Cheko’s

Asador at Las Perlas (taco stand located in patio of Las Perlas) - tasty and decadent tacos and…read morequesadillas. I got the grilled chicken and beef Piccadillo tacos along with a chicken quesadilla. I have a healthy appetite but even for me it was more food than I could eat. All items were good and they had several HH drink specials that ran until 8pm. The decor was cool with a cool vibe. If you come in during the day you may need a minute to adjust your eyes cause it can feel dark coming from sunlight.

Solid taco spot / bar!!!…read more Was visiting Austin Downtown with some coworkers and we were craving Mexican food, but also wanted to get a drink. This place had the best of both worlds!! I had the guava margarita - refreshing and yum - as well as the quesadilla (brisket) and chicken taco. Both were devoured. delicious. no notes. I would say the only thing that is keeping my rating in the 4.5 range is the smaller menu, some things were sold out, and got a little bad vibe from one of the workers when picking up my food. Other than that, food was solid. Outdoor area was nice. Would come back again!

Behind the bar

Chips guacamole n salsa- the salsa is to die for

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Paloma

Moonshine Grill

4.4(6.4k reviews)

4.7 mi•Downtown

Don't sleep on Moonshine Grill! We've been here a number of times and recently returned for dinner…read moreafter an event at the Fairmont Hotel. We somehow snagged nearby street parking and a table for two with no wait despite it being a busy Saturday evening after a UT football game. Make a reservation if you have a large party or are on a tighter schedule. It's a bit loud for those seated in the lobby/entrance area, but totes a vibe. For food, we ordered the blackened catfish, brisket burnt ends quesadillas, and harvest bowl to share. Everything was delicious and served quickly, even with the aforementioned dinner rush. 10/10 would order the same items again. I was so appreciative of the server splitting the entree over two plates without us asking. Did I mention the complimentary popcorn and cornbread? Twas a FEAST. I'm already thinking about the next time we're going back! If not for Moonshine, definitely for the speakeasy downstairs.

I ordered food today from Pollo Regio on Burnet Road.. I placed the order at 1pm for 4pm delivery…read more The website has a choice for pick8up or delivery. I just spent 30 minutes on the phone with the store manager because we have not received the food. It is now 5pm. The manager couldn't find the order but after 30 minutes found it. He told me that I was supposed to have a delivery service pick it up. No, the website has two boxes to check, pick up or delivery. It is their responsibility to have some delivery service. A few weeks ago I ordered from the same pollo Regio for delivery. They contradicted with a service but the order was over an hour late. After being on the phone with the store manager he supposedly gave me a full credit. I have tried to contact the Austin manager but can't find him/her. TERRIBLE SERVICE!!!!! Please spread this message. Thank you.

Dining area

Garlic appetizer

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Bourbon pour

Mama Betty’s

4.0(400 reviews)

11.1 mi

Dined in for lunch party of 3. Avery was our fabulous server. We were welcomed and she was very…read moreknowledgeable. We had Kristen tacos entree and the quesadilla entree. Everything was so delicious! A+++ What great ambience and fun restaurant.

I grew up in the Rio Grande Valley where Tex-Mex has no equal. I'd heard this place was good and…read morefinally made a trip out of my way to try it. I should've reacted to my first impulse when I walked in. Leave! Now! The booming, loud and annoying music was almost unbearable. I stayed and ordered the #3 lunch combination. The chips were good, but I much prefer a thinner white corn chip. The red salsa was very good; the creamy stuff was bland. The rice and beans were above average. The guacamole was a mess. It was bland, and the whole tostada--with guacamole, lettuce and chopped tomatoes--was slathered in something sweet and weird. I just pushed it aside. Excellent crispy taco shell, but the carne molida was dry, overcooked and disappointing. The cheese enchilada was awful. Wrong cheese. I prefer (correct) American, not cheddar. But it was good quality cheddar and not that stringy, bubble gum consistency stuff I run into occasionally. There was only a trace of what I assumed was supposed to be the chili con carne gravy (per the menu) so I requested more gravy which was thin, bland and somewhat tomato tasting, not chili con carne sauce. I ate the rice, beans, taco and a couple bites of enchilada--and left hungry. The service was outstanding.

5.0 mi•Zilker, 78704 (South Austin)

Not so Private event space

Churros slathered in sticky sauces

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Mexican martinis

Chuy's

3.9(1.4k reviews)

September 2025 After…read morewalking a zillion miles around downtown Austin to find the botanical gardens, we stopped by here for a bite to eat before continuing our walk to our final destination. It was packed but we were able to get a booth pretty quickly. Our server was lovely. She brought us chips & salsa then took our order. We didn't have to wait too long before she brought our food over. It was delicious and plenty of it too! Lots of tables inside and plenty of parking in the lot. ~ and that's all I have to say about that...

Chuys is always amazing. Has been for so many years…read more Classic Mexican food done well. Amazing cocktails and fantastic service. Every time we are in Austin, we go to Chuys.

GUACAMOLE - Fresh avocados & Salsa Fresca, all mashed up.

PANCHOS - Tostada chips, refried beans, cheese and your choice of fajita chicken, fajita beef or seasoned ground beef.

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QUESADILLAS - Flour tortillas stuffed with cheese, green chiles & onion. Served with guacamole, sour cream & tomatoes.

Suerte

4.4(1.4k reviews)

4.8 mi•East Austin

•$$$

Suerte never disappoints - you can always expect something interesting on the menu, but also trust…read morethat the suadero tacos will be there for you when you need them. Went and did a true tapas style dinner here - happy hour was nice but some of the app plates are a bit small for the price since it got recognized by Michelin. Ambiance is perfect, nice and low lighting inside but not so dark that you can't see. Servers were very kind to us and kept our table clean after each plate was cleared. An elevated option, especially for out of towners or anyone who loves a new version of a dish

I had a pretty good time at Suerte. The space is beautiful and the vibes were great overall. Dope…read moreatmosphere and a great spot to grab dinner with colleagues and friends. The food was solid although nothing I had really stood out to me. My friends and colleagues seemed to really enjoy their meals so it may have been just what I ordered. The drinks were great though. Our server was also sweet and accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed. Overall we had a good time at Suerte. Although the food didn't knock me off my feet, I would come back to try other items on the menu.

5.1 mi•Bouldin Creek, 78704 (South Austin)

Cool vibe

Tlayuda de Hongos

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Tlayuda de Hongos (mushrooms)

El Alma

4.1(1.4k reviews)

I love taking new people to a place where I have confidence it's gonna be a great experience and…read moregreat food. El Alma has always one of those stops for me. And yesterday was no different. I was worried we might not get a table quickly, but we arrived at the perfect time on a Saturday and were seated immediately. We ordered a couple drinks, perused the menu and ordered the ceviche and street tacos and chicken tacos and everything was fresh and delicious. Our server was helpful, Attentive without hovering. My friend visiting had nothing but great things to say. Look forward to going back for brunch. Which is my typical go to there.

I've been coming to El Alma for nearly 5 years now (according to my first review, I first came here…read morein November of 2026). During that time, it has easily become one of my favorite restaurants in all of Austin. I absolutely love the food and the rooftop patio that overlooks downtown/the park, and it will forever be somewhere I continue to go, especially during happy hour. I have tried every vegetarian item on their menu, and while everything is great, my personal favorites are: - cheese enchiladas with mole verde (I get this 99% of the time because they are my favorite enchilada in town) - the chile rellano (it's listed in the sides, but I promise you that it can be a meal in itself) - their rice (comes with many of their plates or inside of their enchiladas) is actually soooooo good and one of the things I look forward to - queso (nothing different about it, but it's just a really good standard queso) - flaquita (spicy watermelon margarita; I don't need to say more) - sangria blanca (super refreshing) Up until a few months ago, I would have given this place five stars, but I've noticed a decline in service that is making me knock it down to a four. For example, they used to give free chips and salsa the second you sat down, but the last three times, I've had to ask them for it (pro tip: ask for chips and salsa!!). I've also noticed slower and less attentive service. Overall, I still love El Alma, and when it comes to food and vibes, it has withstood the test of time. Everyone I introduce to El Alma falls in love (my sister visits me once a year, and El Alma is always on the agenda). Not only have I been coming here multiple times a year for the past five years, but I know I will be coming for as long as they are around.

Busy on a Tuesday

Queso blanco

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Mezcal Margarita

Eldorado Cafe

4.5(1.1k reviews)

2.3 mi

Once again... THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD IN AUSTIN…read more If your a fan of trying new things... you've got to try the Las Calabasas as your "side". If you love garlic.. you'll love this side! We tried Esme's creamy potato enchiladas and DANG they were good. The basmati white rice was cooked and flavored to perfection. Maybe a sour cream verde sauce on Esme's would be good, too! My friend got Brian's Alambra plate which was the winner. I've never tasted so much savory delicious flavor in one bite. I couldn't even speak. WELL DONE BRIAN!!! Derrick at the bar took very good care of us. I have never said this: I will try every single item on the menu in the next 10 years. This place should be on Diners Drive Ins and Dives. It deserves more recognition. Texas has lots of great Mexican food, but this place is hands down the best. Please El Dorado make sure it doesn't go to your head. Hire good people and don't let your recipes fall into the wrong hands. Can't wait for next time!

So phenomenal. Highlights for me:…read more (1) Massive animal adoption focus. So many print outs for adoptable dogs and cats in the Austin area, especially pit bulls. Hurray! (2) Incredible queso. This is the thinner white queso variety. (3) Delicious salsas. We did the 6 salsa sampler and all here so good. (4) Great house chips. Substantial but also very light and crispy. Perfect for dipping but never feel heavy. (5) Amazing carnitas. Here from California where we have great carnitas and these topped them all. So extremely crispy but still tender. Staff is also very friendly. So glad we stopped in here for lunch.

4.6 mi•Warehouse District, Downtown

Dart Bowl Enchiladas

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Cocktails

La Piscina

4.3(259 reviews)

•$$$

I just found my new favorite restaurant in Austin! These were the best steak and chicken fajitas…read moreI've ever had in my whole life. Fajitas are a go to for me so this is the ultimate compliment I can pay. The pineapple sorbet, chocolate flan, and churro desserts were off the charts. The chips, oh my God, the chips. I've never had fresh chips made like this before, and the guacamole was unlike any I've ever had, just phenomenal. The server was just adorable and the design of the restaurant was impeccable. I just can't state enough how much I love this place! It's a little pricier, but worth every penny. Great for business meals or dates, or celebration meals- I would say business casual or nicer would be dress. There is valet parking available and it's inside the Austin Proper Hotel. Verdict:: FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC !!!!!

I've been here a few times now, and every visit has been a great experience. Friday was no…read moredifferent! Our server, Brandie, was absolutely amazing. She was attentive from start to finish, asked about food allergies right away, and made sure everything went perfectly for our special occasion. She checked on us at all the right times without ever making us feel rushed, and her recommendations were spot on. She suggested the Gulf Snapper Aguachile as an appetizer, and it was fantastic. The tabletop sizzling fajitas are always a must, and the steak arrachera is easily one of the best things on the menu. Great food, outstanding service, and another memorable experience. Huge thanks to Brandie for making our night so special. We can't wait to come back!

4.7 mi•Warehouse District, Downtown

Honey chipotle bowl with steak

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Lobster Quesadilla, Steak and Chicken Fajitas

ATX Cocina

4.2(830 reviews)

•$$$

Genuinely such a treat to come across this spot while in Austin. My group had reserved a section…read morefor a happy hour and I was beyond pleased with the food and cocktails. Their happy hour selections were great, and the cocktails were craft fully made. The food - full of flavor and diverse creations to truly keep you fueled and filled (in a healthy way).

We had a good experience here! The restaurant itself is really beautiful. It's open, welcoming, and…read morewell lit. We had a group of 8 people and were sat at a long table. Our server was personable and took really good care of us! We enjoyed the queso fundido and it was super good- who doesn't love cheese and chorizo? We also had the guac which was super fresh and delicious. I loved the chips. My filete de limo was super good, cooked well and I enjoyed the shishitos that accompanied it. It was pricy, but super good! I also had a spicy margarita which was made really well. I would come back!

6.5 mi•Oltorf/East Riverside

Dinner for four at ATX Cocina

The amazing cesar salad with watermelon radishes and parmesan cheese crisps

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Ahi poke tostadas were pretty good

Pueblo Viejo

4.4(672 reviews)

A great casual spot to stop by for a burrito craving in Austin! Diego at register really helped us…read moreselect which burrito we should choose and recommended some hot sauce selections for us. They have different variety of hot sauces and they were all equally yummy with various degree of spiciness. The burrito was incredibly filling and delicious. So much so that my boyfriend was able to finish his whole burrito and one sitting, but I was only able to finish half. Yummyyy

I personally don't eat breakfast tacos usually, but the breakfast tacos here are delicious. Out on…read morea whim, happen to drive by and saw this place. Decided to come in and the cashier greeted us and was really nice and patient because of questions with the menu. The Taco Bueno is what I had ordered and requested no potato. Sat down and after a few seconds, chips & salsa was delivered. Then after a few minutes, the food came. Quick service for sure and the food, AMAZING. Anyone reading this, try this place out and if u like it, come back! Cuz we are for sure =D

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Steak Burrito

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Delicious pineapple cucumber agua fresca!

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Bryan B.

14 years ago

Called in a to-go order around 2 p.m. on a Saturday. It included a large order of queso. When I went to pick up the order, they hadn't yet made it, so I ended up waiting 20 minutes for my food. When I finally got my food and got back to the car, I realized that there were no chips in the bag. I went back in, waited in line again, and finally got up to the counter. I explained that I just ordered chips and queso, but that I didn't get chips. The cashier told me that "chips come separately." Really? Since when? What am I supposed to eat my queso with, a spoon? I can understand restaurants charging for chips and salsa, but I actually ordered something that REQUIRES chips to eat it and typically comes as a unit. Anyway, I said "that's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard, may I please speak to the manager?" At which she said that she WAS the manager. "OK then, how much for an order of chips?" I asked. "75 cents," she replied. I checked my pockets and realized that I didn't have any cash, so I handed her my credit card. "Five dollar minimum credit card charge," she said. "would you like to order something else?" I was a bit taken aback and replied , "Well, I just spent nine bucks, can't you make an exception and either run the card for 75 cents or just give me the chips? I live around the corner and come here all the time." She flatly said "no." I said "I gave a $2 tip on the $9 carryout order, can you just take the 75 cents out of that." She shook her head and said "sorry." So I stormed out, went to the convenience store next door, and bought a bag of chips. Now, I don't have a problem paying for goods or services. But if they're going to sell something separately that normally comes together they should at least ask if you want to buy the other item. When I placed my order, the person on the other end of the line didn't ask "do you want chips with that queso?" Better still, just raise the price of the queso by 75 cents and include the damn chips. Needless to say, I will not be going back. It's not like there aren't 100 Mexican restaurants within a mile of this joint. How they can afford to alienate customers like that, is totally beyond me. They basically threw away a customer over a hand full of corn chips. The food was mediocre anyway, the ONLY thing this place had going for it was proximity. Oh well, their loss. I suspect that they survive on the lunch crowd from the Honda dealership across the street. It will be interesting to see how long Checko's lasts after the dealership moves later this year. read more

Ka I.

4 years ago

Q So this is my neighborhood Mexican restaurant that's just average food but a convenient location I usually spend my around $20-$40 with tip. So last night I went there and ordered three regular tacos (and also they don't put grilled peppers and onions in their fajita tacos which I find strange so I had to pay extra for peppers and onions) I also got the five mini tacos plate. So my fajita tacos were wrapped up individually fine, but either the girl working the counter or the cook in the back, put the box of the mini tacos upside down in my bag so when I opened it up, everything went everywhere on my table on my floor it was utterly uneatable slop and so I threw them out and just ate the fajita tacos which were only fair with tough and chewy meat. I went in the next day and told the owner what had happened and he said "So what you want?" Then I said "An order of mini tacos that are right side up please." He responded "Show me the plate." And I said "What? I threw it out because it went all over the place because they gave it to me upside down." And he said "well show me the plate and I give you more tacos." So I said "I guess I just won't come here anymore and I'll find a better restaurant to take my business to." He said "Thank you." And I was tempted to say "F*** you." But instead I just left and will never go back. Some people are just poor business people and have no common business sense at all. What? Did he think I was trying to rip them off for five mini tacos? I mean I go there pretty regularly and I spend money obviously what I told him was the truth, and I'm not trying to get free 8 dollar mini tacos plate. It's really ridiculous to even think that. I should've called up last night and bitched them out, but I didn't want to deal with it right then. Any respectable business owner would've just said "oh you're a regular customer I'm sorry that happened to you, here let me get you five more mini tacos. But this jag-off instead had the low down attitude that of course everybody must be out to rip him off even his regular customers. That's just bad business. And horrible customer service! Well they lost my respect and my business! read more

Mel Z.

13 years ago

I just have to be blunt I went in Friday evening for dinner, and to my surprise it was karaoke night!! It was awesome walking in and being greeted by a hostess which whom was super friendly and very helpful. That right away caught my attention, I loved the homie welcome I felt once I stepped in. After being seated my server came right away to my table introduced himself to me with an awesome smile and attitude!! I have to say I was very impressed. Chekos is moving on up! Plus all the employees where very helpful and sweet, and very impressed how everyone was in matching uniforms and organized... I have to stay the happy hour for karaoke is long and sweet!! I fell in love with their dirty Mexican martini after a long day of work it was very much needed. I started with a chile con queso which came out perfect not spicy and so creamy delicious. As for dinner I ordered the mixed grilled fajitas which came out smelling tasty (by the way so tender & tasty) came with refried beans, rice, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and of course tortillas. I was super happy! This place is improving more and more in the evenings I highly recommend to give this place a first or second chance. I especially think you should go visit during karaoke nights, it was very entertaining free give a ways I left with my Chekos glass and a Chekos gift card, tell me why would you complain about an awesome place like that? read more

emmanual e.

18 years ago

I love this place!! My friends and I came to eat one afternoon and everything was great. Love tha jubebox, tha food was delicous we has some tacos and tha day special which was flautas for $4.99. They where slamin, the waitrasses where real nice I'd say too nice. We keept asking for more red salsa (thats tha best and freshes salsa I've ever had). Oh, and get this they changed the channel on the TV just for us. We never needed to ask for more refilds on drinks because the waitress had it all ready. This place is soo clean like you have no idea. I was so glad that the bathrooms weren't as bad as other places. We got tha chance to meet one of the owners which was an older women with glasses. She was soo sweet to us she also helped serve. The best thing we loved was the green sauce they gave us to try.(the hottest salsa they have). We also had some dessert fried ice cream and "chekopillas"(which are kind of like sopapillas just a lil different) that was the best dessert I've ever had. My friends and I are turning into regulars to this place because its a great place with great food and great waitstaff. I congradulate the owners for the wonderfull work they have done. Hopefully this restaurant stay's for a long time. read more

Tyler B.

11 years ago

Unfortunately, I feel forced to leave a one star review. I never leave reviews, I don't have a lot of apps on my phone, I specifically downloaded this Yelp app to leave this review. My Dad brought me to Cheko's four years ago and I've loved the food and drink specials ever since. The owner and the owners daughter may not know my name but they know my face when I come in. I eat and drink there often, at least twice a week. Tonight, I came in with a friend who was cat called, stared at and "talked shit" to by a patron of the establishment. I decided it was time to leave, I'm not one for confrontation, but the argument continued. "Management" did nothing for myself or my friend throughout the entire conflict. Two women trying to drink margaritas and beer shouldn't be harassed by men in "wife beaters" drinking beers. Get a dress code. Honor your regulars. And kick the scum to the curb. read more

Scott W.

15 years ago

I feel bad for writing this because the people working there seemed awfully nice, but the food they were slingin'........not as much. I ordered a mole chicken plate and my partner ordered the cheese enchiladas. They served mine up within 5 minutes of ordering but my partners didn't arrive for another 10 minutes. Once hers did arrive, she took 2 bites and decided she was stopping there. It was that bad and she's not that finicky of an eater either. I ate about half of mine and I was over it. Not special either. It was in our neighborhood, we gave it a chance, it was not good. If you're in that area, maybe check out Chuy's Bakery on Ohlen Rd. or just anywhere else (besides the Frisco). You're money will be better spent and your tummy will thank you as well. read more

Stavros C.

16 years ago

At the time when I first went to Cheko's I was actually tired of mexican food. But Cheko's changed my mind. It's not like any other mexican restaurant I've eaten at before. It's better. I'd recommend the taco plate for a first time costumer. The cheese is really good, and if your idea of authentic mexican food is Taco Bell, then you're in for a treat, because Cheko's is a million times better! The only thing that I would complain about would be that it takes a little while to get your food, but that just means that they make it fresh, and plus, it's well worth the wait. read more

Al R.

14 years ago

We been going to Cheko's for about 5 years and we discovered Cheko's by accident. We were on our way to our (then) favorite Mexican restaurant on Anderson Road which was overcrowded. On our way home we saw Cheko's and we decided to give it a try. The food is delicious the service is EXCELLENT and the price can't be beat. At times they are short staff due to uncontrolled circumstances, but the food and the price make up for that. When we decide to eat at a Mexican restaurant it's Cheko's hands down. Check it out, you will not be disappointed. Al read more

Holly A.

13 years ago

We have been Chekos fans ever since we moved into the neighborhood almost 4 years ago. You just can't beat an affordable, family friendly, locally family owned, neighborhood Mexican restaurant. I can feed my family of 4 for $20. And the food is great too! I am a big fan of the taco salad although recently I moved to the shrimp on rice covered in cheese dish :) Also, a quick run down the street for delicious breakfast tacos is a must on the weekends. read more

Alicia G.

14 years ago

Chekos is the GREATEST restaurant in town. I love their green salsa, home made tortillas and best of all their FOOD! They have the best breakfast, lunch and dinner menu's and their price is GREAT! For the BEST Mexican and affordable restaurant, Cheko's can't be beat. Let's not forget the great service that the staff provides, they are courteous, polite and very attentive. (5) stars to Chekos!! Blanca read more

caudia r.

18 years ago

This was the first time I've visited this place and the food was great. I was so amaized of the prices and how cheep and good the food was. The waittreses are so sweet and helpfull. Place was very clean, and I loved the mexican tiled floors. This place has a nice family vibe where no one gets treated differently. Im originaly from Houston and I'll tell you this there is no restaurant like this there. read more

Sandra B.

14 years ago

Been here several times later in the evening. Late enough the first time to ask upon entering whether they were still open and would be for a while- hate to walk in 10 minute before close. The food is always good, consistent, and very reasonably priced. Enchiladas (always my standard judge for a Tex-Mex place) are great! Friendly staff. Very satisfied every time I go. read more

Cindy R.

16 years ago

A friend of mine picked up some lunch for me: it was carne asada, nopalitos,guacamole salad arroz y frijoles and it was all very good. Ohhh..... let's not forget the salsa verde, it was also very good hot and spicy!! Now I need to to introduce my family to Chekos good food. read more

Brad B.

14 years ago

Gave 3 stars because of the service. Fajitas are amazing though!! Ground beef not good... put onions & carrots & peas in it. Pretty good margaritas and $1 Dos Equis! I'll keep going back, just wish the service was quicker. Good salsa! read more

Mount L.

13 years ago

Breakfast tacos were so good and I hada great time having drinks so early in the morning. I didnt like that I got sick right after eating and my head left so light headed. I'm not sure what was in the tacos but they were good/ read more

Michelle C.

14 years ago

In my honest opinon as someone who had grown up with good and affordable Mexican food, not TexMex, this restaurant always hits the spot! They have the best mole and enchiladas suizas that you can get in Austin. read more

Eli M.

13 years ago

I used to in Austin when i found this place down the street from my apt. Loved the food. I now live in Round Rock buy make it a point to stop by when I am in Austin. Great food, Great prices, Great atmosphere. read more

Brian K.

16 years ago

Look, the food is good but it is uncertain whether you will get any. We waited for over a half hour for breakfast tacos Saturday morning and they never came. We ultimately left, hungry and frustrated :( read more

Alan G.

14 years ago

The food is consistently good, service is very fast and the prices are great. Chekos is my go-to place for a cheap, tasty meal. The tacos, enchiladas and breakfast plates are an amazing deal. Alan G. read more

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17 years ago

I have been here before but today the food was bland it was a lot of food for the money , the waitress spoke english and spanish and was eager to serve , will I go back I doubt it I was not impress. read more

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3.6

(287 reviews)

Tried this Mexican spot recently and overall it was pretty solid. The small quesadilla was really…read moregood, just a little on the heavy side. The enchiladas were tasty too and definitely hit the spot. Prices were a bit higher than I expected for the portions, but not outrageously overpriced. There's plenty of parking and the service/ambiance was nice. Chips and Salsa are provided for the table. I'd still come back and try a few other things on the menu.

Breakfast for 1 person was $23. Be aware that Iced Tea costs…read more$4.75 and tortillas are $2.50. Way too much.

El Mercado Restaurant

3.5

(266 reviews)

I had not been to El Mercado in years and it is still very good. The one item that was a bit…read moredisappointing were the chips. They just tasted a bit...stale. We sat outside on the patio, which had a nice atmosphere. The service was good and our waiter checked on us regularly. We will def be back again to try this neighborhood spot.

Food is not that good, good service, ambiance was okay we did go around 3pm pretty empty on a…read moreSunday. Idk if it's the oil they use, but the after taste of the brisket enchiladas was not good. The rice and beans were normal. We also ordered the burrito and found it so weird that the rice was outside of the burrito.

Azul Tequila

3.7

(291 reviews)

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

Found this gem while searching for a margarita, and I'm so glad we did. The interior is cute and…read moreinviting, 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!

Angie's Mexican Restaurant

3.3

(267 reviews)

This Mexican restaurant taste like it came from someone's home kitchen in a heartwarming way…read more Inside the restaurant the decor makes you feel like you stepped into someone's home and joining them for dinner. The chile replenished plate was delicious and made fresh to order. I loved their chips and salsa and the generous workers. I will definitely be back for lunch again!

I want to Angie's with family and friends because we had a large group and they had TVs for the nba…read morefinals unlike other Mexican restaurants we looked at. And though they could accommodate a same day reservation for a group of 14, I think I know why. We were the only people there for most of the the two ish hours, which should have been a sign. Although the server was nice, she repeatedly got drink orders wrong (why not just write it down?). The chips and salsa were good, but the entrees themselves didn't feel very authentic. They used grated American cheese on the tacos, and the quesadillas were just American cheese between tortilla (despite the menu mentioning chicken, sour cream and guac). All in all it wasn't the worst food I've ever had, but certainly not worth a trip when you're visiting Austin.

Tres Amigos

3.5

(217 reviews)

Great food and service for a nice down home local joint. While the fajitas are difficult to get…read moremedium rare, the meat is flavorful and enjoyable. The salsa has a little kick for flavor and the queso is perfection. Great place to have a family meal.

Hidden Gem on Mexican food in ATX!…read more Can you believe you get delicious Mexican food for under $15? I'm saying you get an appetizer AND an entree for $15. what we got: Guadalajara-The taco salad appetizer comes out first and then they serve the enchilada and rice. Comes with a bitable queso cup! Got the Uno, which is actually a starter but with all the complimentary chips I ate with the delicious (but spicy!) salsa, this was perfect as an entree. Quail poppers Cheesecake and mango ice cream :)

El Secreto De Abuela

4.0

(130 reviews)

The food, ambiance, and service are top notch. This is the kind of place that FORCES you to…read moreslooooow down and enjoy the food. The plates come out quickly but the taste will stop you in your tracks. This is somewhere I stopped in randomly one day, and since then I've been back at least twice a month. It is so good, you won't believe it until you eat here. Their green sauce will stun you, and I've never been able to find anything close to this level of taste in Austin.

First time ordering, Sunday morning Uber eats order. Was looking for a pork chop breakfast for my…read moreman and this location popped up. I ordered the abuelita breakfast which is a pork chop (single) breakfast that comes with eggs potatoes and refried beans. I ordered an additional side of pork chop because one is not going to cut it for him. I also ordered the kids breakfast which was an egg, potatoes and refried beans. Both meals came with one tortilla. You can tell the food is cooked to order and house made. The red salsa was mild but good flavor. I was just a little shocked when the pork chop meal came smothered in a red sauce. It wasn't listed in the description, If it was I would have asked for it on the side. Because that man does not like The pork chops smothered. Goodness. Anywho, The food was good quality and we may order again. The menu is full of yummy choices.

Amaya's Taco Village

3.4

(677 reviews)

What a disappointment! Who puts American cheese in a quesadilla? I'll tell you--Amaya's!…read moreI remember coming to Amaya's when they were in a strip center and don't have any bad memories, so we decided to check them out at this different location. But starting with that American cheese quesadilla did not bode well for the experience (which, by the way, they do not advertise that the quesadilla comes with American cheese, rather than something every other Tex Mex restaurant would use). The tacos were crazy disappointing too. I can appreciate that they make their own tortillas, but the tortillas on our tacos were so thick they overpowered the tacos and were too much to bite through. We sat them aside and ate our tacos with our forks. Seriously?! We absolutely will not be back.

Wow, this was a great surprise. A surprise, because I have never been here before, and the food…read morewas delicious. Homestyle Tex-Mex, they make in house flour and corn tortillas, and the cheese enchiladas I had were excellent. Will definitely go back

El Chilito

3.5

(300 reviews)

This place is pretty good and fast, but I knocked off stars since my puffy taco had a bit of a…read moreslimy shell, I assume from the heat in the aluminum foil and juices that I see in a puddle underneath. I have no complaints about the Al Pastor taco though and loved the pineapple habanero salsa!!

The tacos here are UH-mazing! Good margaritas too, which was surprising. I've paid a lot more…read morefor worse margaritas LOL. Great salsa here as well that they make themselves. I was sad when the one on seventh Street closed!

Vivo

4.1

(492 reviews)