Food and service have been great this summer. We enjoy having lunch at this restaurant. One thing that has been disturbing is patrons who are excessively loud and use constant profanity ("f" bombs). It was so bad last time we were there a couple of weeks ago that we asked for take out boxes and left early. The staff and management have to be aware of these people who are disturbing others, and should politely ask them to at least not use so much profanity. It usually happens when these people have been drinking too much. read more

I've been hunting for the best tortilla soup in Austin for a while now. I've gone to the best places. Last week I tried Fonda San Miguel, but I keep coming back to Azul Tequila. They have, in my opinion, the best Chicken Tortilla Soup in Austin. They are consistent. The broth is delicious and the ingredients are fresh. Azul Tequila's tortilla soup is the best in Austin! read more

Stopped by Azul last week for lunch and I'm hooked. Excellent lunch specials that are reasonably priced. Full menu features authentic Mexican entrees. There is a patio attached to the dining area and a stage for live music. I will definitely return for HH. For lunch I had the chicken and beef burrito Combo, asked for it spicy and was not disappointed at all. There is also a full bar with some interesting margarita options. Service was efficient and friendly. Azul is most definitely on my lunch rotation list. read more

I just found my new Friday happy hour spot! This place hit on EVERY level. Excellent food with excellent service in a 'off-the-beaten' path location. I was SO happy to see they had a spacious patio in the back with large trees casting shade on 50% of the space. The food was delicious and the Margaritas were strong. Our waitress was friendly and fast (and not bad on the eyes!). Everything was great. They have a stage in the back for live music and most everything had a new feel or fresh coat of paint. Very sharp looking. I had the Mole Poblano and my buddy had the Pibil. The food was authentic and tastes great. There were SO many selections on the menu, we didn't even think to turn it over. The lunch specials are on the back and the prices are just right. Come on by and enjoy a drink on the patio, you won't be disappointed! read more

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The smell as you walk in is that of a public bathroom. My family and I had to turn around a leave.

We decided to give Azul another shot. And we're glad we did! Things were much better this time around: 1) The service was prompt and attentive without being overbearing. 2) The margaritas were great, like last time. 3) The queso was again delicious. 4) I got the chicken fajitas, which had great texture and flavor. My fiancé got the shrimp-stuff poblano which he really seemed to enjoy. 5) Chips and waters were filled constantly. All in all, they've really seemed to have worked out the kinks and I'm happy to say the place is a great happy hour spot. I'm glad we went back. read more

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Very good, interior-style Mexican food. Probably would have given them 4 stars but the service was spotty. We had a 20 minute wait on a Friday night about 7:00. We ordered margaritas at the bar. It took them almost 10 minutes to finally bring the drinks. They weren't that busy, just seemed disorganized. I ordered the Dona, one of their premium margaritas. I don't remember all the ingredients but it was excellent. My wife and another friend ordered frozen margs and said they were good. The restaurant was pretty crowded and the first-available table was outside. It was a chilly night but they had gas heaters so we took it. Probably a mistake because a) it ended up being pretty cold even with the heater so our food cooled quickly and b) it probably contributed to our spotty service. We started with some queso. It was good but didn't stay hot because we were outside. After a pretty long wait for the waitress to return with another basket of chips, we got her to reheat the queso. For dinner, I ordered the Cochinita Pibil; my wife the Mole Poblano. Both were very good. Good sized, but not huge, portions. The pickled onions with the Cochinita Pibil were particularly good with some spice. The mole was on the rich side (a good thing) and very flavorful. Home-made corn and flour tortillas were both very good, though they cooled off because we were outside. The prices were very reasonable. We definitely plan to return and try other things as the menu is extensive and looks great. read more

Our first time here and out of the gate I'd call it "Fonda lite," referring to Fonda San Miguel. Creative menu with things you don't normally see on tex-mex or "Mexican" menus unless you're looking for interior Mexican food - things like Enchiladas Pipian, a larger variety of seafood dishes, and a really solid Mole sauce that isn't just some "take" on Mole for gringos. Great patio with fans - outdoors in August was comfortable! Live music in the evenings outside. The only reason it's not five stars is a need for that last little push in flavor. The Mole was over a pretty bland chicken enchilada - a little more spice in the chicken would have sealed the deal. To be fair, the enchiladas tejanas were near perfect, with flavorful, moist rice and beans that tasted like beans, not over-seasoned/salted. We're adding this place to our rotation, though, and will be back to try more (like the Cochinita Pibil)! read more

Save your money, and go somewhere else. The servers are rude. The food is over priced, and the flavor is average at best. The drinks are weak, and waaaaay over priced. This place in a word- disappointment. There are too many other places to go to waste a visit at this establishment. read more

Came here for popin lunch on a random Saturday and the staff was super friendly and helpful. TJ our waiter and the rest of the staff all were very attentive. My wife and I ordered some bloody Mary's, queso, ceviche, quesadillas and enchiladas Del Mar. The portions were bountiful and the flavors were amazing. Everything was delicious and we left totally full and content. Can't wait to go back and try more off of their menu. read more

I was more than disappointed with the food. Small portion, nothing special at all. Some of the most bland enchiladas I've had. They also charged me 8$ for chips and salsa, if I would have known that I would have got queso. read more

I had high hopes because of the many positive reviews. Averaged out to stars because of the following: Atmosphere: Loud. No booths. Just plain inside. I did not like it. Service: Friendly and efficient. Food: Very good. We got the fajitas. Flavorful and nice sized portions. Chips & Salsa: Salsa was good, but chips did not taste fresh. Margaritas: We went during happy hour. Happy hour is $1 off margaritas, except for the Blue Margarita, which is regular $12 is $8 on HH. We ordered two of these. Nice size and strong, however when we got the bill we were charged the regular $12 price. When we told the waiter he said he would check on it and came back and said that the happy hour price is only valid on the blue margaritas on the rocks and not frozen. What? This is crazy! And it didn't even state that on the menu. He said he would still give us the HH price since it was our first time. read more

Authentic Mexican and Tex Mex. did a great job with COVID take out procedures. The mole can't be beat. They are very helpful on the phone. But the bessssst is the killer Margarita. Thanks guys! read more

I love this place and their outdoor seating. Really great spicy margaritas! Only downside is they don't have any kind of happy hour.

Good food, friendly staff, reasonable price. My favorite dish is the Austin Pechuga. read more

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Two words: Loves It. I have never had a bad meal from this place. I'm more of a plain Jane, Tex Mex kinda girl but, I recently stopped eating so much cheese and their interior menu is PERFECT for that. I normally get the cheese enchiladas, or beef enchiladas. But since I've switched to the interior menu, I'll get the Cochanita Pabil, omg so much yum. During happy hour they have a really good blue margarita with a two for one deal. Never disappointed at this place! read more

Food was delicious. I got a chile relleno with ranchero sauce and black beans. My boyfriend got the Austin pechuga. I am a VERY picky eater.. and I loved my relleno!!! Egg batter is the way to my heart. The black beans were also ! I am giving this review 3 stars because my margarita was bad. For a place named azul tequila, my marg was not what I expected. My boyfriend loved his prickly pear margarita though!!! But mine tasted like spiked limeade. read more

Service - 2 stars - very slow, forgot my beer, didn't apologize when I told her to just cancel it (had already eaten my food). Food - 2.5 stars - steaks were very poor quality, friends enchiladas were good, beans were delicious Drinks - 2 stars - Heavy Blue was very sugary and bland. No refunds or returns on that, so ended up with no drinks (bad margarita and forgotten beer) Atmosphere - 4 stars - love the patio!!!! Trees are wonderful. Overall, better food and drinks to be had. Austin has plenty of great patios so probably won't be back. read more

I love this place for many reasons. They have amazing food and great customer service. We love to sit outside on their patio and mainly because - and this is why I can only give 4 stars and not 5 - the inside dining room smells really bad. I am not sure if its old mop water or just an old building but every time I come here, the stench is powerful....The patio is rather large and comfortable, we do like to sit outside. There are many choices for food here and not all typical Tex-Mex/Mexican cuisine either - there are unique dishes that are not offered just any ole where. But what I come for is the cheese chili relleno. This place is my absolute favorite for my favorite dish... both locations serve this well. I fell in love with the South location and was very happy that they had a place up north as well. They do not deep fry their chili relleno like most places do which I love and not only that but they stuff theirs with so much yummy white cheese that it spills over on the plate and remains stuffed in that delicious pepper. I always order mine with Verde sauce which is absolutely amazing, not overly acidic like other places - but a mellow roasted green chili sauce. Let me tell you about their beans...yes - I said beans! Best in town. I love the charo beans here the best and their refried beans are out of this world also. Very bacony - what I consider to be comfort food for sure. I have also had their Chicken Tortilla soup which they serve in this enormous bowl and this is my second favorite dish here. My husband loves the carne guisada dish. He has had the cowboy relleno in the past and liked this as well, also another dish he would recommend is the austin pechuga - the chicken is so delicious. They have amazing drinks as well, my favorites are the cucumber margarita and mango margarita - definitely a place to go for some good drinks and you get what you pay for - they are not stingy with their alcohol either and the drinks are very flavorful. We will always be a repeat customer here. We just wish they could do something about that cold smelly dining room so we can enjoy this place in the winter as well. Other than that small issue - this place is one of my favorites in Austin - both North and South. read more

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Traditional Mexican and TexMex dishes. Was fantastic made us a custom drink chips and salsa were pretty good. They have a huge menu, everything is solid, some is fantastic. Very good prices and service, one of my favorite places. Get the sopas and tortilla soup. read more

I love the food here. The attention to detail is delicious. The margaritas are strong. I highly recommend the Frida. The staff is awesome. Manager is happy to make things right and always does a table check. Love this place! read more

Dog friendly patio band great service. I had the Chili Releno and it was so fresh. Great atmosphere!

Very good food tasty and like the cheese inside the enchiladas! Fun pla e well be back

One of my favorite Neighborhood spots, I am right by it. The Tex-Mex food is good, they have all your basics, are usually get the ceviche your shop cocktail. I miss the live music they had on weekends. Margaritas are top notch read more

Worst mexican food i've had in austin. food was bland, dry, and the drinks are ridiculously expensive for how average they are. The service was even worse, we asked for sauce because everything was so fuckin dry and we waited 29.3 minutes for sauce and when they brought the sauce tasted like zebra piss. they charged us $4 for that suck sauce. place blows. Don't spend your hard earned money at this place. read more

Salsa was super spicy (which I enjoyed). The restaurant was OK on cleanliness. Not too dirty but bathroom floor was sticky and my seat had some crumbs on it. When I asked for a straw for my ice water I said "do you have a straw please" and the waitress said "no, do you want one" and I said yes... thought that was a kind of rude reply. When the food came out it was surprisingly good. I was happy with the enchiladas. I got the verde sauce which was really tasty. The food was authentic and filling for the price. I would go back. read more

I've been here several times and always enjoyed it...great margaritas! Last night was the best. There seem to be more vegetarian item on the menu. The black beans were tasty. We enjoyed the queso and the chips are excellent for dipping. *Great Margaritas *excellent service *excellent food *easy going chill ambience on the back porch *very nice outdoor seating *i will be going back. read more

This use to be our favorite "neighborhood" Mexican food restaurant. We went last week, the place was quiet, the service was slow, and our food was cold. We have noticed a gradual deterioration over the last several months, both in terms of quality of service and product, and this last time it reached an intolerable level. Looks like I will loose my "Dukedom" at Azul Tequila. Very sad, we love local businesses. read more

Hooray! The north Azul is open. We have been waiting patiently and just happened to drive by last night...had no idea they were this close to opening. The location is kind of hard to see. The patio is one of the prettier I've seen in Austin...its hard to get a patio that doesn't front to a road in some capacity and this spot is lucky in that regard. Its very spacious and nicely lit, and they have a stage for bands on weekend nights when weather permits. We arrived around 9 on opening day and their busy first day was winding down, and we got rock star service. Hubby and I shared our perennial favorite - Austin's pechuga- and it was even better than we remember it being. I had noticed over the years that the south location's quality has declined slightly, and I'm very happy to say that the new location really steps it up to what I remember the early days of Azul south being. The interior is simple and cute, although they probably could use some noise mitigation. The patio is also dog-friendly, and the tables are nicelly spaced out, so we're super excited to add this to our rotation of dog-friendly places. Great food, service and as always those delicious sugary blue margaritas. Looks like they have a very long happy hour- 3 PM to 7 PM- so we'll be back and soon! read more

Wish I could give better since they are close to the house. Food is a weak 3 but service is below a 1. I am sitting here now and there are two tables inside and two outside. There are 4, maybe 5 servers but service is horrible. The waitresses are sitting at a table laughing and having fun. My only service is by a busboy who is the only person hustling on this very slow Monday night. Gee how I wish we could get a decent Tex-Mex place on the west side of town. read more

I attended an event at Azul Tequila this past weekend and when I stepped into the restaurant, it was dark and not very inviting however, I was directed to the patio where the event was to take place and believe me, it was a glorious transformation. The huge fenced in patio had bamboo and pecan trees, giving the ambience of a private home patio without the unsightly views of a parking lot and street traffic. There was also a stage in the patio where live music is offered at scheduled times. As I perused the menu, I sipped on a Jorge Negrete Margarita and decided on the CABRITO AL MAGUEY, South central Mexican style barbacoa, goat meat marinated with chile guajillo and spices slow cooked on maguey leaves, served with salsa verde, Mexican rice and charro beans. The salsa verde was a bit on the mild so I substituted the red salsa used for the chips and salsa which added a little more flavor and heat. The goat well prepared very well and satisfied my taste buds, however I was not too well pleased with my choice of wine, Lechuza Garnacha, a decent Spanish red but a bit too bold to pair with the goat. Our server Mari was phenomenal. I will without a doubt return to order the Mole Poblano which I got a sample from my tablemate and it was absolutely awesome! read more

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Wonderful staff, great at social distancing and serving during the new normal. Love the entire staff!

We came here for a UYE and this was our first time here. The patio in the back of the place is definitely where you want to sit, if the weather is even remotely nice. Lots of bamboo and other greenery around and it really has a great feel to it. There's a bandstand and we were fortunate to hear a nice band on the Saturday afternoon we went. We had heard about the enchiladas mole', so we knew we wanted some. They come with chicken and a nice dark mole' sauce. The sauce has a multitude of flavors and it goes perfectly with the chicken and the tortilla. We also had the cheese enchiladas with chili gravy and the appetizer sampler. They were both good but the mole' was the star. Another star was their mojito, which was extremely good. Word went around our group quickly and many mojitos were enjoyed thy day. The patio and the music and the food and drink all came together nicely for a great afternoon. read more

Azul Tequila is one of my favorite north Austin Mexican restaurants (they also have one located south). You will find quality food at affordable rates. The atmosphere is very casual and laid back. The place is larger than it looks. The parking lot may be full, but there will still be table options. I love the variety of seating they have: Indoors, Outdoors in a semi enclosed covered space, and the beautiful tree shaded outdoor patio. On Saturday night they often have live music. The menu highlights typical Mexican fare. Everything I have tried has been served fresh and delicious. The service is always friendly and great. The chips and salsa they serve freely throughout the meal, can easily become your meal if you don't watch it. The guacamole is good. It is whipped up fresh and is chunky like I like it. You know each batch is fresh, because upon each visit the guac has tasted slightly different. Last night was a tad too salty for me. We love the outdoor patio, which is also dog friendly. It is a great place to spend these spring evenings. They have a good wine selection, as well as vast tequila selection. Choose a tequila, add $2, and they will turn it into a margarita for you. They do have nice rita's here. The avocado rita is also tasty! They serve brunch here on Saturday and Sunday from 10 - 2pm. I had the opportunity today to try it out. It is a set menu of interior Mexican dishes for the affordable price of $15. This includes a plate full of delicious food. On the plate there are three portions of different dishes, with a meatball like soup (current menu). A side of black beans and corn tortillas. Before the meal there is a delicious Mexican style coffee (spices and cinnamon), served with a fresh baked cinnamon bread that you can dip in your coffee. I eat my portion of wheat for the next couple of months as it was such a delicious combination. They keep refilling your coffee. For an extra $1 you can get a mimosa. They have different fruit flavors to choose from. The only strange thing here is that it often smells a bit odd inside. Which is why we always sit outside. read more

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Nice patio atmosphere with live music, slow service. Nice complimentary salsa and chips. I've tried 2 of their dishes. Food is ok.

My husband and I love going here. We like to sit outside when there's good weather--the patio is clutch! And our favorites are the goat, mole, and fajitas. Chips are always hot and salsa is hot but delicious! The avocado margs are a must-try too. read more

We were at Azul Tequila's ( Dry Creek location ) tonight and I am SO grateful for the 3 servers who were assigned to the outside patio and their service to our table. On the other hand, the owner double booked the bands and did not seem to take responsibility for his poor communication about it so the band chose to continue to play but was denied water in 95 degree heat. It isn't surprising that there seems to be a high turnover of servers working for this man. I would have thought the owner/manager would have been more prepared in a post pandemic season and certainly more appreciative of the business the band brought in. We will not be customers any longer. read more

Azul Tequila provided a great dining experience from beginning to end. In the quest to try every Mexican restaurant ever, of course I'd eventually make my way here. (I've eaten at the South location a few times and, for some reason, have never gotten around to writing a review. Imagine the surprise when I saw they also had a location up North - how cool!) The interior of the restaurant is nice and the patio is lovely. Since the weather has been so nice lately, we chose to eat on the patio. (The weather only stays nice in Texas for a few weeks, so take advantage of it while you can!) Service was quick and attentive - we were immediately brought waters and chips and salsa. The salsa was great! I loved the strong garlic flavor and it had a good spice level. I devoured my bowl pretty darn quickly, partly because I was so hungry and partly because it was delicious. I ordered an avocado margarita with added serrano - yes, that's an option! The margarita tasted very fresh and you really got the fresh serrano flavor without it being overpowering. The margarita itself was creamy and smooth and I loved the flavor. I'd definitely order it again. As for food, I ventured away from my usual choice of enchiladas. This time, I went with the Pescado al Mojo de Ajo, which is a fish fillet sautéed with lime juice, garlic, and spices, and it comes with a side of avocado salad, cilantro infused oil, and a mixture of white rice and black beans. It was so. good. I poured the cilantro infused oil over my fish and the salad and that was great. The fish was cooked perfectly - so flaky and tender. I mixed the rice and beans with the fish and man, that was some good stuff. I ate every last bite and I didn't even feel overly full like I usually do when eating cheese-heavy Tex-Mex. Speaking of which, there was not one slice of cheese on my entire plate. I ordered Mexican food without cheese... and hell did not freeze over. Brian, our waiter, was great. When I told him I was pretty sure how to pronounce my dish, but I didn't want to butcher it just in case, he said it for me and then told us about how he spent two or three days with the manager practicing all the dish names so he'd pronounce them correctly. I like the dedication! I already liked Azul Tequila, but I am so glad I branched out from my usual choices and tried something different. I loved the lightness of my meal and all the fresh flavors - I actually felt good after eating and didn't have the usual "I need to take a nap" feeling that accompanies Tex-Mex. I also like that they have interior Mexican options as well as the usual Tex-Mex fare. Oh, and they have something for everyone. The menu is huge and there are so many different options that I think you'd be hard pressed to find someone who couldn't find something they wanted to eat. Next time I'm craving Mexican, but something on the lighter side, I know exactly where to go. read more

Being a hardcore fan of the OG Azul Tequila, I admit having doubts as to the quality of the food. Usually nothing is the same as the original. You proved me wrong, AT. We arrived around 8:00 on a Saturday, and the place was already bumpin. The parking lot was full, so we parked on the street (no biggie). Upon entering, we see that there was a long wait (for the patio). We got seated immediately inside in a quiet corner. I didn't get a chance to see the patio, but the interior was quite nice. Definitely an upgrade in style and pace for the area. Service, food, and drinks were great as always. The owner was very visible and popping in and out of the kitchen and clearly keeping everything running smoothly. Hi, Sergio! read more

Azul Tequila - Sopes. Get them with tinga! - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas