Server was so friendly. Though we did pay $98 for three drinks and two apps that were less than mid. The best part was the guacamole and it was a solid 6.8/10.
Lynn N.
Murphy was the best server ever. He gave us the best recommendations on food. We got the himachi ceviche and the crab tacos and it was perfect for my girlfriend and I.
Priscilla L.
Had such a great experience here! Sat outside on a windy chilly night and the heaters were very warm and the screens blocked out the wind really well. Also no street noise + the layout of the restaurant keeps it from getting too noisy. The actual parking lot is kind of small and gets crowded around dinner time, but there's a paid public parking garage right across the street with lots of space. Paid $7 for 3 hour parking in the garage. The food and drinks were AMAZING. Luke recommended dishes/portions and was very knowledgeable about each dish. Would 100% recommend getting the Makum. Phenomenal dish. Tostadas with Sauces and vegetarian enchilada option were amazing as well. Everything was very well-made and had tons of flavor. Coconut horchata was also great! Service was very fast and everyone was incredibly kind. Luke and the host standing at front of the restaurant were very friendly and took great photos! Definitely a must-try Austin restaurant
Adam S.
TLDR: interesting food, smaller portions, great decor and vibe I've now been twice to Nomade. Once for happy hour and once for Sunday brunch. Everything is made from masa so no gluten here in the kitchen and it's celiac safe too! I found both menus to be unique and reasonably affordable for seafood. The overall quality is fresh and good but the portions are 10-20% smaller than what I would expect especially since this place is supposed to be a sharing style experience. It makes it a little hard when you only get 2-3 bites out of the some of the dishes when shared between two people. The happy hour experience was flawless but for brunch we ran into a few problems, all of which were solved by the lovely staff. When we ordered for brunch we received our drinks in a timely manner but we were left for over 30 minutes with no food. We ordered everything all at once and that included the tostadas with salsa which should come quickly. Our waiter was also MIA and never checked back. We flagged down the manager who went to check for us and told us our ticket had been misplaced and they were on it immediately. She also explained that the waffle maker for the masa waffles was broken and they would offer us a pancake instead and it was on the house (how nice!). After this problem was resolved we received the rest of our food in a timely manner. One other thing to note is we found a piece of plastic floating in the mimosa so be sure to check your drinks Tostadas with salsa: A great appetizer with a variety of flavors. The guacamole is solid and exactly what you expect. The orange salsa is by far my favorite. Nice and sweet and tastes like a pumpkin puree. We ordered another helping it was so good. The habanero was delicious but incredibly spicy. Only do a little at a time if you can't handle spice well. But it is a natural pepper spice with real flavor. 8.5/10 Scallop Auga Chile: The scallops are good but I have two problems. This dish is very small and shared with my partner we only had about two bites each. This also doesn't have the spice I would expect from an agua chile. It had plenty of avocado but lacked any kind of punch or flavor. 6/10. Huevos Motulenos: I didn't really know what to expect but I don't know if I would get it again. There was only one egg, a couple plantains, and I didn't see any ham which was disappointing. The salsa was delicious but this was mostly a plate of salsa. 5/10 Panuchos Benedict: This is delicious. The chicken wasn't dry and the tortilla was nice and crispy. The hasbrowns were also crispy and delicious. The side salad however was very forgettable and can be skipped. 8/10. Masa Pancake: Usually this is a waffle but since the maker was broken this is what we were given and it was unbelievable! Quite possibly the best pancake I've ever had. This is made by the pastry chef who worked his magic to create this soft, flavorful, and airy delight. The pancake itself wasn't overly sweet so it could be carried by the fruit and syrup. I'm sure if you asked nicely they would make it a pancake instead of a waffle. 10/10 Papas fritas: These were basically Jimmy Dean breakfast potatoes with pickled red onions. Not worth the $9. 2/10 Chocolate tort: The pastry chef works his magic again! I had the churros last time I was here and thought there amazing! Everything is soft, flavorful, and sweet. 10/10. Food: 7/10 Service: 8.5/10 Ambiance: 9/10
Glory Cassagnol
Came on a Sunday to enjoy their brunch after reading about their grand opening recently! Turns out, the reviews are true… you will feel like you’re in Mexico! I’ve heard the vibes are similar to Cancun y Tulum. Either way, you’ll love the atmosphere, cocktails, and flavors that complement your experience. For my parents of young children out there, my two toddlers accompanied me and there were not high chairs or booster chairs so plan accordingly. HOWEVER - The agave selection at the bar was pristine and our server was knowledgeable, patient, and fashion forward! I want to return to taste the duck panucho since I’ve heard great things. Just go, take a shot and have fun. This will be a spot that will be around for a while!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Alena Merrick
Murphy was an excellent bartender! As we sat down he was super friendly and polite. Will definitely be back for more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
PennysPersonalTouchClean
The only impressive thing is the ambiance. The food was said to give so many other flavors such as Portuguese, African, Lebanese but merely gave a Mexican vibe in everything. And even that was not that flavorful. Plated very well. The open flame candles in the bathroom is just waiting for a random fire situation.
Michelle Marshall
This restaurant is not ADA compliant, and refused to seat us for our reservation because of my trained medical alert service dog. They made us stand outside for 20 minutes while they whispered about us and kept telling us (berating us) about how we couldn’t be seated inside (illegal). We finally walked next door to Picnik, a more delicious (and more affordable) dedicated gluten free facility! 5 stars for Picnik!!!They also have the wheelchair ramp roped off! And did in the past too based on previous reviews here. I can’t believe how inaccessible this place is for people with disabilities. I’m shocked this business is still open and it seems like they’re asking for a lawsuitIf you’re looking for an upscale GF Mexican restaurant, go to ATX Cocina on 2nd street! ??
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Sally Gotfredson
This is purely a review to say the inside of the restaurant (obviously not the most desirable / majority of the tables) was SO hot and stuffy. There was literally no air flow lol. Service and food were lovely but considering it was a 70 degree day and we’re about to have months of 100+ degree days ahead- this seems like something they need to address asap. Note- don’t sit inside!!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sawyer Marshall
My wife was so excited to come here for her birthday dinner and we were denied to be seated for our inside reservation because we had our trained medical alert service dog with us. After explaining that what they were doing was illegal, they didn’t change their course. Picnik across the street is a much more accommodating restaurant that follows ADA laws (and delicious!)
Our server was great! We got there toward the end of happy hour and it took a good 25 minutes to get our first round of drinks. Yikes. Other than that, food and ambiance was great!
Anthony P
Awesome atmosphere, friendly people and amazing food! Oh yea did I mention the drink selection?? If you're in the Austin area you definitely need to check this place out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Entomatada
Cassandra Cortez
Amazing food and ambience! Felt like I was back in Tulum. Murphy was so informative with the tequila selection and mezcal. If you go visit him at the bar!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
alhposey1
I was very impressed with the food and drinks here. Good selection of raw and cooked seafood as well as other unique Mexican dishes. Fun atmosphere great place to grab a drink and a
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Luvy Jenkins
We went for brunch and loved all of the options! We are from Mexico and really enjoy dishes like huevos motuleños and cochinita pibil. Everything we had was delicious! I’m currently not able to have dairy or soy and they were very very accommodating and have a plant based menu I was able to order from. The bartender Ben who served our table was so kind and helped guide me through the different allergy friendly items. Will definitely come back!
Server was so friendly. Though we did pay $98 for three drinks and two apps that were less than mid. The best part was the guacamole and it was a solid 6.8/10.
Murphy was the best server ever. He gave us the best recommendations on food. We got the himachi ceviche and the crab tacos and it was perfect for my girlfriend and I.
Had such a great experience here! Sat outside on a windy chilly night and the heaters were very warm and the screens blocked out the wind really well. Also no street noise + the layout of the restaurant keeps it from getting too noisy. The actual parking lot is kind of small and gets crowded around dinner time, but there's a paid public parking garage right across the street with lots of space. Paid $7 for 3 hour parking in the garage. The food and drinks were AMAZING. Luke recommended dishes/portions and was very knowledgeable about each dish. Would 100% recommend getting the Makum. Phenomenal dish. Tostadas with Sauces and vegetarian enchilada option were amazing as well. Everything was very well-made and had tons of flavor. Coconut horchata was also great! Service was very fast and everyone was incredibly kind. Luke and the host standing at front of the restaurant were very friendly and took great photos! Definitely a must-try Austin restaurant
TLDR: interesting food, smaller portions, great decor and vibe I've now been twice to Nomade. Once for happy hour and once for Sunday brunch. Everything is made from masa so no gluten here in the kitchen and it's celiac safe too! I found both menus to be unique and reasonably affordable for seafood. The overall quality is fresh and good but the portions are 10-20% smaller than what I would expect especially since this place is supposed to be a sharing style experience. It makes it a little hard when you only get 2-3 bites out of the some of the dishes when shared between two people. The happy hour experience was flawless but for brunch we ran into a few problems, all of which were solved by the lovely staff. When we ordered for brunch we received our drinks in a timely manner but we were left for over 30 minutes with no food. We ordered everything all at once and that included the tostadas with salsa which should come quickly. Our waiter was also MIA and never checked back. We flagged down the manager who went to check for us and told us our ticket had been misplaced and they were on it immediately. She also explained that the waffle maker for the masa waffles was broken and they would offer us a pancake instead and it was on the house (how nice!). After this problem was resolved we received the rest of our food in a timely manner. One other thing to note is we found a piece of plastic floating in the mimosa so be sure to check your drinks Tostadas with salsa: A great appetizer with a variety of flavors. The guacamole is solid and exactly what you expect. The orange salsa is by far my favorite. Nice and sweet and tastes like a pumpkin puree. We ordered another helping it was so good. The habanero was delicious but incredibly spicy. Only do a little at a time if you can't handle spice well. But it is a natural pepper spice with real flavor. 8.5/10 Scallop Auga Chile: The scallops are good but I have two problems. This dish is very small and shared with my partner we only had about two bites each. This also doesn't have the spice I would expect from an agua chile. It had plenty of avocado but lacked any kind of punch or flavor. 6/10. Huevos Motulenos: I didn't really know what to expect but I don't know if I would get it again. There was only one egg, a couple plantains, and I didn't see any ham which was disappointing. The salsa was delicious but this was mostly a plate of salsa. 5/10 Panuchos Benedict: This is delicious. The chicken wasn't dry and the tortilla was nice and crispy. The hasbrowns were also crispy and delicious. The side salad however was very forgettable and can be skipped. 8/10. Masa Pancake: Usually this is a waffle but since the maker was broken this is what we were given and it was unbelievable! Quite possibly the best pancake I've ever had. This is made by the pastry chef who worked his magic to create this soft, flavorful, and airy delight. The pancake itself wasn't overly sweet so it could be carried by the fruit and syrup. I'm sure if you asked nicely they would make it a pancake instead of a waffle. 10/10 Papas fritas: These were basically Jimmy Dean breakfast potatoes with pickled red onions. Not worth the $9. 2/10 Chocolate tort: The pastry chef works his magic again! I had the churros last time I was here and thought there amazing! Everything is soft, flavorful, and sweet. 10/10. Food: 7/10 Service: 8.5/10 Ambiance: 9/10
Came on a Sunday to enjoy their brunch after reading about their grand opening recently! Turns out, the reviews are true… you will feel like you’re in Mexico! I’ve heard the vibes are similar to Cancun y Tulum. Either way, you’ll love the atmosphere, cocktails, and flavors that complement your experience. For my parents of young children out there, my two toddlers accompanied me and there were not high chairs or booster chairs so plan accordingly. HOWEVER - The agave selection at the bar was pristine and our server was knowledgeable, patient, and fashion forward! I want to return to taste the duck panucho since I’ve heard great things. Just go, take a shot and have fun. This will be a spot that will be around for a while!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Murphy was an excellent bartender! As we sat down he was super friendly and polite. Will definitely be back for more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The only impressive thing is the ambiance. The food was said to give so many other flavors such as Portuguese, African, Lebanese but merely gave a Mexican vibe in everything. And even that was not that flavorful. Plated very well. The open flame candles in the bathroom is just waiting for a random fire situation.
This restaurant is not ADA compliant, and refused to seat us for our reservation because of my trained medical alert service dog. They made us stand outside for 20 minutes while they whispered about us and kept telling us (berating us) about how we couldn’t be seated inside (illegal). We finally walked next door to Picnik, a more delicious (and more affordable) dedicated gluten free facility! 5 stars for Picnik!!!They also have the wheelchair ramp roped off! And did in the past too based on previous reviews here. I can’t believe how inaccessible this place is for people with disabilities. I’m shocked this business is still open and it seems like they’re asking for a lawsuitIf you’re looking for an upscale GF Mexican restaurant, go to ATX Cocina on 2nd street! ??
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
This is purely a review to say the inside of the restaurant (obviously not the most desirable / majority of the tables) was SO hot and stuffy. There was literally no air flow lol. Service and food were lovely but considering it was a 70 degree day and we’re about to have months of 100+ degree days ahead- this seems like something they need to address asap. Note- don’t sit inside!!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife was so excited to come here for her birthday dinner and we were denied to be seated for our inside reservation because we had our trained medical alert service dog with us. After explaining that what they were doing was illegal, they didn’t change their course. Picnik across the street is a much more accommodating restaurant that follows ADA laws (and delicious!)
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
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Our server was great! We got there toward the end of happy hour and it took a good 25 minutes to get our first round of drinks. Yikes. Other than that, food and ambiance was great!
Awesome atmosphere, friendly people and amazing food! Oh yea did I mention the drink selection?? If you're in the Austin area you definitely need to check this place out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Entomatada
Amazing food and ambience! Felt like I was back in Tulum. Murphy was so informative with the tequila selection and mezcal. If you go visit him at the bar!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was very impressed with the food and drinks here. Good selection of raw and cooked seafood as well as other unique Mexican dishes. Fun atmosphere great place to grab a drink and a
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went for brunch and loved all of the options! We are from Mexico and really enjoy dishes like huevos motuleños and cochinita pibil. Everything we had was delicious! I’m currently not able to have dairy or soy and they were very very accommodating and have a plant based menu I was able to order from. The bartender Ben who served our table was so kind and helped guide me through the different allergy friendly items. Will definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5