Houston and Austin might only be a couple of hours apart, but living in each city rewires your instincts in totally different ways. Houston is a metropolis of freeways, skyscrapers, and big business, while Austin thrives on quirk, music, and a proudly offbeat vibe.
Put the two side by side, and Houstonians often find themselves baffled by Austin’s culture, pace, and priorities—sometimes amused, sometimes impressed, and sometimes just scratching their heads. Here are 25 Austin quirks that leave Houstonians wondering how their neighbors live like this.
25. Breakfast Tacos as a Religion
Houston has no shortage of excellent tacos, but in Austin the breakfast taco is treated like a civic…..