Diners' Choice: Mexican restaurants in Austin

OpenTable

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!

De Nada Cantina

4.8

4.8 (618)

$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.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

A perfect spot for a girls trip. The frozen margarita’s

El Alma Cafe y Cantina

4.7

4.7 (1030)

$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

Sarah

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

Best margs, best ceviche tostados - love this place

VERDAD True Modern Mexican

4.8

4.8 (794)

$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

TempyVIP

Dined 2 days ago

First time to dine in here and will definitely be back. The shrimp fajitas, guacamole, and queso were all exceptional, as were the house margaritas.

Discover more

4.7

4.7 (140)

$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.

Top review

AaronVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Outstanding food and service made our anniversary dinner even more special!

El Alma South

4.7

4.7 (238)

$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.

Top review

Leah

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

Our party of 8 had the most amazing dinner experience at El Alma. Our server Mark was outstanding, the atmosphere was fun and just what a bunch of moms out to dinner free of their kids needed! The drinks were as amazing as ever (highly recommend the Almatini), and the food was incredible. The tacos never disappoint, and I am obsessed with the rice and cheese relleno. Tried the Chuleta de Puerco En Coca-Cola (Coca-Cola sous vide pork chop) and the Camarones A La Plancha (Gulf shrimp in garlic ancho butter) for the first time and OMG... the specialties of the house are absolutely the way to go! To die for. Great evening, great food, great service, shared with great friends- couldn't ask for more! Can't wait to go back soon.

Las Palomas Restaurant-Bar

4.7

4.7 (569)

$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

DianaVIP

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

Our food was delicious and the lady much menu was a great value. Brooklyn was our server and did a fantastic job!

Discover more

Experience

Las Palomas Happy Hour

Licha's Cantina

4.7

4.7 (323)

$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

Aaron

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

A+ food/ service. Menu had a good variety of options for vegetarians/ pescatarians.

Chapulín Cantina

4.6

4.6 (273)

$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.

Top review

MarcelleVIP

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Enjoyed the Oaxacan food made with fresh ingredients, the attentive service, and the festive (but not noisy) atmosphere. It was a nice, moderately priced meal for a group dinner. The traditional Margaritas were also quite good.

La Condesa

4.6

4.6 (2347)

$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.

Top review

Rick

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent drinks, food, and service. The ambience is fantastic, as is the bar.

Discover more

Popular dish

Carnitas Tacos

Taquero Mucho - Domain

4.6

4.6 (68)

$30 and under

Mexican

Arboretum

About the restaurant

When Gabriela Bucio, founder of Gabriela’s downtown, came to the realization that her regulars and biggest reservations were all women, she decided to create a place for women to go to feel loved, celebrated and empowered. Taquero Mucho is just that.

Dripping in pink feminine energy, this cute little taqueria is the second of Austin’s Newest Staples for women. The owner of Taquero Mucho prides herself on being a Latina Female owned and operated business. Gabriela strives to preserve her culture, heritage and her vision dedicated to women of all walks of life. Taquero Mucho - Domain invites you and all the special women in your life to join Gabriela, her family and team to some pink tacos, pink margaritas and their instafamous Anti-Bitch Juice.

Top review

Genny

Dined on May 25, 2025

Both, the food and the service are great. Everybody is super friendly.

Explore Diners' Choice best of Austin

Explore more Diners' Choice lists