Austin Food Tour with Authentic Flavors, Tacos & 5 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.
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!
Options
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
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 N Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, USA
2-Hour Express Food Tour
East Austin Express Tour: Choose this option to join our 2-Hour Express East Austin Food Tour ! Starting point: Cosmic Saltillo, 1300 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78702, 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 N Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, USA
What‘s Included
BBQ Brisket & Texas Style Pinto Beans
Carmelo Classico Cheesecake
Falafel Bite | Curry Dip & Malaysian Flatbread
Austin Breakfast Taco | Texas Wildflower Honey Smoothie
Artisanal Ice Cream
The best & most traditional Austin Tacos
~~ 3-Hour Downtown Austin Tour ~~
~~ 2-Hour Express Tour ~~
Our Delicious Secret Dish!
Gratuities
Pick-up and Drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,058 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Decent to good food...
Michael H,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Decent to good food served by the establishments with attentive service. Minimal historical information provided.
A good way to get to know downtown Austin
Ken M,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00A good mix of bbq and Tex mex food samples. I thought the stops could have been ordered differently. Our tour met at 11;00am. IMHO the breakfast burrito stop should have been the first stop with the bbq later. Our tour guide was a local with a good knowledge of the city. The tours covered several mostly flat city blocks and was an easy walk.
Worth every penny and time
Maps04796641913,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pola, she was amazingly fantastic as our tour guide. Her knowledge of the city and the restaurants we visited was amazing. I highly recommend it. I plan on attending again with friends and family again.
Great food/city tour
LN143,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sohail was a great guide — knowledgeable, personable and friendly. The food stops covered a wide range of local color, and the narration included a lot of city and regional history.
Food is delicious and...
Rebecca R,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Food is delicious and abundant, guide was charming and knowledgeable. Great intro to Austin, highly recommended!
Great day!
Greg N,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jack was an awesome guide, and we had 5 great stops in the heart of downtown Austin. Would recommend to a friend.
Fun food tour
Julie L,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun way to learn more about Austin, the city’s history and its culinary culture. From brisket, to tacos, to smoothies and more, we enjoyed the day
Fun way to explore Austin
Julie L,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sohail gave us a great tour around downtown Austin. The food stops were delicious and he gave us great information about the background of the varying cuisines and of the history of the city.
The tour was fine but...
Jill S,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00The tour was fine but only included chain establishments. Three hours was too long and the five stops were not spread evenly over the walk.
A great time in Austin
dominickg811,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time. The pacing and portions were perfect. Our guide Alexa was knowledgeable friendly organized and a lot of fun.
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