Diners' Choice: Mexican restaurants in Austin

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Updated 05 April 2025

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!

El Alma South

4.8

4.8 (226)

$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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Saul

Dined on 13 Apr 2025

Great food and service!!

La Condesa

4.7

4.7 (2309)

$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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Jorge

Dined 4 days ago

Great service and great food. Brunch was very enjoyable and the queso was especially delicious 😋

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Popular dish

Carnitas Tacos

VERDAD True Modern Mexican

4.8

4.8 (727)

$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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CarrieVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Always a great experience! Little pricey, but the food is excellent and the service is always top notch! One of our favorites!

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El Alma Cafe y Cantina

4.7

4.7 (1014)

$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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SteveVIP

Dined on 31 Mar 2025

We enjoyed a delightful dinner at an outdoor table. Always a good time, indoors or out.

Casa Chloe

4.7

4.7 (81)

$50 and over

Mexican

Fredericksburg

About the restaurant

Casa Chloe is an authentic Mexican restaurant that prides itself on using fresh ingredients. We also offer a full bar, and our specialty lies in tequila and mezcal. Here at Casa Chloe our close attention to detail will be seen in not only our food but also our eye for design.

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EdVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Hill Country gem! Very impressed by the attentive service and incredible food.

De Nada Cantina

4.7

4.7 (589)

$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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Courtney

Dined 6 days ago

Came here while visiting Austin after a friend recommended. Food and drinks were delicious, service was attentive, friendly, and helpful. Atmosphere and decor was adorable. Would definitely recommend and would return. Value and pricing were great. We made a reservation and were seated almost immediately even with them being busy.

Chapulín Cantina

4.7

4.7 (269)

$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.

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Cassandra

Dined on 6 Apr 2025

The food was flavorful and good. The waygu tacos were tender and filling. The pork shoulder was tender and flavorful. The drinks were good and a nice selection of choices. The churros were the perfect ending for the meal. Will definitely be coming back.

Comedor

4.7

4.7 (105)

$50 and over

Mexican

Downtown

About the restaurant

Comedor and award-winning Chef Philip Speer serve Michelin recommended, modern Mexican cuisine with Texas influences and a focus on sourcing organic and sustainable ingredients through Austin area farmers. Comedor won Best New Restaurant in Texas by Texas Monthly, Best New Restaurants in the United States by Esquire and Robb Report, and has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Condé Naste Traveler. Comedor is also internationally recognized for its building architecture designed by world renowned architect Tom Kundig.

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JITEN

Dined 5 days ago

Food was very good with best quality. Service was super nice and ambience is beautiful. Staff had wrote a happy birthday card which was very thoughtful. Loved the place and highly recommended it.

Licha's Cantina

4.7

4.7 (317)

$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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Erin

Dined 4 days ago

I love Licha’s and somehow had not been since 2019. Was very happy to see they are very much still on their game. Such great vibes last night.

Las Palomas Restaurant-Bar

4.7

4.7 (565)

$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.

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MarkVIP

Dined on 4 Apr 2025

Great menu! Great food! Great service! Great Prices!

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Experience

Las Palomas Happy Hour

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