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    El Pollo Rico

    2.8 (50 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Papa Asada, chicken
    Chris F.

    This is not a place to come expecting "healthy" food. But it is a place to expect flavor! Have had the half chicken and papa asada (chicken) - both delicious! They are always quick to acknowledge you and prices are reasonable (papa asada with a chocolate tres leche was $15 today). Clean. Restrooms are locked, so you have to ask at the register for the key. Would recommend.

    Gordita
    Donnis M.

    I don't know why I waited so long. There's ALWAYS a huge line in their drive through. Pro-tip is order on-line for pick-up. I ordered 6 meals and plus desserts and sides. The arrival time was about 25 minutes out. I arrived on time and my order was completed about 10 minutes later. Given the huge line in the drive through and how busy the kitchen was, I was fine with the wait. The staff was efficient and no nonsense. I'm also fine with that. Their prices are great. Many options below $10 and the portions are large. The real stand-out is the food. It's excellent. We shared Tostadas Ricas. Simple, but flavorful and I wouldn't have changed a thing. I had a Pastor Gordita. Hugh portion and delicious. My youngest son had a 2 piece chicken meal. He couldn't stop talking about how tasty the chicken was. My wife had a bowl which was so full the container would barely close. Based on other reviews, I checked the order and noticed they'd missed my desserts. Everything else was correct. I recommend you check your order. This is a much more authentic and better option than larger chain restaurants. Get as much of the green sauce as you can. It's spicy and delicious. Similar to the dona sauce at Taco Deli. We'll be back.

    Plantains - plump, tender, sweet
    Tony P.

    Perhaps the best chicken in Austin. At a minimum, the best bang for your buck. I always order the half chicken meal which comes packed with a whole onion that they have grilled with the chicken. The meat is so tender and flavorful you really cannot complain. For my sides I get the fries, plantains and flour tortillas. Fries: thick cut and soft. I personally prefer this style of fries but if you like thin and crispy, these are not for you. Plantains: grilled, plump, tender, sweet and comes with a creamy yogurt dipping sauce that balances out sweetness of the plantain. Flour tortilla: soft and smells like a tortilla The meal comes with a red sauce which is similar to a mild pico and a creamy spicy green sauce which is delicious. Get this. All of this for $12. The quality you get at this price point just can't be beat. This is in my top 5 favorite chicken places in Austin and I love chicken.

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    Food was DELICIOUS! I tried it while I was visiting Austin and I look forward to eating there again.

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    Service is the worst. The guy at the window is rude. Only good thing about this place is the location and the chicken.

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    Exceptional for fast food. Great stop for lunch while waiting on my car repair nearby.

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    El Alma - Chips salsa and queso

    El Alma

    4.1(1.4k reviews)
    6.6 miBouldin Creek, 78704 (South Austin)
    $$

    That rush hour traffic in Austin is lethal. If it starts raining too, oh buddy, what a nightmare…read more Eventually you'll make it to your destination and if it's half as good as El Alma, it'll be a sigh of relief. I've driven by El Alma many times being in the Austin area, but I never went until last Thursday, and after surviving a brief monsoon, I was glad to get a few drinks and eat some good TexMex with my large party just before a wedding. The best way to describe El Alma is that it is TexMex that is Austinified. Everything feels a little more unique and special than your classic TexMex options. I started off with a Mezcal Margarita that put a little hair on my chest and got me going. My group ordered two of their Nachitos, which were these nice nachos. For my main entrée, I got 3 Al Pastor tacos on corn with a side of their rice and beans. Their pastor was served with pineapples, onions, and cilantro with limes on the side. They were great and I immediately crushed them all. I thought their rice and beans were pretty good as well and a step above the typical TexMex rice and beans. The server was pretty attentive throughout our whole visit, and I honestly have no complaints about what they had to offer. Pricing on the meal and drinks was pretty standard for Austin, and I didn't think anything really took me out of the experience. On top of that, for being in Barton Springs, there is quite a bit of parking. I would love to come back at some point in the future and hang out on their rooftop bar because that seems like a lot of fun. Shoutout to El Alma for being a TexMex oasis saving me from the MoPac traffic. RIYL: TexMex, but better than your average

    Who designed this menu?!? How can anyone read this? This 4-point-font requires a magnifying glass…read moreand surgical lighting to read. I'm 43. I have 20/20 vision. I'm not old. Yet. However, this is illegible. The pink on pink color scheme actively works against any sensible comprehension of what's to order. There is so much empty real estate on the back of the menu - QR code, etc. That wasted space could easily be used for a bigger font. Please redesign this IMMEDIATELY.

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    El Alma - Busy on a Tuesday

    Busy on a Tuesday

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    Queso blanco

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    Licha's Cantina - Tacos

    Licha's Cantina

    4.1(843 reviews)
    7.6 miEast Austin
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    Another fun place in Austin! Great Mexican food, great and…read morefast service and the mood here was so cozy and inviting- we really enjoyed our food here. So we were thinking of tacos or Mexican food and my daughter suggested this spot as she had come here with some friends and really enjoyed their sopecitos. I had never had a sopecito! What is that! So we had to try... We were lucky to arrive at the right time (9 pm!) where we got their last table!! Make reservations or something because this is another one of those places that fills up! So- we were taken care of immediately: chips and some very hot salsas were set on the table while we chose. They menu is in QR code format, but we asked and got paper menus as well. Well I got the chicken sopecitos , my daughter got the pork ones and my partner got the meat tacos. Everything was delicious, the food arrived promptly, the portion size was perfect and bountiful and everything was super enjoyable. I really enjoyed trying some New Mexican favorites. Next time I will try some other delicacies since I always get tacos tacos burritos or quesadillas: time for some new items on the menu! Enjoy!

    Could have been much better. Many of their dishes are very…read moresweet, instead of savory. Salsa was the best thing. Music was so loud in the back room areas that you could not even have a conversation with others at your table. When I asked to have the music turned down, I was ignored. Dishes were on the pricer side. We won't be back.

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    Licha's Cantina - Inside view

    Inside view

    Licha's Cantina - Cochinita Pibil

    Cochinita Pibil

    Licha's Cantina - Side seating area

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    Side seating area

    ATX Cocina - Queso flamado

    ATX Cocina

    4.2(814 reviews)
    7.1 miWarehouse District, Downtown
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    We celebrated our anniversary at ATX Cocina and had an incredible night. The entire restaurant is…read moregluten-free, which is a huge plus, and the food absolutely delivers -- don't sleep on the Hamachi Crudo. Our server Alexa went above and beyond all evening -- he arranged a champagne toast and a beautiful dessert for us, and at the end of the night the staff surprised us with a personalized anniversary card signed by so many of the team. It was a genuinely sweet touch that we weren't expecting. The food was outstanding across the board, but seriously -- order the Hamachi Crudo. You won't regret it. If you're looking for a spot that nails the food AND makes you feel taken care of, ATX Cocina is it. We'll definitely be back.

    It's actually kind of insane that this place has a 4.2 at the time of writing this review. I…read moreliterally just ate at a Michelin star restaurant in ATX two days ago. This place is better. Flat out. The food is unreal. The hamachi crudo is the best raw seafood dish I've had in any kind of short-term or long-term memory. The carne asada has a masterful balance of just enough smoky flavor and spice. As someone who's been cooking Mexican cuisine for decades, it's very difficult to properly assess how balanced those chiles will turn out. The pork chop was also unreal. We ate every bit off the bone. We live in NYC and eat nothing but great meals. This place is a standout for us in ATX. Can't wait to come back here when we are back in Austin.

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    ATX Cocina - Dinner for four at ATX Cocina

    Dinner for four at ATX Cocina

    ATX Cocina - The amazing cesar salad with watermelon radishes and parmesan cheese crisps

    The amazing cesar salad with watermelon radishes and parmesan cheese crisps

    ATX Cocina - Ahi poke tostadas were pretty good

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    Ahi poke tostadas were pretty good

    Fonda San Miguel - Tacos Al pastor, Cadillac margarita and numero uno margarita

    Fonda San Miguel

    4.1(1.4k reviews)
    11.1 miRosedale, Allandale
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    Fonda San Miguel never disappoints! We visited on Cinco de Mayo with another couple, and as…read moreexpected, the place was packed--but we were pleasantly surprised to find a table fairly quickly on a first-come, first-served basis. We started with their famous house Margaritas with Tajín, and they were absolutely delicious--and definitely strong in the best way. My boyfriend and I shared the Ceviche Las Brisas, which was incredibly fresh with generous, perfectly cut pieces of fresh white fish from the Gulf of Mexico. For our main dish, we split the vegetable Enchiladas de Mole Poblano, served with rice and black refried beans. I wish the enchiladas had more vegetables. Everything on the plate was outstanding, and I truly think they have the best mole in town--rich, complex, and unforgettable. We were also celebrating a friend's birthday, and the staff made it extra special by surprising her with a complimentary Tres Leches cake, which was just as amazing as everything else we had. Great food, lively atmosphere, and wonderful service--Fonda San Miguel continues to be one of our favorite spots. We can't wait to go back!

    Thank god for valet, cuz that location is wretched…read more They run a tight ship - speedy and attentive - though some of the prices are whack. The bar staff seems a bit of a mixed bag but it's all good if you're just getting shots and beers. Margs seemed fine. Ambiance is the real winner here, but I clocked some table locations that seemed like real losers in that regard.

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    Fonda San Miguel - Bar

    Bar

    Fonda San Miguel - Cochinita Pibil

    Cochinita Pibil

    Fonda San Miguel - Frozen guava margarita

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    Frozen guava margarita

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