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.“

“Bartender Brendan was great. I figured we would annoy him with Death Proof filming questions, but dude was awesome. This place is legendary, and the staff was cool AF 🤘“

“Great service, delicious food and drinks!“

“If you’re looking for authentic birria tacos, this is the spot! The tacos are packed with flavor, tender beef, and just the right amount of spice. The consommé is rich and savory—perfect for dipping. Portions are generous, service is quick, and everything comes out fresh and hot. Definitely a must-try if you’re craving street-style tacos done right.“

“Amazing Service and Food!!! 10 ⭐️ s“

“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!“

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

“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 food, highly recommend!!“

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

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

“good sevice and great food“

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

“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!“

“First time trying Torchy's and I must say I was not disappointed! The self-service kiosks are pretty standard and the professional was very streamlined and quick. The food is pretty large in portion size so definitely recommend taking each entree as it comes, and not ordering too much at the beginning. Will definitely come back to Torchy's when traveling through this area!“

“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!“

“grubb best hot sauce around“

“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“

“Such good TACOS!!!!! I had 4 different tacos and I cant decide which was the best. My friends also fully enjoyed their tacos, except for the chicharrones, which was not enjoyed. Overall, this is a great taco stop, well worth the time to get here“

“Presidentes be flowing yo“

“Nice little pace close to hotels“

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

“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“

“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!“

“The food was delicious & the portions are generous. Although a lot of people were in there it only took a few minutes to be seated on a Thursday night. It's a bit loud in there, but no different than any other restaurants on the weekend (which actually starts on Thursdays).“

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

“Good food great atmosphere“

“Great delicious food and great service.“

“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!!“

“Cisco’s Restaurant, Bar & Bakery – East Austin. A true East Austin institution with 75 years of history and family-run charm, Cisco’s definitely earns points for nostalgia and character. The space is tiny but quaint, filled with old-school Tex-Mex vibes that make you feel like you’ve stepped into a slice of Austin’s past. I ordered the carne guisada and migas tacos with water • both were okay, but lacked the bold flavor I was hoping for. The tortillas weren’t homemade, which surprised me given how long this place has been around. I remember having a similar experience years ago, so maybe I just haven’t found my go-to order here yet. Parking was a headache; honestly spent more time circling the block than sitting down to eat. That said, the waitress was lovely and attentive, and the festive, colorful interior added a nice touch to the overall experience. Cisco’s is undeniably cool for its legacy and local roots, but I’d love to see the tortillas elevated to match the heritage. Not sure if I’ll be back, but I respect what they represent in Austin’s food scene. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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!“

“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.“

“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 ?? “

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“I ordered a fajita plate and paid but they then said they didn’t have fajita,so they offered to give me a chicken plate instead and gave me some cash back. They even surprised me and threw in some dumplings in for free!! Great guys, great place, great food. Both the dumplings and the chicken plate were fire Im 100% coming “

“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.“