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La Condesa

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$30 and under

Mexican

400 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 44 times today

About this restaurant

Lively
Great for happy hour
Good for special occasions

La Condesa is a two-times James Beard-nominated modern Mexican restaurant located in Austin’s vibrant 2nd Street District. Helmed by Executive Chef Rick Lopez, La Condesa’s menu features interior Mexican dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, plus a renowned bar program with one of the largest collections of tequila, mezcal and other Mexican spirits in the city.

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Executive chef: Rick Lopez

From the OpenTable editors: With several James Beard Award nominations under its belt, La Condesa is firmly an Austin favorite. It's ideal for group celebrations, happy hours, and feasting on comforting Mexican fare, thanks to executive chef Rick Lopez, who puts out plates of queso, short rib quesadillas, and cochinita pibil with housemade tortillas in a buzzy, fun environment. Happy hour is especially popular here, when there are $3 tacos and the entire drink menu is half off.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 499-0300
Website
http://www.lacondesa.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Let us bring the fiesta to you with catering by La Condesa. Available for pick-up or delivery, we’re doin’ it Texas style with buffet-style proteins off the plancha, house-made tortillas, sides, dessert & cocktail kits. To inquire about La Condesa catering, please visit lacondesa.com/catering.
Private party facilities
Malverde is the indoor/outdoor private event space at La Condesa. Perched above 2nd Street, Malverde offers skyline views of downtown Austin and looks directly into Austin City Limits. Malverde features craft cocktails, an artisanal beer and wine selection and is catered exclusively by La Condesa. To learn more about hosting your event at Malverde or schedule a venue tour, please visit lacondesa.com/malverde.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
400 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Cross Street
Guadalupe
Parking details
Paid street parking can be found surrounding the restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Sikil PakUS$16.00
pumpkin seed hummus, grilled habanero, escabeche, sunflower seeds, tostada
Queso FlameadoUS$19.00
black beans, dos lunas clasico, avocado, salpicón, rajas
CamaronesUS$24.00
grilled shrimp, lemon, smoked paprika, cilantro
EsquitesUS$14.00
grilled corn, cotija, mayo, aleppo
GuacamoleUS$16.00
pico de gallo, tostadas

Hecho by Hand

Huarache de HuitlacocheUS$18.00
black beans, dos lunas clasico, mushrooms, epazote
Carnitas TacosUS$16.00
avocado, salsa cruda, joe's microgreens
Quesadilla de Short RibUS$18.00
dos lunas clasico, black bean mole, salsa verde, pickled onion
SopesUS$16.00
cauliflower chorizo, black beans, escabeche
EntomatadasUS$20.00
braised chicken, tomato broth, epazote, cotija

Frio

Aguachile TatemadoUS$21.00
shrimp, smokey salsa, avocado, jalapeño
CoctelUS$23.00
rockfish, valentina, citrus
Tostada de AtúnUS$21.00
tuna, avocado, salsa macha, scallion
CrudoUS$26.00
hiramasa, bluefin tuna, lemon, capers, escabeche

Platos Fuertes

HongosUS$38.00
grilled mushrooms, chimichurri, black beans, chile de árbol
Cochinita PibilUS$38.00
braised pork, achiote, black beans, escabeche
Pollo en MoleUS$40.00
mole negro, sesame, chocolate, pasilla
Grilled PescadoUS$48.00
lemongrass, sweet potato, basil, coconut milk
Carne AsadaUS$72.00
mole amarillo, guajillo, tomatillo, potatoes

What 2,338 people are saying

La Condesa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Austin
Mexican
Austin
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Condesa offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "great service." Highlights include the "queso flameado," "tuna tostada," and "carnitas." The atmosphere is "warm and welcoming," perfect for celebrations or brunch. While some found service slow, the overall experience is frequently described as "incredible" and "delicious."

2,338 Reviews

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Tom VIP
Austin7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food quality exceeded all of our expectations. Very well designed aesthetic as well, and our server Daniel was a pleasure.
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Tammi
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the queso, crudo, quesadilla, and sopes all were expertly prepared and the service was fantastic!
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beth
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brunch was amazing and loved the $4 margs. Will definitely be back again.
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Susana
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Good food - server was a little too eager to clear our plates with food still on them and we had to tell them 2 or 3 times to leave our food. Otherwise - great experience.
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Marjorie VIP
Austin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sabrina was a wonderful waitress. Food was incredible
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Judy VIP
Austin10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice first visit...food was very good, service was exceptional...welcoming, comfortable, professional and friendly!
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lenn VIP
Austin14 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
While the service was good, I felt the food fell short of expectations. We tried the ribeye steak priced at $75, and unfortunately, it had quite a bit of fat and lacked flavor. Perhaps a little more attention to seasoning and trimming could enhance the taste.
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Gabriela
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to Austin to celebrate my husband’s birthday, the last day we decided to have a brunch here. It was just amazing! The Queso Flameado, the Carnitas and the drinks 10/10
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Judy VIP
Los Angeles9 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The queso flameado was excellent. Carnitas tacos were so salty. The tempura shrimp tacos were pretty good. Margarita was excellent. Glass of wine tasted spoiled and had to be returned. Service was great. Decor was very nice.
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Erika VIP
Austin9 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I don't recommend the mushroom or hongos tacos if you're sensitive to food texture. I wish the mushrooms weren't served as large as they did and were instead chopped. I couldn't finish them but my partner loved his food and they paid great attention to his food allergies.
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FAQs

La Condesa does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

La Condesa is rated 4.7 stars by 2338 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 44 times today

400 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Guadalupe
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Paid street parking can be found surrounding the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.lacondesa.com/
Phone number
(512) 499-0300
Catering
Let us bring the fiesta to you with catering by La Condesa. Available for pick-up or delivery, we’re doin’ it Texas style with buffet-style proteins off the plancha, house-made tortillas, sides, dessert & cocktail kits. To inquire about La Condesa catering, please visit lacondesa.com/catering.
Private party facilities
Malverde is the indoor/outdoor private event space at La Condesa. Perched above 2nd Street, Malverde offers skyline views of downtown Austin and looks directly into Austin City Limits. Malverde features craft cocktails, an artisanal beer and wine selection and is catered exclusively by La Condesa. To learn more about hosting your event at Malverde or schedule a venue tour, please visit lacondesa.com/malverde.

La Condesa

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About this restaurant

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Dining areas

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Carne Asada

Crudo

Carnitas Tacos

Los Snacks

Sikil PakUS$16.00

Queso FlameadoUS$19.00

CamaronesUS$24.00

EsquitesUS$14.00

GuacamoleUS$16.00

Hecho by Hand

Huarache de HuitlacocheUS$18.00

Carnitas TacosUS$16.00

Quesadilla de Short RibUS$18.00

SopesUS$16.00

EntomatadasUS$20.00

Frio

Aguachile TatemadoUS$21.00

CoctelUS$23.00

Tostada de AtúnUS$21.00

CrudoUS$26.00

Platos Fuertes

HongosUS$38.00

Cochinita PibilUS$38.00

Pollo en MoleUS$40.00

Grilled PescadoUS$48.00

Carne AsadaUS$72.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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