Austin/East Austin

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Austin/East Austin is a district of Austin.

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The arts district in East Austin is where it's at:

Check out East Austin Studio Tours for a glimpse at all the visual art created east of I-35.

You can find original theatre, music and dance at three venues on the East Side:

ALLGO (Austin Latino Lesbian & Gay Organization) has a small performance venue

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See the following companies who usually perform on the East Side:

• Aztlan Dance Company • Pro Arts Collective • ALLGO • Rude Mechs • Refraction Arts • Physical Plant • Salvage Vanguard • dirigo group

The East side practically has a park and a swimming pool every five blocks. Try Metz park where they have cheap classes for all ages, basketball, baseball, soccer fields, a swimming pool and a rec center. The rec center is air conditioned with fooseball, a pool table and clean restrooms. Outside the rec is a free water park for the young'uns.

The hike and bike trails are in pristine condition since they don't get the wear and tear that the trails get on the west side of I-35.

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There are plenty of great places to eat in East Austin.

  • Angie's Mexican Restaurant, 900 E 7th St. (behind the gas station on I-35). Good Tex-Mex with its own loyal customers. It is located in an older house on a hill with a good view of downtown. They also have outdoor seating but the deck needs some updating. edit

  • Eastside Cafe, 2113 Manor Road, ☎ (512) 476-5858 (, fax: (512) 476-5858), [1]. Fantastic restaurant in an old house, complete with their own vegetable and herb garden, which the seasonal menu revolves around. The menu includes salads, sandwiches, pasta, fish, beef, pork, shrimp, enchiladas. Vegetarian dishes. Entrees $9-$28.  edit

  • El Zunzal Restaurant, 642 Calles St (near 7th - almost in the HEB parking lot), ☎ +1 512-474-7749. Tamales in banana leaves make a meal with just one or two. Pupusas, mondongo, salpicon, yuca, various tacos, and aguas frescas round off the experience. edit

  • Joe's Bakery & Mexican Food, 2305 E 7th St. (right past Prospect Ave), ☎ +1 512-472-0017. Has good Tex-Mex and Mexican Pastries. They are only open until 3p and closed on Mondays. The staff is friendly and there is always at least a 10 minute wait on weekends but the tortillas are fresh and the food authentic Tex-Mex. edit

  • Juan In A Million, 2300 E Cesar Chavez St. (past Robert T. Martinez St.), ☎ +1 512-472-3872 (, fax: +1 512-472-5626), [2]. Daily 7AM-3PM. Another Tex-Mex restaurant with a nice atmosphere and a shaded patio. The owner is always there to shake hands and meet the customers. Lunches $6-8.  edit

  • La Reyna, 1505 E 7th St (near Comal St.), ☎ +1 512-476-4211. This is also good Tex-Mex with fresh flour tortillas. The waitstaff is not as friendly but the word about their really good food hasn't gotten out so you never have to wait. edit

  • Mi Colombia, 1614 E 7th St (at Concho St.), ☎ +1 512-391-0884 (), [3]. Tu-Th 11AM-9PM, F-Sa 11AM-10PM, Su 11AM-6PM. Authentic Colombian food; absolutely delicious. Try the yucca root (yuca) and the empanadas. edit

  • Mr. Natural, 1901 E Cesar Chavez St, ☎ +1 512-477-5228 (), [4]. Daily 8AM-7PM. This is a must try. Everything is organic and vegetarian and delicious. You won't even miss the meat! They also offer yoga classes and a vitamin store. Also, beyond their heavenly lunches they have all natural baked goods. Dinners $4-9.  edit

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