Cancel

Open app

Search

La Placita

4.1 (46 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Closed 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

La Placita Photos

Business Info

LA PLACITA ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - La Placita

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

My Migas Tacos, yummy
Andy H.

Finally a restaurant in the neighborhood. (have been here for years, but they re-modeled ) Nice and clean environment. Customer service excellent hit at right time food prepared right away. Got Two egg cheese and ham burritos,2 Migas tacos they were crisp tasting good flavor. Nice to have it a real restaurant in the neighborhood. 78744 baby. Southeast Austin to heart and blood keeps the city going . Working hard nice when people get it, right!

Breakfast menu
Cameron K.

So it's not in the most upscale part of Austin. So what! If you want some excellent Tex-Mex breakfast, this is the place for you. Located in a tiny strip center in south Austin, this little eatery is a gem and serves some mean breakfast tacos. I mean almost San Antonio good. Delicious and rich flavors. We had 2 types of tacos: Chorizo with potatoes and beans Papas a la Mexicana with beans. Both were excellent

Steak Poblano

The food itself was pretty alright but the service wasn't there for me. I am someone who didn't grow up learning Spanish and I feel like the ladies there were rude to me because I wasn't speaking to them back in Spanish. Then when I paid I was definitely overcharged.. I would never again.

Second page of the menu
Charlie P.

Great little place, good staples, great prices. The tortas are my favorites.

Steak Poblano

I decided to give this little place a try. I ordered Steak Poblano, one of the best Mexican plates I've ever had and the portions we're huge. Excellent service as well, with a smile.

Incze C.

Found this little Mexican restaurant- with delicious food! Breakfast tacos are great. Hubby got chicharrón, eggs over easy, beans and potatoes ...

Cassandria A.

Soooooo good! Had me a quick breakfast taco here and let me tell you this is what a Mexican breakfast taste like down the taste of the grease. 10/10 will be coming here again

See all

1 year ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Andy H.
24
84
100

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0
Photo of James K.
16
42
19

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

The service is fast. The food is ok. Prices are good. Im not a fan of the tortillas but the breakfast is good and they are open early.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Maesha M.
368
24
5

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Incze C.
8
55
120

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Joshua O.
162
84
62

11 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

8 years ago

This place is the BOMB! The tacos and burritos are the best! The menu has a wide variety!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

15 years ago

Helpful 9
Thanks 0
Love this 6
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

12 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

I adore this place! Authentic and quality, one of my go to's for Mexican food in my area!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Terry E.
35
104
2

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Best menudo in town. My husbands every Sunday brunch meal. Great food. Great service.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Lauren T.
125
11
0

7 years ago

The best tortilla soup I've ever had! Super sweet servers. Glad I found this place recommend by a friend.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

13 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

10 years ago

Amazing food great sevice i have no complaints i literally walked out full with $5.00

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 2

Ask the Community - La Placita

You might also consider

Verify this business for free

People searched for Mexican 37,391 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

Verify this business

Suerte

Suerte

4.3
(1.4k reviews)
4.8 mi
$$$

Food and service was amazing. I'd recommend buying food for the table and sharing with everyoneread more

Best meal of the Austin trip: upscale tacos and housemade masa in a welcoming space…read more Food: 5 Service: 4.5 Atmosphere: 5 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: yes Return worthiness: yes Highlights: - Waitress Kelly was wonderful and so professional. She noticed I was ordering dairy items on side and asked about if pesto in guacamole was ok. So astute and kind of her. Also on my friends second drink remembered she didn't want salt or her rim without even asking - Everything tasted so fresh and high quality - Brisket tacos: packed with flavor--maybe it was the wagyu meat or the black magic oil. Freshly made corn tortillas were awesome. Usually corn ones and pretty throwaway meh, but these added to the greatness of the tacos. 5 stars - Duck flautas: crispy covered in mild mole. Loved the mashed potato addition inside for some mellowness and texture. 5 stars - Guacamole: so fresh and that dollop of pesto on top was lovely. Served with crispy masa dippers were impressive almost a 8x11 page size. It was fun to crack off into pieces, but hard to stop eating it. 5 stars - Sweet potato: friend loved these long charred wedges. 4.5 stars - Cocktails were stellar. I got the Don Dario which was a play on a marg and delightful - $12 of a few drinks during lucky hour (Mon-Fri 5-6pm, Sat-Sun 3-5pm) - High energy vibes in a clean, open, tan colored space - Had their bottle water on the table in a champagne bottle which speaks to my heart Midlights: - In East Austin so have to Uber if you are staying more central - Tacos come in orders of 4. Wish it was less so we could've tried more variety. Lowlights - No food discounts for lucky hour - Didn't have time to try the choco taco which looked amaze - Large gap of time between items first few items coming out and the rest

Photos
Cool vibe
Cool vibe
Tlayuda de Hongos
Tlayuda de Hongos
Tlayuda de Hongos (mushrooms)

See all

Tlayuda de Hongos (mushrooms)
Arriba Abajo

Arriba Abajo

4.3
(317 reviews)
5.0 mi
$$$

We went here for the first time for dinner. The atmosphere was so welcoming and calming. Staff was…read morevery friendly and helpful from the moment we walked through the door. We was undecisive about what to order.But with the help of our waiter Statin and the Runner Q answering our questions and explaining in details what certain menu items were, we were able to make a excellent choice. My daughter went with me chicken quesadilla pizza starter, and I went with the caesar salad and added chicken.Food was very delicious and packed with tons of flavor. We will definitely be back again

Came here for lunch on a weekday. So the place was very quiet. Only a few other tables were…read moreoccupied. Arriba Abajo as you walked in just gave me all the vibes of a happening place when you want to hang out with friends and have a great time. We ordered the braised ribs rolled tacos for appetizers. It was so fresh and kicking' with all kinds of flavors. I wish I had ordered another one. The avocado sauce layered on the bottom was just enough to keep wanting more. For lunch I ordered the Carneasada Fajitas with chimichurri and my husband ordered the Carneasada Taqueria. With my fajitas came a side of frijoles, green rice & flour tortillas. Corn flour was the other option. Both meals came in pipin' hot & the smell coming from both was very aromatic, zesty & spice. Amazing taste, flavors, just the right amount of marinade on the Carneasada with a hint of lime. It was so delicious while enjoying the ambiance. Our server was a delight and took very good care of us. We didn't order any of their alcoholic beverages since we were both working, but definitely we will be back to enjoy more food and try out their beverages.

Photos
Private Dining Area
Private Dining Area
Wagyu Barbacoa Taquitos.
Wagyu Barbacoa Taquitos.
Spicy Margaritas & Large   Format Cocktails by the Patio Fireplace

See all

Spicy Margaritas & Large Format Cocktails by the Patio Fireplace
Licha's Cantina

Licha's Cantina

4.1
(845 reviews)
4.9 mi
$$

Another fun place in Austin! Great Mexican food, great and…read morefast service and the mood here was so cozy and inviting- we really enjoyed our food here. So we were thinking of tacos or Mexican food and my daughter suggested this spot as she had come here with some friends and really enjoyed their sopecitos. I had never had a sopecito! What is that! So we had to try... We were lucky to arrive at the right time (9 pm!) where we got their last table!! Make reservations or something because this is another one of those places that fills up! So- we were taken care of immediately: chips and some very hot salsas were set on the table while we chose. They menu is in QR code format, but we asked and got paper menus as well. Well I got the chicken sopecitos , my daughter got the pork ones and my partner got the meat tacos. Everything was delicious, the food arrived promptly, the portion size was perfect and bountiful and everything was super enjoyable. I really enjoyed trying some New Mexican favorites. Next time I will try some other delicacies since I always get tacos tacos burritos or quesadillas: time for some new items on the menu! Enjoy!

Could have been much better. Many of their dishes are very…read moresweet, instead of savory. Salsa was the best thing. Music was so loud in the back room areas that you could not even have a conversation with others at your table. When I asked to have the music turned down, I was ignored. Dishes were on the pricer side. We won't be back.

Photos
Inside view
Inside view
Cochinita Pibil
Cochinita Pibil
Side seating area

See all

Side seating area
Fonda San Miguel

Fonda San Miguel

4.1
(1.4k reviews)
9.0 mi
$$$

As a Texas native & Austinite, my boyfriend has been going to Fonda for years (they've been around…read moresince 1975 after all). I've only been once and it's definitely not gonna be the last time. In fact, we've got an upcoming reservation that's been on the books for quite sometime. They've managed to remain delicious, relevant and in demand 50 years! That's saying something. I'll tell you what that says...it says they rule! Reservations can be tricky to get but oh so worth it. The bar & atrium are fantastic and they boast a generous happy hour. The restaurant area and entire space are decorated wonderfully. Amazing artwork adorns the walls, they've got extensive art all about, vaulted ceilings and more. It's kind of like being in a hacienda. It feels like you're in Mexico. Truly. The restaurant and food are upscale without being pretentious. How refreshing! Speaking of refreshing...they've got cocktails and mocktails that will knock your socks off. I'm a big fan of the Nojito. My boyfriend loves the Mexican martini (it's primo). Let's talk about food. Wow-wee is it everything and then some. This is the kind of Tex-Mex flavor that sends your tastebuds into a tailspin of goodness! On our visit we did a salsa flight (we did 3 salsas), the queso (melted muenster and Oaxacan), Wagyu beef tacos, and chicken verde enchiladas. We did a spread like that in order to share everything. Food so good I'd give ten stars if I could. I can't put my finger on it but there's just something so special about the food, the taste of it, and the quality. It's just incredible flavor explosion bite after bite. If I had to guess, I'd say the food has been made with love, skill, and attention to detail all these years. Hence, their amazing reputation. Service is beyond compare. Hands down some of the best I've experienced in all of my worldly travels. Fonda San Miguel (Tzintzuntzan) is a dream come true! A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PS: They offer complimentary valet service-be sure to tip!

First time visit. Food was amazing. Atmosphere a bit loud,…read morebut understandable. Had to ask for utensils after we got our chips & salsa. Server was good but had to serve over 15 tables with like 50 people. He did good.

Photos
Bar
Bar
Cochinita Pibil
Cochinita Pibil
Frozen guava margarita

See all

Frozen guava margarita

La Placita - mexican - Updated July 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...