Top Things to Do in Austin's South Lamar

Carne asada on flour tortilla with pickled pink onions and cabbage with a cheese and bean taco , served from a food trailer in Austin Texas the perfect street food.

Austin’s South Lamar neighborhood is brimming with restaurants, shops, art galleries and music shops to explore. Don’t miss the area tacos. They are some of the city’s best.

Here are some of our favorite South Lamar attractions:

Maria’s Taco Xpress
We LOVE our tacos here in Austin, so it should come as no surprise that we recommend a visit to “South Austin’s Taco Queen,” Maria Corbalan’s Taco Xpress. Try Rachael Ray’s “favorite” miga taco, or opt for a more traditional item like the Al Pastor. Whatever you order, you’ll be hard-pressed to eat just one.
2529 S. Lamar Blvd.
Alamo Drafthouse
Enjoy a cold beer, good food and smorgasbord of entertainment, depending on the night and the crowd. Diversions range from sing-alongs to dinner and a movie and much more.
1120 S. Lamar Blvd.
Patika
These unique kiosk concept dining experience features two things: coffee and wine. Patika is newer to the South Lamar neighborhood, but has quickly become a popular spot to wake up or wind down.
2159 S. Lamar Blvd.
Art on 5th
Art on 5th is Austin’s largest contemporary art gallery, which is saying a lot for artsy Austin. The gallery is situation in a shopping center along Kerbey Lane. Many exhibits are on display temporarily, but its incredible Dr. Seuss Collection is a mainstay and reason alone to visit Art on 5th.
3005 S. Lamar Blvd.
South Austin Music
For 25 years, this venue has been home to music lovers, on the stage and off. The employees live and breathe music. head here for shopping, repairs or lessons.
1402 S. Lamar Blvd.
Bead It
A fun, jewelry store with rooms filled with beads of all sorts! Buy beads to take home and or use the store’s own work room to create your jewelry in house.
2058 S. Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78704
(512)693-2323
Broken Spoke
Historical and rustic country dancing hall. Enjoy live music and free dance lessons, as well as some true, country cooking!
3201 S. Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78704
(512) 442-6189
Lick Ice Creams
Nothing beats theTexas heat like ice cream. The creators of Lick use high-quality, whole ingredients and local dairy. Flavors are also unique with Roasted Beets & Fresh Mint; Goat Cheese, Thyme & Honey, Dark Chocolate, Olive Oil & Sea Salt and more. Vegan and dairy-free selections are available.
2032 S. Lamar Blvd.
Torchy’s Tacos
This long-time Austin taco joint, started as humble food truck on South 1st, way before food trucks were a thing and has since grown to a chain operation with locations all over the state, including 10 in Austin. and has, since its inception, expanded to a chain with locations all over the state, and over 10 in Austin alone.
3005 S. Lamar Blvd.