My son took me here for Mother's Day brunch, and it turned out to be a great experience. He had made reservations, so we didn't have to wait. We sat outside, and the weather was perfect for brunch. We tried the esquites, which had a nice char and a little kick. The tostada with pickled carrots was fresh and flavorful, but the blue corn pancakes were definitely the highlight of the meal. Drinks were just okay. Overall, great ambiance and a really nice spot for brunch, especially if you can get patio seating. Definitely recommend making reservations. read more

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La Condesa is undeniably a beautiful and breathtaking restaurant, but my experience there yesterday was deeply disappointing. I visited with my partner and two other friends (I am Latina, and my friends are Indian), arriving around 4:35 PM. The hostess told us the dining room wouldn't open until 5:00 PM and instructed us to wait at the bar for happy hour. However, the bar area was completely packed with people standing, and there wasn't a single seat available. When my partner asked the hostess if we could please be seated at a table for four since we were ready to order, they flat-out refused to accommodate us. Luckily, a kind couple who had a four-top table saw us and let the women in our group sit down. My partner and my friend's husband were left standing, which actually caused the sweet couple to rush through paying their bill just so our entire group could sit together. Before they left, another nearby table offered my partner an empty chair--only for a waiter to march over and take it away, rudely stating they don't allow the "shuffling of chairs." The staff carried a heavy, tense energy; they seemed overworked, upset, and openly rude to the clientele. We tried to get the attention of several servers and were utterly ignored. When we finally got our table, they tried to serve us on the dirty surface left by the previous couple. When I asked for it to be cleaned, the staff made me feel like *I* was the one being rude. To top it off, they completely refused to accommodate my food allergies. I requested a simple modification to have the aioli served on the side for the tacos, and they refused. No matter how elegant or tasteful a location looks, it means nothing without basic hospitality. As a Mexican myself, this was heartbreaking to experience. In our culture, hospitality and making people feel genuinely welcomed is top tier. La Condesa completely failed to meet the standards it pretends to uphold. It was a shameful experience, and I honestly don't care to go back. read more

La Condesa - Fish taco - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

For a Tuesday night and it's cinco de mayo. They were busy! I was able to sit at the bar since they don't do take outs. This place was close to my Airbnb. It's on the pricier side. Carnita Tacos was delicious. The esquites was ok. Service was good and they were fast. read more

La Condesa - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This is an elegant building with good food and service. Like everything on 2nd, yes, it's a little pricy. They have a very popular happy hour from 4-6, but it gets crowded in their bar area which is a bit undersized. We ended up seated in the main dining area and just had drinks and appetizers. They have a great menu, lots of variety and wonderful options if you are a vegan. I'd give them 5 stars if they carried some kind of happy hour specials on drinks into the dining area. read more

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My family made reservations for a birthday here and everyone loved it! The Queso Flameado was stupid good and so was the Chilaquiles. Other favorites included the Pollo en Mole and the Ensalada Condesa. While the menu seemed a little expensive, the food was all obviously homemade, fresh and high quality. I can also recommend their Espresso Martini... read more

It was one of those coldest days in Austin and I decided to brace the freeze and step into La Condesa in the downtown. Parking was a nightmare since it was hard to find a space next to the restaurants. I got one three blocks away. I was able to reserve and go. It was pretty much an empty restaurant and the waiter was really great and recommend vegetarian options. My order: Huevos Rancheros Chilaquiles Concha Service was a tad bit slow. Still the dishes came out piping hot. Loved the Huevos Rancheros and it was a little soupy than the traditional dish. Chilaquiles was fine. Concha was alright since it wasn't a soft brioche and the chocolate wasn't going great with brioche , probably because it was my first time. Ambiance was stellar with lights and decor. Would totally recommend this place. read more

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The best happy hour in town Weekdays from 5-7 in bar area they have half off drinks and $3 tacos!! Insane deal / we tried the crispy tuna - al pastor - chicken and fried fish taco We also ordered the quesadilla from the regular menu My favorites were the crispy tuna and al pastor - I think next time we will order at least 4 of each lol The quesadilla was delicious and large portion too! La condesa house marg was my favorite - also on happy hour! We tried the churros - amazing!! So freaking good Service was great - Sarah was our server at the bar and she was incredible - loved her! Super helpful and personable and friendly! The interior is beautiful - street parking / garage is your best option read more

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Very upscale, ambience was very pretty with plenty of decor. We went for a brunch on a Sunday morning and it wasn't crowded at all, we still had a reservation in advance. Our waiter took good care of us, went over the menu to help us choose vegetarian options. We ended up ordering the huevos rancheros, chilaquile with no meat, mint tea and a concha. Everything tasted delicious. My most favorite was the huevos rancheros. The eggs were perfectly done and it was delicious. This restaurant says $$$ but our check was only $60 which we thought is a little lesser compared to what is mentioned in Google/Yelp with regards to pricing. The restrooms were very clean and there is a bar on the other side. Overall a great experience! read more

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Our new favorite spot! Bar none! Lots of vegan and gluten free dishes Pro tip: go for their weekly happy hour 5-7pm! The tacos will change your life! My absolute favorites were the Crispy taco (tuna, dai dai, avocado, chives) and some delicious fish taco that was special that day. My wife's favorite was the Al Pastor and the Pollo taco. We then left HH, went shopping, and came back for dinner. At dinner we had almost everything and the standouts were the QUESO FLAMEADO made with black beans, avocado and of course queso! We added the short rib (chef's kiss). Then we had the ESQUITES a side dish made with grilled corn, cotija, mayo, etc. and lastly the PESCADO AHUMADO made with smoked fish, avocado and caviar! Yes, yes, yes please... Dessert was a struggle because we were full - so we recommend sharing with lots of people - but we did try the CHOCOLATE cake with banana ice cream and the carrot cake special. Let me just say ... I actually don't like carrot cake. Never have. Never will. Until now. I loved the texture, the subtle carrot and the sweetness. Who knew?? I'm glad I tried it. The ambience was perfect for our anniversary and ALL of the staff were friendly, informative, and welcoming. They also always ask about allergies which we loved. So try the HH then once you're hooked - reserve a table and bring your friends! read more

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Wow, where do I even start? Brandon, who was running the host stand and serving as the manager on duty, was absolutely incredible and truly the highlight of our visit. He made sure we were well taken care of from the moment we arrived, offered fantastic dish recommendations, and was a major reason we'll keep coming back. We came for brunch and ordered the $4 palomas, banana bread, breakfast quesadilla, and short rib hash. I wish I had taken more photos, but trust me everything was so good we devoured it immediately. Highly recommend! read more

La Condesa - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

I met a friend for HH this past week on a Wednesday. I got lucky and got a street spot just around the corner! Woo hoo! I've been to La Condesa many times in the past but it had been some years since I'd last been to this location. We sat near the bar at a table and had a great waitress, Gabriela, waiting on us. They have a good HH with 1/2 off of all drinks and street tacos for $3. The tacos have a nice spicy kick to them! We ordered cocktails, some tacos and guacamole. The blue corn chips were a nice touch but we ran out and needed to order more. They brought out the wrong taco for me at first but quickly brought the right one, which was the pastor one. And when they say 1/2 off all drinks, they mean all. Gabriela suggested my favorite cocktail as I was struggling to find one, other than the paloma on their menu that didn't have syrup/sugar which was The Last Word with mezcal! They brought one out that she and I both knew right away they hadn't made properly because it was missing the maraschino cherry, they put a lime on the rim, and possibly the green chartreuse because it did not taste good at all. She said she would personally remake it and she did! It was much better! I look forward to going there for HH again, especially if I get a sweet parking spot! read more

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Another "elevated Mexican" spot which are a dime a dozen in Austin. We came here on a Tuesday evening. Pros: -The interior is beautiful. -The homemade corn tortillas are fresh and chewy. -Happy Hour has half off drinks and the drinks are nice. Cons: -The items we ordered were SO. incredibly. Oily and Greasy. I suppose I just get annoyed when things are calorie bombs when they don't need to be. The carnitas Tacos ($16) were literally swimming in grease I had to blot off the bottom with a paper towel. And the Queso Flameado ($22) was nice but was a giant bowl of melted cheese that was again, swimming in grease. I suppose cheese makes grease when it melts and it's hard to pour the grease out- but still, not an enjoyable experience. Nice chopped avocado on top though. I really wish I had gone for the ceviche or tuna tostada. Our waiter was quite pleasant. We sat outside on the patio because we had a pup with us. read more

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Ambiance is okay, however our friend had a paper version of her ID while her new ID was on its way, and the manager came over and said she isn't able to accept that ID (in which my friend said she understood). She then said she won't serve any of us any alcoholic beverage even though the other 5 of us had valid IDs. Would have liked to have tried the food but given the attitude of the manager and lack of reasoning as to why they were unable to serve the entire table based on not taking one persons paper ID, we decided we'd rather dine anywhere else. read more

A friend and I slipped in here a few weeks ago and the vibe was so right! Nice dark lighting. We got queso with short ribs and it was so filling--it came with tortillas so it was essentially like eating tacos. The drink were great too, I got their classic margarita. Excellent service. Great experience! read more

La Condesa - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Well deserved 5 stars. Yes it's pricey but the elevated and eclectic dishes are delicious and a welcome treat from the boring Mexican food you can find everywhere else. The attention to detail on the dishes is evident and the flavors are bold and fresh. I really enjoyed the Happy hour oysters, Queso flameado (add the rib meat), and the carnitas tacos. Delicious across the board. The mini Barbacoa tortas were also tasty. Service was friendly and helpful. read more

La Condesa - Oysters Happy Hour yummy - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Their happy hour for vegetarians is amazing! The hongos tacos are so flavorful, $3 tacos! 50% off drinks, service is impeccable! Also love their guac & blue corn tostadas & black bean frijoladas! read more

I really enjoy the cocktails and the ambience. The happy hour seems to change constantly, which is a little confusing, but it is a nice location and the service was nice. If you can catch during happy hour, it's a great deal. Parking is very difficult because it's downtown so keep that in mind. This is also on the list of Chase Sapphire preferred to get the yearly credit/cash back. They take reservations online or over the phone. read more

Delicious eats and drinks! We tried the pineapple agua Fresca and yum! The Condesa margarita was a win for the Mister. Guac was delicious with its fresh tomatoes from Marfa. The sopes were just the right spicy. Blue tamale was okay, not a fan of the beans. The tuna tostada was delicious. Will be back! read more

La condesa has the best queso fundido I have ever had. It's so good. The tortillas are delicious, and the avocado & beans are a great addition to the queso. We enjoyed our entrees, but this was really the star. I'd come here and get a drink, queso, and dessert! read more

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Had a lovely date night here; this spot is on the Chase Sapphire list of restaurants to redeem credit, so we decided to check it out. A few vegetarian options, and nice flavors across the board; they were accommodating for dietary restrictions. It is quite loud in the restaurant, but the ambience is nice with high ceilings and a ton of plants. Staff was nice, but service was quite slow. Dishes are pricy, but decent sized portions-- and some, like the queso flameado, are heavier than one might think. Tip: ask for their salsas on the side! They have a couple good ones with varying levels of spice, but not listed on the menu! Dessert was the best course of the night! read more

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La Condesa is our go-to spot in Austin for authentic Mexican food. Their queso is famous for a reason. It is rich, savory, and absolutely worth ordering. The server once recommended adding short rib to the queso and it was amazing. Their carne asada tacos are my favorite and I honestly order them every single time. The tortilla chips are made in-house. Just a heads up, they are very hard and crunchy, but paired with the guacamole and their spicy salsa trio it is delicious. The drinks are strong and excellent. I always get a spicy margarita with Tajín on the rim. If you are dining with a group of five or more, I highly recommend ordering several small plates and sharing so everyone can try a variety of dishes. Everything we have tried has been so flavorful and worth it. Dessert was also great. We ordered the freshly made churros and the tres leches and both were a hit. Service is always pleasant. The staff is kind, helpful, and gives great recommendations if you ask. The menu is on the smaller side, but every dish is made with great flavor and at least one standout element. The presentation and atmosphere are perfect for date nights, celebrations, or group dinners. Overall, it is just a wonderful spot where you truly cannot go wrong. read more

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Came in for brunch on Saturday. Loved the decor and the vibe. The service was not great. Took a long time to get breaks; kept forgetting items we ordered. And heard servers dropping dishes 2-3 times! On the plus side, they did have $4 brunch margaritas (although they were out of the frozen ones, and the classic was pretty acidic). The Sandia one with mezcal was untraditional, but so good! Also the huevos rancheros were very flavorful. My friends loved the chicken salad and the chilaquiles, too. They were out of the carnitas, so my other friend had the Barbacoa, and it was fatty, like a pot roast, but she said it was eccellent. read more

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Had a good dinner experience at La Condesa - the food was 'authentic' Mexican with CDMX cuisine (not a Tex-Mex spot). The food is James Beard nominated & Michelin recommended - acclaimed praise from the foodie crowd. Their selection of tequilas and mezcal is massive; the margaritas very good. Service was good & attentive with an energetic ambiance that is more hip than some of the photos suggest. It seemed a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for :) read more

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We went for drinks and a small bite. The vibe is amazing. We sat down right away even though we did not have a reservation. The servers are friendly. The cocktails are strong. We ordered the mezcarita and the spicy margarita and the el cubico. We also ordered the queso appetizer. It is out out of this world. Highly recommend this place. read more

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This place was great, highly recommend. Note the bathrooms are upstairs if you have anyone who finds stairs difficult. Servers were all super attentive and took time to go over the menu and give suggestions. We tried several items as a shared meal. We ended up with probably 5 things which might have been too many for a group of 3, but not disappointed. Sikil Pak is their take on hummus. It was our favorite dish! The crudo could have used a sauce, but plenty of fish (more than I've had in other crudos). Esquites is basically elote. It was very good but also a little heavy! We had a couple things off their seasonal menu which were very good. Only issue is the amount of cilantro used. If you don't like it or are allergic, ask them to refrain. One dish had an actual cilantro and onion salad. That was a no for me! Other than that, we genuinely liked the food, if you're not sure what to get...ask the waiter! Even for cocktails, they'll come up with something for you:) read more

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Food was very good but very expensive not what we expected. Got sat down with no wait. Place was nice.

Went for the happy hour and loved it! It's one of the longest happy hours I know of in Austin so it's great for those who get off work a bit later. All drinks on the menu are half off, which is amazing! I ordered the cucumber drink - it was so refreshing & delicious! The tacos were only $3 on happy hour. Yes, they are small like street size but very tasty! Would love to come back and try the dinner menu. read more

La Condesa - Chicken Taco & Al Pastor Taco - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food was not worth the hype. Service was adequate... They kept interrupting our meal to fill our water until we said STOP. Ambience - theusic was so loud our group of four had to talk over the music to hear each other. We asked them to turn the volume down and the response was "we're keeping the party atmosphere". BOOOO. Won't be back or recommend. read more

The queso flameado was some of the best I have ever had. It takes a while to prepare but well worth the wait. The margaritas were also very good and very well balanced. read more

Popular restaurant and they were nice enough to get us in. Tried the queso, which was authentic and excellent. The carne asada tacos were good. Excellent margaritas. The people were nice but the service was a little slow and it's quite expensive. I think this place is better for happy hour or going to the bar with some appetizers rather than going for a meal. read more

La Condesa - Queso with fresh tortillas excellent - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great service, delicious food, eclectic ambiance! We will definitely return to this gem . We were looking for a brunch option and I stumbled upon this restaurant on open door (positive reviews). I decided to try our luck since I lot of the negative reviews were from large parties. We ate: 1. Queso Flameado: An interesting twist on queso with corn tortilla with Black beans. The dish was very cheesy with very little interest to my taste buds. 2. Huevos Rancheros: Hubby really loved this dish. He ordered the eggs over hard instead of how the dish comes (over easy). 3. Churro Waffle: This was my dish and for the sweet tooth in your party. Very crunchy but soft, while sweet it wasn't too sweet. I didn't use too much of the jam because it wasn't needed. I will definitely order this again! 4. Pan de Platano: Also a hubby favorite and an inspiration for him to workout his own recipe when we return home. I did take a bite and it was moist, tasty and perfect level of sweetness. We drank: Agua fresca pineapple mint, Jamaica, and Mexican coke. The pineapple was more minty than pineapple. I ordered a Jamaica after or hibiscus drink which was refreshing. The Mexican coke is not as sweet as the American coke which was perfect. Everything was delicious! My only complaint is the queso had too much oil at the bottom for my taste. It's not your traditional Mexican queso sauce. The taste was a pleasant surprise but would probably not order next time. Yes, there will definitely be a next time. read more

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This was such an amazing restaurant and I'm glad I went. Food was fresh and everything I had was delicious. I got the guacamole, sopes with beef cheek, and esquite. The drinks were great. The service was amazing. I had a nice and friendly server and even though I didn't have a reservation they sat me in a nice little table, people checked on me often andI loved the vibe of the restaurant as well. read more

This is NOT a 3.5 star restaurant as the reviews suggest. It is authentic Mexican (not Tex Mex) and it rocks. The queso flameado is melty, nutty and oh so satisfying. I have a feeling that I will have to return to Austin if I ever want to taste anything like that heavenly cheese dream in a hot skillet ever again. Our group will never be accused of being decisive, so we *had* to order way more menu items than mouths to eat them. Glad we did. We got to sample multiple delights from each menu section and they all hit high notes. I'm going to "attempt" to smoke Sea Bass at home to try and come even a skosh close to what La Condesa achieved. Amazing. Come hungry. Explore the menu. Leave happy. read more

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The food was great! We got one of the specials, so I don't actually know what we ended up getting, but everything was really tasty. It was a special that was meant to be split between two people, so that's what we did! Our server was very attentive, but since we got to the restaurant an hour before closing, we did feel a little rushed (which isn't their fault). However, while it wasn't their fault exactly, I took off a star because we were able to make a reservation for an hour before closing, but the food took a bit to come out and it was hard to get the full experience since we were eating very quickly. The restaurant looked cool inside, but the music was a little loud at times. read more

La Condesa - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Super cute location and highly recommend sitting outside weather permitting. The queso and guac were amazing but wasn't impressed with the mushroom dinner. read more

La Condesa - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

We went there a little over a month ago, and it still sits with me how terrible this place was. The place is very pretty, but it's an instagram place. Not a place where you can get real food. We ordered guac, and it came with like 5 chips. We ordered a quesadilla and it was a blue basically store bought mini tortilla folded in half. That terrible quesadilla was like $20. Basically $6.66 a bite. In all all of the food was super small, and overly complicated (which is how I suppose they justify the outrageous prices). We ordered several other dishes and they were equally disappointing in size, price, and flavor. The queso was $30 and also came with like 4 mini tortillas and that was it. While I understand that these are "tapas" they aren't very good, and they are way over priced. It's a wonder to me that people go here, and I highly recommend if you want an enjoyable experience going somewhere else. Anywhere else. There is no excuse for a restaurant like this and the owners should be ashamed of themselves. read more

Went for their Happy Hour and had a really amazing experience! There are 5 tacos to choose from the happy hour menu and all are $3! The tacos have a richer flavor than that of other street tacos places. My personal favorite is the Al Pastor Tacos! Would come back for their happy hour again read more

La Condesa - Happy Hour $3 Tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

We originally came here just for a cocktail and ended up staying most of the night. Yes, we'll definitely be back! When our food was brought to the bar, the staff took the time to explain each dish in detail. Ron Baird, a country artist, was the inspiration behind today's ceviche. The crab tostadas were incredibly delicious. He even came out to say hello. I'm really loving this vibe. You can tell they take great pride in both their food and cocktails. Simply amazing! Bravo to Chase & Ines for the great service. read more

It's been about three years since my last review and we decided to go to happy hour tonight. Things have changed, but I want to let you know they are still so good! The bar area is first come first serve and they have happy hour from 5 to 7 which includes half off all of their booze not just drinks... Any of the Mezcal is part of the deal And boy do they have a selection? This is one of my favorite things about this particular bar. If you let them know what you're looking for they can lead you toward a new wonderful Mezcal experience. We sat at the bar and enjoyed a mescalrita (which I got spicy) & several tacos, which did not disappoint. I love the tuna taco because it is basically ceviche in a crispy taco. They also have a Panko breaded taco, which is very spicy. I did not try the El Pastor at this time or the chicken. We had the mushroom and chimichurri taco which was vegetarian and gluten-free. This restaurant has a chill vibe with very friendly staff and overall good atmosphere and experience. It's a must try for a happy hour in Austin especially if you are a mescal Fan like me! read more

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Beautiful atmosphere and delicious margaritas, but everything else was a letdown. We were charged $3 each for three tiny salsas ($9 total) and another $3 for hard chips -- and no one told us about the upcharge, which felt deceptive. The Tuna Crudo was so salty and drenched in sauce it was not edible. We took two bites and complained, but nothing was done. The Sopes de Barbacoa were okay but came with only four tiny pieces. Then we waited over an hour for the Cochinita Pibil. While tasty, it was not worth $42 after such a long wait. To top it off, our server barely spoke English, making it very difficult to communicate. Gorgeous vibe, but as a foodie who dines out weekly, I left disappointed and frustrated. read more