Chapulín Cantina

Name: Chapulín Cantina
Address: 1610 South Congress Ave., Austin, TX, United States, 78704
Telephone: (512) 441-7672
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

75 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2022

9:30 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(512) 441-7672

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mexican, Cocktail Bar, Regional Mexican
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 441-7672
Website
http://chapulincantina.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ryan Samson

Location
1610 South Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704
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

Guacamole$10.00
cilantro & cotija
Queso Fundido$16.00
melted asadero cheese with guajillo-tomato salsa, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, corn tortillas
Arroz Frito con Huitlacoche y Queso$17.00
crispy rice & huitlacoche balls filled with asadero cheese, mole pipian, queso cotija, toasted pepitas
Tuetano$19.00
roasted bone marrow, creamy avocado salsa, escabeche grilled bulb onions, black bean salsa, corn tortillas

Ensaladas y Sopas

Aguacate Caesar$14.00
romaine lettuce, avocado caesar dressing, chili chipotle croutons, toasted pepitas, cotija cheese
Ensalada de Lechugas Mixta$14.00
field greens, creamy tomatillo vinaigrette, orange supremes, alegria, radish
Sopa de Fideo con Verduras$11.00
tomato vegetable broth, house made toasted fideo, roasted vegetables, cotija
Pozole Rojo$15.00
red chile pork bone broth, hominy, roasted pork, tostadas, cabbage, radish, oregano, lime, avocado

Del Mar

Aguachile de Atun y Callo de Acha**$20.00
citrus-salt cured tuna, bay scallops, mango-orange vinegar, cucumber, red onion, green melon, avocado, sesame
Ceviche Cenizo$19.00
lime-salt cured mahi mahi, shrimp, salsa ceniza, avocado mezcal hominy, red onion, cilantro, tostadas, lime aioli
Coctel Campechano$19.00
shrimp, tuna, scallops, pasilla tomato sauce, pico de gallo, avocado, saladitas
Mezcal Cured Salmon$18.00
mezcal cured salmon, pickled beets, chive avocado yogurt, caper red onion relish, watercress, toast points

Tostada

$12

Octopus
octopus, salsa ceniza, avocado puree, fried capers
Scallop
cured bay scallops, avocado puree, cherry tomatoes, chipotle vinaigrette
Shrimp
cured shrimp, pico de gallo, mango, avocado puree, lime aioli, cilantro
Yellow Fin Tuna**
raw tuna, mango-orange vinegar, avocado puree, salsa macha, onion, cilantro

Del Comal

Tlayudas

large thin nixtamal grilled corn tortilla, escabeche, pickled red onions

Tlayuda Vegeteriana$21.00
white bean puree, button mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, epazote oil, pickled hibiscus flowers, pepitas
La Tradicional$17.00
asiento (pork fat), black bean puree, cabbage, melted quesillo, radish, avocado

Tlayudas - Ad Dition

Tasajo$15.00
thinly sliced ribeye steak
Enchilado$12.00
thinly sliced and dry chile marinated pork butt
Chorizo$10.00
house made red chorizo
Chapulínes$5.00
garlic-lime toasted grasshoppers
Chicken$12.00
grilled airline chicken breast

Memelas

round nixtamal yellow corn masa cakes served with beans, pickled red onions, escabeche

Puerco en Salsa Verde$15.00
braised pork in tomatillo salsa, chicharron, crema
Rajas y Nopal$14.00
grilled poblanos, cactus, red & green bell peppers, onions, crema, queso Oaxaca
Carne de Res Guisada$17.00
asiento, braised wagyu beef, cotija, cabbage

Moles

Served with cilantro rice, black beans, nixtamal tortillas

Mole Negro*
black chihuacle pepper, spices, chocolate base mole
Mole Coloradito*
like the negro but sweetened with plantains and fruits
Mole Chichilo*
dried peppers, toasted seed mole
Mole Verde*
toasted pumpkin seed & tomatillo-based mole

Select a Mole and Pair It with A Protein

Grilled Chicken Breast$30.00
Slow Roasted Herbed Porkshoulder$32.00
Duck Leg Confit$36.00
Grilled Vegetables$28.00

Fuertes

Mariscada$39.00
seafood stew, tomato-chile broth, mussels, octopus, tuna, shrimp, epazote-chile butter grilled focaccia
Plato Pasillo Del Humo
grilled tasajo, chorizo de bola & enchilado, grilled cactus, grilled bulb onions, green beans, serrano peppers, avocado, pico de gallo, salsas, corn tortillas
- For 2$60.00
Rollo de Pavo con Mole Negro*$32.00
turkey rolled with hibiscus flower-epazote breadcrumbs, black mole, green beans, rice
Pescado en Hoja Santa$38.00
verde marinated mahi mahi, hoja santa, chile smashed potatoes, cilantro gremolata, avocado yogurt, fermented red cabbage
Aracherra Oaxaqueño$41.00
grilled beef hanger steak, huitlacoche demi glaze, herbed yukon gold potatoes, grilled cactus, broiled tomato with cotija
Chamorro de Puerco Adobado
adobo marinated banana leaf wrapped braised pork shank, rice and black beans, tortillas, guacamole
- For 2$60.00
Cerdo en Salsa Verde con Berros y Chochoyotes$35.00
braised pork in tomatillo salsa, watercress, masa dumplings, chicharron
Barbacoa de Borrego con Consome$38.00
morita pepper & orange braised lamb, lamb consome, avocado, red onion, cilantro, fried garbanzo beans, rice, beans, corn tortillas
Carne Enchilada con Su Jugo y Camote$35.00
casacabel-pasilla pepper braised brisket, roasted sweet potato, cactus, green beans
Milanesa de Pollo con Choriqueso y Past$33.00
breaded and fried chicken cutlet, melted oaxaca cheese, guajillo tomato sauce, chorizo served, pasta, poblano cream sauce
Tamal del Dia$33.00
smoked & braised bone-in beef short rib tamal, achiote, pickled onions, rice, beans

What 75 people are saying

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

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OpenTable Diner
Austin
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience2
Should have kept Enoteca.
AP
AngelP
Austin
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Drinks were amazing...we did two rounds of the Delfina! Order the plate for two and was delish with a variety of meats and rajas! Waiter was great and explained the menu very well.
D
Dhinaustin
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wow! The pork shoulder was flavorful and tender and the mole was a perfect compliment! The tres leches cake with lime zest was the perfect finish! We’ll be back for sure!
AR
AnnaleaR
San Francisco
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
I was very impressed with the food, but the cocktails and service were not great. For the price point, these should really level up.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Absolutely amazing food. I wish I could use words to explain how delicious it was, I can’t! Thank you for a wonderful experience.
c
centralliving
Austin
13 reviews
vip
2.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
Their house margaritas were horrible! Their carne guisada tacos were not guisada. They were asda and dry! Not a great first experience.
AF
AbbyF
Austin
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love it here! Authentic Oaxacan cuisine with an incredible drink list!
R
Reagan
Las Vegas
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a great find while visiting in Austin. The food was delicious and the prices were reasonable. I recommend giving this place a try.
RV
ReginaV
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first visit, and we were celebrating a birthday. Everyone from the host to our waiter and two other staff we encountered, went out of their way to help us, celebrate and have a wonderful time. The food was excellent, and arrived fresh and very tasty! We even Raible to enjoy a couple, happy hour, cocktails, and they were delicious! Can’t say enough good things about this place… I’ll definitely be back, and I’ll be bringing more people with me!
A
Alex
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great atmosphere, very good food, friendly staff! Overall, a very pleasant experience. Some dishes are overpriced. Chicken mole is $30! The selection of vegetables in the vegetarian dishes is very limited. The usual onion, peppers, beans… not very interesting for a vegetarian! The moles are excellent. I will come back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious meal! Loved the memelas. Very authentic, and yummy!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The ceviche with mango purée is the absolute best ceviche I have ever had!
M
Martyb
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was great. Food too. Righteous joint. Mezcal flights for favor!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Love this place! Food and drinks were awesome!
KP
KatherineP
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing experience! Food was outstanding! Weather was wonderful, so we enjoyed the patio. One comment on the patio chairs, is that they are not comfortable. You have to sit up on the edge and straight up, otherwise if you try and lean back, you sink through the chair back hole - not comfortable at all and suggest swapping them out. :)
AB
AdamB
Austin
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kind of a hidden gem. Opened June of 2022 I don’t think word has gotten out yet because it should have been more crowded (though it was a Monday). Authentic Mexican food and lots of tequilas and Mezcals to try. Laid back bar atmosphere. It was pretty exceptional. Ordered a chicken mole dish and a few appetizers. Bar tender came over to give us some tips on drinks to order and smaller tasters. It’s not cheap but the food, drink and service are all very good. Thumbs up. Will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a random pick after a fun day in Austin & a W for the Longhorns! What a fantastic pick it was!! Our server, Dawson, was AMAZING! He had awesome suggestions, was friendly, funny, and really made the experience great! And the food!!! Everything we ordered was delicious. Everyone tried little bits of each dish & we were all amazed at how good they all were. I cannot recommend this precious gem enough! Great for a get together with friends or a cozy date night. Please give it a try!!
JC
JoseC
Austin
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service and amazing mezcal selection. The mole sampler is a great way to try the four mole varieties. For our family favorites were the tuetano, the memelas and shrimp tostada.
MR
MiamiR
Austin
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Authentic Oaxaca Mexican food. Delicious food, though a bit on the pricey side for what you get. But the food itself was amazing.
KB
KerryB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience5
Overall, the food tasted good, the service was very good and the atmosphere was great. The pricing is a bit steep for a very average dish like the tlayuda and the pricing for a 2 oz pour of mezcal is just insane. I felt like there was some price gouging going on here.
S
Samanthoro
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Serena was fantastic and provided great recommendations all around. Food was devine. We'll definitely be coming back.
M
Macuco
Austin
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Mexican food. Loved the different moles.
FC
FernandoC
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Terrific, authentic Oaxaca food! Cocktails were delicious - recommend El Chavo. The Tlayuda with Cecil’s was delicious!
M
Melynda
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The wait staff was friendly and knowledgeable. They were able to help guide us to the most delicious food! We didn't get to eat everything we wanted this trip, so we'll be back sometime soon to sample the mole selection!
NK
NicoleK
Austin
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved every bit of it from appetizers to dessert. Great service. Can’t wait to go back!
CM
CourtneyMP
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Surprised that the ratings are low but assume it is due to their recent opening. Clearly they have worked out any opening service jitters etc. Last night was our first experience and it was fantastic. The service, the food, the ambience were all top notch. My only critique is the price as it is a bit high. We felt the value given quality and portion size. However for those at dine regularly at Suerte and El Naranjo, the higher prices might keep their loyalties elsewhere. We live down the street and certainly intend to dine there again as soon as we can.
AG
AriG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Margarita in town. The food is incredible. Ceviche and aguachile are excellent and fresh. Tuetano!!! You can't go wrong here.
A
Austin
Austin
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
Just okay, there are better interior Mexican food places
PA
PiercarloA
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Service fast and friendly. We will be back
RM
RaviM
Austin
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Quite overpriced. Portion sizes were uneven. Some plates had huge portions others were not enough (for >$30 entree).
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall2food1service1ambience2
Food was not as good as we expected. The mole was dry and over salted. Very disappointing.
SL
SylviaL
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall2food3service3ambience2
The tables in the outdoor patio are crowded together and the chairs are very uncomfortable. This uncomfortable experience put a big damper on our dinner celebration.
TD
TrinhD
Austin
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
I was pleasantly surprised about the food. It was very enjoyable and delicious. I will be back.
KW
KristinaW
Austin
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food were excellent! I will be back. Excellent addition to the neighborhood.
G
Grace
Austin
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Wonderful range on the menu. Excellent use of exploration and daring dishes
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great authentic Oaxaca food. Alipus mezcal was delicious as well as Chapulin tlayuda, mole degustación, scallops tostada and mahi mahi tacos .
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Everything was delicious and you can taste that it was thoughtfully prepared. Drinks were unique and beautiful. The service was on point.
RS
RachelS
Austin
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience2
Food was mostly excellent. Service pretty good though sometimes large gaps between check-ins. Kitchen was very slow. Got slower as night progressed. Noise level was loud. Turning painfully deafening later. Won’t go back even though we loved the food.
JC
JessicaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We tried something new for my birthday and this was exactly the vibe I wanted. We tried several apps, entrees, cocktails and a dessert. Everting was delicious and carefully crafted. The ambience was jovial and colorful especially for a Friday night. We had reservations for the evening and our table was pretty much ready as soon as we arrived. The location is also ideal as it’s easy to stroll down Congress before and after dinner.
JK
JenniK
Austin
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience2
Went for anniversary dinner and enjoyed restaurant week menu. Appetizers and drinks were highlight of meal. Masa on Rojas and nopal were favorite.

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

Chapulín Cantina is rated 4.3 stars by 75 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2022

9:30 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(512) 441-7672

1610 South Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
South Congress & Milton
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
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

Website
http://chapulincantina.com/
Phone number
(512) 441-7672

Chapulín Cantina

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Antojos

Guacamole$10.00

Queso Fundido$16.00

Arroz Frito con Huitlacoche y Queso$17.00

Tuetano$19.00

Ensaladas y Sopas

Aguacate Caesar$14.00

Ensalada de Lechugas Mixta$14.00

Sopa de Fideo con Verduras$11.00

Pozole Rojo$15.00

Del Mar

Aguachile de Atun y Callo de Acha**$20.00

Ceviche Cenizo$19.00

Coctel Campechano$19.00

Mezcal Cured Salmon$18.00

Tostada

Octopus

Scallop

Shrimp

Yellow Fin Tuna**

Del Comal

Tlayudas

Tlayuda Vegeteriana$21.00

La Tradicional$17.00

Tlayudas - Ad Dition

Tasajo$15.00

Enchilado$12.00

Chorizo$10.00

Chapulínes$5.00

Chicken$12.00

Memelas

Puerco en Salsa Verde$15.00

Rajas y Nopal$14.00

Carne de Res Guisada$17.00

Moles

Mole Negro*

Mole Coloradito*

Mole Chichilo*

Mole Verde*

Select a Mole and Pair It with A Protein

Grilled Chicken Breast$30.00

Slow Roasted Herbed Porkshoulder$32.00

Duck Leg Confit$36.00

Grilled Vegetables$28.00

Fuertes

Mariscada$39.00

Plato Pasillo Del Humo

Rollo de Pavo con Mole Negro*$32.00

Pescado en Hoja Santa$38.00

Aracherra Oaxaqueño$41.00

Chamorro de Puerco Adobado

Cerdo en Salsa Verde con Berros y Chochoyotes$35.00

Barbacoa de Borrego con Consome$38.00

Carne Enchilada con Su Jugo y Camote$35.00

Milanesa de Pollo con Choriqueso y Past$33.00

Tamal del Dia$33.00

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