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Licha's Cantina, Austin, TX

Licha's Cantina

4.7
4.7
268 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 22 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Lively
BIENVENIDO A LICHA’S…
Located in the heart of East 6th Street, Licha’s has become a niche restaurant for Austinites craving a bite of interior México. The restaurant is named after owner, Daniel Brooks’ mother, Alicia “Licha” Rivera, The atmosphere at Licha’s is casual and familiar. When you are here, you are in our home and we want to cater to you.

Inspired by the Mexican soulfood cooking that we were raised with, our menu is prepared by a team of passionate cooks. All of our masa products are made fresh and daily in-house and our proteins are thoughtfully brined and braised with a medley of herbs and spices.

If you’re interested in distilled agave products, Licha’s offers a large range of tequilas, mescales, bacanoras and sotoles.

Lichas’ friendly and knowledgeable staff is here to help should you have any questions about any of our dishes or menu options.


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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 480-5960
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Daniel Brooks
  • Catering
    Please visit our website to get more detailed information on our private events or by calling the restaurant 512.480.5960 lichascatina.com
  • Private party facilities
    Please visit our website to get more detailed information on our private events or by calling the restaurant 512.480.5960 lichascatina.com
  • Neighbourhood
    East Austin
  • Cross Street
    Attayac & Navasota
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 268 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Mexican

  • Austin

    Mexican

268 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s been a minute since since I have been to lichas since it is usually such an indulgent meal. Do not sleep on the new bone marrow appetizer…just do it!! The HUACHINANGO TIKIN XIC was as incredible as I remember. Lichas is still hands down one of my favorite restaurants in Austin!!

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  2. Margaret

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, but it can get a little loud. Overall very good value.

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  3. Bryan

    Austin

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    1st time there. Food was delicious. Can’t wait to go back and try the rest of the menu!!

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  4. Brandon

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Saw the hype per other reviews and it did not disappoint. A deserving 5 stars

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  5. Jen

    Austin

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place for dinner and drinks. The PIBIL DE PESCADO Y CAMARON and lupita are a must. One of the best spots for Mexican food.

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  6. Mike

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, will go back, highly recommended.

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  7. Jared

    Charlotte

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exactly as described, awesome little spot for some spicy tacos and other Mexican delights Downside were the drinks which were acidic and spicy to an undrinkable level, left them nearly untouched

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  8. Shel

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was a nice dinner BUT, dining there in August, I would not recommend. It was so dang hot inside! There is no air conditioning. Only fans. I really couldn’t enjoy my food or the ambiance. Also the music was so incredibly loud. I could not have a conversation with the person across the table without shouting.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Austin is lucky to have LIcha’s Cantina. Anytime I visit it is a must stop during my time in town. The Food is delicious, the service rocks and the environment is just cool. The drinks stand out too. The bar’s knowledge of their spirits was exceptional and guided us to the perfect cocktails! Appreciate the accommodation for plant-based options too. Love Licha’s. Cannot wait to return! Appreciate what you do!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Music was a little loud, but it was great! Food was awesome. From Dallas and loved the Austin Vibe

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FAQs

Licha's Cantina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 480-5960.

Licha's Cantina is rated 4.7 stars by 268 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Licha's Cantina

1306 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702-3302

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Attayac & Navasota
  • Neighbourhood
    East Austin
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Daniel Brooks
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
    (512) 480-5960
  • Catering
    Please visit our website to get more detailed information on our private events or by calling the restaurant 512.480.5960 lichascatina.com
  • Private party facilities
    Please visit our website to get more detailed information on our private events or by calling the restaurant 512.480.5960 lichascatina.com
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