Many of you know that I’m always bragging about my Texas heritage. Can’t help it! Texas is a great place! And when SXSW is in full-swing, it’s a great time to soak up all that is Austin!

Just like last year, Chef Watson will be active at SXSW. We have a Chef Watson session in the making at the historic Driskill Hotel this year. You can check it out on the SXSW website -> http://schedule.sxsw.com/2015/events/event_IAP44524. Bring your recipe ideas!

There are so many things to love about Austin, but I must admit, my favorite thing about Austin is the food! So, in spirit of Chef Watson coming back to SXSW, I’ve comprised a list of Austin foodie places! Get ready for some great food!

We gotta start with Mexican food!

  • el Alma (http://www.elalmacafe.com/)
  • Mama V’s Quezzadillaville (http://www.mamavsaustintx.com/)
  • Licha’s Cantina (http://lichascantina.com/)

BBQ, anyone! Yes!

  • Black’s in Austin (http://blacksbbqaustin.com/)
  • Micklethwait (http://www.craftmeats.com/)
  • la Barbeque (http://www.labarbecue.com/)

Then there’s Southern and Southwestern style!

  • Fixe – Austin’s Southern House (http://austinfixe.com/)
  • Olamaie (http://olamaieaustin.com/)
  • Chavez (http://chavez-austin.com/)

Asian food is sooo delicious!

  • Ramen Tatsu-Ya (http://ramen-tatsuya.com/)
  • Koriente (http://www.koriente.com/)
  • East Side King (http://eskaustin.com/v2/south-lamar/)
  • Sway (https://swayaustin.com/)

And last, but not least, FOOD TRUCKS!

  • Peached Tortilla (http://www.thepeachedtortilla.com/locations/)
  • Be More Pacific (http://www.bemorepacifictruck.com/)
  • Chi’lantro BBQ (http://www.chilantrobbq.com/)