The service: everyone was so kind and helpful. The…read moreambiance: a fantastic little hole in the wall with the perfect amount of lighting, low key, not too loud and very clean. The food: where to even start.....I hit the jackpot here. The salsa tasted like it was freshly made and served warm, so so good. The refried beans (which I don't typically order) were hands down the best I've ever had. The enchiladas were top notch, full of flavor and not overly salty. Honestly, I have nothing negative to say, it's a must try when in Bastrop!!

ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING -- BEST MEXICAN FOOD ANYWHERE…read more If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. I've traveled all over Texas and across the U.S., and I can say without hesitation that Las Cocinas Mexican Grill is hands-down the BEST Mexican restaurant I have ever been to -- and that includes all of Austin. My family and I come here several times a week, even though we don't live close by. That alone should tell you how incredible this place is. Must-try favorites (do NOT skip these): The Margaritas - Very strong and absolutely perfect. Order them half & half (half on the rocks, half frozen). Trust me -- you'll thank me later. Nachos Al Carbon (Appetizer) - The beef fajita meat is out of this world. Tender, flavorful, and unforgettable. Beef Fajitas Cremosas (Entrée) - Get them with EXTRA sun-dried tomatoes. Oh. My. God. I have never had anything like this in my life, and it's something I crave several times a week. Stuffed Jalapeños - So good I sometimes order them as my entire meal. And the onion rings they're served on? Easily the best onion rings I've ever had anywhere. Beyond the food, the staff is absolutely amazing. From the moment you walk in, they make you feel like family -- warm, welcoming, and genuinely happy you're there. That kind of service is rare, and it's one of the many reasons this place is so special to us. And yes -- I always forget to take pictures of my food because I eat it before I remember to take photos for a review . That should tell you everything you need to know about how good it is. We are incredibly thankful for Las Cocinas. It's not just our favorite Mexican restaurant -- it's our favorite restaurant, period, and the best in the entire area by a mile. Perfect in every way.

I absolutely love this place. The food is so delicious, I'm craving a plate just thinking about it…read more The service is exceptional. Everybody is so friendly and eager to satisfy your every need. The ambiance is cozy, not too bright, but just the right amount of light. I travel about an hour just to eat here. If that doesn't tell you how much I love this restaurant, I don't know what will. My favorite dish is the Matamoros plate but I can barely finish it because I usually fill up on my other favorite, which is the chips and salsa.

Tried Guadalajara based on reviews…read more Busy location with a full bar and a large menu. Service was friendly and timely. We ordered a couple of combination plates. Food was good, but a few of the accoutrements were missing, which we had to request. Overall, glad we tried it to see what the fuss was about. Flavors are good.

Great food , great service. I got the Costa Azul shrimps,…read morethey were delicious! The place is clean and it smells pretty good (Mexican seafood)

Part One: VAST…read moreAMOUNTS OF SEAFOOD AT AN UNBELIEVABLY LOW PRICE !!!!! * * * * * You get what you pay for. * * * * * Do you really want to eat a gigantic seafood platter of tough rubbery bottom of the line octopus and macerated formless shrimp chunks? * * * * * The sauce and garnishings do not hide the fundamental nature of what you are eating. * * * * * There is plenty of non seafood on the menu. Go with the non-seafood for sure. Part Two: Other Yelp reviews rave about the fish. My co-eater raved about her chicken enchiladas. My oysters were pretty good. My shrimp were mushy because I had a marinated dish. I think the villain in the proceedings was the octopus. The octopus was genuinely mediocre. Like not wanting to finish my plate mediocre. I think if you avoid the octopus everything else they have is probably pretty good. The one land mine on the menu is one HELLUVA land mine. But all signs are that with one huge exception this place is okay.

Maria L was so amazing!! food was great and so were our drinks! Got a few free soft serve…read moremargaritas and they were delicious!! She overheard it was my mother in laws birthday so she brought out a free dessert and everything! So so amazing!! I forgot to take pictures of the food... ate it all too quick to think lol.

We love the atmosphere! Taco Tuesday is one of our favorites…read more We always ask for Maria, she is a great waitress and such a sweet person. Very personable and always greets you with a smile. Everyone is very friendly and attentive.

It was was great! Beans that came with my plate were the bomb, taste like maybe bacon grease was…read moreadding. Must be great in a bean cheese taco. I also had the hoHere ya go Ruth Hosley... I can't wait to see what everyone else's pictures are... Looking for the brighter side of life.......if you're reading this, leave me the last photo you took, with no explanations! Then put this on your wall so I can leave one. Watch. - No one follows directions! Why? They don't read the post fully. We will see (read it twice)rrcha and it was a lot and tasty. Will go back again.

I hate doing a bad review, I come here several times a week, the service has been pretty good when…read moreserved by the ladies, but today, a gentleman that goes by "Chava" served me and wow... really, really bad service. Brought me coffee with no creamer, no water and no chips and salsa. He than started to take two other tables' orders while I waited for my creamers, water and chips and salsa. I had to asked another server "female" if she could get me what I asked asked for. She asked "Chava" if he was attending me. The server Brought out the food, but wait... no creamers, no water this time. He came back for the 5th time.... and still no water. He was more concerned in getting more tables in his section, than to give a better service on a customer.

Came back several times. Really enjoyed every visit. We're always quickly greeted and seated,…read morebrought water, chips and a spicy, charred salsa. The wait staff is friendly and checks up on us regularly, They have a chalk board with specials. A nice bar - Today their specials included a $5 margarita. But I also like their generous Mexican martini (brought out in a proper shaker) and their Fridarita - an ode to Ms. Kahlo featuring hibiscus (jamaica) and decorated with a flower. It has to be the most interesting margarita I've ever encountered. And it tastes great. My wife had the menudo and a crispy chicken taco. She enjoyed both. And the taco was larger than most. I came back to my favorite here, the shrimp relleno - a blister, peeled poblano pepper (not battered or fried) filled with shrimp and ranchero sauce and served with white rice and lovely, grilled vegetables (zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, etc.). The whole dish works so well together you could mix it all up and it would still be devine. So... we keep coming back.

On my way back from Austin , me and a colleague wanted to check out a Mexican restaurant that was…read morein route. We decided to stop here since the reviews here were pretty solid. We were greeted and seated right away. The salsa that came with the complementary chips were outstanding. However, the authenticity and vibe were unfortunately lackluster. I ordered my meal and I told the waitress I did not want any cheese in my fried stuff avocado meal and when the meal came she assured me there was no cheese which she was wrong. I couldn't get another meal made right for some reason so I unfortunately did not finish my meal. Unfortunately, I will have to pass on this establishment.

Best bartender ever is Rocio she always smiling and just best service all around. You can't beat…read morethe chip and salsa bar unlimited!!! Always playing the beat music and the atmosphere is amazing I look forward to coming back!! She is the reason I keep coming back.

Excellent Food and Service Went here to celebrate a life…read moreevent and we had an Awesome Food Festival and the beverages were Great The Mariachi Band added Great Ambiance to the atmosphere All around just a Great Day

Best Tex-Mex food in Bastrop. I always get the Enchiladas de Mole and it never disappoints. No…read morematter when I go in I get quality service from the wait staff and it has become my go to spot when I want to eat out or just chill and have a couple beers.

Customer service was poor they act like they didn't want to serve a black person. Do not come here…read morethe food nasty and over cooked

We came back for breakfast. It was very good…read more My wife had menudo and a barbacoa taco. She's very picky about both and was extremely pleased. And they offer both options every day/all day, which is great. She'll come back with her sister to enjoy it again. I had two breakfast tacos: one with egg, sausage and cheese and the other with migas. I really loved the migas. While the first taco was unremarkable, the migas was great. It was perfect, in fact. And it really celebrates their home made corn and flour tortillas. The only thing I didn't like was the salsa. It tasted like canned tomatoes and it was a wee bit salty and not very spicy. I really liked the migas, though. It was made with fresh jalapeño and had just the right amount of heat without needing any salsa. So I think this is one of those places that does some things very well... enough to build up a solid base of regulars, even though some of their other offerings were disappointing, like improperly reheated enchiladas. But if you know what to order, you can really enjoy this place. Oddly enough, they have chorizo on the menu, but don't list it among the available proteins on the breakfast taco menu, which I personally find very strange. Chorizo and egg is such an iconic breakfast taco offering. I'll bet they'd do it justice.

I went here for the Puffy tacos, and they were San Antonio style...which is perfect. The place is…read moresomewhat difficult to see, so plug it into your GPS. Parking was street, which was on when we went, but on weekends looks like it would be a challenge. Service was good The restaurant seemed clean.