South Lamar’s shopping truly shines. Locals enjoy a wide variety of stores, including clothing (both modern and vintage), art galleries, home décor, and everything in between. Larger shopping centers are also in the area, such as the Hill Country Galleria, offering grocery stores like Randalls, Central Market, and a Whole Foods to fulfill daily shopping needs.
For a one-stop shopping experience, residents are just minutes away from the celebrated Barton Creek Square Mall. The mall features 180 specialty retail stores and department stores such as Nordstrom, Dillard’s, Macy’s and Sears, as well as Banana Republic, GAP, and an Apple store. The mall is furnished with luxury carpeting and plush seating, letting shoppers browse in comfort and style. Families and movie buffs also love to check out the latest blockbusters at the 14-screen AMC Barton Creek cinema.
California Omelets, “Extra Trashy” Tacos and Austin’s Freshest Sushi
When locals get hungry for great food and friendly atmosphere, Kerbey Lane Café is the destination of choice. Located right off of South Lamar Blvd, this iconic 24/7 diner is one of Austin’s most beloved landmarks, famous for serving handmade comfort food with vibrant ambiance. A hearty California Omelet with avocado, cheddar jack, tomato, kalamata olives, and green chile sour cream sauce will make for an unforgettable meal, day or night.
Local foodies also rave about Torchy’s Tacos, a casual establishment acclaimed for its traditional Tex-Mex tacos with unique and interesting twists. Combined with their award-winning sauces, their creative tacos are truly an Austin epicurean delight. Their signature taco is the audacious Trailer Park: crispy fried chicken wrapped with green chilies, lettuce, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, and a smoky poblano sauce in a fresh flour tortilla. Intrepid customers can get it “extra trashy” — replacing the lettuce with creamy queso.
Those craving more sophisticated fare find satisfaction at nationally noted fine dining restaurants such as Uchi. Uchi has gained acclaim from foodies across the country for inviting diners to expand their culinary horizons with contemporary Japanese food. Uchi prepares each dish with care, using fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and seafood flown in daily from the Tsukiji market in Tokyo.