So glad we found Camino Real for dinner tonight. The location is very unassuming, but once you walk in it feels like the entire neighborhood is there. One of the things I love the most about this restaurant is they use big glasses for water. We had someone checking on the table every 5 minutes or so, but not overbearing. Really strong customer service here. Hats off to Camino Real! read more

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Some of the best Mexican food I've ever had. Started off with a refreshing Margarita on the rocks and a bowl of Queso with the complimentary chips and salsa. The Margarita was delicious and the Queso was rich, creamy and had jalapeños, onions and tomatoes in it...very tasty. I ordered the Cheese Enchilada Plate. Which had two Cheese Enchiladas loaded with creamy cheese in corn tortillas, smoothed in cheese with onions on top, Mexican rice and creamy refried beans. Everything was seasoned to perfection and delicious. The service in this restaurant was amazing. I'm not sure if this is a family owned business or not, but they sure acted like it. We barely got seated before someone was bringing us menus, chips and salsa and taking our drink orders. Our drinks and food were brought out promptly and piping hot. Every person in this place was doing a multitude of tasks. Taking orders, bringing out the drinks, bringing out the food, refilling the drinks, chips and salsa, busing the tables and so on. No one person had just one job...everyone chipped in doing whatever was needed. Everyone made you feel welcome and appreciated. That's why I was wondering if it was family owned. The service was impressive. The atmosphere was upbeat and pleasant...very nice. The restaurant has plenty of seating. It's very clean. Has a nice ambiance. This was my first time here, but it sure won't be my last. I will become a regular customer. read more

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Pretty much my favorite red vinyl booth Tex Mex in Austin. The salsa is homemade and the heat level varies depending on the day. The chips are usually served warn. Anything with the shredded chicken is my favorite. So good, well priced, friendly service. Two enthusiastic thumbs up! read more

A nice, predictable experience. Tortilla soup was out, but I had heard good things. We were with a regular who orders mini carnitas tacos regularly and praised them, although our order was a bit dry. Super fast service and all team members were helping each other to ensure everyone was taken care of. We didn't take the refill on chips and salsa because the menu listed these would be additional cost, which felt strange and that they should just bake in that super minimal cost to the existing prices. Docking a star because the flour tortillas tasted store bought and not super fresh. read more

This past weekend my wife and I were running errands and decided to lunch at one of our local haunts...Camino Real serves great food whether for breakfast lunch or dinner! We went in for lunch were seated quickly by the super friendly server and promptly asked for our drink order. While we decided on what we were going to eat another helpful face brought out complimentary chips and salsa something never expected but always appreciated when it happens. They were fresh chips and great flavorful salsa that was not too spicy at all! The place is cozy with themed decorations and they do have a side room for overflow or private parties, overall the place was clean and inviting! I ordered the carne guisada plate with flour tortillas beans and rice. The carne guisada was so tender and the sauce was tasty with some veggies in it. The beans and rice were both great compliments to the dish. My wife went for the enchiladas suizas and the sauce was creamy and enchiladas were stuff with tender shredded chicken. Her beans and rice were like mine beans hot and not too salty with fluffy Mexican rice! Over all we were completely satisfied with our food and look to returning to try other items from the large menu! If you want local, tasty, satisfying food that won't break the budget you have to give the Camino Real Restaurant a try! read more

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The food, service and ambiance are great. Why are you still using unrecyclable Styrofoam for your takeout? Please do better at caring for our planet! https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/beachgoer-raises-concerns-photo-decades-053000268.html read more

Camino Real Restaurant - Styrofoam in 2025? Please make a more responsible decision so my family can get takeout without guilt. - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Has this restaurant been here for 34 years? Or more? Our last visit was Friday at 5:30. Both dining rooms were hopping! We usually have breakfast here and were delighted to see their Friday night business going full out. Affordable food and margaritas. Happy hour prices for margs even better. Wait staff visited our table frequently. Times are hard, this place has value. read more

Great prices and great breakfast tacos! This place is in an old strip mall which usually means good food. $2.50 for a Barbacoa taco was a steal. Carne guisada taco was also a good choice. Everything was fresh and had good flavor. Four tacos, one coffee, and one soda for $17.50 was a bargain. read more

Camino Real Restaurant - Barbacoa and egg and bacon breakfast tacos - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

The combo 14 should be the only option, it's that good. I get it every time. It's the absolute best Tex mex anywhere

Food is great! Love the lunch specials, caldo de res and menudo are so good but very large portions so make sure not fill your self up with chips and salsa lol read more

It is really good mexican food and the people that work there are super nice that deserve everything they've worked for.

This restaurant has been here forever. It's the real deal if you're looking for delicious and inexpensive food. The decor is a little outdated, but the food did not disappoint. They bring you some chips and salsa and the chips taste really homemade and it's corn, which means that I could eat them since I'm GF. Salsa was fresh and spicy. For main we had steak and eggs and camarones Al carbon. They are both very big dishes to the point that I thought I would not be able to finish my plate, but it was so good! As you can see in the pictures there was no shortage of shrimp. They were a bit overcooked, but the flavor was there and I really loved the char. To complement that we had some Mexican rice, salad and cheso. Service was friendly and fast. read more

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I just went here on Wednesday, a hour or two later I have food poisoning!! please stay clear!!

Best Carne Guisada I ever had! It melts in the mouth and with great flavor! Authentic food and drinks! It had lots of seats perfect for any occasions! read more

Tucked away in a small shopping center. You walk in and seat yourself. Everyone one here was very kind and had great attitudes. Good was great at a decent price. read more

Camino Real Restaurant - Chimichanga smothered in queso - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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They have really good menudo! They load it up with meat and also add hominy which I don't find at a lot of restaurants. Their to-go orders also come with chips and salsa (which a lot of restaurants don't). I've also tried one of their beef enchilada plates and it was great! My partner is a fan of their barbacoa tacos read more

Really enjoy this 'hole in the wall' Tex mex place! It's incredible! Great service, good Tex Mex with extensive menu! The margaritas are fantastic. I had the avocado relleno with suiza sauce. It was great. They also serve brunch so pancakes and breakfast tacos. Bacon is really good! read more

Camino Real Restaurant - Avocado and chicken relleno! - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Twas very very tasty and cheesy, which I like, and the portion size was great as well

They have amazing enchiladas banderas! The botana sampler is amazing and they have excellent queso and salsa and guacamole!!!!

We've been regulars here for over a decade, but our breakfast this morning was a major disappointment. Despite the restaurant being quiet, my migas taco arrived ice-cold. When I finally caught a server's attention to replace it, there was no apology--and the second taco was just as cold as the first. I eventually had to ask to have it removed from the bill. After 12 years of coming here, the lack of quality control and the indifferent service were really surprising. read more

Old Strip center interior could use a face-lift, but clean and functional. Service is always excellent, food prepared hot and fast. Authentic flavorful meals. My go-to Mexican resteraunt, once a week or more. The vegetable omelet add grilled jalapeños is great and large portion. Also the 5 mini tacos. Prices are very reasonable. read more

For the price, quality, and service, this place can't be beat! We were looking for a new Tex Mex spot to go to after the old one near us shut down and have been back several times since. Located near the Big Lots with a huge neon sign that can't be missed. It's a seat-yourself situation, with two rooms side-by-side. Waitresses are always quick and friendly, we always see the same ladies working here. They never forget to refill our water or bring us anything else we ask for. This place has tons of regular customers, too, always a good sign! They have TVs and a bar as well for anyone wanting to stop for a drink or catch a game. The margaritas are pretty good. Salsa is DELICIOUS. The chips that come with it are thick and taste homemade. We love coming here for breakfast after a long night out LOL! There's only a $1 fee to order breakfast after the cutoff time, so feel free to catch those extra zzz's. The omelet with bacon is just *chef's kiss* The onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes inside have such a nice grilled flavor I could never accomplish at home. Chilaquiles are also great! For dinner, the chicken chalupas my mom once got were great. And the price at the cash register is the cherry on top. Worth every single star and then some. Hope to keep coming back for many meals to come! read more

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I love Camino Real. My go to is their cheese Chili Rellano. Reminds me of a place I use to go to in Southern California. I go here every chance I get. read more

Such an unassuming little food spot. Upon entering, we were seated almost immediately and before we were able to fully slide into our booth, a basket of hot chips and salsa appeared on the table in front of us. Our orders were taken quickly and we didn't wait long for the food. The portions are more than generous compared to the prices charged. Great place to grab an actual quick bite on a budget. read more

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Excellent Tex Mex - great prices, lots of parking. Simple seating, great service. Hot sauce is hot, chips are crispy and fresh! read more

Camino Real Restaurant - Cheese Enchilada #9 special - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We are thrilled to have found this wonderful place. We live in NW Hills which is not a wonderful place for local, great Mexican restaurants. Camino Real reminds me of the great border and valley Mexican restaurants. I'm working thru the menu one items at a time and have been pleased with everything I've ordered so far! Careful of the large margaritas, they are indeed large and potent! Salsa, queso, chile rellenos, flautas, etc have all been Wonderful! read more

Food is consistently good. At lunch Friday the service was unusually slow. I will be back soon! read more

We ordered take out so I can't comment on ambiance. Service was competent. We ordered sides of guacamole, and pico de gallo. They included 1/2 C of their salsa roja. The guac was not seasoned beyond S&P and didn't have tons of onion, tomato or cilantro. I liked that it was pretty much pure avocado. I loved the pico de gallo because it was made with equal parts tomato, onion, and Serrano with just a wee bit of cilantro. They included an almost full gallon zip of very nice chips! We split the chicken flautas and the chicken enchiladas suiza. The flautas were large and well stuffed with chicken but just a touch dry. The suiza sauce was delicious! I liked both entrees. If I lived in Austin, I'd go back! read more

Food was hot and delicious ..great portions ...always a win when we come here ..Definitely recommended. read more

Camino Real Restaurant - Fajitas nachos - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

I eat breakfast here about once a week. I love their breakfast potatoes made extra crispy. The waitresses are very friendly and the prices are reasonable. Chips and salsa are great. Spicy salsa!!! They get really busy at lunch and offer daily lunch specials. read more

One of my go-to Mexican food spots in Austin. Coming from San Marcos, we had tons of awesome Mexican food joints like this one (with awesome prices). But moving to austin, these are far and in between. Camino real is one of the few places I've found with amazing food and amazing prices. Fajita dinner for 2? Expect an enormous plate of meat for under 25$ (similar places charge 40+ for way less food). Margarita??? Get an XL for under 7-8$ (10-15 at comparable spots). Get what Im saying??? It's BANG for your BUCK. The women who work here also rock, they waste no time in getting your chips/salsa, drinks, and food to you ASAP. I get great service here every time, and I love that when your ready to pay you just walk to the front- goodbye are the days of waving down your waitress for 20 minutes to get a check! Check this place out you won't regret it! read more

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The food and service are great! We go there for breakfast at least twice a week. Tacos are great. Tamale plate is filling too. read more

I haven't been here in a while. They remodeled the place. It's looks really good. Breakfast is good and reasonably priced. read more

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Food and service were very good. Portion size was larger than most lunch menu specials at other places. Price was reflective.

The food is amazing. The service is kind and efficient. I so recommend this restaurant

The best food. Nothing more needs said! But I have to say more... every aspect of what makes restaurant food great is present here.

Love their salsa!! Babe always gets the caldo or menudo! I have liked every plate I have ordered! A good place in the neighborhood

Love this place, my go to during the week. I have a short lunch and they are super fast with take out. Always tastes the same, cheap eats as well. You can't go wrong. read more

Really weird vibes from the employees here. Made faces when we ordered our food and didn't get our drinks. Another waiter had to come by and ask if we'd been helped yet. Food was alright, but we would've preferred if there wasn't a strand of hair in 2 of our plates. read more

Camino Real Restaurant - The hair in question - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

If you insist on eating indoors during the pandemic - You are not going to do better on safety than Camino Real. These people are doing everything humanly possible to prevent their staff and their customers from dying from coronavirus. Social distancing is extremely aggressive with the entire middle of the restaurant closed off and space barriers inserted between the side-wall tables. Wiping down with antiseptic is mandatory upon entering the establishment. You go to sign your credit card check and the pens have been wiped down with antiseptic and are presented on a paper towel drenched in antiseptic. Past reviews of this place were mixed - with some people loving it, and some people complaining about cleanliness. Well there is nothing like the threat of everybody dying of a fatal disease to reinstall fundamental values of hygiene. Nowadays the place is cleaner than your house. * * * How is the food? Yelpers either love or hate the food. I am right in the middle. I ordered a large menudo. That menudo had twice to three times the amount of tripe you usually get in a bowl of menudo. In terms of tripe for dollar, give Camino Real a medal. How good was the menudo in terms of taste? Hmmm. er .... Well, I like tripe and I got a lot of it. The soup itself was pretty indifferent. Tortillas are eminently respectable. * * * Often when people are giving a backhanded compliment to a restaurant, They say "It Won't Kill You." With all the antiseptic they are currently using at Camino Real, I can guarantee that Camino will not kill you. You might even do well here. If you are taking an out of town guest somewhere to get that Authentic Family-Run Tex-Mex Restaurant Experience - A lot of other familias offer a more reliable product. read more