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    La Mancha

    3.6 (485 reviews)
    ModerateTex-Mex, Mexican
    Closed • 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Greg H.

    We came here after the library as it was right across the street, just for some drinks and queso. Give our thoughts on both the library and the recent news of the Yogurt Shop Murders being solved. The staff was very nice and attentive, the manager was even making rounds to see how everyone was and asked about the Mexican Candy Shot we ordered which was good. The staff is the biggest plus here. Now the part that explains the 3 stars. Beyond the Mexican Rock Candy shot the drinks were not great, pretty weak and not flavorful. I got a Frozen Top Shelf margarita and Shana got The Perfect Margarita, and as she puts it, it wasn't perfect! We order the queso with beef which only came in one size, they did let us have the extra stuff on the side which was great and the queso and chips were okay. Not the best but not bad, the chips were pretty solid. All that being said. One appetizer, two shots and two disappointing drinks came out to over $60 bucks. I am glad we didn't eat there as who knows what that would have cost. The best thing was the small shot, I am not against paying more for good food and drinks but paying a full meal price for mediocre drinks and okay queso was a shock. The service and how friendly the staff was gave this some bonus stars but we won't be back. The food we had and the drinks being so underwhelming doesn't make us want to come spend that kind of money on the food.

    Cucumber margarita...meh
    Wendy B.

    The food was ok, nothing special, very similar to any other Mexican place in Austin. The service was ok, we had a big party over 3 long tables so our waiter was overwhelmed. I did not appreciate the manager coming over and telling us he had another big party coming and practically asked us to leave...not cool. The atmosphere is basic, as any other Tex-mex restaurant in Austin. Nothing outstanding in this restaurant.

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    Melissa W.

    Always a great weeknight dinner option, especially after a challenging day where a margarita might be just what you need! Great staff, always friendly and helpful.

    Yzabelle O.

    We came here after a disappointing experience at Curra's--and we're so glad we did! Genevieve took care of us and was incredibly friendly, patient, and helpful while we looked over the menu. Her great service truly turned our night around. The portions here are generous, and the food came out quickly. I had the grilled fish tacos, which were fresh and flavorful, and my husband ordered El Número Dos combo--he loved it. The Mexican martini was a highlight: strong, full of olives, and only $6 on Thursdays. It even comes with the shaker, so you're definitely getting your money's worth! Great food, great drinks, and excellent service--we're already looking forward to coming back. Ambiance is very casual here. There's a free parking lot on-site, and if it's full, there's more free parking just down the block.

    Free chips, but small queso ($8)
    Kate Z.

    I was trying to find some solid Tex-Mex, but instead I found Velveeta-like queso, bland refried beans, and dry barbacao tacos. The place was nice and had good parking and fine service, but the food was quite disappointing, especially with the high price tag. You won't find me back here.

    Truck Stop Enchiladas - 2 Enchiladas
    John B.

    Great local Tex-Mex restaurant. They have plenty of seating inside and a very nice patio to enjoy the outdoors.. The bar staff super friendly and delivers great service and makes a fantastic margarita. My beef, enchiladas (truckstop enchiladas) were full of flavor and really hit the spot If you're in the area, you need to check this place out if you have not

    Heaven! Spicey margarita and chorizo stuffed jalapeños! Yummm!!! I come every weekend brunch for these!
    Jenny A.

    I am so sad to write this review because my husband and I have come to this restaurant for so long. Our family spends close to $400 per month here brunching over the weekend and today the new male manager and a female co-Manager were so distasteful and unaccommodating that we regret to say we will never be returning business here again. We tried to order a combo plate today that was about $19. Instead of a beef enchilada we tried to order a cheese enchilada instead. The waiter said no substitutions. If we wanted a cheese enchilada we would have to order an extra one a la carte. I'm not one to waste food and it seems silly to pay extra for a small substitutions. The restaurants was barely busy and it seemed absurd and unaccommodating that they declined to fulfill a small request like this especially for long time regulars. The manager pointed to an area on the menu that says no substitutions and said he would not override the policy. I refuse to spend money at places that don't appreciate my business. It should never be a restaurant policy to not allow substitutions. They should be excited to have our business and grateful for it not standing firm on policies for mere convenience. It should never be an inconvenience to make a small adjustment to make a long time customer happy.

    Nick R.

    I have finally found Tex-Mex in Texas, sat at the bar and Amriss was extremely helpfully and made recommendations though-out. I had the Corona-Rita with their unreal chips and salsa and ordered the Mexican Street Corn app. I do wish it was on the cob but the flavor was spot on. Amriss made several recommendations and I settled on the El Numero Dos Combo Plate which was exactly what I was looking for. I made sure to save some salsa for my enchiladas to add a kick. I did add the Charro Beans which had me at bacon and were excellent. Service was perfect and I would not hesitate to recommend La Mancha to anyone!!

    Leah L.

    I will say the patio is nice, the margaritas were good , and the chips were very tasty. But overall the food was just...meh. Service was good and we were seated quickly. Portions are a good size for sharing. If I were in the neighborhood and wanted a Rita I would pop back in, but I don't foresee going go out of my way to go back here.

    El Numero Uno Combo Plate and El Numero Tres Combo Plate
    Carrie M.

    The service was great but food was very average. I got el numero uno combo, which comes with a cheese enchilada, a crispy beef taco, a pork tamale verde, refried beans, and rice. My friend got el numero tres combo. It was okay, but not very appetizing. We did not really like the chips and salsa. It does seem like a fun place for drinks.

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    Great drink specials daily...be sure to sign up for their email distribution list for free stuff! Food is great too

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    Good service, but food wasn't great. It wasn't *bad*, but really nothing to get excited about. 2-for-1 fajitas on Monday night.

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    They say they have a ton of vegetarian dishes on their menu, but they're not! The rice added to the dish is made with chicken stock! Boo!

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    13 years ago

    Service was very good but food was bland, almost tasteless. The restaurant is extremely loud with a lot of families with small children.

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    13 years ago

    This place is great, one of our local favorites. Great food, and fabulous margaritas!

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    10 years ago

    My favorite restaurant. Great atmosphere, food and service every time. Sour cream enchiladas are my favorite.

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    8 years ago

    The street tacos are the best! The Mexican martini is outstanding! I go there often and I love this place!

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    9 years ago

    This unassuming restaurant is a great spot for Tex-Mex. The food is good and the staff is exceptional. Never had a bad experience here.

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    Great atmosphere and food! Exceptional service!! Thank you for a pleasant experience!!

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    Moonshine Grill

    4.4(6.4k reviews)
    4.1 mi•Downtown
    •$$

    Don't sleep on Moonshine Grill! We've been here a number of times and recently returned for dinner…read moreafter an event at the Fairmont Hotel. We somehow snagged nearby street parking and a table for two with no wait despite it being a busy Saturday evening after a UT football game. Make a reservation if you have a large party or are on a tighter schedule. It's a bit loud for those seated in the lobby/entrance area, but totes a vibe. For food, we ordered the blackened catfish, brisket burnt ends quesadillas, and harvest bowl to share. Everything was delicious and served quickly, even with the aforementioned dinner rush. 10/10 would order the same items again. I was so appreciative of the server splitting the entree over two plates without us asking. Did I mention the complimentary popcorn and cornbread? Twas a FEAST. I'm already thinking about the next time we're going back! If not for Moonshine, definitely for the speakeasy downstairs.

    We were in Austin for a conference so I did some research and stumbled upon Moonshine Grill. I made…read morea reservation a week in advance. We arrived and in a few minutes we were seated at a table and immediately given water in mason jars and asked for our drink order. I opted just got an Arnold Palmer but the drink menu had some cute cocktails and mocktails, as well as a nice selection of beer and wine. Instead of bread, our server brought us a basket of seasoned popcorn. The popcorn had almost like a Cajun flair, but it wasn't spicy. It reminded me of the Ground Round chain from when I was a little girl. We decided to try the corndog shrimp appetizer. I couldn't decide on an entree because everything looked so good, so I did the Parmesan chicken and my coworker did the steak salad. The shrimp arrived so quickly with four large pieces of shrimp on a stick wrapped in corn dog batter and fried to a golden brown, with a blueberry mustard dipping sauce. The shrimp were delicious and while I didn't get much of the blueberry in the mustard, I enjoyed the sweetness it provided. My Parmesan chicken was a crispy and juicy breaded chicken cutlet with a lemon cream, artichoke hearts, and what appeared to be prosciutto on top. It was served with a side of pesto couscous with grape tomatoes and cucumbers. I wish I had ordered mashed potatoes on the side, because I wanted something to soak up the lemon cream sauce, which was the highlight of the chicken. We also were served 3 mini cornbread muffins with honey butter. My coworker said the salad was just okay, and was a little on the small side. The desserts were definitely a MUST and if you visit Moonshine and don't save room for the Espresso Brownie or the Peanut Butter Pie, you're going to regret it. The brownie was so fudgey and warm and served with ice cream. It was decadent. The peanut butter pie was the biggest slab of PB pie I've ever had with a thick Oreo crust. I wish I had someone with me to share it, it was huge. Overall, if I lived in the area I would definitely be back to try other things.

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    Mama Betty’s

    4.0(401 reviews)
    11.5 mi
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    Dined in for lunch party of 3. Avery was our fabulous server. We were welcomed and she was very…read moreknowledgeable. We had Kristen tacos entree and the quesadilla entree. Everything was so delicious! A+++ What great ambience and fun restaurant.

    I grew up in the Rio Grande Valley where Tex-Mex has no equal. I'd heard this place was good and…read morefinally made a trip out of my way to try it. I should've reacted to my first impulse when I walked in. Leave! Now! The booming, loud and annoying music was almost unbearable. I stayed and ordered the #3 lunch combination. The chips were good, but I much prefer a thinner white corn chip. The red salsa was very good; the creamy stuff was bland. The rice and beans were above average. The guacamole was a mess. It was bland, and the whole tostada--with guacamole, lettuce and chopped tomatoes--was slathered in something sweet and weird. I just pushed it aside. Excellent crispy taco shell, but the carne molida was dry, overcooked and disappointing. The cheese enchilada was awful. Wrong cheese. I prefer (correct) American, not cheddar. But it was good quality cheddar and not that stringy, bubble gum consistency stuff I run into occasionally. There was only a trace of what I assumed was supposed to be the chili con carne gravy (per the menu) so I requested more gravy which was thin, bland and somewhat tomato tasting, not chili con carne sauce. I ate the rice, beans, taco and a couple bites of enchilada--and left hungry. The service was outstanding.

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    El Alma - Chips salsa and queso

    El Alma

    4.1(1.4k reviews)
    4.4 mi•Bouldin Creek, 78704 (South Austin)
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    I love taking new people to a place where I have confidence it's gonna be a great experience and…read moregreat food. El Alma has always one of those stops for me. And yesterday was no different. I was worried we might not get a table quickly, but we arrived at the perfect time on a Saturday and were seated immediately. We ordered a couple drinks, perused the menu and ordered the ceviche and street tacos and chicken tacos and everything was fresh and delicious. Our server was helpful, Attentive without hovering. My friend visiting had nothing but great things to say. Look forward to going back for brunch. Which is my typical go to there.

    I've been coming to El Alma for nearly 5 years now (according to my first review, I first came here…read morein November of 2026). During that time, it has easily become one of my favorite restaurants in all of Austin. I absolutely love the food and the rooftop patio that overlooks downtown/the park, and it will forever be somewhere I continue to go, especially during happy hour. I have tried every vegetarian item on their menu, and while everything is great, my personal favorites are: - cheese enchiladas with mole verde (I get this 99% of the time because they are my favorite enchilada in town) - the chile rellano (it's listed in the sides, but I promise you that it can be a meal in itself) - their rice (comes with many of their plates or inside of their enchiladas) is actually soooooo good and one of the things I look forward to - queso (nothing different about it, but it's just a really good standard queso) - flaquita (spicy watermelon margarita; I don't need to say more) - sangria blanca (super refreshing) Up until a few months ago, I would have given this place five stars, but I've noticed a decline in service that is making me knock it down to a four. For example, they used to give free chips and salsa the second you sat down, but the last three times, I've had to ask them for it (pro tip: ask for chips and salsa!!). I've also noticed slower and less attentive service. Overall, I still love El Alma, and when it comes to food and vibes, it has withstood the test of time. Everyone I introduce to El Alma falls in love (my sister visits me once a year, and El Alma is always on the agenda). Not only have I been coming here multiple times a year for the past five years, but I know I will be coming for as long as they are around.

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    Eldorado Cafe

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    4.5(1.1k reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    Once again... THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD IN AUSTIN…read more If your a fan of trying new things... you've got to try the Las Calabasas as your "side". If you love garlic.. you'll love this side! We tried Esme's creamy potato enchiladas and DANG they were good. The basmati white rice was cooked and flavored to perfection. Maybe a sour cream verde sauce on Esme's would be good, too! My friend got Brian's Alambra plate which was the winner. I've never tasted so much savory delicious flavor in one bite. I couldn't even speak. WELL DONE BRIAN!!! Derrick at the bar took very good care of us. I have never said this: I will try every single item on the menu in the next 10 years. This place should be on Diners Drive Ins and Dives. It deserves more recognition. Texas has lots of great Mexican food, but this place is hands down the best. Please El Dorado make sure it doesn't go to your head. Hire good people and don't let your recipes fall into the wrong hands. Can't wait for next time!

    So phenomenal. Highlights for me:…read more (1) Massive animal adoption focus. So many print outs for adoptable dogs and cats in the Austin area, especially pit bulls. Hurray! (2) Incredible queso. This is the thinner white queso variety. (3) Delicious salsas. We did the 6 salsa sampler and all here so good. (4) Great house chips. Substantial but also very light and crispy. Perfect for dipping but never feel heavy. (5) Amazing carnitas. Here from California where we have great carnitas and these topped them all. So extremely crispy but still tender. Staff is also very friendly. So glad we stopped in here for lunch.

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    4.3(259 reviews)
    3.9 mi•Warehouse District, Downtown
    •$$$

    I just found my new favorite restaurant in Austin! These were the best steak and chicken fajitas…read moreI've ever had in my whole life. Fajitas are a go to for me so this is the ultimate compliment I can pay. The pineapple sorbet, chocolate flan, and churro desserts were off the charts. The chips, oh my God, the chips. I've never had fresh chips made like this before, and the guacamole was unlike any I've ever had, just phenomenal. The server was just adorable and the design of the restaurant was impeccable. I just can't state enough how much I love this place! It's a little pricier, but worth every penny. Great for business meals or dates, or celebration meals- I would say business casual or nicer would be dress. There is valet parking available and it's inside the Austin Proper Hotel. Verdict:: FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC !!!!!

    I've been here a few times now, and every visit has been a great experience. Friday was no…read moredifferent! Our server, Brandie, was absolutely amazing. She was attentive from start to finish, asked about food allergies right away, and made sure everything went perfectly for our special occasion. She checked on us at all the right times without ever making us feel rushed, and her recommendations were spot on. She suggested the Gulf Snapper Aguachile as an appetizer, and it was fantastic. The tabletop sizzling fajitas are always a must, and the steak arrachera is easily one of the best things on the menu. Great food, outstanding service, and another memorable experience. Huge thanks to Brandie for making our night so special. We can't wait to come back!

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