I ordered the cochinita which is Yucatán-style pork, marinated in an orange and achiote mixture, along with plantains, pickled onions & black beans. Really fresh and tasty. Avocado margarita is great too read more

Azul Tequila - Cochinita - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Found this gem while searching for a margarita, and I'm so glad we did. The interior is cute and inviting, and we sat at the bar, which made for a nice experience. Our server was great, and both drinks -- a skinny margarita and a Frida -- were excellent. We also ordered the Texas Sampler, which was a really good choice for something to nosh on. We will definitely be back! read more

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A friend and I stopped here for brunch after a Yelp Elite zip lining adventure this past Sunday. We were quickly seated in the patio as there not many people there. I hope they get more customers for brunch! I ordered the carnitas again. My friend had the migas. The patio was lovely, shaded, and had fans. They had brunch mimosa specials. The service was quick and everyone was pleasant. If you are looking for a last minute solid Mexican restaurant in the area, Azul Tequila is always a good and generally easy to get into choice! read more

Welcome to the neighborhood! We popped in on our way home and I'm so glad we did! We sat outside, and you could hear the marching band practicing at Anderson High. We sat outside and they brought us a can of bug spray because...Texas. It's really the little things like this that impress me. The margaritas were so good, and STRONG! Everything we ordered was delicious, and the portions were huge! We both had leftovers to take home. We will definitely be back! read more

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We had tried the bar at the old location, but felt as though only the local regulars were given good service. We Just tried the new location during happy hour and are incredibly impressed with the change. Ricardo, the bartender, was welcoming, friendly and on top of things- great first impression of the new location! We'll be back! read more

See all those other reviews where they praise the service? It's all true. In a party of 25, I expect that nothing will go well. I was so wrong this time. Everything - the food, the beverage glasses, the adorable decor - it was all fabulous. You're welcome. read more

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Delicious food, great menu and service---a favorite Mexican restaurant. Very pleasant outdoor seating.

The food is wonderful. The service is also very good. I went quite often, but last time I went, I ordered takeout. The guy added his own tip to my credit card. That really made me mad. That was totally unacceptable! read more

This place moved to Mesa from Dry Creek. Although I prefer the last place's patio the restaurant was nice but loud. I love their chicken nachos. The refried beans are perfect topped with small pieces of chicken and delicious cheese. The food never disappoints. The customer service was great. They are always very friendly and helpful. read more

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Best avocado margaritas in town! All of the frozen margaritas are made fresh to order. I don't know any other place that does this. The staff is accommodating and nice. I'm happy that this place opened nearby. read more

Service was 10/10, Food was 10/10 , nice comfortable seating and great ambiance and music . Tasted like my grandmas cooking in 1999. Absolutely underrated place , go thereeee! read more

It was ok ok. They need to put some flavor for rice.. rice wasn't much flavor plain... beef fajita didn't taste fresh. They just throw beef fajita to warm up quick... The guy who was friendly and nice.... read more

Azul Tequila - Beef fajita plate for lunch - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Staff, particularly the bartender was very welcoming and nice. I got the steak nachos, very delicious.

Had a happy little accident while in Austin for a conference. We had found a restaurant to go to and arrived to find they didn't accept groups larger than 4 with out a reservation... odd! So to YELP we turned and found Azul Tequila- the food was amazing! The salsa spicy yet flavorful. The service? AMAZING!! Seriously if you are looking for a nice little Mexican spot- run don't walk to Azul Tequila. The artwork on the walls was also BEAUTIFUL! read more

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The food was unimpressive and predictable. I asked for diced onions for my tacos and they charged me $2.00 for less than a tablespoon of diced onions! Most restaurants will provide the onions for free, but this place clearly showed me they don't care about their customers and only Making money. I know the cost of food has gone up, but $2 for less than a tablespoon of onions is ridiculous! Not going there again! read more

I ordered take out & was charged automatic 20% gratuity when I picked up the food. There was no option to change the gratuity amount. I was not told on the phone when I ordered that there would be an automatic 20% gratuity. I will be going back to my favorite Mexican food restaurants. The food was good for quick neighborhood take out. read more

I went to brunch here for my birthday. My son and I thought the food was horrible. it was expensive and very generic. my friend like her ceviche. everything was covered in greasy cheese. the drinks were good, but it was very disappointing. I'll never go back again. read more

Great lunch spot. The chips were good, the salsa was thick and hot, my hard shelled tacos were pretty good, two large tacos with choice of beans & brown Spanish rice. Service was very polite and attentive. Good place to go for a business lunch. read more

Way too loud!! Great food and unique options. But as a neighborhood option, we will only order to go. Couldn't have a conversation with the person next to you, and certainly not the person across from you. read more

Azul Tequila used to be a rare treasure for Austin. It is just as good as it ever was: a totally lovely place. However, the competition has upped its game. * * * Azul Tequila was once one of the few Tex-Mex places that also served Interior Cuisine. It also served "what the cook feels like dishes" with some degree of originality. Fifteen years ago, that kind of place was hard to find. Now there are all sorts of innovative Mexican cooks around ... And you can find interior cuisine both in brick and mortar places and in food trucks. * * * But the execution at Azul Tequila is just fine. And they are perfectly reasonable on Tex-Mex and Americanized Mexican too. The cook will break rules if the rule breaking leads to improvements. A recent meal involved a taco salad ... with no taco shell. It was a steak taco salad with tortillas on the side of the bowl. I didn't miss the taco shell one bit. * * * Bartending is standard. They basically do normal invented-elsewhere drinks ... But the execution is completely adequate. I drank Salty Dogs all afternoon, and had zero to complain about. Zero. * * * If there is anything to complain about with Azul Tequila North, It is the building. The ventilation in the main dining room is less than ideal. The dining room is stuffy and funky. But they have an outdoor garden - And outdoor gardens have unlimited fresh air. If it gets too cold, they have a Texas-sized heater to keep you nice and roasty-toasty even in all that fresh air. * * * Are there distinctive super-stellar Mexican restaurants in Austin with unique dishes or styles you can't eat anywhere else? Yes. They get the five star reviews. But you are unlikely to be unhappy eating at Azul Tequila. Good kitchen. Good menu. Good bar. You can do a lot worse. read more

I ordered the Steak Fajitas and it came out cold and even after asking for the flour tortillas I never received them. The table next to us has 2 unruly children and management did nothing to make the situation any better. read more

We met another couple here on a Sunday at noon. It was pretty empty but filled up some as we sat. We had chips and Queso. Everyone but me ordered migas which contained chicken, potatoes, Queso, etc - they were happy with them. I had the Presideo Camerones ($17.25) which was a delicious mix of cheese, onions, red peppers and queso with spicy shrimp on top. I would order this again. The rice and beans didn't have a ton of flavor. At brunch they have $2.99 drinks in fruit flavors - have to try those on the next visit. Service was a bit on the slow side but adequate. read more

Great location, atmosphere and not noisy (at all)! Ordered the chile con crema, and it was really tasty. If pressed for additional spice, I'd add a bit more for a bolder taste! Staff - excellent. I'd definitely go back! read more

This is a fun spot to dine with friends and pup alike! There is indoor casual dining and a fabulous patio out back with a little stage for live music. Children are welcome. The salsa and chips are fresh and the large selection of intriguing Mexican food focuses on the interior. read more

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Came here with some friends on a Friday evening - we were seated fairly quickly and I was impressed by the overall set up, the patio was quite nice. Even though it was a really hot evening the outdoor area was well-shaded, only thing I wish is that more of the fans were operational. The service was friendly but it was clear they were slammed by the weekend crowd. It took probably half an hour to get drinks on the table and then another half hour before we were able to place our orders (they apologized for the kitchen being backed up). Seems like they may be suffering from staffing shortages. The free salsa was quite nice, the queso we ordered not so much. I ordered the mole poblano entree. There was ample sauce and the flavor of the mole was quite good, but the chicken was slightly overcooked, the beans lacked flavor, and the rice was bone dry. Overall, I thought the meal was OK for the price but don't know if I would come back - from the time we sat to the time we were able to get the check it was close two and a half hours and I'm not sure the food quite delivered after the wait. read more

Azul Tequila - Mole poblano - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

We really enjoy Azul for a casual night out in our neighborhood! The patio has a great vibe and they have live music on Friday and Saturday nights! Some of our favorite menu items are the queso compuesto, chile en crema, and Hill Country ribeye (steak with veggies.) The sauce that come with the ribeye is delicious. Love the white rice. Servers take great care of you - chips and drinks are always full! read more

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Went to the new place on Mesa a week or so ago and both TVs over the bar were tuned to Fox. Love the food. Love the blue margaritas, can't do the Fox. read more

This place was my favorite Mexican food. Cheap. Flavorful. Great atmosphere. Now it's none of those things. Not sure what happened. There is an offensive sewer smell for months now. And the food quality kinda smells, too. Maybe there's a new cook? Not sure, but too much of the food has no flavor. The sauces, especially, are as bland as can be. And the salsa? To begin with, the bowl of salsa can most charitably described as "stingy." Today I went after the lunch hour, thinking service would be better. It wasn't. The waiter offered more salsa. He never produced it. I wanted to give them one more chance. I probably won't be back. read more

I haven't seen anyone else address the sewer odor that overwhelms you as you walk into this place! Appetite destroying. Great for dieters. Love the complementary live music and good margaritas. But with no way of getting to the patio without entering the restaurant makes it highly unlikely we will ever be back Until this sewer problem gets addressed. Used to be a bi-weekly affair. Proximity to home was a big plus! Thanks and feel free to update me on any changes. Would be appreciated! read more

Sevice is great and the chicken platters are generous and delicious. Our only complaint would be the fact that it can get quite noisy during busy times. read more

If i order something that turns out to be exceptional , I have a hard time ordering anything else. At Azul Tequila, I can't seem to stray from the Chicken Mole. I've been more adventurous in the beverage department and have never been disappointed .. there's an array of tasty options for Rita lovers of any caliber. read more

Amazing ambience and great service. Wonderful meal and really appreciate how welcoming everyone is.

Just great authentic interior Mexican food. The many flavors of frozen Rita's are also a reason to go.

My friend and I decided to try this place out Friday night around 7. It was pretty busy but not that bad, they had a life band which was great. We sat inside which is literally inches away from the band, since there wasn't a stage. So it was very loud most of the time we were there. But the band was very entertaining. Their complimentary chips and salsa is so good! Which is always a plus in my book. I ordered the frozen avocado margarita which was insanely good. I highly recommend you try that drink at least once. My friends ordered a margarita which was also good. We both had the chicken enchiladas mine had queso on top of it and his had the mole sauce on it. Both were very tasty and hot! Which is always a good thing. The server was super nice and did give us her suggestions on what to get, which is great. The one thing that sucks there is the parking. They have a super tiny parking lot and if you don't find a spot there, you have to park on the street. Which can be very frustrating if it's busy in the area But definitely would recommend this place. Perfect spot for happy hour or just to go there and enjoy a meal. read more

Azul Tequila - Avocado Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I was surprised at how flavorful the food was, to the point my friend and I kept talking about it. We ordered the queso, and both had the enchiladas salado. The enchiladas were seasoned to perfection with the right amount of cheese to sauce ratio. Both the rice and charro beans were great too. Now for my issues - they skimp on portion sizes, and that's so not cool. I can tell by my plate,, but most disappointing was my friend's plate.. She asked for no beans and double rice, they simply just gave her a single serving and called it a day. They also were very unorganized. It seemed as though out of the people working, only a few were actually handling things. Our waitress was so nice, but it was obvious that she was being overworked. We had to sit and wait several times to get someone's attention. Not a deal breaker, but definitely hope they get more staff. Overall, I would be back for the Salado. read more

I'm only giving a 3 star because the margaritas are way over priced! If you don't want to drink, the food prices are more reasonable. Cute place with a nice patio :D read more

Service was exceptional but so was the food and drinks From the management to the busboys, I don't think I have been in any other restaurant where I felt that I had this level of attention My new favorite place in Austin read more

Fairly average Mexican food here. I got the steak which was sizzling attractively, though the meat was pretty sinewy and not even close to the requested doneness. The veggies (onions+green peppers) were quite salty and oily. I really loved the fried (very oily) plantains though! For the price, it was pretty much as expected. read more

We have been to Azul any number of times over the last year. We enjoyed takeout and margs to go during Covid and are happy they are back open for dine in. They have indoor and outdoor seating options and are bigger than they look from the outside. Servers are friendly and quick to refill drinks and chips. Food is solid. We are fans of the nachos, ceviche, and fish fajitas. Are there fancier places? yep. Are there cheaper places? Of course. But if you want great all around local food give them a shot. read more

Great spot for a late afternoon or early evening drink in North Austin. Outdoor, shaded seating comfy even in late June! Excellent service with vegetarian and gluten free options. Very good cocktails, too! read more

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