge.
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Live Love Paddle
1610 E Riverside DrRent a paddle board or kayak and experience a fun and healthy way to see Austin. They offer guided tours and you can even get a close up view of the bat colony under the bridge.
Only open in the summer.
Swim some laps, cool off, lay out in the sun or play in the splash pad. A wonderful neighborhood pool that is free to all.
Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Pool
741 Pedernales StreetOnly open in the summer.
Swim some laps, cool off, lay out in the sun or play in the splash pad. A wonderful neighborhood pool that is free to all.
Bars
Retro bar offering specialty drinks & punches, plus a spacious yard with shaded poolside seating.
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Kitty Cohen's
2211 Webberville RdRetro bar offering specialty drinks & punches, plus a spacious yard with shaded poolside seating.
Live country music is served up in this hip, upbeat, sprawling honky-tonk with a taco truck outside.
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The White Horse
500 Comal StLive country music is served up in this hip, upbeat, sprawling honky-tonk with a taco truck outside.
A hip brewery with a beautiful outdoor seating area. Their pizza is pretty good too!
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Central Machine Works
4824 E Cesar Chavez StA hip brewery with a beautiful outdoor seating area. Their pizza is pretty good too!
Sweet Tooth
Local bakery preparing all-vegan treats including cupcakes, brownies & special-occasion cakes.
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Capital City Bakery
2211 E Cesar Chavez StLocal bakery preparing all-vegan treats including cupcakes, brownies & special-occasion cakes.
All they make is cake, and they do it really REALLY well! Aaron, the owner has put an incredible amount of thought and care into his creations. A slice is a little pricey, but worth it if you want to treat yourself.
Paper Route Bakery
1010 E Cesar Chavez StAll they make is cake, and they do it really REALLY well! Aaron, the owner has put an incredible amount of thought and care into his creations. A slice is a little pricey, but worth it if you want to treat yourself.
A great nearby spot to cool down in the Texas summer sun. They have generous portions for a reasonable price. I recommend the banana split.
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Hay Elotes
2214 E 7th StA great nearby spot to cool down in the Texas summer sun. They have generous portions for a reasonable price. I recommend the banana split.
Shopping
Our local grocery store. I recommend going first thing in the morning and buying the flour tortillas; they are made in house and are absolutely delicious. Head back to the condo and load them up with some toppings of your choosing.
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H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdOur local grocery store. I recommend going first thing in the morning and buying the flour tortillas; they are made in house and are absolutely delicious. Head back to the condo and load them up with some toppings of your choosing.
A large selection of succulents and other plants
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East Austin Succulents
801 Tillery StA large selection of succulents and other plants
A wonderful place to pick up some local fare and trinkets unique to Austin and the surrounding areas. Depending on the season, you can get Fredericksburg peaches and we highly recommend trying some. We also recommend getting an empanada at YAPA ARTISAN EMPANADAS and a nice big cup of lemonade from Ctrus.
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Mueller Farmers' Market
2006 Philomena StA wonderful place to pick up some local fare and trinkets unique to Austin and the surrounding areas. Depending on the season, you can get Fredericksburg peaches and we highly recommend trying some. We also recommend getting an empanada at YAPA ARTISAN EMPANADAS and a nice big cup of lemonade from Ctrus.