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Francesca Hernandez-Singer
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Last Modified: January 9, 2026

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East Riverside Neighborhood Overview

Student Havens, Taco Stands, And Skyline Views

14of 33 Austin Neighborhoods

🧭Bordered by Lady Bird Lake, Montopolis, Ben White Boulevard, and I-35 stretching wide

📌Best known for student housing, taco trucks, and festival shuttle stops

👕More Mexican restaurants per-capita than any other neighborhood and easy access to downtown make this a bikeable, budget paradise

👍You’ll fit in if you juggle textbooks, tortillas, and thrift store tees

👎Move here for cheap(ish) rent and ample lakefront jogging paths

✨The downside to East Riverside is construction dust and endless roadwork chaos

The overall feel is gritty lively transitional

Neighborhood Hotspots: Emo’s Austin, Buzz Mill, Lakeshore Trail

East Riverside is perfect for late-night tacos after concerts

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Moving to East Riverside - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Austin or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Austin guide for the big-picture view — or compare East Riverside against other parts of the city in our Austin neighborhood guide.