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
Carmelo Classico Cheesecake
~~ Downtown Austin Tour ~~
The Best Street Taco | Meatball Sub
Austin Breakfast Taco | Texas Wildflower Honey Smoothie
~~ South Congress Tour ~~
Our Delicious Secret Dish!
Gratuities
Pick-up and Drop-off
Options
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
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
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
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
Reviews
993 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Austin daytime food tour.
Mike B,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.005 - great tour guide - Zachery. Knowledgeable about Austin history, food scene and nightlife. Very accommodating and kind.
Best Time With Ben!!!
Bill C,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome experience! Delicious tastings that will not leave you hungry. You'll have a totally satisfied and full tummy. Our guide, Ben, was beyond fabulous! Ben was so kind, funny, knowledgeable, and just super! This tour with Ben should not be missed!!
Zachary is so...
Barbara A,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Zachary is so knowledgeable about the area and so much fun. Gueros and Torchys tacos are must stop places.
Pola was amazing!
Lexie Z,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pola, our guide, was an exceptional guide. Despite the rain during our tour, she took excellent care of us. We had a fantastic time!
Average at best.
JohnCandler,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The tour was not as advertised. Only included five stops, not six. The guide, while nice, didn’t really fill in much of the history of the dish we were experiencing or in between stops, provide much interesting information about the history of the city or significant architectural insights. As far as the food. One of the stops was for a generic smoothie we could’ve gotten at the mall. The brisket, the breakfast taco, the pastor taco, and the cheesecake were pretty good. We weren’t served as a group or by a waiter. At each stop we just took individual seats and he dropped off the food like take out. We have done food tours and other cities and this one was disappointing compared to those.
Great tour with an...
GregBechstein,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour with an awesome guide. Super friendly and very knowledgeable about Austin. Alexis’ choice of food stops was on point for the area.
Hidden gems to taste in Austin
Tammy L,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide specifically selected items to taste that were unique and delicious! After the tour he spent time making other food recommendations that we enjoyed!
Great tour
Christina P,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Zach was great! He was very informative and gave us recommendations for our visit. I was happy that he threw in some history about the city while also teaching us about the food spots. He was also very easy to contact which I find is rare with guides and I appreciated very much! Would recommend this tour to all.
Great food adventure
dorothycA3554QS,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Zachary..Our tour was fun tasting at the different places..walking was well paced with food to keep the afternoon going. We were so full when we finished our tour. Zachary ..Was informed of the hidden gems and history behind the restaurants.Filled with the history of Austin.
Book with Alexis!!! Great food and views
Curious29673425024,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alexis was our tour guide and she did a FANTASTIC job bringing us around Austin. It was earlier in the morning and freezing when we went and her upbeat personality and personable attitude made us completely forget about the winter weather. The food itself was great and I really appreciate that all the places visited were local to Austin and mostly small businesses to supporting local, great eats was a huge plus. Great way to get your steps in, eat some good food, and meet wonderful people. Thank you Alexis!!
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