a little gem of a place east of downtown austin. great views of the driving range and golf course. didn't come by to play; just an after work stop. staff were friendly and helped accommodate our large group. read more

If you're looking for a laid-back spot in East Austin with solid tacos and even better margaritas, The Fairways Cantina at Morris Williams Golf Course is worth checking out. The tacos hit the spot, and the margaritas aren't to shabby. the "Happy Gilmore," has easily become my go-to. The real standout, though, is the patio. It wraps around the cantina, giving you a wide, open view of the driving range. It's one of those easy places to settle in for a while, catch up with friends, and just enjoy being outside. It's also surprisingly versatile. You can come here to unwind, but it works just as well for a casual business meeting. There's indoor seating too, with large-screen TVs if you want to escape the heat or catch a game. Heads up, parking can get a little chaotic depending on the time of day, so plan accordingly. That said, the location is hard to beat. It's right across from the Mueller neighborhood and the Southeast Greenway, so it's easy to walk off a few tacos after your meal. Service has always been friendly. There have been a couple of times where they seemed short-staffed, but the team still kept things moving. Even if you've never picked up a golf club, this is a great spot to grab tacos, sip a margarita, and relax for a bit. read more

Fairways Cantina - Rainy day - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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A friend invited me to lunch and picked this spot. I usually research where we are going but didn't this time and was surprised to see it's a little restaurant inside a golf club. There is just one entrance into the parking lot so don't miss it! The bathrooms are fine and part of the club. There is outdoor seating overlooking the green and golfers and outdoor seating under a pavilion with picnic tables. There is also inside seating when it gets hot outside. I ordered the chips trio and everything was tasty. I ordered the fish and shrimp tacos. Both were on corn tortillas and full of flavor! Then a side of rice and refried beans. All of it was fresh and not greasy. I usually judge a place on whether I would go back or recommend to others. This place gets both because I can't wait to go back! read more

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Hidden gem alert! It's been a while since I've been here! If you haven't been to Fairways Cantina you are missing OUT! It's located right next to Morris Williams Golf Course. You don't have to partake in golf to come enjoy the tropical margaritas and delicious tacos while enjoying the view! Parking is ample and service was excellent today! I ordered the Shooter McGavin signature taco ($5.75) which included smoked pulled pork, pineapple, cabbage, cotija, cilantro and a sweet pineapple sauce! The pulled pork was sooo tender and juicy and the pineapple was a nice surprise--pretty filling as well. I also tried one of their non alcoholic beers-School Night ($5) (new menu items!) I enjoyed it. It was light and fruity. The queso that came with the Triple Birdie ($10.95) (queso, guacamole and salsa) was spicy and ADDICTIVE!! This was the perfect place to come for a bookclub with my friends and I'll probably come back again this weekend. It was a very peaceful vibe and the food was great. read more

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Excellent catering prices. Food was fresh and nicely set out on the buffet table. Staff were friendly and efficient. Thank you to Sam & the Fairways Cantina team for making this event run smoothly! read more

It feels weird to go to a golf course clubhouse for food but dang is it worth it. It's very casual counter service so know what to expect but their food is surprisingly solid and their staff is pretty cool. Breakfast tacos are great, burgers are pretty solid, and don't sleep on the frozen marg. I would weirdly go even when not playing golf. read more

We have passed by this place more times then we can count....and the fact is we should have stopped sooner...really cool set up...tables in or out...Cool to watch the balls being sliced left and right...Service was spot on...They have several tacos pre-made, but I opted for the carnitas, egg and cheese...flavorful and hot...great spicy red sauce. read more

Fairways Cantina - Carnitas, Eggs and Cheese - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

The vibe: casual but fun place to eat with a beautiful view of the driving range. They have indoor seating and a lot of outdoor pato seating as well. I did not hit the golf course but felt welcome to enjoy the scenery. The food: I don't think I have been this impressed with the value of my food in Austin for a long time. These were seriously good tacos for 6ish dollars a pop and my frozen margarita was 10. The Golden Bear was my favorite but it's a special that I hope becomes part of the regular menu. New happy hour spot for sure! read more

They catered a delicious welcome dinner for my friends wedding and we filled ourselves to the brim with tasty a tasty texmex selection. The queso and guacamole were particular standouts. read more

Okay, I have been meaning to write a review for this place for a while. And Ali(sp?) service made me finally commit to it. Look into the history of the place. It is interesting to say the least. When I first moved into the neighborhood and saw that there was a taco place at a golf club I was uncertain about trying this place out. However The tacos are incredible! Love the fish, love the steak and love the chicken. They know what they are doing! The cocktails are incredible. The price is inexpensive. The patio area, especially around sunset, is gorgeous. And again, this staff. Really, you can tell that the managers and owners place a lot of importance on their staff/customer interactions. I haven't learned too many of the staff members' names but I do know that Ali does a great job. Do not sleep on this place. The locals know. Great tacos, and great drinks. read more

Fairways Cantina - Great White Shark Taco - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

What a cute little place tucked away in east Austin. It overlooks the golf course so the views are expansive and gorgeous. They have a nice patio to sit out on when the weather is nice. When you step inside it's a really nondescript cantina, almost like a small canteen but when you try the food, you'll see why this is a must-add to your list of taco places in the city! The tacos are hearty, bursting with flavor and veryyyy affordable. A great spot to get some good food and yap with friends! The staff is super nice, friendly and attentive, 11/10 would go again! read more

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Breakfast tacos are excellent. Freshly made with good ingredients. They taste great. Service was friendly. read more

Fairways Cantina - Chorizo, Bacon, egg and cheese - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food was great and came out pretty quick. This is a perfect spot for golfing at the range. Would recommend for remote work, hit the range and get some tacos. read more

Fairways Cantina - Happy Gilmore Taco Guacamole Fairways Foursome - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

It was our first time here and we were so impressed with everything! The food, drinks, atmosphere & service were all great! We tried a few different margaritas on the menu - all of them were great! The chips and queso were my favorite part, the queso is a little spicy which I love, but if you don't like spice you might not like it. The quesadillas, tacos, rice and beans were all great as well! It's a super cute place with lots of seating options, we didn't golf but it was fun to people watch while we ate! I would definitely recommend for a fun outing with friends! read more

Fairways Cantina - Chips and Tex Mex Queso - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Casual spot with a street food offering. It's part of a golf course, but everyone can go. The food was amazing!

Food , service, overall liked that I could take my dogs inside. Friendly staff, food is made fresh, nice little spot to relax.

Delicious food! We tried the Green Jacket ( beer fried avocado taco), the Great White Shark, and the chicken tinga taco! Everything was so fresh! Presentation was outstanding too! Fun watching everyone practicing their golf swings while we ate. read more

Fairways Cantina - Chicken tinga, Great White Shark, Green Jacket Taco - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Pretty good! Nice spot to grab some food at the turn. I can't say I've experienced attentive staff, they're always a little more preoccupied with their personal conversations or their phones but the food is alright. The premade sandwiches aren't bad! Family friendly environment, good seating options inside and outside. read more

Absolutely amazing for public golf course cantina! Drinks, food, and service are amazing!!!! Many people go even if they don't golf - it's a treasure read more

Try this place next time you are in the Mueller area! Came back after discovering this Cafe was open to the public not just golfers, and it's delicious. Highlights include- the faraway salsa (it's made in house and a new favorite of ours), the shooter McGavin taco, and the pink panther cocktail. Other great options- the fried fish taco was solid, the quesadilla with a side of queso to dip is delicious, and really all their cocktails are great. They also have can beer, cider and white claw for $6 or can wine. I was told that you can buy a can and take it with you while golfing. The setting is lovely on a nice day. Shaded porch or indoor seating, and It's fun watching others playing golf while enjoying tacos and cocktails. Very relaxing, I think this is a new go-to for us! read more

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There's nothing more refreshing than an ice, cold, frozen margarita from fairways Cantina. My boyfriend and I went to their happy hour, and decided to cool off on a hot day with some margs. they have a variety of margaritas and cocktails, which can all be tried during their happy hours. But today I decided to try their mango Rita, which came with a tajín or salt rim. of course i went with the tajín. The margaritas were nicely strong with a good, sweet taste. One of my pet peeves with margaritas are, when they're overly sweet and you can taste the bitterness of the tequila or vodka, but that was not the case with the fairway cantinas margaritas. It was a perfectly balanced marg. We ended up having way too many of the same margarita that we didn't get to try the other ones, but I will definitely need to come back to trade the rest of their drinks and food. The fairways Cantina restaurant is located on a golf course, which has a beautiful little patio area where you can watch people golf. Enjoy the beautiful Austin east area and just relax. Although it was very hot when I went, being in the shade, getting a little bit of the breeze and the cold, marg just made the day a whole lot better. So if you wanna just people watch and drink, I definitely recommend it. read more

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My family thought I was so strange for taking them to eat at a golf course based off reviews of this cantina, but it did not disappoint! Guacamole was excellent! Food was great! Small place, order and sit style. Would definitely stop in again! read more

Salsa, Salsa, damn good salsa! I was completely blown away from the delicious, fresh, spicy salsas. They reminded me of the salsa I had in El Paso, it definitely hits differently! Seriously, bottle the salsa and people will come just for that! The food is just as good, if you had to choose a taco I highly recommend the Shooter McGavin taco it is a like a deconstructed Al pastor taco but with pulled pork! The owner is super generous and humble, we will be coming again and again! read more

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I did not expect one of my favorite taco places to be on a golf course! The tacos and frozen margaritas alone make me want to book more tee times at Morris Williams. I'm slowly making my way through the menu and my favorite so far is the Green Jacket taco, which is beautifully assembled and features a fried avocado. The picante red salsa is also the perfect amount of spice for me (it's very very spicy, for those who can't tolerate spice). The frozen drinks are also delicious and stronggg. Definitely recommend the frozen margarita or the 19th hole lemonade! read more

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Super fast delicious tacos. Very good salsas not a restaurant style but still fast and easy! read more

Fairways Cantina - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Wow I'm so glad that I found out about Fairways Cantina through the neighborhood fb page. Finding the Cantina was a little difficult because Apple maps led us astray, but it's located next to the golf range so just take the entrance to the course. We ordered online and received our food in around 15 minutes. Be careful of their hours as they close pretty early. They have really great outdoor seating that faces the golf course and we will definitely be back for brunch with a view. We ordered the Green Jacket, Merry Mex, Street Elote, a Frozen Margarita, and a 19th Hole Lemonade. All were really great but be prepared for the kick in the elote. It was a lot spicier than expected. I recommend looking at their website menu for descriptions of their food instead of the online ordering system as it is a little more accurate. read more

Fairways Cantina - Green Jacket Taco - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great service and food! I am glad I only got one taco because it was very filling. Sitting on the patio for a Saturday afternoon was perfect! read more

Fairways Cantina - Mercy's Merry Mex Taco - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Hidden gem alert! I had been wanting to check out this spot for awhile since it's so close to my home. When I first walked in, I was surprised it was counter service and a lot more casual than I expected. However, the staff, especially Nadia was amazing. The Pink Panther marg was so delicious even though it was premixed. Also, guac and chips were on point. Fries were good but I couldn't really enjoy them since I filled up on a lot of other food. Golf course provided a lovely view. I'm sure the sunset would be stellar here. I'll definitely be back! read more

Fairways Cantina - Pink panther marg. Yum - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Really no complaints here y'all! Their tacos are expertly prepared. The breakfast tacos are some of my wife and my favorite in town. The drip coffee is tasty as well, sourcing their beans from the local Barrett's coffee roasters. The space is super casual but the patio is the game-changer. Grab your food and drink and go enjoy the view and vibes. When you are there for dinner, the hot sauces and margaritas are fantastic! read more

I am so happy I got to experience Fairways Cantina through an Elite group but I also ordered more than was offered so I am eligible to review the restaurant. The mixed drinks pack a tremendous punch and are delicious! The John Daly was great (and my favorite) and I got to try the Mo Willy Margarita. It was equally as good. The salsas are consistently great and they're eloquently made for different palettes and desires. I had the Great White Shark taco and it was incredible. We got to listen to the owners talk about their passion for this restaurant and I am so proud of them for getting to pursue it with this connection to a golf course. To be honest, I didn't know this place even existed and I'm grateful I live close by! read more

Generous servings of Austin Sunday brunch staples - Chips and various dips, tacos, loaded waffle fries! Beautiful view of the golf course from the cantina. Limited selection of cocktails and alcoholic beverages, counter service - fuss free and simple. Dog friendly outdoor patio and a great spot to chill on Sunday Funday read more

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My husband and I stopped in here on a beautiful particularly warm winter day in December. Thanks, global warming. We both got margaritas. I settled on the Mo Willy margarita and the hubby got a frozen one. Yummy is all I will say and recommend. We ordered chips and salsa to share. The salsa per my husband was on the spicier side. I however am immune to spice but I can say it was flavorful. Overall a nice place to grab a drink and food while you watch people at the driving range area hitting some balls. read more

Always had a beer here after a round for very reasonable $4 but tried a migas tacos (corn tortilla) today and wow! Was amazing! I put it up there with veracruz and tacodeli which I think are great. And the view from the patio ovsr the putting green and course is fabulous. This counter service place is clean and has comfortable seating inside and out. Service is always great too! Red and green smooth salsas are awesone too read more

Fairways Cantina - Migas taco (corn...partially eaten). never guessed it would deserve a review until 2 bites in - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

What an awesome spot! I wouldn't have thought a golf course would have such a good place for a bite. The fish taco was amazing and tasted so fresh. Elote was absolutely delicious. We happened to catch happy hour and certain drinks were $2 off. They were also spot-on. The views and outside seating area were so great too. Friendly staff. I'd love to swing back by here when I'm the area! read more

Fairways Cantina - Great white shark taco, happy Gilmore taco, & elote - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Such an underrated spot for a drink and to chill on the patio. Great margs and the queso is fire read more

Fairways Cantina - Trio appetizer, hot dog, Mo Willy Margarita - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Best service ever and incredible tacos!! Megan is so personable and friendly! One of the best restaurant experiences I've had!!

Food is always high quality and delicious. The service is quick and friendly. The views: the golf course beckons. It is a hidden gem. read more

Love this place. Great margaritas and vibes. Tacos are bomb and you can just watch people golf

I have been here a few times now. What I love most is the ambience. The sounds of the city and all the road noise disappear on their porch that's cool by fans. The food is good but not remarkable. It's that get away feeling that brings me here. Yes I will go back again and again. read more

Tasty tacos. Good looking owner. Great views of golfers finishing their round on the 18th hole.