Food, staff and atmosphere was exceptional! I highly recommend this place for your authentic…read moreMexican dine in or take-out meals!

ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING -- BEST MEXICAN FOOD ANYWHERE…read more If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. I've traveled all over Texas and across the U.S., and I can say without hesitation that Las Cocinas Mexican Grill is hands-down the BEST Mexican restaurant I have ever been to -- and that includes all of Austin. My family and I come here several times a week, even though we don't live close by. That alone should tell you how incredible this place is. Must-try favorites (do NOT skip these): The Margaritas - Very strong and absolutely perfect. Order them half & half (half on the rocks, half frozen). Trust me -- you'll thank me later. Nachos Al Carbon (Appetizer) - The beef fajita meat is out of this world. Tender, flavorful, and unforgettable. Beef Fajitas Cremosas (Entrée) - Get them with EXTRA sun-dried tomatoes. Oh. My. God. I have never had anything like this in my life, and it's something I crave several times a week. Stuffed Jalapeños - So good I sometimes order them as my entire meal. And the onion rings they're served on? Easily the best onion rings I've ever had anywhere. Beyond the food, the staff is absolutely amazing. From the moment you walk in, they make you feel like family -- warm, welcoming, and genuinely happy you're there. That kind of service is rare, and it's one of the many reasons this place is so special to us. And yes -- I always forget to take pictures of my food because I eat it before I remember to take photos for a review . That should tell you everything you need to know about how good it is. We are incredibly thankful for Las Cocinas. It's not just our favorite Mexican restaurant -- it's our favorite restaurant, period, and the best in the entire area by a mile. Perfect in every way.

One of our favorite restaurants in town! My husband loves the chimichanga, I enjoy the mix-match…read moreplates and fish tacos, and we both loved the brunch buffet (weekends only). The margaritas are on point every time and you can't go wrong with the queso! The staff are great and they'll sometimes have mariachi bands on weekend evenings!

I went to pick up 2 Too Good To Go afternoon boxes. They gave a nice selection of food & plenty of…read moreit. That wasn't the problem. They were also very friendly, and welcoming. The Restaurant was festively decorated, & seemed clean from my vantage point at the Hostess Stand. The problem was the Seasoning, or lack thereof. I was so sad. I'm searching for my next new favorite authentic Mexican Restaurant (NOT Tex Mex). I'm still in the hunt. I may be a Gringa, but for 30 years I was married into a Hispanic family. I need SPICE! Not necessarily heat... although some of that is appreciated. Sadly, the food here seriously lacks seasoning. Lucky me, I had a container of Tony Cacherie's Creole Seasoning in my Car, & that's what kinda saved the meal for me. That's sad. I really wanted to love this spot & make it my "usual" place. THAT didn't work out.. Do gave to say that the employees I encountered are very nice, and perhaps the food is better seasoned when you have some of the Salsa to add to it.

I absolutely love this place. The food is so delicious, I'm craving a plate just thinking about it…read more The service is exceptional. Everybody is so friendly and eager to satisfy your every need. The ambiance is cozy, not too bright, but just the right amount of light. I travel about an hour just to eat here. If that doesn't tell you how much I love this restaurant, I don't know what will. My favorite dish is the Matamoros plate but I can barely finish it because I usually fill up on my other favorite, which is the chips and salsa.

Tried Guadalajara based on reviews…read more Busy location with a full bar and a large menu. Service was friendly and timely. We ordered a couple of combination plates. Food was good, but a few of the accoutrements were missing, which we had to request. Overall, glad we tried it to see what the fuss was about. Flavors are good.

We came back for breakfast. It was very good…read more My wife had menudo and a barbacoa taco. She's very picky about both and was extremely pleased. And they offer both options every day/all day, which is great. She'll come back with her sister to enjoy it again. I had two breakfast tacos: one with egg, sausage and cheese and the other with migas. I really loved the migas. While the first taco was unremarkable, the migas was great. It was perfect, in fact. And it really celebrates their home made corn and flour tortillas. The only thing I didn't like was the salsa. It tasted like canned tomatoes and it was a wee bit salty and not very spicy. I really liked the migas, though. It was made with fresh jalapeño and had just the right amount of heat without needing any salsa. So I think this is one of those places that does some things very well... enough to build up a solid base of regulars, even though some of their other offerings were disappointing, like improperly reheated enchiladas. But if you know what to order, you can really enjoy this place. Oddly enough, they have chorizo on the menu, but don't list it among the available proteins on the breakfast taco menu, which I personally find very strange. Chorizo and egg is such an iconic breakfast taco offering. I'll bet they'd do it justice.

I went here for the Puffy tacos, and they were San Antonio style...which is perfect. The place is…read moresomewhat difficult to see, so plug it into your GPS. Parking was street, which was on when we went, but on weekends looks like it would be a challenge. Service was good The restaurant seemed clean.

Aguachile tostada for $8 with huge whole shrimp and half an avocado and yummy?? Yummy salsa and…read morechips for free?? Amazing service with the beautiful Karen in a beautiful bright happy interior?! We freaking love it here. The perfect antidote to the crazily overpriced mediocre eats in Austin metro.

Part One: VAST…read moreAMOUNTS OF SEAFOOD AT AN UNBELIEVABLY LOW PRICE !!!!! * * * * * You get what you pay for. * * * * * Do you really want to eat a gigantic seafood platter of tough rubbery bottom of the line octopus and macerated formless shrimp chunks? * * * * * The sauce and garnishings do not hide the fundamental nature of what you are eating. * * * * * There is plenty of non seafood on the menu. Go with the non-seafood for sure. Part Two: Other Yelp reviews rave about the fish. My co-eater raved about her chicken enchiladas. My oysters were pretty good. My shrimp were mushy because I had a marinated dish. I think the villain in the proceedings was the octopus. The octopus was genuinely mediocre. Like not wanting to finish my plate mediocre. I think if you avoid the octopus everything else they have is probably pretty good. The one land mine on the menu is one HELLUVA land mine. But all signs are that with one huge exception this place is okay.

Went there for lunch in Tuesday. Food was great and to get lunch and iced tea for $10.50…read morepractically a steal. The tea was great fresh no bad taste. The Moms #2 was enough food to keep me satisfied for several hours. The one drawback is that they are not open on Mondays.

We stopped in after running a few near by errands. We sat at the bar and had amazing service. Beers…read morewere ice cold and the breakfast tacos were delicious! Really great tacos at a great price. The bathroom was clean and each toilet has a flip down seat for small children so they don't fall in! Really like that. The chips!! Wow their chips are amazing. So super crispy and light. And FRESH! Hands down the best chips from any restaurant in Bastrop.

Came back several times. Really enjoyed every visit. We're always quickly greeted and seated,…read morebrought water, chips and a spicy, charred salsa. The wait staff is friendly and checks up on us regularly, They have a chalk board with specials. A nice bar - Today their specials included a $5 margarita. But I also like their generous Mexican martini (brought out in a proper shaker) and their Fridarita - an ode to Ms. Kahlo featuring hibiscus (jamaica) and decorated with a flower. It has to be the most interesting margarita I've ever encountered. And it tastes great. My wife had the menudo and a crispy chicken taco. She enjoyed both. And the taco was larger than most. I came back to my favorite here, the shrimp relleno - a blister, peeled poblano pepper (not battered or fried) filled with shrimp and ranchero sauce and served with white rice and lovely, grilled vegetables (zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, etc.). The whole dish works so well together you could mix it all up and it would still be devine. So... we keep coming back.

On my way back from Austin , me and a colleague wanted to check out a Mexican restaurant that was…read morein route. We decided to stop here since the reviews here were pretty solid. We were greeted and seated right away. The salsa that came with the complementary chips were outstanding. However, the authenticity and vibe were unfortunately lackluster. I ordered my meal and I told the waitress I did not want any cheese in my fried stuff avocado meal and when the meal came she assured me there was no cheese which she was wrong. I couldn't get another meal made right for some reason so I unfortunately did not finish my meal. Unfortunately, I will have to pass on this establishment.

Enjoyed some World Cup action at our local Chili's bar this past weekend. The folks behind the bar…read morewere quick to greet us and grab our drink orders, kept the drinks filled, our food orders were precise and fresh, and the vibes were good. Would definitely recommend for a nice, relaxed date night.

I had a line cook job interview with Nellie. First, she didn't have a clue that she has an…read moreinterview. 2nd, she conducted the interview in the dining room with many dining customers about us. It took 7 mins while ahe wrote 15 words down on a blank piece of paper from a total of 2 questions she asked me while making it clear that she was too busy to be bothered with my interview as well as stating that at my age (57btw) she did not feel confident that I could keep up with the fast pace of a line cook position dor which I have 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE! Soes Chili's train your management to discriminate based on age? I was STUNNED !! Not only will I never dine there again, but 9 of my closest refuse to return. I will, however return to demand an appropriate interview of the GM who was on vacay according to Nellie. DO BETTER, CHILI'S IN BASTROP. This is an entry level job, BTW.

The service was great, my server was amazing and attentive. The food, however, was sub par. I…read moreordered carnitas and the me meat looked like an undercooked chopped pork shoulder instead of shredded or stewed pork. The sauce was good but couldn't cover the taste and toughness of the meat. I've never had pork cooked so poorly. I didn't finish my meal and will not be returning. Even my diet coke tasted rancid, like the lines were dirty. The bathroom was covered in urine and one urinal was covered by a black plastic trash bag. I'm shocked that a restaurant can operate in that condition. Save your money and go to Taco Cabana.

Best Tex-Mex food in Bastrop. I always get the Enchiladas de Mole and it never disappoints. No…read morematter when I go in I get quality service from the wait staff and it has become my go to spot when I want to eat out or just chill and have a couple beers.

Great service as always and the food is always on point! The wait is never too long. Highly…read morerecommend!

This is the BEST BBQ in Bastrop County! Call ahead, drive up, go home and say "Yummy!".read more