You know what they say: If you like college football, move to Austin, Texas. Even with things looking differently this year, we’re ready to bring on the tailgating, football games, and all the burnt orange! From local gear to catering, we’ve got your curated list to throw the best tailgate at home below!
Elizabeth Volk: Texas Bandana | Show your Texas pride with this local hand-dyed and custom-stitched burnt orange bandana.
Tipsy Longhorn Cocktail Napkins | Elevate your home tailgate experience with these classic, yet witty, cocktail napkins. Four come to a set.
Texas Longhorn Stemless Glasses | Your die-hard fandom will be on full display when you cheers with this Texas Longhorn stemless glass set.
Texas Cooler | Hook ’em Horns! Be sure to have your officially licensed University of Texas YETI® cooler fully stocked for the next big game.
Elizabeth & Mae: Horns Up Cups | What’s your favorite fan tagline? Eyes of Texas, Hook ‘Em, Longhorn Libations – whatever it is, this local shop can add it. These cups are the perfect addition to your at-home tailgate.
Texas Longhorn Mask | Cover up and stay safe while you represent your favorite team in this Texas Longhorns face-covering!
YETI Texas Longhorn Rambler | This tumbler will keep you looking good and your drink cold or hot throughout the game. No need to miss a thing!
Texas Longhorn Cornhole | Represent your favorite team while also having fun. This Texas Longhorns tailgate game is a portable cornhole game set, that everyone can enjoy.
Criquet: Burnt Orange Polo | These polos from local store, Criquet, are known for being soft, wrinkle-resistant, and offering the perfect fit.
Bar Peached: Cocktails To-Go | The Clarksville Asian-Southern bar and restaurant is offering bottled mixed cocktails to-go, as well as beer, sake, and wine. Curbside pickup orders are placed online.
Cover3 | Offering the perfect family meals for your at-home tailgate, Cover 3 has a wing platter, crispy chicken meal, and more.
El Alma | Offering a curbside take-out menu that includes two “Family Sized” package items – a “Build Your Own Taco Night” package and a “Family Enchilada Dinner” package. Each package is designed to feed 4-6 people.
Hank’s | In addition to their full menu, this Windsor Park all-day cafe is offering their infamous drinks to-go. Order their spicy margarita or Frose by the pitcher or single servings.
Hat Creek Burger Company | Though burgers are standard tailgate fare, sometimes it’s best left to the experts. Hat Creek Burger Co. will deliver trays of burgers, chicken nuggets, and salad.
Hayley Cakes & Cookies | Be sure to grab an assortment of mini football cookies from this darling Austin bakery. You can customize or keep as-is!
Lucy’s Fried Chicken | Fried chicken is hard to turn down for any occasion, and tailgates are no exception. Lucy’s can create a custom menu, including sides, and pies.
Pluckers | Go the classic tailgate route with wings and choice of sauces. Pluckers offers other options like chicken sandwiches or Buffalo bites as well.
Scholz Garten | Known as one of the top tailgating destinations in Austin, Scholz Garten is now also offering perfect tailgating platers such as BBQ platters, veggie trays, and much more.