When you’ve been out drinking, all tacos are good tacos—or at least that’s what our late night Taco Bell receipts seem to indicate. But after an evening of nothing but Topo Chicos, we’ve confirmed that the tacos at Asador are good at any time of day, and in any state of mind. There are multiple locations in the downtown area so the tacos clearly cater to a post-bar clientele. And after you make your way through a few griddled brisket, carnitas, and grilled chicken tacos, you’ll quickly see why.

At Banger’s, bigger is better. That translates to one of the largest patios in Austin, mimosas served by the liter, and a tap wall with over 200 beers on draft. Saturday afternoons they’re basically pouring enough beer to fill a small swimming pool. This is Bachelor Party Central, but unlike a lot of spots that serve primarily as a venue for rowdy parties, the food is actually good here. Order some classic German drinking foods or forego tradition and grab some poutine and fried cheese curds.

There aren’t a lot of places to grab Venezuelan cachapas in Austin, which is why it’s exciting to stumble on some great ones after a long night of bar-hopping on Rainey Street. A thick half-inch layer of mild and slightly salty queso de mano forms the foundation for the sweet corn cake that surrounds it all. And a small pile of pulled pork or shredded chicken feels like you’re eating something just a little more balanced than a half-pound of melted cheese.

There are very few foods that satisfy a drunken palate like a gyro, and our favorite spot on Rainey Street for some late night spit-roasted meat is Fresh Gyro Halal, a tiny food trailer with a footprint about the size of a small vending machine. But instead of dispensing an old bag of potato chips, here you’ll be leaving with a heaping mound of savory gyro meat in a pita, covered in spicy chili and cooling white sauce.

The high-end New American restaurant Emmer & Rye doesn’t really fit much into Rainey Street’s food and beverage scene (other than its geographical location). The food showcases their in-house fermentation program and local ingredients, and while you can order a la carte, the tasting menu is where you really get to try all that the restaurant is about. If there were any restaurant on Rainey Street worth making the trek for, this is it.

We’re big fans of the O.G. fried chicken sandwich at Spicy Boys, which is dressed with papaya relish, Thai basil ranch, chili-honey sauce, scallions, and crispy shallots. But if the weather isn’t already making you sweat, you can add a little more heat with the Hot Gai. It’s a little spicier and comes with the addition of swiss cheese—a somewhat controversial move in the world of fried chicken sandwiches, but one that we’re fully on-board with.

Tucked away at the far end of Rainey Street, Salvation Pizza is a safe bet. The giant bar-style pizzas are cheesy and crispy, and they should please everyone in your crowd. There are also plenty of TVs with sports on, especially for big MMA fights. They serve solid renditions of classic bar food like fried mozzarella sticks and chicken wings, and if you want to keep the party going, they run an $11 special for a comically large slice of pizza that comes with a regular-sized pint of beer.

The tiki-ish bar and restaurant Anthem strikes a perfect middle ground between an upscale dinner at Emmer & Rye and Rainey Street’s many food trucks. It’s a great place to start your night with some light bites—like a Hawaiian shrimp ceviche or chilled lo mein noodle salad. But there’s also a late night menu with dishes like brisket rangoons and honey sriracha popcorn chicken to help you soak up that extra shot of Rumple Minze that your friends convinced you to take.

Via 313’s signature Detroit-style pies have become a rectangular staple in the Austin dining scene since they first emerged in 2011, and to this day they still serve the same purpose as they always have—an excellent vessel for soaking up drinks during a night out. It’s thick crusted (but still nice and airy inside), with a thick layer of crispy cheese around the edges where it hits the pan. Orders can take a while when they’re busy, so plan accordingly.

Little Brother feels like a bar that doesn’t want to be on Rainey Street. The drinks diverge from the vodka-and-soda formula that’s more common here—instead focusing on tiki-inspired cocktails and a better-than-decent beer and wine list. There are only about four barstools and a tiny bar that feels like it could pack itself into a tiny home. But, reluctantly or otherwise, Little Brother has become one of our favorite spots on Rainey to grab a coffee and a cocktail.