Food and service is good. Went to one in Buda the night before, and returned to one in Austin the next day for breakfast.

I graciously view that online ordering is out of order so I choose to make a phone-call to this dear establishment to place an order in hopes to taste a supple Mexican meal. When the phone is answered by staff we are immediately cussed out in Spanish! Confused, we let them know we'd like to place an order. The woman says she will call us back in 5 minutes and hung up on us, never returning our call. Perhaps the food is delightful but we will never know due to their stomach churning service , we would never make a second attempt. Cheers! read more

Not located on S. Congress anymore... they are on Ben White Hwy... a few blocks away before one gets to the Burger King on the feeder going East. Good food, service, and staff! Very tasty and fast breakfast... my barometer for Tex-Mex breakfast are Huevos Ala Mexicana... great taste and value! read more

Tried the caldo de res today and it was amazing. Tastes like it had been stewing forever and wonderful deep beef broth flavor. It also came with a good amount of beef as well. A must try and a definite go back for dish. read more

La Chapala - Caldo de Res - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Definitely my go to Mexican restaurant on the south side. It is inexpensive and the good is delicious. I have tried it several time already and it has not disappointed. One minor detail however, they only serve beer and no cocktails or wine, other than that highly recommend. The staff of lovely and the quality of service is outstanding, two thumbs up read more

Pretty sizable portions a a decent price. Food is pretty good for the cost. Cute Mexican decor and lots variety of authentic Mexican dishes. This is a hidden gem one the few left in Austin. read more

A local recommendation when asking for Mexican food but definitely not Tex-Mex style but more of a SoCal type. The employees are nice and may not understand my broken Spanish but they also speak English really well. The service is somewhat slow but that means food is made to order. Authentic food from breakfast options, to seafood and even Micheladas. Party of 12 was a bit much but fit us between 3 tables but there are booth options. read more

DISCLAIMER: I'm a vegan gringo, and although also gringo, my carnivorous parents approve. And it's probably a good sign that most of the patrons are not gringos. FOOD: Best nopales evaaar! Hefty portion of avocado. Their corn tortillas have the perfect texture and don't crack when rolled. Salsa is great. All in all, it felt fresh and light for mexican food. Parents raved over an enchilada plate and carne guisada. PRICE: Tacos for less than $2 at lunch, and $1 tacos at breakfast (before 11am). Each taco comes with two tortillas. My sister and I did lunch for less than $10 before tip. SERVICE: Tip like the food's not cheap! They are always quick, friendly, and patient with my spanglish. read more

I never would have known about this place had I not had car trouble nearby. While my hero manly man replaced the starter on my car...we stopped in here to grab a quick lunch during the ordeal. Knowing I was about to fork over major cash for car repair, I really appreciated the 4.99 lunch special. We both got that...Thursday enchiladas. Chicken with Green Sauce. He had the Beef with Red Sauce. Both were adequately slathered with cheese, mine white, his yellow. 3 to a plate and they were thick and delicious. The salsa was a tad salty but still tasty. The waitress didn't mind fixing us to go ice teas which we were happy to have later as we continued the quest for auto parts...got outta there for around 15 bucks and plenty full. read more

I don't like writing bad reviews but I am considering calling the health department due to the (2) RAT TURDS rolled up in my tortillas. This place is nasty. Completely grossed out. Don't eat here. read more

I've been eating at Chapala for years and am a little embarrassed I haven't taken the time to write a review yet! Solid, authentic Mexican at a great price. My favorite salsa in town (made in-house. Not the tomato paste type, but rather the fresh veggie type -- to be clear, I recognize that the paste type is a valid style, it's just not my preference). No black beans offered, but their charro beans are legit. Their shrimp soup has replaced Dong Nai's egg noodle as my favorite in town. Mexican style with the giant carrots etc I have their breakfast tacos (eggs and bacon with salsa) twice a week. =Other dishes of theirs I love= Chicken Enchiladas, green sauce, charro beans, with an order of sour cream on the side Pork chops Flautas Chicken tacos with onions and cilantro on corn Parrilladas Honestly I haven't tried anything else of theirs; it's hard to branch out when I know I love the above dishes, you know? read more

I Like this restaurant a lot, the food and service here is always top notch. I don't quit like it as much as there Oak Hill location (Taqueria Chapala) however I would still rank this among my favorite Mexican restaurants. Their new interior decorating is like no other restaurant I've seen around. It is really colorful, authentic and makes you feel like you've walked into Mexico with all. read more

La Chapala - Interior - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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So tired of them getting my order wrong. Food is fine, but there's plenty of good TexMex places. One time my order was so wrong that I sent it back - which is something I do like once every 10 years. And here's today's episode with my to go order: "Yeah, I just got home and my order's totally wrong. Not even close." "I'm sorry. She doesn't understand English." "Well, how do you say enchilada in Spanish?" "Enchilada." "Exactly." Then I was told if I want to drive all the way back, in the middle of Congress traffic, they'd do me the grand favor of remaking my order. Wouldn't credit me, wouldn't give me a discount next time, nothing.... Well, I won't be driving back there today or any other day. Like I said, plenty of great places to get Mexican food in South Austin. read more

One taco at a time, this establishment is taking over my tummy. 4 stars because the red sauce is not very good. Go with green, and your in the clean. Wait staff: Straight 7's across the board. These ladies provide valuable eye candy while I'm remembering the correct combination of beans, eggs, cheese, bacon, chorizo, potato, pepper, onion, or even beans. Come for the tacos, stay for the hospitality. Amen. read more

They took a bigger tip from my credit card than what I had put on the bill. Do they really think people don't check their credit card statements? I don't know what the restaurant business calls this, but I call it stealing. Never going there again. read more

This place has the promise of authenticity if not the the most consistent food. I had a very tasty curry of beef tongue in a tomatillo sauce which was very tasty! But then the Sope was very strange. The substrate was this thin and fried-to a crisp wafer of masa. Not the nice, hand-pressed Masa you get at so many other places. And the cheese on it was Monterey Jack instead of queso fresco. It's clearly not their thing. With so many places making their own corn tortillas, I am now getting dissappointed when I get served store bought. But really, I am probably just getting spoiled on that front. There is really nothing wrong with a store bought corn tortilla. I got great ones at Juan's for years! Salsa: 2 great authentic green ones pretty close to the standard bearers (Fruta Feliz). Not bad. Worth further exploration... read more

The hostess was very disrespectful and annoyed we were coming to eat at the business , but once I talked to Jaza , who is also a manager there everything was perfect . I love this restaurant , we actually come here quite a lot . This was my first bad experience , and it wasn't bad it was just the hostess . She wasn't happy with her job so why was she here ? Lol dosent make since , but Jaza is amazing !! & every other server and hostess besides her , were VERY helpful . Definitely will be coming back soon ! read more

You can get 3 breakfast tacos here for $2.99. There neither bad nor great. Just OK. The included salsa was a bit too watery for me as well. The tacos were cheap and did not leave me hungry. However, like I said before, they were just OK. read more

La Chapala - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Pretty good food but the service was a little slow. I suppose I can forgive them because they had to prepare for a party of eleven or so. I ordered shrimp with an avocado margarita. It was excellent. Great atmosphere, good food, it was just a fun time. I would definitely come back again. read more

Not quite as good as the one in Oak hill - service was a bit slower and prices higher. Salsa was terrific- and as good as anything else close by. Chips were fresh - I had the combination plate see picture read more

La Chapala - Combination plate - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Not bad but not great. Better than just Tex-Mex with some variety. Carne Guisada was below average. Not sure I will go back but for the price you might find a gem there one day. read more

We were looking for a random new place to try and stumbled on this. Food was good, service was fantastic and we were pleasantly surprised. We will definitely go back sometime read more

A great inexpensive option if you're in the area and want Mexican food. No liquor license so you'll have to look elsewhere for margaritas but they still have beer and I like the service/atmosphere here. Short wait times for food and plenty of parking. read more

There are obviously better places than Chapala. But you know, for a neighborhood dive, its really pretty good. My daughter liked her meal a lot. I was surprised they served Chilaquilles there. The food was hot, the mom of the mom and pop team was really sweet. Her English was, "how are ju". Which is a good sign of things to come generally. You know, the thing that stood out really was the salsa. They make really really good salsa. It was very surprising to me. Everything was fresh. Nothing came out of the warmer. It's kind of like going to somebody's aunt's kitchen. They have a lot of stuff on the menu. All of its low priced. Its hot fresh and plentiful. read more

I love this place. We come over here after church every other Sunday or so, and we can't get enough of it. From the fantastic corn tortillas that don't tear up to the Specíal Quesadillas, there is something for almost everyone here, whether you like authentic Mexican cooking or the milder TexMex version. And save room for great flan! If you manage to not fill up on chips and salsa before your meal, you will have room and cash left over for a tasty dessert. I'm not so crazy about the canteloupe nectar or the tres leches cake. Service is always friendly and helpful. read more

This is oddly one of my favorite restaurants in Austin They give you a Free hot batch of Chips with Salsa no matter what when you sit down, their Prices are killer, and every Meal I have had there has been 100% on point. I usually get the same thing every time. Tall Glass of Water, Bottomless Coffee, and then the Chapala Breakfast that has 4 slices of toast with jelly , Bacon, Sausage, 2 eggs, and home Fries and my final tab when I leave is about 7 bucks and thats after a couple dollars tip. Another few meals that are good is the Beef Fajita Quesadilla Special, or the Beef Fajita Dinner..Enjoy read more

My hubby drove by this place and decided he wanted us to try it. I am so glad he did! Not only was the food reasonably priced, everything was delicious! I highly recommend this restaurant if you are looking for delicious cheap eats. I will definitely be a returning customer. This has become our Wednesday dinner place. read more

This was my fourth experience here. The first three were fine. This past experience was the worst. I had asked for my eggs over easy. A simple request as a dinner. Eggs come out medium. There's a difference. I asked for a new eggs please. As I waited I started eating the bacon and toast. As I grab a piece of toast they had served the end piece of the loaf. In all of my dinning I cant remember being served the end piece of the loaf. I then asked for a new piece. After seven minutes of waiting on the eggs my toast comes out. I asked where my eggs were and they didn't know. I asked for a manager and was told there wasn't one. I got up from my breakfast and left. Now, this is first world problems I know. However, they need to pay attention to the details and they failed! read more

Sorry, I only eat one thing here. Steak Tacos with Cheese and Peppers. This place is the real deal. I'm from Cali, and all these "Tex-Mex" tacos are disgusting. This is yummy. Good steak, good cheese, good Peppers. I eat here at least twice a week. If you think Taco Cabana is yummy, this is not for you. Just going to be straight up, plenty of legit Latinos in here, so you know its good. read more

T-Bone, fries, beans, rice, guacamole is the best plate for 8.95. The food is hot and tasty. Great chips and salsa, great service.

The green sauce knocked the snot right out of me... in a good way. And any place that gives me a giant squeeze bottle of the stuff is golden in my book. It's like the TacoDeli dona sauce but without the portion control. No more licking the inside of those little cups hoping for one more drop of fiery green bliss. Here, my inner salsa addict can leave satisfied. read more

This little taqueria has been improving ever since it opened. My family and I are pretty loyal customers so we definitely get our taco fix here. For the most part that's all I order because the fajita and barbacoa tacos are really good. I appreciate their salsa and chips too, very fresh. I definitely have to comment about their renovations too, they seem to spruce up the place a lot and I think it's very fitting to the feel of the place. The service here is pretty fast but it can get crowded too especially during the lunch hour. Overall, I've never had a bad experience here except that time that they ran out of barbacoa meat... read more

Just really great super legit mexican food. Love the salsa served with the chips. LOVE the horchata. Love the charro beans, seriously sometimes I skip that rice and get a double portion of charro beans in a small bowl. Beyond that the enchiladas are great, as well everything else I've ever had there. read more

Big meh...I has the Milanesa torta and it tasted like the old oil it was cooked in. They have a green salsa which i have had many times other places and this one was bland and it had no kick. At least it was cheap. read more

I ordered their enchiladas and a taco and wasn't impressed. The roomy and I went here some time last year and I can't even remember what I had. I guess that's how forgettable this place is. To be honest I only like my enchiladas from El Borrego. I did like their taco. It wasn't anything special and it tasted like something from Taco Bell. So now I know where I can go for my late night Taco cravings. read more

Just had some of he best chilaquiles I've ever had. Green sauce was great, the salsa was great, service was solid. Definitely a solid option for breakfast. $10 total including an iced tea! Can't wait to try other dishes. read more

I eat all their locations. I like to bring my auto body technicians out to eat when we meet our goals. I always let the shop decide where we go. Every time La Chapala wins in the vote. It makes me happy, because you get a big serving of food, that is great quality, and the price is even better. read more

My family ate here Sunday brunch time and it was delicious and affordable. We ordered the ceviche, quesadillas, and enchiladas. All the food was tasty and fresh. We loved all of the salsas. The service was great too. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but if you are looking for some affordable, authentic Tex Mex you should check it out. read more

I get my car serviced in walking distance, so I always stop in for breakfast tacos. I love the salsa. The Bacon is deliciously crispy. The service is fantastic. And the chairs are amazing. If you're nearby, this place is great for takeout or sit in. read more

While the pricing is pretty cheap, I found the food tasted fairly cheap as well. I ordered breakfast (migas and a beef tounge taco) on a Saturday morning. The migas came out looking like an egg caserole. The taco was very good, but I found the tortilla to taste more or less like a store-bought one. The service was quick and unspectacular. All and all, totally edible, but not a place I am likely to revisit. read more