I had heard about this chain before but didn't realize this location was drive-through/walk-up window only. It worked out for the rest of our evening, though. We were the one of only two groups who ordered there, some other vehicles came by while we were there to pick up online/mobile orders. We quickly left after realizing there was a bee that just wouldn't leave us (and our food) behind. We ended up eating on the roof of the Whole Foods. Despite the challenge, the food was still great. I got the gringo quesadilla and the sweet potatoes, as well as the strawberry hibiscus agua fresca for my drink. I couldn't finish some of the food & they still tasted fine when I reheated them the next afternoon. read more

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I needed a meal to take home so stopped at Fresa's Chicken al Carbon. This location is only take out and only had a few parking spots available but does have a drive-thru. I ordered the Whole Achiote & CitrusI Chicken and like the menu served w/ Charro Beans, Mexican Rice, Grilled Onion, Blistered Jalapeño, Corn Tortillas & Salsas. It is a full meal to feed 2-4 people depending on how hungry they are. When I got home I unpackaged it and the chicken was cut in four parks separating white from dark. It's designed to build your own chicken tacos. The chicken was very flavor-able and farm fresh. The seasoning had that perfect mild spiciness and much better than store bought rotisserie chickens. The sides were also just as excellent. It lasted us for two days. read more

Fresa's - 9th & Lamar - Ordering window - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

If you come you should get the brussels sprouts but I would not recommend the quesadillas because they were very soggy. Also good to note that this location doesn't actually have seating Besides that the service was good, and we got our food fast. read more

Fresa's - 9th & Lamar - question - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Ordered through UberEats so I can't speak on the customer service experience; but yoooooo the food was delicious!! Chicken fell off the bone!! The beans were delicious! The rice was rice lol But omgeeee this is one of my new favorites!!! The quesadillas were not "it" (chicken was dry as hell and pissed me off) the queso was bomb and the corn SHEESH!! Chef's kiss read more

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BEWARE! Delicious taco but cross contaminated with shrimp on the grill For seafood allergies this can be deadly. Made for a very uncomfortable week. read more

Here's the simple problem. Slow down, pay attention to people's orders and do it right. Especially when there's only one car behind you and no one at the walk up window. And for those who think they're gonna stop here for breakfast sandwich beware that they're premade and you're gonna get a soggy flower tortilla with too much pico de gallo and onions in your taco. These tacos are no longer freshly made. I even asked for no avocado and instead of making me a fresh taco without the avocado, they took an existing one and just took the avocado out. But if I was allergic to it, it already touched it no good at all! read more

Great location. Loved that there is a drive-thru. Stunned at the tiny size of a $4.50 street taco! Service was friendly, efficient, and good. read more

Purchased a Mixta salad and added chicken... not sure what was overly salty but something in the mix was the equivalent to eating a spoonful of salt. This location is typically spot on but would not recommend the mixta salad. read more

Fresa's - 9th & Lamar - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Fresa's is our go to spot for breakfast tacos and my favorite black & white (horchata + cold brew) in Austin! If you like avocado and bacon, the Tomas is a must-try with Bacon, Potato, Egg, Chorizo, Avocado, Pico de Gallo, Cheese. If you favor steak, I'd recommend the Margie: Steak & Eggs, Rajas, Charred Onions. We prefer corn tortillas over flour and they make the substitution, no sweat. Have a sweet tooth? Try the Churros with Dulce de Leche! (Yes they have it available in the mornings) read more

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Without a doubt the worst meal I've ever had. Ordered the salad bowl with dressing on the side. The order took forever to come out. They seemed extremely confused and gave no updates on what was taking so long. Finally got the order and drove away. There was no dressing on the side but I didn't really care bz I don't use much of it. Started to eat this salad and there was something so extremely spicy and irritating that I went into a coughing and gagging reflex. It was more than a spice, it was horrible. I don't know what was in this bowl, but it went straight to the trash. Thankfully I had ordered a rambler sparkling water or i think I may have passed out. I will never go here again. Waste of $19 read more

I love this place and food is excellent. Disappointed in management making me tip for a drive thru. Why can't yall pay enough? Also, you only give one salsa per two tacos and when I ask for another they act like it's a big deal. The tacos are $6!!! read more

This is a review of Fresas delivered by Door dash. My small bag of Fresas arrived soaked and dripping in grease. I had to get a towel to bring it in. The door dasher was apologetic but it wasn't his fault. Fresas doesn't know hot to package their food. The greasy chicken was wrapped in paper and bled through the paper sack. When I texted Fresas ( yes they don't answer the phone) Callie said the Doordasher must have mishandled my order and I should complain to them. DoorDash couldn't have created this mess unless they poured a cup of oil in the paper bag. So Fresas food is good and very overpriced, but their arrogant response to this mistake they made, blaming others, is hard to ignore. Never again. read more

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Why do so many people complain that the drive through takes too long? They make the food WHILE YOU WAIT!. This is NOT fast food garbage. It's delicious, high quality food. The el ray is my favorite. I'm gluten-free, so it comes in a cup with a fork. No smelly hands here! I can't say enough about the Brussels Sprouts. They are my all-time favorite. We order Fresas at least 3 times a week. My whole family loves everything about it, including the El Santo and the Fresa. The pickled vegetables, sweet potatoes, salad, etc are full of flavor, cooked perfectly, and combined with delicious and healthy veggies. It's also a pleasure, because the employees are simply THE NICEST and WARMEST people around. Thank you Fresa's! read more

I love this quick Fresa's location. The food is always amazing. So fresh and such a wide variety. I like their little drive-through, though I usually park and walk up. I love everything. Their iced tea, their queso, their tacos, their bowls. And they're very nice and friendly. read more

I went to Fresa's tonight & they were definitely busy. They accidentally got my order wrong, and I didn't realize it until I was home. I called, and there was a phone number I was able to message about my incorrect order. They'd already realized their mistake before I'd gotten home, and had given me a refund as I was driving. They handled the slight mishap very professionally and I wasn't even expecting them to do that. I really love this place and the level of care and service has seemed to also improve. It's a good staple of Austin, and this is why I keep coming back. Thank you guys for helping to turn a sour day around for me. It was very much appreciated. This is what makes the service industry so special. Thank you for caring. read more

Went to Fresa's Chicken al Carbon randomly while walking on 1st street. The staff were very friendly and nice. They are also dog -friendly Ambiance (4/5) - It has beautiful outdoor space covered with trees providing great shade. However, it is not ideal during this time (Nov/Dec), because the leaves were falling off the trees and almost into our food. Not sure if they have covers, but I would recommend, so the leaves don't fall into the food. The food (4/5) was good. We got the below. The Mexican Street was amazing and highly recommend getting 2 orders haha. CHIMICHURRI SKIRT STEAK - Really good. Chimichurri sauce was bomb. Grilled Beets - I'm not a beets fan, but my girlfriend said they were delicious. Mexican Street Corn - amazing, get 2 orders I recommend stopping by and checking it out. read more

When you come to Fresa's there is plenty of parking and the patio area is quaint and cool for those warm Texas days and nights, the indoor seating is also nice and comfortable as well. The hostess and waitstaff were polite but not actually friendly. The food was tasty and the price point was reasonable. read more

Today I went to this Fresa's for the last time. I used to go there mostly when I needed a drive-thru, like with a sleeping baby in the car or on a cold rainy day, accepting that it was a little pricey but good quality. Today I found shrinkflation had apparently hit the tacos, which are now TINY. The brussels sprouts, which used to be great, today was a 1/4-empty box of blackened, super-greasy blobs with a tiny bit of green leafy stuff inside the burnt exterior. The beets were good and the tiny tacos were good. But the bill for my 4 tacos and 2 veggies was $45. And then the software suggested a $5-9 tip- for a drive thru. There are other places with great fresh normal-size tacos for half that price, I just have to walk inside to get them. Next time I will. Sorry, Fresa's I used to to love you, but we're done. read more

I don't normally write reviews, but...I stopped in today to enjoy some nice food and atmosphere. The food was good, and I like their menu options. I spent $15 on a plate, it was yummy. I went to get a refill on my tea. the gentleman said," $4. wait, what? It's tea! it's a refill. I'm weird, far from upset, but it's things like this that just might make me pass you by next time and go somewhere else. Peace out, good luck read more

I'll preface this review by clarifying that though the food by itself is good, the value for the price you pay seems skewed for at least half of the things I ordered the last time I was there. I paid $18 for 6 crispy tortilla chips with a tiny bit of refried beans and cheese and one singular strip of the pulled achiote chicken. Mind you, adding the chicken cost $4. I honestly wouldn't recommend getting the nachos even as a starter because the value just isn't there. The elote was good though I'm somewhat iffy on the $6 price tag on it since corn is one of the cheaper veggies out there. The grilled beets though are 100% worth $9. The dressing that comes with it is mustardy which accentuates the beet flavor and tastes wonderfully. I loved that they were a bit spicy -this was such a refreshing take on grilled beets. read more

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I like Fresa's, but the food is incredibly salty. The chicken, jalapeño salsa, and charro beans are some of the worst offenders. Please cut down on the salt, y'all. read more

What a find! Great freshly made take out Tex-Mex. The food is delicious and they accommodate vegetarian alternatives. Sweet potato instead of chicken was my choice and was it ever good! Although I haven't tried it yet, they even have fresh made margarita mix. Take it home and add your tequila. What a great idea when friends are over. Its easy to miss this walk-up but it's just next door to the convenience store a few steps from 9th and Lamar. read more

Fresa's - 9th & Lamar - Store front and walk up window. - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I NEVER write reviews, but felt the need to bring awareness of how a former beloved food establishment has gone to hell in a hand basket. My husband and I used to LOVE Fresa's! We have been going since day one, and it has always been a go-to spot for easy, great, drive thru (or pickup) Mexican food. The past three months, on different occasions, we have ordered nachos and tacos (breakfast and dinner). Every time the presentation was very messy and ingredient quality completely lacking. Orders placed weren't correct and items have been missing every time we have ordered to go online. It's a shame that this has happened, and I only hope Fresa's can bring back the good ol' days of beautiful Mexican food and wonderful service. read more

I am obsessed with their corn... I was so hungry I forgot to take pictures and while eating it was just too delicious... the chicken makes you leek your fingers.... mmmm. read more

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Get La Fresa and La Mari, along with the Churros. They were all fantastic, and I'll definitely be coming back for them the next time I'm in town. And, although I'd be coming here for tacos, La Gringa Quesadilla was also very good if that's more what you're looking for. However, the service here was very sub-par. The waiter hardly ever came over to our table, and when they did they spilled water all over the place and made strange and confusing comments. read more

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Excellent beets and tacos Walked up to order and ate under the trees The brisket taco was excellent as well as The beets and street corn read more

Such delicious tacos! I love this place. I had breakfast tacos from here a long time ago but, didn't go back because I had never really realized they had a drive through. There's not really anywhere to sit besides the small counter outside, so I feel like it's better used as fancy takeout. They're not fast but, they're not slow. It's not cheap but, also isn't expensive. The food is always delicious. The people working are always friendly. My favorites are the La Mari (shrimp taco) and the El Ray, which is a beef brisket taco. Both are so flavorful and really hit the spot! The meats are a good quality and not at all like fast food. I recently tried the Mexican street corn too, which was great. I am excited to try the rest of the bowls and salads on the menu. Overall, I recommend it for a unique taco take out experience. read more

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If you like your breakfast tacos served sloooow with a side of indifference, this is your place. I went through the Lamar drive-thru and ordered 2 Tomas and a Margie ($4.50 each). When I got to the window, they had only prepared *one* Tomas instead of two. So the cashier added an order for the missing Tomas. I then proceeded to sit at the window for a full 10 minutes (I checked my watch). Two of the three staff members in the delivery area did things like filling cups and straws, and taking sips of their drinks, while the third simply sat around and watched the other two. All totally ignored me and gave me no update. After 10 minutes with no response and the drive thru line backing up, I honked the horn and got one of their attention. The guy said they were still "waiting on the kitchen" to which I asked if they were having to grind the corn. The additional Tomas then appeared from the kitchen in less than two minutes (hopefully with no extra "ingredients"!!). There are too many other places in Austin to get good breakfast tacos to put up with poor, slow service and high cost: Taco Shack, Tacodeli, Vaquero Taquero, Mi Madre, Tamale House East, and, of course, Joe's Bakery, not to mention Juan in a Million. I've learned my lesson. read more

Would give zero if I could. It's misleading to say you offer vegan options when all the vegetables are cooked in the same animal fat and oil. I couldn't eat the vegetables as they had a really strong meat odor smell. I ordered, brussel sprouts, beets, and sweet potatoes. Also, they happily wash their hands from all responsibility if you order via ubereats. Bad customer service. read more

Fresa's - 9th & Lamar - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

I like the food here, but when I order a half chicken, they give me a fourth instead. The portion is not large enough.

Everything about this place is great....with the exception of the manager. He felt that it was appropriate, to charge me extra for an ingredient in the dish??! Not extra ingredient, we just wanted it on the side due to allergies. He was rude and combative from the first exchange. Ridiculous. read more

Save your money. The corn is burnt and the meat on the tacos was cold and my wife's taco looked like it had raw chicken on it. Don't ask for a tip if you serve food that can get people sick. read more

Fresa's - 9th & Lamar - Raw chicken - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Look i get it. It's kinda pricy. But cmon this was some of the most flavorful food we had in a while. I mean the beans, the rice ya know the stuff you normally disregard on your taco plate was obviously made with some thought and care. The elote was sooooo damn good as were the crispy Brussels sprouts and roasted cauliflower. And all the flavors stood on their own. It wasn't like all the same seasoning was dumped on all their food. In fact the pollo al Carbon was the only thing that I was like, meh I'll just skip this part and go straight for the sides. The outdoor seating was so nice and relaxing. If not for the all the obnoxious yuppies using this place as day care for their bratty kids. Whatever it was delicious and I can't wait to go back. read more

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I was kind of skeptical after reading some mixed reviews on here but everything on their menu looked so good I had to give them a shot. I ordered online and was able to promptly pick up my order. I saw a lot of other reviewers mention that their meals were often incorrect/missing something, and I am sad to report that I experienced the same thing. I checked "no beans double rice" on the online order, and somehow ended up with double beans. I don't usually hold this stuff against places because mistakes happen, but from other reviews of this location it seems like a trend Nonetheless, I really enjoyed the Achiote chicken meal that I got. The chicken was very flavorful and I would recommend it! I would love to come back and give them another shot read more

Cane around for a quick lunch, just super overpriced in my opinion. I think I'd rather just go to whole foods/Central market for their bowls since it costs less and tastes better. I had the super bol and it was okay. The kale was drenched in a sauce that was average, but the beans were really good. The tacos are pretty small and I think you get can much better value and taste elsewhere. read more

Fresa's - 9th & Lamar - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

it's corn! it's a big lump with knobs! ~it has the juice~ because of that kid who loves corn, i wanted corn. this mexican street corn was just what i needed for my corn break! read more

Fresa's - 9th & Lamar - Mexican Street Corn - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Tacos here are decent, maybe a bit on the oily side. But when you are on a bind for a quick taco take-outs, I always turn to Fresa's. This place only has 4 different tacos, it makes it so much easier to decide! When I want to avoid oily things, I would order the Tortilla soup and 1 El Mari taco. I had all of the other tacos too, they were all good. Whenever we think we have rooms for extra food, we order the Classic Guac with chips. They are yums. I would not hesitate to come here again when I need a quick taco pickups. read more

Just hit the drive through. Paid $6 for a taco smaller than my hand. Legit. Smaller than my tiny ass hand. I am 5'6 140 pounds. Been roasted my whole life for being a small man or "Manlet" as some may say and this taco is smaller than my hand. Go ahead and pass this place and drive down the road to Kesos Tacos on MLK blvd where their tacos are a normal size read more

Fresa's - 9th & Lamar - Can't wait to eat this in two tiny bites! - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food is delish. Problem is you wait and wait and wait and wait and wait and wait. I couldn't get out or i would have left. 30 minutes for ice cream. Why have a drive thru or walk up if it's the same as being waited in in a restaurant?! read more

This is a review based on the bar and the To go service :) Driving around looking for lunch options, I decided to just pull over at Fresa's and ordered a salad to go. I chose to order the chopped salad, and paid $4 extra for some Achiote chicken to go along with it. My order was prepared within 10 minutes, and within that amount of time, I was able to sneak over to the bar and order a margarita. Happy hour is at the bar every day, so $2 off drinks and appetizers is offered there. read more

Fresa's - 9th & Lamar - The Fresa's Chopped Salad To Go with Achiote chicken. - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas