Austin · AUSTIN BBQ & TACO FOOD TOURS
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The best barbecue in town sells out by early afternoon and the taco scene rewards a local guide. Here are Austin’s best food tours: brisket crawls that skip the line, breakfast-taco runs, and walking tours that hit the pits and the trucks in one go, with prices, how much food is included, and how hungry you should arrive (very).
A 3-hour Austin walking food tour with BBQ brisket, breakfast tacos, sweets, and a secret dish, offered downtown or SoCo.
“Lots of food of different types. We would not have known where to go, to try all the different food. So it was helpful and fun. The next day we went back to one of the spots for more. The tour guide had many stories.”
Austin shuttle to Salt Lick BBQ and two Hill Country wineries, with small-group comfort, guided stops, and all tastings paid on-site.
“Evan Ford made this experience spectacular. Great group, great tour, lots of laughter, exactly what I needed.”
Austin shuttle to Salt Lick BBQ and two Hill Country wineries. Small-group van, scenic drive, and tasting time for $69.
“Jax was a terrific guide. Set the tone for a fun trip right from the start.”
Private 3-hour Downtown Austin food walk with Texas BBQ, breakfast tacos, sweets, and major sights like Congress Ave and Sixth Street.
“We did the private tour option which was expensive, but we got to go at our own pace and have an experience with the tour guide. Austin has great food options and we really enjoyed Alexis' information about the local sites. Highly recommend. We have made of point of doing food or cocktail tours in all the cities we visit, and Austin did not disappoint.”
Austin Downtown food tour with 6+ tastings in 3 hours: BBQ brisket, breakfast tacos, secret dish, dessert, and optional drinks.
“It was great. Took us to fun places (not just the restaurants). Zachary was a wonderful guide. He had so much knowledge about the area and the restaurants and history. He also had a great sense of humour which made the tour even more fun. Food was really good. Went to 2 taco places, however, they were both very different. I would highly recommend the tour if you want to experience downtown Austin.”
A 3-hour Austin bike tour with helmet and classic bikes, three drink rounds, and two tacos across four local brewery stops.
“We almost didn’t make it for our booking and I’m so glad it worked out. We’ve done several food tours and guided tours, and this was probably the most enjoyable one I’ve done. It ended up just being my husband and I for this group, and Jake felt like being along with a friend. He was so personable and gave a great mix of historical info with personal recommendations. I also think they have planned the perfect route for this tour. It’s enough to actually see a bit of the area and enjoy the breeze, but brief enough for just about anyone to handle. The beer/taco stops were great! If…”
Austin SoCo food tour with 6 tastings in about 3 hours, featuring iced coffee, tacos, sweets, and a secret dish.
“Mollie was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. We tried sime places that we wouldn't have found ourselves. Highly recommend!”
Austin e-bike foodie tour with tastings, bat-bridge stories, Lady Bird Lake views, and a free Greetings mural photo.
“Awesome adventure. Seeing Austin by electric bike is such a great prospective! Our guide Leeann was the best!”
Devour Downtown Austin is a 3-hour walking food tour with five local stops: brisket, tacos, burgers, and water ice with Austin guide AJ.
“AJ gave us a great tour that included all local food. Tacos, brisket, burgers, spring rolls and water ice were on the tour, all were delicious. We had a great time, and were glad we didn't eat before the tour because by the end we were full. Salad for dinner that night, lol!”
Austin’s downtown BBQ and food walking tour with brisket, barbacoa tacos, Capitol sights, bat bridge at dusk, and a final smoothie.
“Nothing like barbecue with some of my favorite people in my favorite place. Austin never disappoints. Highly recommend.”
Austin taco walk with three tastings, dessert, and downtown sights. Small group, 2 hours, $99, guided in English.
“The guide was fantastic. The group was supposed to be small - around 4 and that morning he got informed he would having 12. He made it work (much to his credit and hard work with the restaurants) but it makes me question booking again with Viator.”
A $75, two-hour Austin breakfast taco crawl with three stops, hot Texas queso, and an air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter ride.
“This was a great way to experience some of the different parts of Austin and to get a feel for the unique food culture of the city - and Holden was the perfect guide to lead the charge! We went to two mom-and-pop shops and then something a little more mainstream - tRead more”
Ride an e-bike through downtown Austin and Lady Bird Lake on a guided brunch loop with lunch included and two food stops.
“We booked the event as a fun adventure to celebrate a friend’s birthday. We are local residents. And this did not disappoint! The best brunch/afternoon we have had in a long time. Faith, Katie and Brenda were absolute jewels! The bikes were amazing and fun to ride. The guides were Austin weird perfect! It felt authentic and organic and not scripted. Great food and amazing Sunday afternoon! We would do it again for evening food tour.”
Austin BBQ in a small group with a guide, van comfort, and food delivered from top spots for an easy three-hour tasting.
“Tons of good food! Don’t eat breakfast! This will be breakfast lunch and dinner. Cody was really informative and the van was super comfortable and new. There were lines of people at every stop and we just sat down and Cody delivered us our food from the five different places. That was a real plus not having to wait. Would highly recommend this tour. My 86 year old aunt liked it and was able to handle it, but my brother loved it, saying he couldn’t believe how good all the food was here in Texas.”
Austin small-group BBQ tour with brisket and peach cobbler tastings, plus downtown landmarks around the Red River Cultural District.
“Do not book this tour operator is unreliable and switched the times on us the night before to an alternate times and then didn't show up at all. We waited over half an hour and no got response from the operator to our repeated requests for a clue as to what was happening. Avoid it.”
