Diners' Choice: Mexican restaurants in Austin

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Mexican cuisine in Austin? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Chapulín Cantina

4.8

4.8 (247)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Downtown

About the restaurant

Chapulin Cantina offers authentic Oaxacan cuisine in a vibrant atmosphere. Our bar boasts creative cocktails and an incredible selection of mezcals you won't find anywhere else! Striving to bring the flavor of Oaxaca to South Congress, Austin TX.

Allergies to Nuts and Seeds not friendly.

Chapulin has a 15 minute Grace period for reservations, please call if you are running late.

Top review

Concepcionvip

Dined 4 days ago

OMG! So good! Everything was so savory and perfectly seasoned. Portions were really good too - enough for leftovers. It's so hard to find good Mexican food and this DID NOT disappoint. Drinks were really good and named after characters from El Chapulin Colorado - so fun! Decor is great too!

El Alma Cafe y Cantina

4.8

4.8 (964)

$30 and under

Mexican

Downtown

About the restaurant

Patio seating is first come first serve. Reservations are for indoor dining room only.

El Alma Cafe y Cantina is vibrant, homespun take on the authentic flavors of Mexico. Chef Alma Alcocer prepares food as she would cook for you in her home.

"It"s fun, flavorful Mexican food that is very approachable. It's a casual, authentic representation of the food I grew up eating." - Chef Alma

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Molly

Dined 2 days ago

We sat outside and it was lovely!! The service was fantastic and the enchiladas with queso were amazing.

VERDAD True Modern Mexican

4.8

4.8 (480)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Austin

About the restaurant

VERDAD pulls from traditions cultivated throughout Mexican history to authentically capture and appreciate the relationship between the past and the present – a focus that inspired the concept’s name VERDAD.

VERDAD translates to “truth”. VERDAD will bring this promise to life with authentic, ingredients-focused Mexican dishes modernized through high-end cooking technique and innovative presentation, providing an elevated dining experience inspired by a steakhouse point-of-view. Follow the history as it unfolds through the VERDAD menu, robust collection of tequila, sweet treats and more!

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ChelleW

Dined 6 days ago

This was an amazing place to eat modern Mexican! I can’t stress enough how good the food was! We had the board that had lobster, shrimp, scallops, steak, and chicken, and it was so good!

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Las Palomas Restaurant-Bar

4.8

4.8 (537)

$30 and under

Mexican

West Austin / Westlake

About the restaurant

We’re Open for Dine-in and Delivery (3rd Parties)
We take reservations:
Tuesday-Thursday 11 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday: 11 AM - 5:45 PM & 8 PM - 10 PM
Saturday 11 AM - 10 PM
Outside patio tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are not available for reservations.

Top review

Angela

Dined on Sep 7, 2024

From host to waitress my experience was very positive on Saturday September 7th. The Salmon Chimichurri and Beet Salad was delicious. Fresh beets,delicious goat cheese, mixed greens, avocado slices, purple cabbage, cherry tomatoes,cucumbers,and very moist and fresh salmon I was seated quickly and my waitress made some suggestions from customers’preferences for entrees. I’ll be a returning customer.

De Nada Cantina

4.7

4.7 (511)

$30 and under

Mexican

East Austin

About the restaurant

De Nada Cantina. Tacos y margs y menos.

East Austin’s loveliest little taco spot. Handmade tortillas pressed and cooked on the comal, slow-braised meats, and traditional handcrafted margaritas served in a greenhouse.

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JasonBvip

Dined 2 days ago

Great service margs and best carnitas tacos in the city.

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4.6

4.6 (160)

$30 and under

Mexican

South Austin

About the restaurant

El Alma's menu is a vibrant take on the contemporary flavors of Mexico, that also features local ingredients like redfish, lamb, and Texas quail. Chef Alma Alcocer-Thomas approaches the food as if you were a guest dining in her own home.

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Duane

Dined on Sep 5, 2024

Always a great experience at El Alma. Happy to have it in the neighborhood.

Balcon

4.5

4.5 (49)

$30 and under

Mexican

San Marcos

About the restaurant

Welcome to Balcon! Our restaurant is your destination for modern Mexican food, drinks, and entertainment. Our menu features a variety of delicious entrees, tacos, and drinks, including our signature margaritas. We offer happy hour and dinner specials . Whether you’re looking for a casual night out with friends or an intimate dinner with your partner, Balcon has something for everyone. Join us for an unforgettable experience and let us show you why Balcon is the premier spot for Modern Mexican cuisine.

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Jon

Dined on Aug 27, 2024

Great Happy Hour!

Licha's Cantina

4.7

4.7 (264)

$30 and under

Mexican

East Austin

About the restaurant

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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Jenvip

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

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.

Grizzelda's

4.6

4.6 (1060)

$31 to $50

Mexican

East Austin

About the restaurant

Full of character and charm, Grizzelda’s transports guests to Central and Coastal Mexico with its lush greenery, shades of pink and pops of floral. From heirloom and traditional Central Mexican dishes and moles to fresh coastal crudos, the cuisine at Grizzelda's runs the gamut of Mexican fare while holding true to Austin’s Tex-Mex roots. Grizzelda’s, located across the street from sister restaurant Jacoby’s Restaurant & Mercantile, is the second project from the Jacoby Restaurant Group.

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Meg

Dined 2 days ago

First timer, and will definitely be returning! Had the barbacoa and shared the queso with a friend! The drinks were delicious too! Waitress was very nice and willing to continually check on us. :)

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Experience

All Night Happy Hour

La Condesa

4.5

4.5 (2192)

$30 and under

Mexican

Downtown

About the restaurant

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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Katie

Dined 2 days ago

Such a great experience! Sabrina was our waitress she was phenomenal.

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