Diners' Choice: Mexican restaurants in Austin

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Mexican cuisine in Austin? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

El Alma Cafe y Cantina

4.7

4.7 (1023)

$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

Top review

Tony

Dined 7 days ago

We love this place! The food and drinks are excellent, and the staff is appropriately attentive.

El Alma South

4.7

4.7 (236)

$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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Cassi

Dined 2 days ago

Another amazing dinner and outstanding service! The relleno with shrimp and crab was superb!

Comedor

4.7

4.7 (130)

$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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ElsaVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Another amazing experience. Comedor never disappoints.

De Nada Cantina

4.7

4.7 (608)

$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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Brendan

Dined 4 days ago

Everything was great but we had to move outside because the music was blasting inside and we could barely hear each other. Birria Quesadillas are delicious and the margs are great

VERDAD True Modern Mexican

4.7

4.7 (775)

$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!

Top review

ScottVIP

Dined 7 days ago

My second time here and it was as awesome as the first visit. Really enjoy the amazing drinks and great food!

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4.7

4.7 (322)

$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.

Top review

DENISEVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Food and drinks were really good. We ordered an appetizer but it didn’t come out until after we finished our entrees. Ended up packing it to go. Shrimp and red snapper tacos were amazing!

La Condesa

4.7

4.7 (2338)

$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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TomVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The food quality exceeded all of our expectations. Very well designed aesthetic as well, and our server Daniel was a pleasure.

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Popular dish

Carnitas Tacos

Las Palomas Restaurant-Bar

4.7

4.7 (568)

$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.

Top review

ACwriter

Dined on Jun 5, 2025

Spinach cheese enchiladas are incredible coupled with the signature marg (which is naturally skinny marg)!

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Experience

Las Palomas Happy Hour

Chapulín Cantina

4.7

4.7 (272)

$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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RussVIP

Dined on May 17, 2025

The mole sampler app and ceviche were wonderful! Will be back!

Casa Chloe

4.5

4.5 (92)

$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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Candice

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

Great food amazing atmosphere.! Will be back next trip to Fredericksburg

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