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Chapulín Cantina, Austin, TX

Chapulín Cantina

4.8
4.8
247 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican
  • Innovative
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for groups
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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2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Cocktail Bar, Regional Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 441-7672
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Samson
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    South Congress & Milton
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 247 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Innovative

  • Austin

    Mexican

  • Austin

    Innovative

  • Austin

    Mexican

247 Reviews
  1. Ramsay

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious and new to me. The menu is extrensive with many dishes I would like to try. Our server, Dawson, did a great job. We will definitely return

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  2. Concepcion

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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!

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  3. Folasade

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everyone was super nice and helpful. As my first experience with Oaxacan food, it will definitely be a core memory for me. I recommend the arroz frito de huitlcote, the wagyu tacos, and the burnt milk ice cream. I wish I could have a gallon of that ice cream!

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  4. TheWGuest

    Houston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful experience at Chapulín! My friends and I tried a sampler of all four of the mole sauces and they were amazing! The queso fundido was delicious, as well! Definitely add the rajas! Drinks were spot on, and the prices were shockingly reasonable. Not an easy find these days. All of the staff were very nice and eager to answer questions and accommodate our needs the best they could. I cannot wait to go back and try more dishes!

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  5. Erik

    Atlanta Metro

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great little gem! We came for lunch and sat at the bar to share several small plates and have drinks. The atmosphere was lovely and the staff super welcoming and attentive. Most importantly, the food was delicious!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely incredible food. The super fresh and herby guacamole, the perfect tres leches cake, the melt-in-your-mouth wagyu tacos, the drinks that were actuslly really unique and interesting... we were blown away. Really warm and laid-back staff too. Seriously one of the best on South Congress.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was impecable, food was delicious, and prices were reasonable for austin.

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  8. SouthAustinFan

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The corn masa items and moles are excellent. Our waiter Cruz gave us great ideas for an outstanding meal: ceviche cenizo, enmoladas (the chicken filling is delicious), caesar salad (so crisp and tasty) and we loved the prickly pear margarita.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The drinks weren’t good, not sure if the bartender was new or what was going on but they weren’t consistent either. We would get one good one then ordered more the same way and they were bad. Food was good though and the ceviche was good

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  10. MarianW

    Austin

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant! The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable and they make your meal so fun. The food is delicious!

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FAQs

Chapulín Cantina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 441-7672.

Chapulín Cantina is rated 4.8 stars by 247 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Chapulín Cantina

1610 South Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    South Congress & Milton
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Cocktail Bar, Regional Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Samson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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