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La Condesa

Name: La Condesa
Address: 400 W 2nd St, Austin, TX, United States, 78701
Telephone: (512) 499-0300
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

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$30 and under

Mexican

400 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701

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2 people

Jul 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 30 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.

Location
400 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
Neighborhood
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 Pak$16.00
pumpkin seed hummus, grilled habanero, escabeche, sunflower seeds, tostada
Queso Flameado$19.00
black beans, dos lunas clasico, avocado, salpicón, rajas
Camarones$24.00
grilled shrimp, lemon, smoked paprika, cilantro
Esquites$14.00
grilled corn, cotija, mayo, aleppo
Guacamole$16.00
pico de gallo, tostadas

Hecho by Hand

Huarache de Huitlacoche$18.00
black beans, dos lunas clasico, mushrooms, epazote
Carnitas Tacos$16.00
avocado, salsa cruda, joe's microgreens
Quesadilla de Short Rib$18.00
dos lunas clasico, black bean mole, salsa verde, pickled onion
Sopes$16.00
cauliflower chorizo, black beans, escabeche
Entomatadas$20.00
braised chicken, tomato broth, epazote, cotija

Frio

Aguachile Tatemado$21.00
shrimp, smokey salsa, avocado, jalapeño
Coctel$23.00
rockfish, valentina, citrus
Tostada de Atún$21.00
tuna, avocado, salsa macha, scallion
Crudo$26.00
hiramasa, bluefin tuna, lemon, capers, escabeche

Platos Fuertes

Hongos$38.00
grilled mushrooms, chimichurri, black beans, chile de árbol
Cochinita Pibil$38.00
braised pork, achiote, black beans, escabeche
Pollo en Mole$40.00
mole negro, sesame, chocolate, pasilla
Grilled Pescado$48.00
lemongrass, sweet potato, basil, coconut milk
Carne Asada$72.00
mole amarillo, guajillo, tomatillo, potatoes

What 2,351 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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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Austin
Mexican
Austin
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Condesa offers "fantastic food and cocktails" with a lively atmosphere, making it a trendy spot for "Sunday brunch" and celebrations. The "queso flameado" and "carnitas tacos" are highly recommended. While some note service can be slow and prices high, the "welcoming" environment and "expertly prepared" dishes often leave patrons wanting to return.

2,351 Reviews

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Neeraj
Dallas - Fort Worth4 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and cocktails. Lively atmosphere.
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Julie
Chicago / Illinois58 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food is very very pricy. We came for happy hour and that’s a great deal, but I left still hungry, so it just didn’t feel worthwhile.
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Joe VIP
Austin3 reviews
1.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food at this restaurant was good, but the service was really disappointing. It took 30 minutes just to get a drink, and our waitstaff seemed unfriendly. The music was also extremely loud, which made conversation difficult. Overall, the experience was marred by poor service and atmosphere. Poor for a business dinner.
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Carlos VIP
Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Below average food, terrible service, way over priced. Roof was leaking and had to be moved to another table, and the leaking continued. Will never go back again
La CondesaResponded on July 7, 2025
Hi Carlos, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. That evening, like many Texans, the storms definitely caught us off guard and unfortunately led to unexpected leaks in the roof — something we’ve since escalated with our building’s ownership for immediate repair. On top of that, it’s clear that the service didn’t meet expectations, and that’s not the level of hospitality we strive for. If you’re open to it, we’d really value any additional feedback via our info email account — especially concerning the food and service — and hope to have the chance to welcome you back in the future. Chakkra General Manager
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Rick
Dallas - Fort Worth2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent drinks, food, and service. The ambience is fantastic, as is the bar.
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Renee
Washington, D.C. Area11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food, different from traditional Tex-mex. The queso is a must! Service was ok, I asked for 2 drinks, an iced tea and a horchata and I did not get either. Was charged for the iced tea and had to ask for it to be removed. Our waiter seemed to disappear but was super nice when he would come around. I would recommend it for the food.
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Christine
Unspecified1 review
3.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was pretty good, but there weren’t many reasonable menu choices. They suggested sharing items “family-style” but most of us just met! This made the experience more tense and unnecessarily difficult. They would not let us pay individually for our own checks and we were all here on a business trip (national conference, so from a lot of different places), which creates difficulty in getting receipts for reimbursement. Also, the hostesses had a large fan, but we were all uncomfortably very hot. The Texas heat and the spicy dishes were not the best pairing.
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Kyle
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The carnitas tacos were amazing and our favorite thing that we tried.
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Anna
Kansas City / Kansas2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The server seemed nice but very busy, and the kitchen took quite a while to get any and all food out.
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jennifer VIP
Austin6 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food very salty but good - could have been delicious! The tortilla chips were tough and hard to eat but you could tell they were homemade. The espresso martini was made with tequila which was just ok - wish we would have known ahead of time. Also the churros and guac were ok (wouldn’t ever order again) but the tomatillo sauce for the meat was divine! Cute restaurant but very casual. So would I go back? I wouldn’t go out of my way but if prompted, yeah I guess I would try again…
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FAQs

La Condesa does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

La Condesa is rated 4.6 stars by 2351 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

Jul 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

400 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Guadalupe
Neighborhood
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

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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Carne Asada

Crudo

Carnitas Tacos

Los Snacks

Sikil Pak$16.00

Queso Flameado$19.00

Camarones$24.00

Esquites$14.00

Guacamole$16.00

Hecho by Hand

Huarache de Huitlacoche$18.00

Carnitas Tacos$16.00

Quesadilla de Short Rib$18.00

Sopes$16.00

Entomatadas$20.00

Frio

Aguachile Tatemado$21.00

Coctel$23.00

Tostada de Atún$21.00

Crudo$26.00

Platos Fuertes

Hongos$38.00

Cochinita Pibil$38.00

Pollo en Mole$40.00

Grilled Pescado$48.00

Carne Asada$72.00

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