El Chilito
$ • Tex-Mex, Salad, Tacos
Hours:
4501 Menchaca Rd, Austin
(512) 369-3518
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Food: Precooked and thrown together, so cold. (Store was freezing, 85 outside, condensation on glass, had to get a jacket out of the car).
Service: Menchaca location cashiers must make minimum wage because they are telling customers "we don't have change". I hear this every time I go into this restaurant. They keep your change, only give you bills back if due. This is a deceptive practice that borders on thievery. I observed this happen multiple times while I sat in the location....read full review
Great food and my favorite part real horchatas 🌎
This is a must try in South Austin! Better then Torchys!! Just my opinion! More authentic Mexican tacos. The flavor is amazing!!! Try the puffy taco!
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 7:30AM - 8:30PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30AM - 8:30PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30AM - 8:30PM |
| Thursday | 7:30AM - 8:30PM |
| Friday | 7:30AM - 9PM |
| Saturday | 7:30AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 7:30AM - 8:30PM |
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El Chilito is a popular restaurant in Austin that offers a diverse selection of tacos, including both Tex-Mex and traditional Mexican styles. The menu features standout options like cochinita pibil, barbacoa, and picadillo, as well as vegetarian choices such as vegan queso, spinach salad, and beyond beef picadillo. The restaurant is known for making their own chips, queso, and guacamole, and they also serve Mexican Coke, Topo Chico, and espresso.
Customers praise the excellent service and the exceptional quality of the food, with the tacos being particularly flavorful and satisfying. The breakfast taco has also received positive remarks, making it a great option for morning meals. The tortilla chips are widely acclaimed as very tasty, and the restaurant offers great value, especially on Tuesdays when all tacos are priced at $3 and on Wednesdays when burritos are just $6.
El Chilito provides a kid-friendly atmosphere with an outdoor yard and a corn-hole game. It also offers convenient amenities like WiFi and parking, making it a popular choice for those looking to have a meal and work. The staff is noted for being friendly and helpful, enhancing the overall dining experience.
While the Tex-Mex Carne Guisada was a missed item by some customers, the restaurant's current offerings, such as the Cochinita Pibil and the barbacoa soup, have been praised for their delicious flavors and quality. Overall, El Chilito is appreciated for its good ingredients and great customer service.