Austin South Congress Food Tour with 5 Tastings, Tacos & Sweets

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Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Travis

Duration

3 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 12 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

Other

Vegetarian, Family-friendly

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Austin's South Congress with our expert guide. Dive into its culinary scene, discover vibrant diners, BBQ gems, and sweets, and embrace the unique vibe that defines this iconic area.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

On our Secret Food Tour: Austin - South Congress, you'll escape the hustle and bustle of Downtown to discover a living, breathing Texan landmark.

Our experienced guides will take you on an eclectic journey through Austin's vibrant and unique dining, nightlife, and shopping district the locals call "SoCo." On your adventure, you're likely to stumble upon delicious diner favorites, smoked BBQ specialties, and refreshing sweet treats. Throughout the experience, you'll see firsthand why this town is so fabulously "weird" and learn why we want to keep it that way! South Congress isn't just any old street in Austin, it's the artery that leads straight to the heart of Texas.

What You Get

Our delicious Secret Dish!

Savory Meatball Sub – comfort food done right

Classic Old-Fashioned Soda – fizzy, sweet, iconic

Gratuities

Pick-up and Drop-off

Good To Know

*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.
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

What You’ll Experience

South Congress Avenue

Our experienced guides will take you on an eclectic journey through Austin's vibrant and unique dining, nightlife, and shopping district the locals call "SoCo."

1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Magnolia Cafe

Cozy neighborhood diner serving breakfast with a diverse menu including Tex-Mex and vegetarian choices, available at any time of the day.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Big Top Candy Shop

You will see a Vibrant candy shop with a lively circus theme, showcasing classic confections and a nostalgic soda fountain experience.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Allens Boots

You will enter distinctive and enduring Western Stores known for their vast collection that encompasses a wide range of classic boots, belts, hats and stylish clothing options.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

I Love You So Much Mural

Iconic crimson graffiti message adorning the north-facing wall of the beloved Jo's Coffee, known for its distinct and rebellious charm.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Jo's Coffee – South Congress, South Congress Avenue, Travis County Texas, United States, US, 78704

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We'll meet in front of the “I Love You So Much” Mural at Jo’s Coffee at 1300 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704.

End Point

Magnolia Cafe, South Congress Avenue, Travis County Texas, United States, US, 78704

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The tour will end at Magnolia Cafe, located at 1920 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.7

based on 76 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Awesome tour, even better guide

May 18, 2026

Sohail provided a ton of information on Austin and the food scene. He also provided great recommendations for other things to do in the area.

(TripAdvisor)

BEST Food Tour Ever!!!!!!!

April 19, 2026

Sohail was our tour guide and he was awesome!!!!!! We were a group of 8. Two other couples were in our tour. Sohail gave us some great history around Austin during our food tour. The restaurant...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Great neighborhood and super fun Guide!

April 16, 2026

Loved the guide and loved the neighborhood! Really fun hearing facts in history and visiting an authentic slice of Austin! I’m not a fan of sweets, so those stops weren’t up my culinary alley, but ...read more

(TripAdvisor)

SoCo experience

April 11, 2026

We had a nice 3-hour tour of the area with an experienced guide. You can tell she really loves the So Co area. She showed us a few unique artful aspects of the area. We got a lot of food throughou...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Great food

April 10, 2026

We love doing the food tours! Katy was fantastic!

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