50 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants in Austin

“Food was delicious! We shared the breakfast taco and had plenty left over!“

“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.“

“Great restaurant with great prices.“

“Amy was an awesome waitress! She was very attentive and just a happy in general! The Gumbo and Chilli were just right. Loved the bite!!! 10 out of 10. we will be back before we leave.“

“Amazing Service and Food!!! 10 ⭐️ s“

“Absolutely DANK.

My girlfriend's Latina, and I’ve had more incredible homemade meals from her talented family than I ever had PB&Js growing up… and this somehow blows them all out of the water.

God help me if she ever sees this—I’ve already met my annual chancla-to-the-head quota.“

“First timers here and it was exceptional! The wait was estimated to be 30-45 minutes, which isn’t terrible for a Friday night, but we were seated way before that. One nice thing they offer outside while you wait is the opportunity to scan and order some apps and drinks. We had CW wait on us, and he was awesome! Food great, drinks great, atmosphere great! Definitely one of the higher quality Tex Mex places in town!“

“Ramos is a great place to dine. I come here very often, sometimes 3 times a day. I've had most everything on the menu and have never had a bad meal. From breakfast to lunch to the special dinner meals, they all have that wonderful regional TexMex flavor you would expect from an establishment of this quality. I challenge you to give it a try. They won't disappoint.“

“Great service, delicious food and drinks!“

“Great food, highly recommend!!“

“Excellent good. Great drinks! Relaxed atmosphere. Great service!!“

“good sevice and great food“

“We had nachos, veggies tacos and enchiladas with rice and beans. Everything was delicious and the staff is friendly and welcoming 😋“

“Michelle is awesome! she took great care of us last Saturday! Thank you for recommending Fox Tail.“

“Best Tex- Mex in Texas. Only place that still has real hot sauce!!“

“So cool oh my gosh this was the best place I have ever had TexMex!!!! I love the authenticity of the whole place , great service beautiful atmosphere and so many guests eating what a hopping place!“

“Yo, this place hits different fr fr. The tacos were pretty solid, got the trailer park and it was bussin. Vibes were chill, good spot to grab some grub when you got the munchies. Service was cool too, everyone seemed like they were having a good time. Would definitely come back when I'm cruising around Austin again 🌮✨“

“grubb best hot sauce around“

“There’s nothing better than going to El Mercado on a Sunday morning to see the Purgatory Players for the benefit of the Central Texas Food Bank! Get the Migas with a side of Guy Forsyth, Rich Brotherton, Scrappy Jud Necomb and John Chipman!“

“This is isn’t an understatement but probably the best burritos I’ve ever had.
This place feels like eating in a Mexico City taqueria!
I had Al Pastor burrito and it’s an explosion in the mouth.
I had to come back so my wife could try them.

100% recommended“

“This place was packed when I showed up for a Saturday lunch. Full parking lot. Almost entirely full of locals. Good sign. Also meant it was a little slow, but that's OK, given the crowd.

Had my standard to start with a place. Chorizo and egg on flour and bacon and egg (plus potato) on flour. Cheap. About $3 per taco.

Tortillas were great. Properly warmed up and crisped up a bit. Chorizo was good. Not too greasy. Bacon/potato was OK. Potato was a little dry, but still good.

The green salsa is really spicey. Very good, but beware.

Will come back and try more. Impressed.“

“Presidentes be flowing yo“

“Nice little pace close to hotels“

“we were at the hwy 290 location in Austin I found my new favorite restaurant! Our server (James) was outstanding, the food was fabulous and the chips & salsa was so good the 6 of us each ate a basket of chips and had several refills on salsa! The Enchiladas were so flavorful with the fire roasted Verde sauce.....highly recommend“

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

“truck stop enchiladas and great margs“

“A cool place to eat and hang out . Food was delicious like always . Atmosphere was a chill vibe .“

“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!“

“From the moment we walked into Chuy’s on Research Blvd, the service was absolutely phenomenal! Every team member was friendly and attentive, but I have to give a huge shoutout to Nicholas — he was super duper amazing! His energy, genuine kindness, and attention to detail made our entire experience unforgettable.

The food was top-notch — fresh, flavorful, and perfectly Tex-Mex. The flavors danced on our taste buds, and everything came out hot and beautifully plated. You can tell they put heart into what they serve.

Nicholas went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, happy, and always had what we needed. It’s rare to find someone who truly enjoys what they do, and it shows in every interaction with him. He’s a total gem!

Highly recommend this place — not just for the food, but for the incredible service. Thank you, Nicholas and team, for making our visit so special. We’ll definitely be back soon!“

“Best Margaritas and fish tacos in town. If you happen to get Oscar as waiter, even better (though everyone is friendly with good service).“

“A small shop at the back of a convenience store with limited seating on the other side of the store. The gentleman (Tino?) working was very friendly and pulled together the order fast. Servings were stout and tasty, which I was very grateful for. My friend got standard breakfast tacos. I ordered the gordita with pastor spilling out the sides. They were out of barbacoa. Good stuff.“

“Good food great atmosphere“

“Delicious food and fast service. A popular place with several customers stopping by while we were there. There is one table inside and a bathroom also. Portions were big and good value for money. Over 26 years in business says a lot too ?? “

“We hired Maudie's catering for our rehearsal dinner. Given the current COVID-19 situation, Maudie's put all our guests meals in individual packages including the appetizers. It was so fun, so delicious and SAFE! Delivery was exactly on time and the catering team worked with me seamlessly to make sure it was all exactly to my liking. I love Maudie's the restaurant but this was the first time I used the catering and I will absolutely be using them again. We love Maudie's!!“

“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!“

“Just lots on memories of way back. Food was all ways good.“

“This place definitely knows it's niche. They serve authentic Chinese noodles (as expected given that the menu items are listed in Chinese as well). Overall a great experience, you'll know if you like the place after one visit. Keep in mind though this is the food truck variant of the restaurant; there isn't free water and there aren't any restrooms in the vicinity.“

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

“Good food as always! Never disappoints!“

“Nice place, good food and friendly staff.“

“Always Great friendly staff & good food.“

“The special with a taco, cheese enchilada, queso, refried beans, and Spanish rice was excellent.

I added yellow mustard to the taco and mixed it with the queso, beans and rice.

Parking: No problem finding a parking spot early but it gets more crowded as the day goes on after work into the evening when the sharks come out to play.

Kid-friendliness: Kids practice on the putting green

Wheelchair accessibility: The parking lot is flat and the clubhouse is too. There are no wheelchair impediments.“

“Delicious food and plenty of it! I was part of a big group doing a networking meeting and our service was terrific, as well. My first trip to Dos Salsas, but not my last, for sure.“

“Amazing establishment. The food was delicious and the service was top notch. Gabriel Culiat will definitely recommend them to family and friends“

“Fast service, delicious food“

“Always good, love the Brushfire!“

“Great service! We had a great time, the servings were plentiful and the flavors were delicious!!“

“Service was great. Friendly, accommodating, pretty quick to serve. Guac, queso, salsa, and chips - very good. After that, the food was just okay - not bad, just missing spice or anything resembling Tex-Mex seasoning. Had the taco plate, Taco salad, quesadilla, and flautas... Don't get me wrong, decent, but tasted very Americanized. Had been led to believe it would be easy better. Oh well.“

“New Years Eve late lunch - - - absolutely delicious food. Generous portions. Our server, Rico, was beyond amazing. Accommodating, always checking on us without hovering. Thanked us for coming in, told us we had plenty of other options but he appreciated us deciding on Lupe. Rico had the most incredible “can do” attitude for whatever we needed. Highly recommend Lupe Westlake.“

“Hands down best Tex Mex in Texas! Our server Tessa is the best server we have had! She takes her time to talk and makes sure we have the best experience every time! We are coming back for more blackberry margaritas ASAP!“