Austin area bars and nightlife

Best bars in East Riverside

Best bars in East Riverside: start with 1618 Asian Fusion, Ani's Day and Night, and Baby Acapulco. Use the 121 places below to build a plan around this theme; each place has source-backed details behind its description.

Within 2.2 mi of East Riverside center · center-radius discovery, not a neighborhood boundary

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121 places

Places to start with

1618 Asian Fusion

Source-backed place · Food and drink

1618 Asian Fusion

1618 Asian Fusion Restaurant

Restaurant 2 sources
Ani's Day and Night

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Ani's Day and Night

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Bar 2 sources
Baby Acapulco

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Baby Acapulco

An Austin tradition for almost 40 years.

Restaurant 2 sources
Chi'Lantro

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Chi'Lantro

Get your favorite Korean BBQ Inspired® bowls, ssäms, The Original Kimchi Fries™ and more Korean Tex-Mex favorites!

Restaurant 2 sources
Crow Bar

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Crow Bar

Experience Quality Cocktails & Beers in a Classic Cool Dive Bar Atmosphere

Bar 2 sources
Dan's Hamburgers - Austin

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Dan's Hamburgers - Austin

Dan's hamburgers

Restaurant 3 sources
De Nada Cantina

Source-backed place · Food and drink

De Nada Cantina

De Nada Cantina.

Restaurant 2 sources
Delmy's Pupuseria

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Delmy's Pupuseria

Delmy's Pupuseria with menu, specials, order online for pickup, takeout, carryout, or catering, the best pupusas, revultas, chich…

Restaurant 2 sources
El Pollo Rico

Source-backed place · Food and drink

El Pollo Rico

At El Pollo Rico, we specialize in authentic Mexican charcoal grilled chicken & carne asada.

Restaurant 2 sources
El Pollo Rico

Source-backed place · Food and drink

El Pollo Rico

At El Pollo Rico, we specialize in authentic Mexican charcoal grilled chicken & carne asada.

Restaurant 2 sources
El Tapatio

Source-backed place · Food and drink

El Tapatio

El Tapatio is a restaurant in Austin.

Restaurant 1 source
Espadas de Brazil

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Espadas de Brazil

Espadas de Brazil is a restaurant in Austin.

Restaurant 1 source
Ezov

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Ezov

Ezov is a restaurant in Austin.

Restaurant 2 sources
Frazier's Long & Low

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Frazier's Long & Low

Frazier's Long & Low is a bar in Austin.

Bar 2 sources
GhostLine Kitchens

Source-backed place · Food and drink

GhostLine Kitchens

Looking for a unique Austin event venue?

Restaurant 2 sources
Hecho En Mexico Montopolis

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Hecho En Mexico Montopolis

Hecho En Mexico Montopolis is a restaurant in Austin.

Restaurant 1 source
Het Say Vietnamese Kitchen

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Het Say Vietnamese Kitchen

Pho | Vermicelli Bowls | Banh Mi | Clay Pots | Boba | Local Family Owned and Operated

Restaurant 2 sources
Holiday

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Holiday

cocktail bar & restaurant

Bar 2 sources
Honduras Food

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Honduras Food

Explore authentic Honduran food — baleadas, tamales, pupusas, ceviche, sopa de caracol and more.

Restaurant 2 sources
Intero Restaurant

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Intero Restaurant

A comfortable, small restaurant focused on contemporary Italian with a particular eye for whole product usage and seasonal fare.

Restaurant 2 sources
Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile

Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile is a restaurant in Austin.

Restaurant 1 source
Javi's Best of Tex Mex

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Javi's Best of Tex Mex

Javi’s Best of Tex-Mex Austin serves bold, authentic flavors made fresh daily.

Restaurant 2 sources
Juan in a Million

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Juan in a Million

Juan in a Million has been serving Mexican breakfast and lunch in East Austin since 1980.

$$ Restaurant 2 sources
Juniper

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Juniper

Juniper is a restaurant in Austin.

Restaurant 1 source
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How to use this list

Best first stop 1618 Asian Fusion 1618 Asian Fusion Restaurant
Suggested shape

Start with 1618 Asian Fusion and Ani's Day and Night. Then use the Nearby location picker to swap in food, events, or a shorter walk based on where you actually are.

Best for
Restaurant 1618 Asian Fusion Matcha Salad Bar
Source depth

23 public sources across the top 12 places

What should I start with on this Austin list?

Start with 1618 Asian Fusion, Ani's Day and Night, and Baby Acapulco, then use the map to add nearby food, events, or a shorter walking route.

How does Gyde choose places for Best bars in East Riverside?

Gyde ranks source-backed places by fit for this theme, visitor usefulness, category coverage, and local context. The top 12 places on this page currently reference 23 public sources.

What should I verify before going?

Check official sources for current hours, ticket prices, closures, construction, and event schedules before you leave.

Editorial method

How this guide is built

Evidence

Source-backed places first

12 of the top 12 places show public source links, with 23 source links total.

Recommendation logic

Fit beats inventory volume

Gyde weighs theme fit, category variety, local context, and route usefulness before sending you to a Austin place page.

Before you go

Freshness still matters

Last content update among these picks: Updated July 2026. Check official hours, ticket prices, closures, and weather before leaving.

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