There's no parking space, and the menu is quite limited — with a few items even unavailable from that small selection. The drinks were good, and the food was just okay. However, the staff rushed us to finish ordering before 10 PM, even though Google and OpenTable list the restaurant as open until 1 AM. There's definitely a lack of clarity about their actual hours.
christine
Awesome evening at Tomalo. Food was fresh and delicious. Service was amazing. Our server was great. Thank you
madeline morton
Absolutely incredible experience at Tomalo!
Tomalo sets the bar for genuine hospitality in Austin. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted like family — every team member seems genuinely happy you’re there. The staff go above and beyond without ever feeling forced, and you can tell they take real pride in what they do. Our waiter Rudy was the star of the show, he went absolutely above and beyond. 10/10
The food and drinks are equally impressive — high quality, beautifully presented, and clearly crafted with care. Every detail, from the flavors to the atmosphere, feels intentional. It’s rare to find a place that nails both hospitality and quality this perfectly, but Tomalo does it effortlessly.
Whether you’re a local or visiting Austin, this spot is a must. You leave feeling taken care of — and already planning your next visit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kayla Cote
absolutely love the ambience and the food here in the service is straight. I highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
tabor knapp
LOVE THE DRINKS OMG AND THE SERVICE 🥰🥰🥰
Supreme LLc
Rudy’s service is unmatched! Ask for him !
Service: 5
alexandria dudley
amazing tacos and drinks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kimberly Todd
This place is the worst place I’ve ever visited in my 36 years of existence on this planet. I think a trip on foot to the barren desert, in the year 1746, while occasionally stepping on legos would have been a more delightful experience.
Rudy is the worst server I’ve ever come across. I’m not sure if this guy has ever looked up the words “customer service” in his life but I think that would be a good start on his journey in the service industry. Or he should very thoughtfully rethink his life plan because the service industry is really not it for him.
We had reservations on a Saturday evening and I asked if they could make any sort of gin martini with some sort of flavor (a cucumber martini, etc.) and he very condescendingly said no multiple times and didn’t try the least bit to work with me on coming to a happy medium with what they could offer. He kept saying no like I was a moron and he kept repeating that none of their fruit offerings were fresh (I was looking at their other cocktail listed items for inspiration, for example: grapefruit) and he just kept saying everything was sweet and nothing would work. By the way, not having anything fresh is a huge red flag in itself. He was beyond rude and argumentative. This was our first impression of this place and we all just got up and left (we had just arrived).
I can completely understand not having the ingredients for something but his attitude was sooo unnecessary and just plain rude. He had zero desire to work with me. I’ve worked in the service industry before and I have never dreamed of treating a customer the way Rudy so easily treated me this evening. I would never return and will be sure to spread the word.
Service: 1
Daniel Leon
I recently dined at this restaurant with my family, and unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing. The customer service was the worst I have encountered in Austin. There was a clear lack of effort to listen or understand our requests.
The overall approach to customer service felt disorganized and dismissive, leaving us frustrated rather than valued as guests. My family’s experience fell far below any expectation we had before entering the establishment.
This restaurant desperately needs a serious overhaul in how it handles customer interactions, focusing on listening, understanding, and communicating effectively with patrons. Until then, I cannot recommend this place to others.
Service: 1
Gabriela Lopez
The food was great. We ordered the ceviche and the taco table. The service was amazing!
The food was delicious and the service was amazing. 10/10 recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phillip Ortiz
When my boy Brandon said he wanted to hit Tómalo on Rainey for his birthday, I was a little skeptical. I thought, “Alright bro, another spot with overpriced margaritas and mid queso—classic birthday trap.” But I pulled up anyway, because that’s my guy.
Then I walked in and immediately realized: Tómalo is different. The vibes were vibing. Music hitting, lights perfect, and somehow it smelled like both vacation and good decisions. It’s not your usual Rainey chaos—it’s that elevated kind of lit.
Enter Amy, our server and the true MVP of the night. Cool as hell, chill under pressure, and funny enough to hang with a table of slightly-too-loud birthday degenerates. She didn’t miss a beat—knew the menu like she wrote it herself and dropped recommendations that changed lives.
The cocktails? Moonwalking on my tongue. Amy talked me into a mezcal drink that had me rethinking my entire relationship with tequila. The food came out looking like it had its own PR team—queso fundido bubbling like a lava lamp, tacos dressed to impress, ceviche fresher than a SoundCloud drop.
By the end of the night, Amy had us feeling like VIPs. I was talking to her more than the birthday boy—sorry, Brandon, but she had better banter.
Bottom line: if you want your next night out to feel like a cinematic universe premiere, pull up to Tómalo, ask for Amy, and let her direct the show. This spot? Certified blockbuster.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eduardo Lara
Great restaurant with great service. Food was really good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shawn Leerssen
Amy took great care of us! Excellent service and one delicious dish after another. We had a wonderful evening
There's no parking space, and the menu is quite limited — with a few items even unavailable from that small selection. The drinks were good, and the food was just okay. However, the staff rushed us to finish ordering before 10 PM, even though Google and OpenTable list the restaurant as open until 1 AM. There's definitely a lack of clarity about their actual hours.
Awesome evening at Tomalo. Food was fresh and delicious. Service was amazing. Our server was great. Thank you
Absolutely incredible experience at Tomalo!
Tomalo sets the bar for genuine hospitality in Austin. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted like family — every team member seems genuinely happy you’re there. The staff go above and beyond without ever feeling forced, and you can tell they take real pride in what they do. Our waiter Rudy was the star of the show, he went absolutely above and beyond. 10/10
The food and drinks are equally impressive — high quality, beautifully presented, and clearly crafted with care. Every detail, from the flavors to the atmosphere, feels intentional. It’s rare to find a place that nails both hospitality and quality this perfectly, but Tomalo does it effortlessly.
Whether you’re a local or visiting Austin, this spot is a must. You leave feeling taken care of — and already planning your next visit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
absolutely love the ambience and the food here in the service is straight. I highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
LOVE THE DRINKS OMG AND THE SERVICE 🥰🥰🥰
Rudy’s service is unmatched! Ask for him !
Service: 5
amazing tacos and drinks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is the worst place I’ve ever visited in my 36 years of existence on this planet. I think a trip on foot to the barren desert, in the year 1746, while occasionally stepping on legos would have been a more delightful experience.
Rudy is the worst server I’ve ever come across. I’m not sure if this guy has ever looked up the words “customer service” in his life but I think that would be a good start on his journey in the service industry. Or he should very thoughtfully rethink his life plan because the service industry is really not it for him.
We had reservations on a Saturday evening and I asked if they could make any sort of gin martini with some sort of flavor (a cucumber martini, etc.) and he very condescendingly said no multiple times and didn’t try the least bit to work with me on coming to a happy medium with what they could offer. He kept saying no like I was a moron and he kept repeating that none of their fruit offerings were fresh (I was looking at their other cocktail listed items for inspiration, for example: grapefruit) and he just kept saying everything was sweet and nothing would work. By the way, not having anything fresh is a huge red flag in itself. He was beyond rude and argumentative. This was our first impression of this place and we all just got up and left (we had just arrived).
I can completely understand not having the ingredients for something but his attitude was sooo unnecessary and just plain rude. He had zero desire to work with me. I’ve worked in the service industry before and I have never dreamed of treating a customer the way Rudy so easily treated me this evening. I would never return and will be sure to spread the word.
Service: 1
I recently dined at this restaurant with my family, and unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing. The customer service was the worst I have encountered in Austin. There was a clear lack of effort to listen or understand our requests.
The overall approach to customer service felt disorganized and dismissive, leaving us frustrated rather than valued as guests. My family’s experience fell far below any expectation we had before entering the establishment.
This restaurant desperately needs a serious overhaul in how it handles customer interactions, focusing on listening, understanding, and communicating effectively with patrons. Until then, I cannot recommend this place to others.
Service: 1
The food was great. We ordered the ceviche and the taco table. The service was amazing!
Restaurantji Recommends
The food was delicious and the service was amazing. 10/10 recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
When my boy Brandon said he wanted to hit Tómalo on Rainey for his birthday, I was a little skeptical. I thought, “Alright bro, another spot with overpriced margaritas and mid queso—classic birthday trap.” But I pulled up anyway, because that’s my guy.
Then I walked in and immediately realized: Tómalo is different. The vibes were vibing. Music hitting, lights perfect, and somehow it smelled like both vacation and good decisions. It’s not your usual Rainey chaos—it’s that elevated kind of lit.
Enter Amy, our server and the true MVP of the night. Cool as hell, chill under pressure, and funny enough to hang with a table of slightly-too-loud birthday degenerates. She didn’t miss a beat—knew the menu like she wrote it herself and dropped recommendations that changed lives.
The cocktails? Moonwalking on my tongue. Amy talked me into a mezcal drink that had me rethinking my entire relationship with tequila. The food came out looking like it had its own PR team—queso fundido bubbling like a lava lamp, tacos dressed to impress, ceviche fresher than a SoundCloud drop.
By the end of the night, Amy had us feeling like VIPs. I was talking to her more than the birthday boy—sorry, Brandon, but she had better banter.
Bottom line: if you want your next night out to feel like a cinematic universe premiere, pull up to Tómalo, ask for Amy, and let her direct the show. This spot? Certified blockbuster.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great restaurant with great service. Food was really good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy took great care of us! Excellent service and one delicious dish after another. We had a wonderful evening
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
super cute place, great vibe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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