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South First

A fried chicken sandwich on a plate with chips.

A Houston Cafe Takes Over Paleo-Friendly Restaurant Picnik on South First

By Nadia Chaudhury October 30

A plate of yogurt with honey on top o fit with a pile of granola and cut-up fruit.

Austin Cafe Swedish Hill Takes Over Foxtrot’s South First Store

By Nadia Chaudhury October 3

Someone holding up a tostada with avocado, shrimp, onions, and more.

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The Ultimate Visitor’s Guide to Eating in Austin
Map

The Best South First Restaurants and Bars in Austin

Where to eat and drink on South First Street

By Nadia Chaudhury September 26

A wine bottle beverage display case.

Turns Out Foxtrot Isn’t Reopening on South First in Austin Either

By Nadia Chaudhury July 30

A restaurant dining room.

Austin French Restaurant Closes Suddenly on South First

By Nadia Chaudhury June 3

Someone holding up two halves of a breakfast sandwich.

A New Austin Food Truck Asserts the Brilliance of a Classic Breakfast Sandwich

By Nadia Chaudhury April 8

A bamboo boat tray of salmon slices.

Former Kome Sushi Chef Opens a New Japanese Food Truck in South Austin

By Nadia Chaudhury November 13, 2023

A bowl of saucy shrimp.

New Gluten-Free Mexican Restaurant Focusing on Yucatán Cuisine Opens in October

By Nadia Chaudhury October 10, 2023

A chef cooks something in a flaming pan.

Austin’s Lucky Robot Is Opening a Gluten-Free Mexican Restaurant on South First

By Nadia Chaudhury September 27, 2023

Open bins of different-colored ice cream.

A New Sweets Truck Touting Gelato and Chocolate in Mocha and Lamb Skewers Opens in Austin

By Nadia Chaudhury September 25, 2023

Squares of swirly brownies.

Austin Catering Company Word of Mouth Closes West 12th Bakery as Owner Eyes Retirement

By H. Drew Blackburn March 8, 2023

An oval-shaped pizza with slices of meats.

New Pizzeria With Chile Crisp-Drizzled Pies Opens on South First

By Nadia Chaudhury November 17, 2022

A place of cookies.

Another Austin Bakery Is Closing, This Time, It’s Word of Mouth on South First

By Nadia Chaudhury September 7, 2022

A table of three plates, one with radishes with green tops with a bowl of light green-brown sauce, one with oysters topped with sauce and little greens, and the third with brown crispy rice slabs with a whipped topping.

A New Wine Restaurant Touting Fried Chicken Will Open on South First

By Nadia Chaudhury March 2, 2022

A bakery counter with baked goods in display cases.

32-Year-Old La Mexicana Bakery Is Closing on South First

By Nadia Chaudhury January 24, 2022

A pepperoni pizza

Austin Pizzeria Show Me Pizza Will Literally Show You the Pizza With Live-Streamed Oven

By Erin Russell May 20, 2021

A regular, chocolate, and some other kind of croissant on a blue metal table with a yellow flower in a vase in the background.

Beloved Catering Company Word of Mouth Is Opening in Bouldin Creek

By Erin Russell February 8, 2021

Congee from Sway

Thai Restaurant Sway Is Permanently Closed on South First

By Nadia Chaudhury February 1, 2021

The stage at the North Door

East Austin Venue North Door Is Now Closed, But Pueblo Viejo Is Staying Open

By Nadia Chaudhury September 15, 2020

Tacos from Torchy’s

Torchy’s Tacos Is Closing Its Original Restaurant

By Nadia Chaudhury October 15, 2019

Two hands getting a spoonful of sauce to put over chicken and rice with sliced cucumbers on a marble countertop.

Austin Favorite Thai Fresh Launches Cookbook Kickstarter

By Erin Russell September 30, 2019

Oak Sports Bar

New Sports Bar Takes Over Old Porter Ale House Space on South First

By Nadia Chaudhury February 19, 2019

The bacon-spinach and La Pachuca tacos at Mellizoz Tacos

Longtime South Austin Taco Truck Is Moving

By Nadia Chaudhury January 8, 2019

The carne asada from N’Esperado

Mexican Barbecue Restaurant Closes Quickly on South First

By Nadia Chaudhury December 14, 2018

N’Esperado’s exterior

A New Mexican Barbecue Restaurant Lands on South First

By Nadia Chaudhury August 8, 2018

The tacos al pastor de atun

South First Mexican Seafood Restaurant Suddenly Closes

By Nadia Chaudhury May 23, 2018

A taco from Torchy’s Tacos

Original Torchy’s Tacos Trailer Is Closing on South First

By Nadia Chaudhury March 5, 2018

Cosmic Coffee’s brunch cocktails

South Austin Coffee Shop Adds Brunch Cocktails and Chicken Wing Truck

By Nadia Chaudhury March 2, 2018

The Cheeky Monkey at Phoebe’s Diner

Chronicle Has Mixed Feelings About Greasy Spoon Phoebe’s Diner

By Erin Russell December 7, 2017

Elizabeth Street Cafe’s cover

Behold Elizabeth Street Cafe's Cookbook

Sneak a peek at the Vietnamese restaurant and French bakery’s recipes

By Nadia Chaudhury October 9, 2017

Tasty Spoon’s gelato offerings

Austin Monthly Loves Sorbet Now Thanks to Tasty Spoon

By Erin Russell October 5, 2017

Porter Ale House’s brunch

Porter Ale House and Gastropub Is Now Closed

By Nadia Chaudhury July 28, 2017

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