50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Austin

“Food was excellent!! our waitress, Claudia, was super friendly.“

“The best experience and great food“

“Totally new world of tacos! Amazing flavors, unusual combinations, super fresh ingredients and perfectly prepare. Well deserved James Beard award!“

“excellent dining in a great atmosphere an awesome service sampled a bunch of tasting plates from the fish tacos to the bone marrow and the oysters even had a wonderful dessert with their homemade ice cream and bananas did I say that the service was awesome top notch five stars all day definitely a place to visit in Austin“

“Edit update: i went again because it was so good lol Chris it's gonna get it right every time. He's fast, courteous & professional. Thank you Chris.

i've been coming to this place for about 20 years back when the whole chicken was $6. Over the years the price started getting higher and I decided to start going to a less expensive place pollo rico. I haven't been to el regio in a couple of years until pollo, rico told me it was gonna be 30 minutes before their chicken was ready. Unwillingly I drove to El regio & boy im glad I did. They must've got a new cook in the kitchen because this meal was the best i've ever had! the rice has a lot of flavor now, the beans are so smoky, that chicken was so moist and not dried out like it used to be.Oh, my god, it is worth the extra cost.I will never go back to pollo rico EVER again!“

“Great food. Will def try again.“

“Hands-down, one of the best so far we just moved here so loves it hands-down I’m all about authentic real food not the fake stuff so clock that love it“

“I couldn’t believe I received my order, and the taste was simply divine. It felt like Jesus had descended upon me, embracing me gently, and recognizing the heavenly nature of these foods. The Staffs, Chefs and valets are the best!!!!!!“

“grubb best hot sauce around“

“The establishment maintains an impeccable standard of service, harmonized with a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. With great help from the beautiful lady named Jackie at the cash register. Highly recommended place, if your looking for delicious tacos!“

“The beef cheek was 🔥 So much flavor in every bite! The tacos have the perfect amount of moisture. You never know if a place will be as good as the ratings say, but this place is definitely a 5.0“

“Will definitely be back!! 😅🤤“

“Especially the crispy steak burrito and the best guacamole 🥑 ever!!“

“Great food! So glad to have just learned they have one where I live!“

“El Naranjo is one of the best restaurants we have been in. We had the pork shank and the braised beef-they were prepared perfectly and paired with sides that were complementary to their distinct flavors. Spices local to the Oaxaca region of Mexico were blended in way that were flavorful without being overpowering. The wait staff was excellent, explaining each dish and answering questions. We highly recommend this restaurant. Yes, it’s pricier than other restaurants but is a fine dining experience that you won’t find in many other restaurants.“

“My new favorite restaurant for fancy dates with my husband 😍🥰“

“Good food and drinks. Friendly service“

“First time there and the tacos were fantastic and the queso was nice!!!“

“Our favortie restuarant in Austin, we love ordering a bunch of appetizers and do that often. WE both eat gluten free so this place rocks.“

“I visited arriba abajo last min on a Sunday l evening and let me tell you !! , the food amazing , the views to die for . The only thing better was the service provided by Statin B . He was courteous, knowledgeable and a pleasure to talk to .“

“We came here at 10:50pm when they were about to close and the owner was very friendly and made us our food pretty quick. Everything was flavorful. And the corn tortillas are homemade! We tried cabeza, lengua, al pastor and fajita. All the meats were pretty good except the el pastor was ok in our opinion. Definitely will be back to try other items.“

“SO excited I finally got to try La Santa Barbacha!!! Obsessed with the food and drinks, I definitely recommend trying this spot 🔥“

“Very well served. Complex tastes. One of the best tacos I've ever had.“

“The food was very good and the staff were extremely friendly. All the food and drinks I saw looked exactly like their menu. An added bonus is that a lot of the buildings that it shares a parking lot with have very colorful murals that are fun to see.“

“los mejores mariscos de Austin TX la mera verdad un 10 de 10 los recomiendo“

“good vibed and great bar. the sevice was gucci.“

“Delicious tacos and enchiladas. Good beans, great salsa bar. Delicious hand made tortillas. What more could you want?“

“They know what they're doing. Its easy other restaurants, you're in the service industry. Act like it. Chapala's crew are all pros, just an awesome experience. Raul was our server and he's just that kind of dude that makes you feel at ease. 10 stars.“

“These, by far, are the best Birria tacos in town. They have my forever business.“

“We made a reservation for my son’s graduation party. The staff was great and the food was first class. My steak was perfect. We ordered duck and chicken. Family style plates allowed All to savor and share each dish.“

“Best Mexican El Paso style food! Home away from home great food! Great people and customer service!“

“Todo sabe muy rico! Hacemos reuniones con amigas muy seguido porque nos encanta la comida, el trato que nos dan y su servicio.“

“Excelente lugar y el servicio y atención muy bueno“

“Love Love their food! Just go try it. You’ll return.“

“We were in town for F1 and had the BEST experience at Mexta! The food, and hospitality was next level!“

“Fast service, delicious food“

“Love their nopal taco perfect for when you want something light and filling“

“Awesome food and staff! Don’t miss!!“

“Outstanding as always. Love the Rellanos and the various taco offerings. One of our favorite places to eat, especially when there's a show at the Zach. If you know, you know. Drinks are excellent and well worth the price which these days is becoming a rarity. Overall well worth the effort and a great experience.“

“When somebody tells me “these are the best tacos in Austin” I can immediately be skeptical. These tacos blew my expectations. When I first approached menu, I was currently hangry and overwhelmed with choice and Liz was super-friendly, conversational and recommend the perfect taco combo of the Machaca and the Alambre. Wooo! 🤌🏾 amazing!!!“

“JIAM is an Austin staple! Family owned and operated. Good food, good vibes, always!“

“Margarita was okay but let's talk about the food😋 Talk about made in Mexico!!! No TexMex amalgamation here. It's the team deal. The puerc pibil (pork, onion, spices wrapped in a banana leaf and tied with a corn husk string) is to die for. The fresh oregano stands out. the rice is okay but the black beans were the best that I've had this side of Miami. I'm gonna have to go back. Happy, happy, happy“

“si buscas comer rico sin importar si es en la mañana a medio día o la tarde te aseguro que ñoños es la mejor opción, además de la mejor atención ❤️ no hay algo específico que pueda recomendar ya que todo es delicioso 😋“

“The food is soooooo good. Very flavorful and tasty. I gave 4 stars because the only thing I’d change is the salsa was salty. I feel like maybe too much chicken bouillon? It’s super flavorful just a little on the salty side. Otherwise, I was super happy with my order. 10/10 would order again.“

“Love the food, servers are very friendly and their margaritas are amazing. If you visit Austin TX you must check it out.“

“The best tacos I have ever had.“

“Awesome spot! Great food!“

“Great service, delicious food and drinks!“

“I always have an amazing experience. Breakfast tacos are the best. Favorite spot to get lunch“

“Visiting from dallas and the food and service was AMAZING. Came in on Saturday brunch time and really nice waiter and bartender. Sat at the bar and food was so good. There is a reason for the 4.9 reviews.“