Been there twice they have the best menudo. With Pata de res, on the side with homemade corn tortillas.. the man is always hustling. Quint place. The last time we were there there were two man playing music. read more

Loved this place. For what it lacks in fanciness / trendiness: it makes up for it with soul, sweet smiles, and reasonable prices. You can tell a lot about a place by the quality of their beans and these were delicious. The chips were hot, light, and fresh. I love the fact that this place is in what clearly was a chinese place that hasn't been remodeled in decades. Our server was so sweet and attentive. I recommend the enchiladas with salsa verde and the burritos. I've been meaning to come in here for years because I've heard good things from several locals. So glad I finally made it in! read more

Old school Austin Mexican food that excility what you want on a Sunday morning!! Nothing fancy it's what you're grandma would cook for you read more

Best menudo I've had in a long time. Tripe was tender, broth tasty ... I'd rate this superb. The only thing I wish was that it had more meat, which is how I make my Menudo, with tripe, meat & hominy, read more

Really solid Mexican breakfast. I had the migas plate and my husband had machacado. Both were excellent and the salsa is very tasty. Service was fast and friendly and the coffee was good. Will definitely be back! read more

Stopped in on a whim while I was around doing other things. Got two breakfast tacos--one potato and egg and one bacon and egg. Both were delicious, but I did have to add salt. No big deal. Salsa was delish. One thing worthy of noting for feedback is the potato and egg taco was STUFFED and amazing, but the bacon and egg was kinda scrawny in comparison. Just something to note for consistency purposes. Great, friendly, and incredibly fast service. $6 for two breakfast tacos is pretty standard in Austin. Would def come back and try some lunch/dinner items. With Selena on the wall, how could I not? read more

El Borrego De Oro - Potato and egg taco - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great menudo! The service was great and everything we ordered was delicious 10/10!!!!!

I had the menudo, it was very flavorful, had plenty of tripe and hominy. The small was plenty enough to fill me. There was also a group singing live for everyone which provides an authentic experience. Really like this place and will come back! read more

El Borrego De Oro - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Stopped in for breakfast. This has been one of my fave Tex-Mex places for a couple of decades. Family owned and operated with the friendliest service. Had Chilaquiles and the kid had migas. Both dishes were great and the portions are huge. Priced appropriately. read more

My sister and I have been looking all over Austin for authentic chiles rellenos like we used to eat when we lived in Mexico, and we finally found them. El Borrego de Oro served us great chiles, complete with good rice and refried beans. We also liked the warm chips we were initially brought. They lost a star for not serving warm salsa with the warm chips and for overheating the corn tortillas that came with the meal. Prices are a little high, but at least you get good food for your money. read more

Still a great spot after all these years. Updating as the most recent review says this place is shut down. It's not. Of course they serve lunch & dinner and those are also great, but their chilaquiles con salsa verde are a great way to start a day. Instant life upgrade. Buen provecho! read more

The Menudo was delicious, one of the best I've had here in Austin. If you like some extra collagen goodness you can add the Pata de Res. (beef foot) read more

El Borrego De Oro - Menudo with Pata de Res - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

I went there months ago and had the worst menudo in my life time. The menudo was very smelly and too greasy, I left the entire bowl. Not recommended!!! read more

This place doesn't even deserve one star. I came on a Saturday morning with my family hoping to have a nice breakfast. we ordered menudo which were unaware they were charging extra for the feet & we were not told it would be extra neither was it on the menu. We were waiting to get serviced & noticed our waitress sitting at a table with other customers having a conversation & distracted on her phone while we're trying to get her attention to order. when we finally got our food it was just okay. Then we received the bill which totaled to 100 dollars on just 2 plates of menudo & a plate of chilaquiles. it caught us very off guard because we were expecting to pay around 50-60 dollars. So we bring our ticket up to the front to let them know if there's a mistake, then the manger/owner approached us very rudely and unprofessionally , she obviously does not know how to handle customer service & started arguing with us after she said "she would not argue over this" she was very aggressive towards us and it was not a pleasant experience at all. She was questioning me and my mother if we knew how about how to run a business when we grew up owing businesses as well, we would NEVER treat our customers this way. it was the most unprofessional thing i've ever seen. 0/10 , do not recommend the food or service here , it was my first & last time coming. read more

30 bucks for 2 tacos, a queso and a tea?! No thanks! The place was empty on a Saturday morning around 11am. I can see why. Price gouging and then not providing an itemized receipt upon request while pretending to not understand English is sketchy to say the least. read more

Stopped in during a visit to Austin. Tried it based on the reviews, and after walking out spending $70 on one combination, a large queso, two sodas, two beers and a shot of tequila. The sad thing was that the flavor of the food was so bland. Even the queso. The service was subpar. The server was texting on her phone while we were still waiting on silverware. I won't visit again. The one thing I can say is the menu is huge. That's what I'm rating it a 3 and not a 2. There are prob other things on the menu more flavorful. read more

Didn't take any pics because we were very hungry and ready to eat. Out of the six of us in my party, two enjoyed their plates. I ordered the chicken flautas with black beans, it was average and I was okay with it. The chicken and beans were salty, but the rice was good. It came with a generous amt of sour cream, lettuce, and guacamole. Someone else ordered the chicken enchiladas with suiza sauce, they didn't finish half the plate because the chicken was overly salty. The Birria plate was not what we expected, maybe it's a different style based on the owner's area but we were not fans. The steak quesadilla was pretty amazing, I got a piece from my neighbor's plate and it was honestly so good. Perfectly crisp and a generous portion. Two people in our party ordered the beef burritos, one ground beef and one beef fajita. They both weren't my taste, but my friend liked the beef fajita one a lot. I guess this can get mixed reviews, but if you ask me I wouldn't be set on coming back. As for the service, it was great. The servers were polite and attentive. We came on a Friday around 3pm so there wasn't a wait since it was slow. read more

Very kind staff! I ordered one taco as well as fajita quesadilla which were both very delicious. salsa was hot but not too hot just the right amount. most entrees ranged from about 15-23 bucks if i remember correctly which is completely fair for the quality and quantity. the ambiance of this place was reminiscent of some of my favorite childhood spots back in houston and for that alone id give a 6th star if i had the chance to. will be coming back soon read more

When we come to El Borrego de Oro, we usually come for breakfast. I brought my sister and parents here since my parents were in town and prefer a Mexican breakfast. I ordered the green chilaquiles with two over easy eggs, sour cream, and a side of beans. They were so delicious and filling. This is my go-to when I come here. My sister ordered the barbacoa taco and opted for the corn tortilla. The taco was packed in a good way! The corn tortillas are home made - legit! They also have a delicious salsa verde and she added some to her taco. The salsa verde is addicting! My mom ordered the papas a la Mexicana taco and really liked it. She's very picky so the fact that she liked it, says a lot about this place. She opted for a flour tortilla, but those were not home made. My dad ordered the small menudo and it was more than enough for him. read more

El Borrego De Oro - Started eating my chilaquiles verdes when I took this pics so good! - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Mmm hmm! Great hole in the wall with awesome TEX-MEX. We're re-visiting all those Austin icons before they disappear and this one should definitely be on your bucket list as well. Food is solid. Service is friendly. Prices are from last century. Tip this family run eatable well read more

The food here is amazing the vibe is smooth and relaxing the menu consists of your normal Tex Mex food it's original and tasty come try it. read more

El Borrego De Oro - Wall of Happiness - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

We are from Cali. We found it by accident. The food def. Reminded us of Cali. Authentic Mexican food. The service was great. If we are ever in Austin we know where we are eating. Thank you read more

Someday I'll come here for something other than goat but maybe not. The birria (cabrito soup) is good but doesn't come close to the plate of stewed goat with chile sauce which is outstanding. I even bought an extra order to go. It's that good. Sort of a mole sauce without the sugar and cocoa but very rich and mild but lingering heat aftertaste. Really a great find and one hopes it doesn't get bulldozed along with the rest of the town as it seeks to reinvent itself. My advice, don't relocate here, let it be. read more

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Food was ok service was great but thinking of not returning since the way they prepare the barbacoa was different and wasn't as tasty, also the consomé didn't taste good and was really salty.. read more

I love their chips and salsa! They have excellent huevos rancheros. Service is excellent and portions are great. I took a star off because I'm a mole fanatic and their's is a bit lacking. The flavors arn't subtle and there's something off. Nonetheless, I consider this a hidden gem of South ATX snd love going read more

El Borrego De Oro - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Food is authentic Mexican and the service is good. Parking is somewhat difficult. Try it you won't regret it enchiladas are amazing and the chilaquiles are good also. read more

Good solid TexMex. Not worth making a special trip to south Austin, but if you are in the area you won't be disappointed. Charro beans are excellent. Salsa varies in heat from visit to visit. I like mine very spicy, so sometimes it is disappointing for me. Service here is generally pretty good. I have only been at lunch so I can't speak for evenings. The very friendly man at lunch that fills your drink is a real ambassador for the restaurant. He is always checking on your drink, chips etc. They have lunch specials if you want those and the choices are pretty varied. read more

El Borrego De Oro - Lunch special #2. - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

YUMMMMMM! First time here and I had no complaints! Not busy on a Sunday night so we were seated immediately. The restaurants is humbly small & clean. Our food came out quickly & it was all yummy. The prices are affordable and the food quality is great. Would definitely come again! read more

El Borrego De Oro - Shrimp Suiza Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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My favorite Mexican restaurant in Austin! I tell everyone I know to check it out. Breakfast is awesome - especially the Chilaquiles! Their chips and salsa is top tier and I've yet to get something on the menu that isn't amazing. My favorite is their pork in verde sauce read more

Very solid authentic Mexican food for a great price! Between two of us, we ordered the ceviche tostada, queso flameado, and birria plate. I would pass on the ceviche next time - was dry and felt like mushed cooked fish instead of chunks like most other ceviche ive had. But the other two were really tasty. Impressed with the large mushroom-iness of the queso flameado and the birria was very flavorful. Homemade tortillas a plus. Oh and the pineapple agua fresca was delicious and only $2.75 for a giant cup. read more

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This place is absolutely fantastic!! It's authentic Mexican food. The guacamole is phenomenal, great service, and the food.....I'm an enchilada guy these are far and away my favorite. I found this place accidentally for a late lunch. It was full of Spanish laborers. To me, that's a beautiful thing. OWent back two weeks later for dinner and the food was better than I remembered!! It was empty yesterday (Friday night at 630) and I have no idea why. People are seriously missing out. Just go. It's a little gem at Congress and Dunlap. You won't be mad about it!! read more

El Borrego De Oro - Chicken Enchiladas lunch special. - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Whoa whoa whoa, soo good! We got the mole enchiladas and verde burrito. Among the best Tex-Mex I've had in Austin. I'm not kidding. Our plates came out piping hot which was oddly a nice touch. Also the queso with avocado and ground beef was decadent. Server was kind, attentive, and didn't rush us out even though we were there until a few minutes past closing. This is definitely one of those hole in the walls that you'd never know about otherwise. I will most definitely be back! read more

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Solid tex-mex. Got take out to go on a Saturday night and the portion sizes are plentiful and flavorful. Bonus that the price is right. Nothing I ate was particularly outstanding, but it would definitely qualify as a neighborhood go to joint. The fajita chicken burrito is basically just a massive chicken filled tortilla with salsa verde, with some shredded lettuce, guac, some refried beans and mexican rice. It's everything you could possibly want from tex-mex. I'm sure if you went and dined in and got some chips and salsa you could complete your meal that way too. read more

My family and I visited from Houston. Definitely a hole in the wall. Food is really good. I had cheese enchiladas with the chile con carne. Definitely recommend for a quick bite. read more

The food is delicious and authentic. This is one of my favorite places to eat because everyone is friendly and attentive.

I stopped by here for years now and again. It is Tex Mex and it knows it. As the years went by and the condos and bee hives started springing up, it began to change from hot to mild. The change was to be expected as they had to change with the changing clientele. I highly recommend the Menudo, especially with a foot, but be prepared as it will not be extremely spicy as it was long ago and the same with the other offerings. However, the flavor is right there. The home made tortillas are quite good! Experiment with the salsas or hot sauces. They sometimes have a hidden gem of salsa they have made up and if you ask, you may have a real treat. This is a small place, looks a little run-down, but it is really nice when people come out of the kitchen to see how you enjoyed what they cooked. To enter, you must be going south on Congress due to the traffic at the location. Upon leaving, you might be there awhile unless someone lets you in. The memories of old Congress dwell here and what is nice is that adjustments the restaurant have made have made it popular with the younger up-and-coming. This is how a city can stay young and still pass down the past. Enjoy read more

El Borrego De Oro - Menudo with a foot! - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is awesome, I almost didn't want to write a review so I could keep it to myself And they are open during quarantine (revised hours, so the now close at 9PM) To start, we had chips (hot like from any good Mexican restaurant) and salsa - I thought the salsa was also great! I would recommend not stuffing yourself because you will want to save room for the food later. The queso flamido was AMAZING. It was a perfect balance between normal Texas queso and queso fundido which I find to be hard and difficult to eat. This queso was a perfect balance of meat with delicious mushrooms and stringy cheese. I also really appreciated the simplicity of the queso, but also the addition of mushrooms, which I don't typically find in queso, but they were great! It came with four warm tortillas and was all around delicious. Drinks- the restaurant only serves rocks margaritas and Mexican martinis, which was disappointed because I wanted a frozen. I got a house marg, but I wouldn't order again. I wasn't too disappointed because when I return it will be for the queso and other food- I may try the Mexican martini though! read more

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I've been coming here for almost 9 years. First as a visitor and now as a resident. Back then I had the best mole enchiladas of my life and still tell everyone I know the same to this day. The homemade salsa is spicy and plentiful, just how I like it. They have it in gallon containers so clearly it's popular, lol! The portions are big and prices very fair, especially as the current arms race in ATX to offer new, more expensive things heats up. It's refreshing to see a family business continue to thrive while not feeling the need to gouge customers based on what's happening around them. This used to be (what we thought) our secret, hiding in plain sight (there were only 8 Yelp reviews when I started coming), but it's obvious the word is getting out haha. Cheap beers, fantastic food, great service... what more could you want when you need that fix? I am partial to the enchiladas, but the queso is nice and gooey, the shrimp cocktail is a classic staple done right and did I mention the salsa?!? read more

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Been in Austin for 30yrs and never been and now i know why... nobody has ever recommended them to me. Breakfast was OK. Menudo was just ok. Lacked a bit of flavor. The waiter was great, but we didn't get any chips like the other (white) customers. It was when we were paying and questioned the time we ordered that the cashier got rude and took her time in giving us a pen by serving the to go customers as we were standing there. If I think of anything else, add to it later. read more

I found this place many years ago. I still love the food and lunch specials. The food is filling. The customer service is always up to par. I love the Carne Guisada and Enchiladas here. The salsa is fire. You should stop and enjoy. Park on the side street. It is easier to get in and out. The restaurant is very quaint and welcoming. read more