50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Austin

“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“

“My wife and I had the best experience here for my birthday lunch, I'm so glad we chose this restaurant to eat at while in town for the Austin FC match! I can't say enough about the staff and the owner Joel who went out of his way to be extremely kind to us. Not to mention the food and drinks were so good. We'll definitely be back!“

“I’ve traveled the world, and I can confidently say that Güero’s Taco Bar serves the best Mexican food I’ve ever had! The flavors were authentic and perfectly balanced, making every bite an experience in itself. The food was fresh, the service was outstanding, and the vibrant atmosphere added to the enjoyment. If you’re a fan of Mexican cuisine, this place is an absolute must-visit! Highly recommended!“

“grubb best hot sauce around“

“No trip to Austin is complete without a visit to Torchy’s! The tacos are filling and consistently tasty (my fave is the Democrat!) The staff is also super friendly at the SoCo location. Shoutout to Michelle for giving us New Jersey folks a warm welcome in Austin!“

“Similar to ATX Cocina owned by same group, overall we prefer Cocina but both offer a fantastic experience, elevated considerably if you can manage to get outdoor seating on the balcony which offers a beautiful view. Pros: excellent service and knowledgeable waitstaff, quality and freshness of food, gluten-free paradise Cons: cocktails and mocktails are not great, very small, and no coconut cream or coconut-based beverages. ATX Cocina has them beat on beverages. Some standouts from the menu: duck carnitas tetela is by far the best thing we tried at either restaurant. The crab tostadas were also outstanding and very fresh. Great dessert options which include gf churros! Surprisingly, we did not enjoy the clams and chorizo starter or the braised short ribs entree which was very dry, but the accompanying mole sauce and nachitos were delicious. This is a nice place to celebrate a special occasion, especially if you seek gluten-free fare, and if you like it you should definitely try their sister restaurant, ATX Cocina.“

“Tiene el sabor de la barbacoa de Querétaro Mx. Son amables y atienden súper bien“

“julios is a great neighborhood cafe, family style, the soup is the best - it's homemade, healthy, nutritious, and just the best thing after a hard day!“

“Visiting in from Houston, we initially decided to get BBQ next door however it was so packed we decided to try El Alma instead and glad we did. Victor was friendly and attentive. Our drinks were perfect and the food was great. The ambient outside the patio was nice as well. Will definitely come back when we are visiting Austin!“

“I stumbled upon this taco food truck by chance, and I’m so glad I did! The tacos are absolutely incredible — fresh, flavorful, and packed with just the right amount of spice. We got six different ones, eland each one is unique and delicious!

If you're craving authentic tacos on the go, this place is a must-try! I'll definitely be coming back for more!“

“Literal tienen el mejor pollo asado en todo Austin ! Todo lo que viene con el pollo es de lo mejor ! El arroz , los frijoles y las tortillas echas a mano ! Todo riquísimo !!! El mejor pollo!“

“Some of my favorite quesabirria tacos in Austin. The plate comes with 4 tacos, onions, cilantro, salsa and consomme. I don't know who can eat 4 of these tacos in one sitting but it ain't me. They're so FILLING! Lots of cheese too.

This time around I tried the watermelon agua fresca and it was very tasty. A little steep at $7 but that's par for the course in Austin these days.

Great tasting birria and among the best I've tried in Austin. I have a "top 3" but none of them are better than the others, they just do things differently and all are great at what they do! Tejas is on that top 3 list.“

“First time trying them and I was not disappointed! Very tasty and well served. I had 2 of suadero, 2 of cachete, and 2 of carnitas. Of course, had to have a Mexican Coke to complete the experience!“

“happy we found this place! we are visiting and our hotel (Aiden) happens to be nearby. best birria tacos we’ve ever had. seasoning and sauces and tortillas were amazing. we got a burrito, mulitas, chalupa, birria tacos and consommé. try as much as you can. you will be happy you did! friendly ladies too!“

“The star that was missing for 5 is because it is the only restaurant that charges for takeout, even if you go for it yourself. So the food, plus taxes, plus tip, and apart from the takeout charge, it's already very expensive ?? I really like their food but the economy is not there to waste money. Another detail that bothers me about that place is the tables, they are super uncomfortable. I don't think that a restaurant that charges for everything and has enough income doesn't even reward its customers with the comfort of its seats and tables ??“

“Best Drinks at the bar Best prices no match
made fresh from scratch.
And the Guac is Top notch ?
Freshly made.
And Especially The service very pleasant and respectful.
Definitely coming back Thank you Fresas.“

“I had three different tacos, each of which had beautifully layered flavors. My wife had one of the delicious Bols and loved it. We shared the chicken flautas and beans and Mexican rice, all of which were excellent. Good service, nice setting, fantastic, fresh food. Terrific place“

“Great food. Best corn tortillas“

“100% Lit. The team here consistently puts out outstanding foos. Don't sleep on the beans and greens“

“Best house margs in town and great happy hour deals. This is our regular go-to for happy hour in town.

Update: best chilaquiles I've ever had. Most places are too tortilla heavy...ratio at El Chile is much heavier on chicken and egg. And margs remain the best in town“

“LA MEJOR COMIDA Q HAY EN AUSTIN TX Y UN SERVICIO MUY BUENO“

“I am convinced that the food here tastes like what my grandmother made, rich and balanced flavors, very delicious to take home after a good day at work!!! Thank you“

“Great Food, Nice staff and its located right next to the hwy“

“The BEST tacos I've ever had!!! I visit every time I'm in Austin, often multiple times. The staff is friendly, the outdoor dining space is airy and relaxing, and the tacos will change your life. I've had the birria, tripa, barbacoa, campechano, and pastor, but the buche is by far my favorite! They also have breakfast tacos to start your day off right. A MUST when you're in SoCo. ¡Gracias! Already looking forward to next time.“

“Veracruz has the best migas tacos in Austin! Their extensive menu of other healthy and vegetarian tacos is excellent as well.
This location of their series of food trucks overlooks shaded outdoor seating and a small turfed playground.
A few parking spaces are available in a lot alongside the business, and street parking is nearby.“

“Saw heaps of 5 star reviews saying this is the best birria taco in austin but tbh they were wayyy too cheesy and not enough meat. Not super crispy either, but good flavor overall, and i can see how if the ratios were different these would be top tier!“

“We were in town for a concert and found our way to Hay Elotes. The staff was super nice and friendly. We got the elotes, Mangonada and the Bandera. The elotes was probably the best I've ever had. The Mangonada was delicious and refreshing. The Bandera had such an incredible combination of flavors I can almost taste it as I write this. The perfect treat for such a hot day.

Parking: Decent lot outside of the restaurant“

“Wow wow wow. This place is truly a gem. I know there are a million taco trucks in Austin, but this one is pretty special.

We stopped in and split a few different tacos: chicharron and egg, al pastor, migas, and chorizo/egg/cactus. The chicharron was really tender and went well with the egg. The pastor was crazy good. It was shredded and had a lovely marinade and pineapple flavor. The chorizo was fantastic because it wasn't super greasy. Finally, the migas was super good and came with their homemade refried beans. I'm pretty sure the tortillas were homemade or at least tasted like they were. Their three salsas were really great too.

The older lady working the truck is so sweet. She gave us great service and cooked up ridiculously good food. It's like someone's little abuelita made us our meal. :)

We will 100% be returning for more.

BIG NOTE: The truck is cash only.“

“Tamales we’re the BEST and we’re huge! We had pork with the Texas chili sauce. Great service in quaint setting!“

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

“Place is great! It’s consistent with the service, food and atmosphere. Every single family and friend we’ve gathered with absolutely LOVES this restaurant. We have been coming here for years and the tourists that feel it’s a “tourist trap” need to understand what type of restaurant they are walking into- local, great food, service and family owned. Knockout martini is amazing, Bob Armstrong dip is unbeatable. The burritos and beef fajitas are the best by far. We will continue to support Austin’s favorite Tex mex restaurant and clearly the people that matter will too.“

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

“So delicious! The portions are humongous!! We will definitely be back!!“

“DELICIOUS!! Fresh made authentic food and tacos!! And the hot sauce is THE BEST!“

“Great selection and Service“

“This was our first time here, and. our daughters favorite breakfast taco joint. Had the chilaquil taco. Delicious!“

“Great to find this place within walking distance of our house. The food is wonderful and they have created a beautiful environment with Cheri coffee and the bakery. The staff are friendly and there is a good selection of vegetarian options.“

“Best tacos ever! I had the chorizo and egg with fresh hand made corn tortillas and they were delicious!! I wish I was local so I could try all the dishes. I was very satisfied with the customer service. Flavia and her daughters are sweethearts. This is definitely must stop place in Austin.“

“Everything was on point! John, or server, took great care of us. The food and beverages were outstanding. The ambience was warm and enviting. We'll definitely be back!“

“Amazing food and outstanding service!“

“The best experience and great food“

“First time trying it so I got a few items. The carne asada was great, the pastor tacos with the fresh pineapple lived up to having pastor in the name, and the quesabirria tacos had us wishing we got more. But what blew our mind, maybe because we weren’t expecting it, were the hot dogs. Topped with your choice of meat, they stole the show.“

“Deliciosos todos los tacos, mis favoritos salmón, pastor y cochinita, 10000/10 y buen ambiente“

“Come here every morning on the way to work and such a joy to be received by Ivani at the front. Staff are all rockstars. Alecia at the register was excellent. We spoke in Spanish (my native language) which was so very special to me. Had the best Mexican coke and steak taco on flour. You can’t go wrong. The best atmosphere and menu.“

“The enchiladas were phenomenal, a good mix of spices and flavors (especially the habanero pickled onions). The texture was good. The meat for the carnitas taco was great, almost melts in your mouth. Barbacoa tacos were good, the avocado was an interesting add. 12/10 would come again.“

“This place is amazing! The food and drinks are always delicious. The Polo Asado Con Ensalada Tomatillo is the absolute best! The staff is also very friendly and attentive. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great Mexican food experience!“

“This is a classy and tasty place to dine and relax after a long work day.“

“went to the dine in location. this place has gone down hill. chicken was bland . thr beans tasted like they were powder with water added.“

“My best friend brought me to this neighborhood spot place as I love mezcals. The hostess greeted us with a smile and took us to the patio where the ambiance and interior is inviting taking you on an escape from Austin as if in another part of the world. The spirits selection is amazing. But this was just a simple night out to have an after dinner drink and a birthday dessert. What made a simple night into something extraordinary and awesome was the donning experience.

She greeted us with a warming smile and guided us through the cocktail menu. Recommending a a take on a penicillin which is my favorite go to, was served up not on the rocks and tasted amazing. She engaged great conversation with us that just felt real and genuine. She brought a piece of back home with the experience she brought to the table. Looking forward to the full dinner adventure for next time.

Thank you for the awesome birthday experience Nomade and Mathilde!!!“