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Kalimotxo, Austin, TX

Kalimotxo

4.5
4.5
277 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
We celebrate the spirit of Spain's social bar culture with delicious small plates, curated Spanish wine list, amazing craft cocktails and flowing porrones. Enjoy our beautiful patio that overlooks Shoal Creek. Our team’s hospitality provides the comfort of a local neighborhood bar in a space that invites guests to have a night out on the town.

We accept reservations 60 days in advance. For event inquiries, please email info@kalimotxoatx.com.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 22 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (512) 333-0737

  • Payment options

    Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Private party facilities

    Kalimotxo does offer private events. Please email info@kalimotxoatx.com for more information.

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Cross street

    Nueces St.

  • Parking details

    Valet is available on Friday and Saturday for $10 and is located at the entrance of the parking garage, on the west side of Nueces St, in between 2nd and 3rd. We also provide validation for up to 2 hours in the garage. Our bar, Kalimotxo, opens at 5pm Tues-Saturday and 4PM on Sunday.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 277 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. SerenaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    AMAZING FROM BEGINNING TO END! Made our anniversary night so special!
  2. LisaB

    Austin

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Excellent food. Will definitely be back
  3. KhyDaschofsky

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for the briny boys event where they played with umami and the cocktails were so well balanced and super explorational all at once.
  4. JennaD

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Food was unfortunately not memorable. We got the pan de tomato which could use some more tomatoes, maybe salt, Parmesan and basil? The octopus was very tiny, crudo could use some salt, the pepper with goat cheese was great.
  5. KimH

    Austin

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved our experience! The outside patio was delightful, wait staff super attentive, food was delicious and very reasonably priced. Will definitely add this to our list
  6. ninas

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great tapas, not a ton of choices but everything was delicious, seasoned well, and well cooked. The Kalimotxo were exactly like we remember and affordable. I like the wide range of prices and sizes, from larger portions to small snacks. Great for any occasion. Our servers were patient and knowledgeable. We had to send something back to be cooked more and everyone couldn't have been nicer about it. We will definitely go back!
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    True Tappas, small plate. Delish!!! Fun & fresh idea.
  8. BronwynT

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This is a great place for Happy Hour drinks and snacks. Service was amazing and the food is lovely, menu is a little short but it is small spot attached to a larger restaurant. Lovely ambience.
  9. Jonisa

    Austin

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The selection was excellent, however, I found several of the items overly salty. My favorite bite was the ham and anchovy. For those grossed out, it is flesh anchovy and not from a can. Usual and excellent. Limited special cocktails, but very good and well executed. Very friend, attentive and caring staff. We sat on the patio, which was nice. Two negative with the patio. The music was in competition while the Tex-Mex place across from it, making unnecessarily loud. Second, the some of the chair used were really low to the table making it challenging. This are kit-picky. One of the better Spanish places in the city in my opinion.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Food was a bit expensive but enjoyable, mostly small tapas and items meant to be shared. Drinks were great but did take awhile to arrive.
  11. MarkM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The restaurant was beautiful and a fun environment. We had 3/4 of the food on the bar menu. The salt cod croquettes were outstanding and the jambon with anchovies I could eat every day. The scallop crudo was delicious but not worth the cost. Maybe 1/2 ounce of scallops, the pan con tomate was not the best I’ve ever had, really just soggy tomato bread. The octopus was not worth the cost and had really no flavor, Eberly on S Lamar does Octopus 100 times better. Definitely get a porron of wine and ask your serve how to drink it. A fun way to really feel like your in Spain. Definitely would go back just would avoid the items above. Oh the service was excellent and friendly
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Delicious food. Small plates were very expensive. Great for a special occasion but don’t expect to fill up.
  13. Anonymous

    Austin

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went with 8 people and had a wonderful time! Our servers were very helpful with order recommendations and they helped time out all the food. We tried almost everything on the menu and enjoyed everything. We'll be back!
  14. review

    Austin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    The food and the ambiance were good, but the server we had first acted very strange (making ugly faces) and made us very uncomfortable. We don't know her name, she had brown straight hair, I think. During half of our dinner, we had a new server without notice, which we thought was a rather rude move.
  15. Mini

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Food was very boring and somewhat greasy. Where is the bread normally served with tapas? Why do you need to order everything at once? A customer does not know when they get full, your portion sizes, etc creates a stressful situation The waitress was hostile. She was crabby and not helpful whatsoever & just rude
  16. DEEZ

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience here. We get the papas bravas (potato nuggets) and burger every time and it never disappoints.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    Food and service were subpar for our experience.
  18. kevinc

    Austin

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    The music was death metal obnoxious. The food was marginal. $9 for a piece of bread was insulting. After living in Spain for a number of years, this was a very Americanized attempt that is over priced and over designed. I failed to find anything reminiscent of Spanish culture or cuisine.
  19. JacFuse

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great space, great service, and great food! Parking is the downtown experience so plan for it. Very nice reception by the host who was also very nice on the phone. Great patio (I'm not sure the heaters are necessary but, hey, the investors bought them so use 'em!) Z the manager is the man! Excellent wine choices, savant in his reading of customers, and gracious. I ordered the Spanish grenache which pairs so well with its little, skin tannins and no oak. The burger was love and the cheesecake spectacular. The vulcans (Roman mythology not Star Trek) in the kitchen are fire masters and have my respect. Yes, I will come again!
  20. janeloshea

    Houston

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a great experience every time…the servers are always helpful in knowing how much to order and sharing delicious food is the best way to enjoy time with friends and family
  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Is it really that hard to update your menu online to match what you serve at the restaurant.? “Our old menu is online” by some snippy, unfriendly, unapologetic, barely checks back with you waitress is not the best experience.
  22. Whit925

    Central Texas

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My fav spot for a happy hour or light dinner! Drinks are phenomenal.
  23. StaceyM

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Drink was too sweet when I specifically asked for a not sweet drink. Food was just okay. Was disappointed since I found this on eater and thought it’d be a good spot. The ambiance was nice though.
  24. HeatherG

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great patio to share tapas style plates snd great wine.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food3service3ambience5
    The vibe is AMAZING, drinks PERFECTION! But service is slow and not the friendliest staff
  26. AnaH

    Austin

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is very good. Everything. Bacalhau cakes are amazing!
  27. DanyG

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great option for when you want to try multiple things and don't want a big dinner! They also have the best cheesecake in town.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and hospitality are unmatched.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Expensive, small drinks. Food is pretty good but Barlata is much better value. Nice outdoor patio.
  30. NickyH

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and Estrella Damm is so good. Perfect meal.
  31. DavidD

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great venue, good scene to relax and nice to see some Spanish inspired tapas in town. Very fast service for how busy they were, nicely done
  32. MariaL

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dining experience! Excellent food
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My boyfriend and I celebrated Valentine’s Day here and had an amazing time. The food was all to-die-for, drinks were awesome, and the overall vibe was great. Wouldn’t have changed a thing! We will definitely be coming back.
  34. RobertL

    Austin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Fun little spot for socializing, snacking and catching up with friends.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    It was a super cold night but we were kept warm on the patio with lots of heaters. They also conveniently have validated parking as well which is always a plus over other downtown restaurants. Food came out warm and timely. There's always a delicious selection of drinks and small plates.
  36. RebeccaW

    Houston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful tapas and small plates. Nice wine and cocktails.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The special menu was fantastic, even great themed music to accompany the food!!
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience4
    Server, Ambiance and Food was amazing but took exceptionally long to come out and then rushed to finish up and close out for other customers, even though I still had a full glass of wine…
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious
  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    The tapas are extremely small so you will have to order one of everything. Good place for a snack and cocktail but will not go back for “dinner”. Only two vegan options (potatoes and bread with tomato sauce)

FAQs

Kalimotxo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 333-0737.

Kalimotxo is rated 4.5 stars by 277 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Kalimotxo

607 W 3rd St 105, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Nueces St.

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Valet is available on Friday and Saturday for $10 and is located at the entrance of the parking garage, on the west side of Nueces St, in between 2nd and 3rd. We also provide validation for up to 2 hours in the garage. Our bar, Kalimotxo, opens at 5pm Tues-Saturday and 4PM on Sunday.

  • Payment options

    Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (512) 333-0737

  • Private party facilities

    Kalimotxo does offer private events. Please email info@kalimotxoatx.com for more information.

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