On my first trip to Austin I sampled a few tacos. Okay, I sampled MANY ...

The service and accommodations are great and super convenient to the buzzing Soco strip.

Check out Austin for their thriving and mean roller derby scene.

Standouts for me here were the brisket, sausage link and the cold and creamy potato salad.

If you like some character and a theme with your adult beverage check out Lala's Little Nugget or The Carousel Lounge.

Just crisp, extra cold spring water here. Excellent.

Snappy jalapeño sausage, tender brisket, juicy baby backs, creamy mac and potato salad. I threw in some dills too.

Austin has a wealth of great street art and murals. Keep your eyes peeled because they can pop up at any moment.

Makes you feel like a small slice of the city can be yours, and everyone's and be adorned however we bloody wish.

The migas and the fish taco were as good as any I have ever had. So good I made sure to make a trip back for seconds.

Just a few of the places I liked that you should check out when you cruise through South Congress.

The chicken fat rice and 'Cabbage Two Ways' really stood out with great flavor.

A swimming hole to end them all. Crisp, cool and sweet spring water helps to beat that Texas heat.

Got into ATX early so I went straight to the first taco stop on my list: Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ.

The USS Torsk is a cramped walk through World War II naval technology and the trials of the U.S. Navy's sailors.