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!“

“Hands-down, one of the best so far we just moved here so loves it hands-down I’m all about authentic real food not the fake stuff so clock that love it“

“grubb best hot sauce around“

“We stopped by Torchy’s Tacos for a casual meal together after being apart for a while, and it ended up being the perfect choice. Sometimes it's not just about the food—it's about the atmosphere, the people, and the memories you make while you're there. This place delivered on all of that.

The restaurant had a fun, welcoming vibe, and the seasonal decorations added a nice touch to the experience. Everything felt cheerful and relaxed, making it easy to settle in and enjoy the moment. A special shoutout to Jackie, who was incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our visit. Great customer service always makes a difference, and she definitely helped make our meal more enjoyable.

We tried a few different tacos, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and served quickly. The portions were satisfying, and there wasn't much left on the tray by the end of the meal. Between the tasty food, positive atmosphere, and friendly staff, it was exactly the kind of experience we were hoping for.

A great place to grab a meal, catch up with someone special, and enjoy some delicious tacos. We'll definitely be returning the next time we're in the area.“

“Amazing Service and Food!!! 10 ⭐️ s“

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

“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.“

“Bobby and Juanita are wonderful servers, the chicken tortilla soup, floutas, enchiladas, queso, and tacos a la betty are fantastic, and the back patio, especially when there is live music, is a total vibe! These pics are from my birthday dinner last night, but we are regulars and fan favs!“

“Great food, highly recommend!!“

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

“The pork smoked dishes / its all good / great staff“

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

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

“good sevice and great food“

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

“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!“

“Presidentes be flowing yo“

“Nice little pace close to hotels“

“Fast service, delicious food“

“I love Kerbey Lane and make sure to make a stop any time I come visit Austin. I had actually never been to the original location, and was pleasantly surprised but how quaint and clean it was! Catherine was attentive and quick, the service was spectacular. I had the lemon poppy seed French toast which was out of this world!!! Should be a permanent staple on the menu it was that incredible. My mom had the eggs Benedict and she loved it too!“

“Love their nopal taco perfect for when you want something light and filling“

“Great food and my favorite part real horchatas 🌎“

“Family owned, which is probably why they're food is amazing, generational recipes passed down! The staff is very friendly and when I placed a large order for an office event they helped me load it into my truck! Top notch, highly recommend!“

“I’ve been coming to kerbey lane literally all 25 years of my existence and i’ve literally never had a better server than Johnny today. He was super friendly, and literally so nice. i love kerbey because i can literally order whatever i want with unlimited customizations. i will say i hate the new decor, i feel like they’re trying too hard to be upscale, but thats not going to stop me from coming.“

“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“

“Always good, love the Brushfire!“

“truck stop enchiladas and great margs“

“I live in Utah - no breakfast tacos there - no green sauce - no friendly staff that remembers my name - love Utah - BUT - No TacoDeli

When I’m in Austin - everyday TacoDeli! Love this company. Been coming here for 20 years. Spyglass Location. Go - eat - tip extravagantly. Pamela from Sundance, Utah“

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

“I went to the Arlington location a couple of weeks ago.Our waitress was Sonia J and she was amazing!It was only her 2nd day & I have to eat gluten free.She made sure I could eat and not have to worry.Every question I had,she made sure she found out the answer.I highly recommend this place and Sonia!“

“Nice people, great food!!!“

“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 ?? “

“Called in lunch order as I love your tacos. Unfortunately on the way to pickup my order, a young driver on their cell phone smashed into my truck. I really appreciated your kindness and understanding when I couldn’t pick it up. I’ll be in next week with a big order (if my truck is repaired!).“

“Convenient location, beautiful restaurant and exquisite food! Just a great for a good night out!“

“This Chuy's location keeps the same high standard of service and food quality as every other Chuy's we've visited. The food was delicious, the staff was friendly, and the overall experience was excellent. That's all the reason we need to keep coming back.“

“Great delicious food and great service.“

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

“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.“

“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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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!!“

“Always Great friendly staff & good food.“

“Great Food and great Service“

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

“Promptly seated, food was quickly prepped and turned out delicious, and some of the staff have these nice little quirks and personal touches to their work. Would be happy to eat here again!“