Austin Food Tour with Local Flavors, Tacos & 6 Food Tastings
Overview
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3 hours
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Join us on our Secret Food Tour of Downtown Austin and let our expert guides and your taste buds take you on a culinary adventure through the bustling streets in the heart of the live music capital of the world. Discover the flavors of Texas as you indulge in a variety of dishes, including the famous BBQ brisket and Instagram-worthy breakfast tacos, among many other mouthwatering options.
Or escape the hustle and bustle of Downtown to discover a living, breathing Texan landmark on our Secret Food Tour of South Congress. Discover Austin's vibrant and unique dining, nightlife, and shopping district that the locals call "SoCo" and stumble upon delicious diner favorites, smoked BBQ specialties, and refreshing sweet treats. See firsthand why this town is so fabulously "weird" and learn why we want to keep it that way!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
*Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
*Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
*This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
On our Secret Food Tour: Downtown Austin, let our guides and your stomach lead you through the busy streets of the central and historic area of the live music capital of the world for an urban gastronomy experience. You'll try numerous foods, from our famous BBQ brisket to our Instagramable breakfast tacos, plus lots more. Don’t forget our Secret Dish as well!
South Congress Avenue
On our Secret Food Tour: Austin - South Congress, let our guides take you on an eclectic journey through Austin's vibrant and unique dining, nightlife, and shopping district that the locals call "SoCo." On your adventure, you're likely to stumble upon delicious diner favorites, smoked BBQ specialties, and refreshing sweet treats. Don’t forget our Secret Dish as well!
What‘s Included
BBQ Brisket & Texas Style Pinto Beans
Our Delicious Secret Dish.
Handmade Italian Cream Soda
Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookie | Specialty Iced Coffee Drink
~~ Downtown Austin Tour ~~
The Best Street Taco | Meatball Sub
Picadillo Empanada | Flan Inspired Cheesecake
Austin Breakfast Taco | Texas Wildflower Honey Smoothie
~~ South Congress Tour ~~
Our Delicious Secret Dish!
Gratuities
Pick-up and Drop-off
Options
SoCo Small Group Food Tour
Small Group Food Tour: Choose this option to join our Secret Food Tour Austin South Congress District in a group of 12 people or less!
Starting point:
Jo's Coffee – South Congress, 1300 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, USA
South Congress Private Tour
Private Tour Upgrade: Choose this option to upgrade to a private food tour of Austin SOUTH CONGRESS for only you and your group
Starting point:
Jo's Coffee – South Congress, 1300 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, USA
Private Austin Downtown Tour
Private Tour Upgrade: Choose this option to upgrade to a private food tour of Austin Downtown for only you and your group
Starting point:
111 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, USA
Austin Downtown Group tour
Small Group Food Tour: Choose this option to join our Secret Food Tour Austin Downtown in a group of 12 people or less!
Starting point:
111 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, USA
Reviews
965 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful tour
Talitha B,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I was more stuffed than I thought I’d be. Good thing I didn’t eat breakfast. Everything we had was good and my husband is a good cook and sometimes a harsh critic on restaurants so for him to like everything I know it had to be good. Zachary was a great tour guide and we could tell he enjoys living in Austin and sharing what he loves about it. Liked the bits of Austin history we learned along the way. I used to live in Austin and learned so much more that I didn’t previously know while on this tour. Thanks so much for a wonderful experience as we celebrated our first year of marriage.
Awesome Austin!
Michelle B,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Khy was an awesome tour guide! She shared information about local art and history. Also the history of the restaurants. The food was awesome and we got plenty to eat!
Zach was a great tour guide!
Ann O,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved the food we tried and the information about Austin that Zach shared with us. Would recommend him and this tour!
Tasty food and knowledgeable guide
Kiwiguy51,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Paula was a great guide and explained a lot of the Austin history. Food was very tasty, although the tour price is difficult to justify given the actual cost of the bites we were given.
Jack did a great job...
Cassandra C,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Jack did a great job taking us around the city and giving us detailed history. We enjoyed every bite!
Fantastic food tour!
Erin B,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Jack, was fantastic! Our family travels often and makes a point to do a food tour at each new stop. We’ve experienced many and this one was at the top of our list! Lots of food, everything delicious, and Jack was personable, knowledgeable and made everyone’s time fantastic! Would highly recommended.
Austin food tour
Douglas M,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Make sure you come hungry as there is plenty of delicious food. The tour guide was excellent and kept us entertained with his stories
Can’t Miss Austin Food Tour
juliemM430ON,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Another wonderful Secret Food Tour in the books, this time in Austin. Alexis was an enthusiastic, friendly and very knowledgeable guide. The food choices were top-notch and really highlighted the Austin food scene. Loved learning the history and culture of the area. Highly recommend booking a tour during your stay in Austin.
Excellent food tour!
D701CCashleyl,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great day exploring Austin with our guide Jack. All the food samples were absolutely delicious and Jack was an awesome guide full of knowledge about the city and the food. We also got some great recommendation of things to do/see from a locals perspective. Awesome day.
Yummy Food Tour!
Michele R,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was wonderful! Our guide, Jack was so enthusiastic about food that it made the tour fun. All the samples presented were delicious and in generous portions. Very glad we took this tour.
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