4 Best Restaurants in Downtown with Sixth Street and Rainey Street, Austin

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We've compiled the best of the best in Downtown with Sixth Street and Rainey Street - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Veracruz All Natural

$ | Downtown Fodor's Choice

This downtown Veracruz location, tucked on the ground floor of The LINE, services the bustling hotel crowd with early morning to late night operating hours. There is also a walk-up window, just steps off the hike-and-bike trail, that's perfect for a grab-and-go taco and coffee before you start a day of sightseeing.

Comedor

$$$ | Downtown

Diners arrive in droves to this sleek, contemporary Mexican restaurant from acclaimed chef Philip Speer for the bone marrow tacos with pecan gremolata. Servers will encourage you to mix and match vibrant, inventive plates for the table. Happy hour is a fabulous time to enjoy house margaritas and discounted tacos and tostadas.

501 Colorado St., Austin, TX, 78701, USA
512-499–0977
Known For
  • Signature bone-marrow tacos
  • Excellent cocktail and pastry programs
  • Subtle exterior facade that's easy to miss if you're not looking

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La Condesa

$$$$ | Downtown

After an award-winning debut in 2013, this sophisticated spot for modern Mexican cuisine has remained a staple of downtown's Second Street District. Diners can expect reliable mainstays, such as crispy carnitas tacos, carne asada with mole, and cochinita pibil, a traditional Yucatec Mayan slow-roasted pork dish. The popular weekend brunch service doesn’t disappoint.

400A W. 2nd St., Austin, TX, 78701, USA
512-499–0300
Known For
  • Pricey but posh weekend brunch
  • Second Street crowds make it a hot spot
  • Impressive tequila and mezcal selection
Restaurant Details
Reservations recommended

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Pelóns

$ | Downtown

Situated between some of the city’s best music venues, this lively joint has reasonably priced Tex-Mex standards you can enjoy on the oak tree-shaded patio. Or just indulge in the drink menu full of house margaritas, specialty cocktails, and premium tequila flights.

802 Red River St., Austin, TX, 78704, USA
512-243--7874
Known For
  • Great happy hour specials
  • Excellent margaritas
  • Ultimate pregaming spot for music shows

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