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    Curra's Grill - Oltorf

    3.6 (1.3k reviews)
    Open • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Tacos Al Pastor
    Airon A.

    Decided to try Curra's Grill for dinner as the black cherry margarita came highly recommended. They specialize in traditional Interior Mexican favorites and new creative cuisines. When we arrived at the restaurant, parking was plentiful and we were seated quickly. We had a reservation because it was Mother's Day but there was no wait. We were greeted promptly and seated. It just so happened to be happy hour as they have HH every day of the week from 3-6 pm. As it was my first time visiting the establishment, I asked the waiter for recommendations and he gave us some of the most popular food items from their extensive menu. I started with a black cherry margarita on the rocks with tajin and mezcal. It had a good smoky and sweet flavor profile. Second drink was a frozen blackberry margarita with tajin, The frozen option was the way to go, I could taste the muddled blackberries in the drink and the flavor was spot on. We started with the elote, roasted corn on the cob, Valentina, goat cheese, chili salt. In my opinion, these seemed like frozen cobs and could have used some cojeta cheese topping. Next tried the tacos al pastor with pork cooked on a rotisserie served with cilantro, onions, pineapple & avocado. The tacos were not served with any avocado which might have been why the meat was a bit dry and bland. It was served with a green salsa, but definitely needed the avocado to enhance the flavor profile. Enchiladas con Chile Colorado with corn tortillas filled with Monterey Jack cheese and smothered with pork tips that have been simmered in guajillo & chipotle sauce. It was served with refried black beans topped with cojita cheese and Spanish rice. This was definitely the stand out with the rich flavor profile of the sauce. cheesiness, tenderness of the pork. Overall, great atmosphere, generous portion sizes. Although some dishes missed the mark, I would return to try other classic Mexican food items and try the Margarita flight!

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    Wes W.

    Curra's Grill was founded all the way back in 1995. The location sits on a small tiny lot off East Oltrof between S. Congress and I-35. This small location runs a great Mexican food restaurant with a variety of menu options. I would consider the food menu less Tex-Mex with a wider variety. Fajitas are great, delicious migas, lots of enchilada dishes. variety of tacos and a wide selection of Mexican style dishes. I highly recommend ordering the Salsa Sampler which is a collection of every single sauce the kitchen serves up. Mole sauce is very bold along with their fire habanero sauce. Alcoholic drinks and margaritas are served strong. Happy hour 3-6pm specials for $7 margs r& appetizers run any day. The seating is available inside or outside on the shaded patio. It has a simple low key style of the restaurant where it still offers great cooking. Parking lot is a bit small but there is plenty of extra parking on the side street. Curra's is one of those overlooked places, that doesn't have big crowds, but is serving solid Mexican dishes in south Austin.

    Kent R.

    I am probably the last human in Austin that has never visited Curra's. Always "heard" good comments but never have an eaten there so I gave it a whirl. I loved the vibe and the service provided by Mia was solid. The food was amazing. Particularly the steak quesadillas and they were excellent. I would day Curra's is a little pricy if you are used to hole in the wall TexMex but I felt worth it and very acceptable. Glad I went!

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    Karson S.

    Been meaning to try this Austin staple for a while & finally got around to it. We came on a Sunday around noon and were seated immediately. Getting the menu, you can tell that this is not really a "hole in the wall" place, but more of an established location. The decor inside was very nice & colorful inside too. The biggest downside that we noticed was that they did not have complimentary chips and salsa (like you may come to expect at a more mom & pop type of Mexican restaurant). We weren't looking to pay for the whole salsa sampler (even though it did look interesting). The food was a mixed review for us - my partner really liked his plan chicken enchiladas topped with queso, but I was a little mixed on the shrimp enchiladas (with pineapple both on top of and inside the tortilla). However, we really did like the rice that came with our dishes.

    Patos en mole tacos
    Sammi L.

    We came into Curra's the Monday after Grand Prix weekend when all restaurants seems overbooked. We were seated immediately for a late lunch around 1-2pm. Staff were very fast and attentive and explained the menu for us. This was very different than what we're used to with California-Mexican food. The spice level is intense, but we really enjoyed the bright flavors as well. The dishes might have been a tad too spicy for us, and we have decent spice tolerance, but we'd come back just to try more of their menu. I ordered the patos en mole tacos, and my dad got the cochinita pixel, both so flavorful and satisfying. We would definitely come back.

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    Cristina R.

    An Austin classic! Solid Tex Mex at a pretty affordable price. Breakfast portions are quite large. Fish tacos and queso are solid. Try the salsa sampler if it's your first time. Frozen marg during happy hour is $7. Friendly and helpful service. Worth a visit!!

    Chips & (Yummy Threesome) Salsa
    Corey R.

    Seriously underrated gem off the beaten path from the visiting hoards of Austin in Travis Heights. The Avocado Margarita is by far the healthiest way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. By default they bring a yummy threesome of salsas with your chips. That's before you even have a chance to try out the Birria Tacos.

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    Abbi P.

    This was my first time at Curra's but I will definitely be back! Our waitress was so kind and our food came out quick. We ordered the guacamole to start with and it was fresh and flavorful. I ordered the Pastor Enchiladas and they were so, so good. My friends ordered birria tacos and fajitas. Overall, such a great experience and can't wait to try more of the menu!

    Cadillac Margarita
    Richard A.

    I love it when family and friends visit Austin and we get together for a lite afternoon snack and beverages with authority. It has been awhile since I've been to Curra's and some friends were in town so I suggested that we meet at Curra's Grill, one of my favourite Mexican restaurants. I started off with a Cadillac Margarita. We munched on chips and salsa until the fried lamb empanadas, served with a chipotle cream sauce arrived. They were quite tasty but a little on the small side.  For my main course, I opted for the Cancun Relleno, poblano pepper stuffed with large shrimp sauteed with green bell peppers, pineapple and guajillo peppers and topped with chipotle cream and Monterey Jack cheese, served with rice and refried red beans.

    Lamb empanadas, avocado margarita, and salsa sampler
    Kelli T.

    We got there about 4 PM on a Saturday and it wasn't crowded. We were greeted and seated on the dog friendly patio. It was nice with lots of shade and fans with misters! The server was friendly and attentive. We enjoyed the delicious lamb empanadas and salsa sampler along with our refreshing avocado margarita. It was definitely a good idea to go early because it started getting crowded as we were leaving. Parking is somewhat limited also.

    Colorado enchiladas
    Michelle A.

    Really awesome Mexican Spot. The ambiance is fun and relaxed and the booths are super comfy. The chips were thick and actually salty, which is a surprising plus because usually the thicker chips don't deliver on flavor. The salsa was really good too. It was spicy without being painful. The enchiladas were delicious, service was fine. I look forward to exploring more of the menu. Only con was their takeout boxes were kind of weird to figure out, I guess I'm just not used to the kind that suction together.

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    Service is horrible! Owner went out of his way to make us feel unwelcome, we will never stop foot in this restaurant again.

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    Curras is an old-school gem in the neighborhood. The food is so good and the service is homey.

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    The prices are high and the food is just okay. I had the relleno, canitas, and drinks. The margaritas are good but small.

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    Ask the Community - Curra's Grill - Oltorf

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    Well, as a former employee I know they are only frozen. They use the premade frozen margarita from the machine, put that in the blender with about a tablespoon of avacado and some cilantro. Voila.… 

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