This is one of our favorite Mexican restaurants, and I want to emphasize the Mexico part, not the…read moreborderlands mash-up TexMex that most places serve. The rice is white with peas and carrots, like they do in the interior. The pepper is more likely to be chipotle. There are some excellent fish (usually black drum) and shrimp dishes. I had a superb camerones dish over rice with chipotle sauce and a lovely slaw on top you wouldn't think would work but it does. And IMO the portion sizes are perfect, not demanding the carry out box every single time. The bar is also good, and if you're going to treat yourself, yes, they'll use Clase Azul tequila and do it well. The interior has been redone a bit, mostly in the tables, since we were last there, and it's an improvement. They still have the garage-style roll-up doors for opening up to the patio in good weather. (Not today, thanks, too hot out.) Christian was our server and was timely and anticipatory and professional and endured my Spanish.

I recently dined at Santa Catarina Mexican Restaurant and had a mixed experience. The food was…read moredecent overall, but there were a few areas that could be improved. The mole enchiladas had good flavor, but they could have benefited from a little more mole sauce and a thinner tortilla to better complement the dish. I also ordered the Tacos Del Mar with beef, and unfortunately they seemed a bit light on the meat. On a positive note, the service was excellent. Our waitress was very attentive throughout the meal, frequently checking on us and making sure we had everything we needed. Our drinks were always refilled before we had a chance to ask, and our glasses never sat empty. The outstanding service definitely made the dining experience more enjoyable.

The food was tremendous. The service was amazing…read more The ambience was wonderful. This is a little hole in the wall that was wonderful.

Jardin Del Rey has been a staple in Leander forever. Stoopid me for driving by this restaurant for…read moreover 10 years. There is no curb appeal, no fancy signs, and a dirt parking lot. But the parking lot is always packed, so we decided to stop in on a hot Sunday afternoon. We immediately noticed that most of the folks dining were regulars who knew the servers by name. Jardin is Tex Mex/Mex to the Max! Their Pechuga Gratinada a la Parrilla Platter with grilled chicken breast topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese, sauteed mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers was served moist with a tad bit of heat. My Chile-Relleno Poblano pepper stuffed with chicken arrived with a healthy amount of cheese and ranchero sauce, and served with guacamole, pico de gallo, rice, and refried beans. One nit, their tortillas are store-bought, according to Plus 1. They do have a full bar, and we both found that their Margaritas were a tad too sweet for us. Big kudos for offering me a gratis Father's Day tequila shot for my dessert! No, I was not driving.... Regardless of the nit, Jardin Del Rey goes right into our dining rotation.

My wife discovered an authentic Mexican Food restaurant in the city of Leander. She has been on a…read moresearch for the best "Carne Asada burrito" she can find. Not just another steak burrito, but one made "Baja Style", with Ranchero meat or similar. We've found something that comes close at Aparicio's. It's not your ordinary menu choices of ground beef, pork and chicken. First of all, customers waiting in line were raving to their friends on how amazing the food is. The quality, the service and the portion sizes. Taco prices are a bit higher than your average taco stand, but this is not a "hole in the wall" dive joint. The owners have made your experience here unique in the decor, yet the food served on homemade tortillas lets you know you're being blessed in the kitchen, by someone who cares. When we arrived we told them this was our first time. The host spoke to someone, and out from the kitchen comes a sample tray with five cups of food to sample. Carne Asada, chicken, pastor, chorizo and Pableno Pepper sauce. We ordered the Cali Burritto. A Carne Asada burrito with fries, pico, and other fixings. It was huge, even after cut in half. I opted for two tacos, pastor which came with a slice of grilled pineapple and Chorizo. Both served on hand made flour tortillas and they were great. We also got an order of cheese fries. A small bowl of McDonald's size fries with shredded cheese and a light cheese sauce melted on top. It was great, paired with a homemade jalapeño ranch sauce. Finished with a fresh strawberry horchata drink in a large mason jar and a mango melon drink. 6:50 each, yet well worth the cost. So if you're looking for something other than Tex-Mex fusion Mexican food, or if you're missing tasting real authentic Mexican food without having to drive to San Antonio, then drive on over to Leander. Once you pull into the lot, right of Smoky MO's just behind the jewelry shop. Enjoy! Michael C. - Georgetown, Tx.

Aparacios has quickly become my favorite taco spot. Their carne asada and al pastor tacos are…read more1000000000/10! Their owner is so friendly and always try to do right and take care of his customers. The wait can be long sometimes... but it's definitely worth it.

This is the best Tex Mex in Leander! The crispy beef tacos were hot and super crispy with lots of…read morefresh shredded mild cheddar. The rice was fluffy and hot with an outstanding chili powder flavor. Delicious! The cheese enchiladas could have used more gravy....But all in all the TexMex lunch was awesome and I'll be back to try the chicken enchiladas! Chips were fresh hot and delicious! Service was good and the dining room was comfortable and clean.

Finally checked out La Tapatia and was surprised- Its a cozy little mexican place close to an HEB…read moreoff Hero Way. I never went as the exterior is pretty unassuming but it was surprisingly warm on the inside! I actually ended up going two days in a row as the food was so good. One thing I immediately noticed is the free chips are made fresh- they came out with piping hot with some salsa. On the first day i got a pastor torta cubana (pretty rare in cedar park/leander) and it was stacked! It was loaded with all the toppings, they did not skimp. Nice to have a place with tortas nearby. I came back the next day and I tried their seafood. I got shrimp ceviche, which came with tostadas and toppings (limes/avocado/mayo). It was light and delicious. As id skipped breakfast it also got a breakfast taco...it was HUGE! Mexican scrambled eggs and cheese. And super reasonably priced. We got queso as well and it was fine. Ive had better but it was decent. The waitresses were amazing and super attentive. Before leaving we asked for a refill for example and they put our drinks in large Togo cups without us asking. Recommended! The chips alone made me want to come back over and over again.

The food is wonderful, the beef in the beef enchiladas is so well flavored. Everything is perfect…read more This is my go to place when we visit the lake.

My most recent visit here was as part of a larger group that meets on a weekly basis…read moreBlue corn always has a great ambience to it... Regardless of whether or not you were eating inside the restaurant, on the deck outside or in the meeting room on the end of the restaurant each has its own unique style, but it's all blue corn and all fantastic The menu is always a wonderful assortment of delicacies, and you can always find something to enrich your pallet Today, I went with the beef and mushroom quesadilla... Full of flavor and a wonderful lunch serving size Service was outstanding... Was able to provide us with food and average while allowing our menu to flow for the hour that we were at the restaurant Job well done across the board

Was in the area decided to stop in for a quick bite. we…read moredecided to share a veggie quesadilla, I believe it had cheese , onions , pepper, pinto beans, tomato and corn. For it being a quesadilla I felt the amount of cheese was lacking, however my partner love that it wasn't too cheesy. I also ordered the regular elote which was served in a bowl, the flavor was good- could have used a little more mayo and a little less parm on top but overall i'd give it a 3.5 . Cute small space with Tvs, neon signs, music , great happy hour specials & friendly staff!

I had been here previously, and it just seemed a little different this time. I'm not sure if it…read morechanged hands or what. The tacos were good but last time they were great. The service was nice, and there were a few tables to sit at. I was just a bit disappointed because I remembered it being a lot better a couple of years ago. I'm totally willing to give it another try the next time I'm in the area. Hopefully I just hit it on an off day.

This very popular restaurant was pretty busy again last night. We had to wait about 30 minutes. To…read moreactually get a seat and our server Ray was great. He took our order quickly and the food was served within about 10 minutes once we were seated. We had a couple of drinks with our meal. I had the taco platter while my friend had the Enchilada platter. Lots of food with as my friend quoted, "Explosive Flavor". Yes the food is pretty good. Thus maybe why it is so busy! There is both indoor and outdoor seating with a large oval bar in the midst of the indoor area. Lupe's is good for all, young, old and even kids! Come one, come all, just come! Thank you Lupe.

The kitchen and bar are impressive, and the waitstaff has been great 97% of the time. Love Lupe!…read more But Sundays at this location are the worst. The manager is this tiny clueless guy that literally slides around being pointless. Probably one of the worst things I've seen in a restaurant is one of the hostesses (merrow i believe?? Buzz cut hair) was literally digging for gold picking her nose while putting people on a waitlist. Honestly insane. Any other day of the week, in my experience has been great. Sundays are not where it's at for this location.

We stopped by Taqueria Mi Ranchito Jaimes on a Tuesday, and despite it being a taqueria, we decided…read moreto try the cheeseburgers. I am so glad we did - they are absolutely fantastic! Honestly, it's easily one of the best burgers you can get anywhere in Liberty Hill. The setup is a really cool spot tucked right behind Thirsty Penguin. It's a great, relaxed atmosphere with plenty of room for the kids to run around and play while you hang out. Beyond the amazing food and location, the owner is fantastic and genuinely friendly. It makes total sense why they won Best Food Truck last year. Huge thumbs up from us. We will definitely be returning to get our hands on some tacos soon! My photos aren't the greatest on these, but I assure you this burger was absolutely fire, and definitely had some spice to it. PS: The fry sauce is incredible too.

Delicious burger, fries were fresh, chicken nachos were tasty and great service! Definitely come to…read morethis place!

I got a call after work from a friend to meet her at this place called the rabbit hole. I went…read morealong with the plan. The place has a nice ambiance to see. The music selection was definitely on point. This is nice spot for a instant meet up.

Great vibe, super attentive wait staff and food comes right through the door from Conejo. Very goodread more

we have eaten at this restaurant many times and the food is always delicious! But can you tell me…read morethis? When there are four people at the table and they order two large queso, why can't you keep the chips coming? It seems like every time we sit and the dip gets cold while we wait for someone to bring us more chips. Please just be aware when there are two large orders of queso and only four people they're gonna need a bunch of chips! other than that, no complaints!

If you're craving authentic Mexican food, Casa Garcia absolutely delivers. From the moment you walk…read morein, the atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and full of energy--it feels like a place where people genuinely enjoy gathering. The food is the real highlight. Everything tastes fresh and flavorful, from the perfectly seasoned fajitas to the rich, comforting enchiladas and their menudo is my favorite!! The chips and salsa are addictive (seriously, it's hard to stop eating them), and the portions are generous without sacrificing quality. Service was attentive and friendly without being overbearing. The staff made sure everything was just right and kept things running smoothly even when it got busy. Overall, Casa Garcia is a go-to spot for delicious Mexican food, great service, and a lively vibe. Definitely a place worth coming back to again and again!