Hands down one of the top places to eat in Austin. A staple here in NE Austin that's been serving amazing food for a long time. Whether is the enchiladas, a new dish, or the margaritas, this El Dorado's food always slaps HARD. We even had them cater our daughter's birthday last year and they crushed it. My only ask is people stop going here so my order doesn't take 80 minutes on weekends? Thanks. read more

Was on the hunt for best TexMex in Austin. After researching, it seemed like Eldorado was highly recommended. I do not regret picking here at all. The salsas were so fresh and tasty. Couldn't decide if I liked the green or the classic better. My margarita was freshly made and not from bottle mix like most. I will definitely be back if I ever find myself in Austin again! read more

Eldorado Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Exceptional food. Had the crispy beef tacos and the blackberry margarita and my partner had the chicken enchiladas. They were amazing. Like their chips and salsa. Service was excellent and very friendly and helpful staff. The restaurant setting and decor is very inviting. Very reasonable prices. Highly recommend it. read more

The restaurant is very popular and a reservation should be made. It's located in a small plaza with plenty of parking. If you're there early, you can grab a drink and sit outside. The restaurant was clean and simply decorated. The salsa sampler was very cool and has a range of spiciness. The complementary chips came out warm. The Rene's Awesome Enchiladas was very delicious and perfectly portioned. The dish has really good flavors and you'd want to mix it all up for a flavourful bite. read more

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Found this place when searching for tacos . I've passed this place so many times but never noticed. Extremely busy when arriving around 6:30pm Wait was 1 hour for 1 person table. Thankfully was able to get a seat at the bar after 20 mins of waiting. Order chips, salsa, and 1 beef taco and 1 chicken taco, white rice black beans You can taste everything was made fresh. Was a little disappointed since I asked for no pico but it still was on the taco. Didn't eat the white rice as it had cilantro which taste like soap to me. The beans were good. The tacos were also good after I picked out the pico on top. Shell broke pretty easily so taco became nachos. Service was pretty good and attentive. Most likely will try the enchiladas when return. Has a variety of items on the menu. Place was pretty clean, didn't use restroom so can't speak about that. Everyone seemed to be happy and enjoying the food. Look forward to coming back to experience other options. read more

Eldorado Cafe - Dos Crispy Tacos with Rice and Beans - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Don't know how I overlooked this place for so many years! Everything from the food down to the staff was great! I had the Jordan special. My wife had the chicken enchiladas. The drinks will definitely get you right! Shout out to our waitress and a special shout out to Jordan. He made sure we were taken care of. He's good people. Definitely have to come back to this place soon! read more

Eldorado Cafe - Chicken Enchiladas. - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This restaurant is overrated. I've been here for breakfast and dinner and it's really nothing special. The wait is very long due to the popularity and hype. The salsa sampler is a neat idea and a great way to get to know what salsas you might prefer. The restaurant focuses on the difference in heat between them, but I found all lacking flavor. All the food we tried was just okay. Absolutely nothing, even their most popular entrees, stood out to us or made us want to return. The service is really good, which I particularly appreciate in a busy restaurant. If you go, try to have a reservation to avoid the long waits. read more

Good salsa sampler, I thought their middle four salsas were very flavorful and unique. The shiny ribs were okay and could pass next time. The dart bowl enchiladas were very flavorful and my favorite enchiladas. Good service. Try to get a res before bc they can have a long wait. read more

Eldorado Cafe - Dart Bowl enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

As native Austinites, we have eaten much Mexican food over the years. El Dorado consistently ranks in our top three. The Austin-inspired Mexican food and drinks, vibe, and service never fail to deliver. Our most recent visit proved this yet again and raised the bar even higher! Muchos gracias to our favorite server, Jen. We love our El Dorado beanies and will wear them proudly and frequently, especially during this Austin cold snap and our frequent Colorado travels. See ya'll again soon! read more

Eldorado Cafe - Jen, best server ever, and our El Dorado beanies! - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

There are few meals that I think about randomly and crave for because I enjoyed it so much, and the El dorado burrito with beef is one of them. I stopped by on a whim before running errands and I was seriously stunned with how delicious the burrito was. The beef was packed full of flavor and moisture, cooked perfectly and blending well with the flavors of queso and salsa. The crispy potatoes were a great texture that was satisfying to bite through. I was not expecting to scarf down my entire plate - the portion sizes are awesome and you'll likely have leftovers - but wow that was one of the best burritos I've ever had. Support this amazing gem of a local restaurant! There's a reason why it's so highly rated, they clearly know what they're doing. I'm stoked to try the rest of their menu (although it'll be difficult not to order my favorite burrito again). Also they have a vegan section in their menu! read more

Wow! This place is amazing, the service was incredible he knew everything about the menu including the specials. The food was served heat hot and oh so tasty. We will be back read more

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We've been on a summer food tour and today was a Major YES! We pull into the parking lot... Front row parking! YES! This must be a sign! When we walk in the restaurant, they are on a 25 minute wait... Boo...BUT Hold on just a second...2 seats just opened up at the bar?? YES!! Started with the Pinarita. Loved it!! We had the salsa sampler...it did not disappoint. Everything from mild to hot to hotter. We had the street tacos. Yummmmm. Tuesdays chalupa special. YES! Great as well! But you absolutely have to try the Clyde's fried Chicken taco! Crispy bacon- fried chicken tender-romaine lettuce and pickled onions. YASSSS My mouth is watering remembering this dish! Great food. Great vibe. Great owner! Hi Joel!! Love love love the swag! This place is a gem. So happy to have found you on my summer food tour. Will certainly be back! If you're considering it just say YES!! read more

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Food was okay. It wasn't Mexican. More Like Tex Mex. Salsas were good. Was disappointed on the menu options, very minimum. It was worth trying but not worth waiting 2 hours for. I would go back if I was near and not too much of a wait. Also, was very disappointed that the sides were so small. I got the steak plate and they gave me very little beans and rice. Chimichurri sauce didn't task like chimichurri at all. It was good sauce it just wasn't chimichurri. read more

This restaurant is set back from the road and just behind Mopac. Plenty of parking and seating inside even some seating outside. This was our first time here, but it appears this is a very popular place for the neighborhood locals. They do have a full bar, however, I was disappointed they do not have frozen margaritas and their craft beer selection is fairly limited. They have no beer on tap either....seriously!? They do start you off some complementary chips and they do have six salsas to choose from. However, I was not a fan of the overly salty thick style corn chips and the salsa fresca was basically flavorless. Sadly it was their only red salsa. You also only get 2 oz of salsa which goes fast, even the queso was a mere 4 oz for $5. This was starting out as a 2 star review, but then the high point of the meal was their beef enchiladas and my wife's vegan choices. Not your typical TexMex for sure. Black beans are the primary side, but you can substitute baracho beans for $1 more. If you want two homemade flour tortillas that'll set you back $1.50. Even though we were pleasantly filled, it occurred to us that no dessert menu was offered at the end. So you'll have to order your dessert with the meal, although you never know how full you're gonna be at the end. The service was fairly attentive, but for me, it was kind of a mixed bag, some things were good, but there were some things that underwhelmed. I give them credit for an extensive menu, including vegan options, even a kids menu. When it's time to settle up, they'll hand you their handheld device for your credit card. As a sidenote, they are big supporters of fostering and adopting dogs. Atmosphere ***, service ****, food ***1/2, drinks **1/2, Overall ***1/2. read more

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Food was DELISH, service was perfect, prices were excellent and I can't wait to go back! We went on a Saturday at 12:30, there was a wait but they have outside seating for those were awaiting and they bring you chips and salsa and drinks and didn't really feel like a wait. Once your table is ready, you just move inside with your stuff and whatever you ordered previously is added to your tab so no having to settle up twice, which I love! We tried: margarita (rating 5/5), cold brew/horchata (5/5), avocado salsa (6/5), roasted tomato medium salsa (5/5), chilaquiles w verde salsa (the best verde salsa I've ever had), barbacoa taco (on point), taco supreme (4/5) it is a better version of taco bell taco supreme, and Kathy Valentine taco (4/5) it was delicious but could use more poblano pepper. The service both inside and out was perfect- took time to make suggestions as it was our first time there. Really felt welcomed by the staff. This feels like old Austin where people are nice, not put out by having to serve you, mixed with new Austin where food is well thought out and imaginative and so very delicious. read more

Food: 5/5 Service: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 4.5/5 Order as shown in pictures: Eldorado Burrito with chicken Veg Enchiladas with cheese We have been here multiple times and it has become a go to spot for dinner. Servers are very suggestive and accommodating. A good portion size that will make you get a to go box in the end. Initially they serve chips and salsa. You get to choose from three types of salsa. Hot medium and mild. Will recommend Medium spicy as it hits the perfect spot. Last time I ordered chicken mole enchiladas. Chicken was smoky and tasty but mole sauce was too cinnamony... it tasted good but I'll recommend chicken burrito over mole enchilada any day. It is crispy from the outside and juicy in the middle with lots of chicken and veggies. All dishes that we ordered came with a side of beans and rice. Veggie enchiladas with cheese was good but I'll recommend it with veggies or chicken. Cheese on top of cheese becomes to cheesy in the end. All dishes that we ordered could be shared with another person as quantity is huge read more

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I know why they are so highly rated. Their food is incredible! I put us in the waitlist 2 weeks ago so I would highly recommend doing the same to the time that you want. I want to go back and try some of their other dishes! They range from 15-20 dollars. The mole enchiladas is good. Is has notes of chocolate so that's something to be aware of. It does have a unique flavor that is true to mole but many people I found did not know what that is. The server and staff are very kind!! read more

Worth the wait. Food is amazing and the staff is thoughtful and friendly. Very Austin funky.

Highly recommend Eldorado cafe for breakfast. This is the neighborhood spot. Quality and flavorful food. The breakfast tacos are well worth it. Huge portions and so delicious. I got the big papas, migas and Matt's everything taco. Had no issues with either all so flavorful! The salsas make the tacos even better. They have a variety of salsas that are great compliments to the tacos. The avocado cream and salsa Fresca were perfect pairings with the tacos I got. The staff and service are great. There will most likely be a wait but once you sit down you are well taken care of. read more

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Hostess and waitress were amazing! So friendly and knowledgable. I took the waitress' recommendation on food choice and was not disappointed! The margaritas were so good. I loved the music and decor! You MUST come inside and see for yourself! read more

Eldorado Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

One of my favorite restaurants in Austin hands down. Whenever I have people visiting I always suggest this place for their delicious enchiladas! My go to is the chicken verde enchiladas with mashed potatoes and rice as the sides. I always get the salsa flight as well and have eaten here quite a few times and it has never disappointed. One thing to note is the wait can get very long and you must be there in person to put your name down so on days where you really can't wait, I would highly recommend ordering to go -it's just as delicious. They have specials on certain days and one of them being birria tacos on Wednesdays! Definitely need to stop by to try that out. Amazing! Ambiance is amazing and the staff is always so helpful for picking out what is best suited for you if you need help. There's lots of options on the menu! read more

Great food, friendly staff, down to earth vibes. The brisket tacos are amazing! Highly recommend!

Wow.. what an amazing experience. The vibe, the margarita, the chips and salsa, the enchiladas.. its was all 100%!! Service was excellent as well! Got the salsa sampler. Great!! All flavors were very very tasty. House margarita. Best $10 margarita I ever had. Rene's awesome enchiladas.. a MUST try short ribs take on enchiladas. Absolutely fire! I can't wait to come back to this spot next time I'm in the Austin area! This Tex-Mex restaurant did NOT disappoint! read more

Eldorado Cafe - Rene's awesome enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I can't believe I had never been here!! The food was delicious and the service was amazing...the green creamy salsa and the orange creamy salsa...amazing read more

Love this spot. A rare gem in this part of town. Great salsas, queso, and margs. What else do you need to know? lol (But we can do without the condescending "Be Nice or Leave" sign that greets you at the front door.) read more

We've used El Dorado for corporate catering and business dinners, providing plenty of chances to impress--but they consistently fall short. The food is overpriced and mediocre, and the staff's pretentious attitude is off-putting. Our final straw came after booking a formal business dinner reservation. Despite battling traffic and arriving just 14 minutes late, we were rudely turned away at the door. The staff member didn't offer a waitlist or any alternative--just a dismissive attitude. I called the next morning to speak with a manager - ended up in a converstation with an unprofessional and defensive child, unable to explain or hear anything. Pitiful! Don't waste your time or money here. Instead, visit nearby gems like Dos Salsas on Burnet, Fonda San Miguel, Chez Zee, or District Kitchen--all far superior in quality and service. read more

Phenomenal. Perfection. Service was excellent. She was on top of everything. Couldn't have been better. Ordered the Nomad plate for breakfast. The flavors and spices and added veggies were amazing. Each bite was awesome whether it was eggs or potatoes or beans. All was delicious. read more

Eldorado Cafe - Nomad - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Do not come here for migas! People love this place. It just won "Best Enchiladas" in the Austin Chronicle poll. So I'm in a minority, but I have to base this review on my own experience. I was craving migas, so I came here for breakfast and ordered the migas plate. It was not good at all! The migas themselves were covered with a layer of cheese, and there were hardly any tortilla chips in them! They were more like an unfolded two-egg omelet. And they came with way too much starch on the side -- refried beans, potato hash, and tortillas. The refried beans were dull and bland in the absence of any melted cheese or sour cream to go with them. The potato hash wasn't as good as hash browns. And as migas are supposed to have tortilla chips in them, who on earth serves them with tortillas?!? My server was pleasant, the prices were reasonable, and the parking was easy, so three stars it is. read more

Food: the papas rellenas and the black beans are mind-blowing; other honorable mentions include the mole and the flight of salsas. The carnitas are good, but I've made better at home. Let me know if you want the recipe. Service: very good, especially considering how crazy busy this place is Ambiance: an introvert's nightmare--one large open room, packed full of people. The women's restroom was clean! I'd come back just for those damn beans and fried potatoes. read more

A friend came to visit Austin, and one of the places we checked out was here. We went on a Saturday night, late - around 7:45pm, and they were still busy. We probably waited 45min to an hour, but the time went by quickly. We sat in their outdoor seating area and ordered some salsa, queso dip, and a mocktail.. and everything was delicious. I think they're known for their salsa spread, but we were in love with their queso dip. Honestly, after munching on the tortilla Chips and getting a refill, we were starting to get full. So, by the time we got seated, we ended up ordering one enchilada plate (their portions are huge) and we still had leftovers (about half leftover) that we ended up taking to go. Their enchilada was good - we ordered their Rene's Awesome Enchiladas. Even though we were full, we still ordered dessert, because why not? We got their donuts (which came in 4) and they were so good with the jam!! I have a sweet tooth, so the donuts were my favorite out of everything, then the queso dip. read more

Eldorado Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Super PIA to get into so gave up waiting for a table and sat at the bar for my 3rd attempt. I expected lackluster service and experience but wanted to see what the fuss is all about. I was dead wrong, great experience and the food did not disappoint. Adan and bar crew multitasked masterfully, I was astonished by the service as our order arrived in just a few minutes. We wanted for nothing. Thanks guys read more

I called at 10.58am today Friday, and asked until what time do you guys served breakfast, a young man answered and said 1pm. No joke we drove there checked in waiting 40 minutes, finally we were sit at 11.47am to find out that only on Saturday breakfast is until 1pm God is good. That's all I have to say. read more

We relied on Yelp reviews and tried Eldorado for a late lunch today. We arrived about 2:00 pm and the restaurant was packed! I had the pork carnitas and they were perfect. Husband had chicken enchiladas and he was impressed. The owner came by and asked how the meal was. He was fantastic and even suggested other ideas for us to try in that we are from out of state. If we find ourselves back in Austin, this restaurant is a must. read more

Incredible service with truly authentic Austin Tex Mex. You can't go wrong with Tex Mex and this is another great option for us Texans and tourists! El Dorado serves us a variety of salsas to choose from. From tomatillo salsa to habanero salsa. I was impressed with the service from the hostess, to patio waiting area and our own server whenever we were seated. Check out this place and give it a try! Tucked away in a strip center of Anderson Ln. read more

Eldorado Cafe - Enchiladas Suizas - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

This restaurant has become one of our favorites. They have a delicious margarita and I try to vary my order but just can't. It is always the Enchilada Suizas. The staff is friendly and we are lucky to have them in the neighborhood. Plan on waiting because the food is delicious. read more

A wonderful treat for our last day in Austin. Service was incredible and the flavors we're fresh and delicious. Highly recommended.

We got so lucky and walked in on a Saturday and grabbed two seats at the bar otherwise the wait would have been an hour! Exceptional service at the bar. Chips and all the salsas were such a lovely start. I wanted to try just a little of the spiciest and they gladly obliged! I got the chicken tostadas and hubs got the fajita salad and we both loved everything. My tostadas were so crunchy and I appreciated the distribution of cheese, beans, lettuce and chicken. I'd hands down get it again! Can't wait to go back. The menu is soooooo huge! read more

A tasty and playful take on Tex Mex and a new favorite in my household. The salsa flight is a must try, great variety of flavors and heat. Be ready for certain items to taste very authentic and others to bring a singular, "late night munchies" type of comfort to the table. It's a small spot so either make a reservation or be ready to enjoy some drinks while you wait outside. read more

We had a table of 5 at 3:30 and we were all surprised at how busy the place was at a not-peak mealtime. Our server was great and checked on us frequently, refilling drinks several times. Everyone enjoyed their food though it was tough making a decision as the menu offers many choices. This place has a well deserved loyal following and I always enjoy my meals there. read more

Very good mexican food with many varieties of vegetarian and vegan options. Best to make a reservation as it gets very crowded.