Just discovered this place in my neighborhood, even though it's not "new" it's new to me and I love it! The happy hour here is great, with deals on tacos, apps, churros and drinks. The chips are super fresh and the guac was delicious too. Tortillas tend to make or break a restaurant for me but both the flour and corn are really fresh and taste like they could be made in house. My favorite thing here is the agua frescas, all the flavors are great. They don't taste artificially sweet, just natural fruit sweetness. You can add tequila to them as well! Ambiance here feels upscale, with instagram-worthy decor and swanky lighting, but casual enough that I don't need to dress up too much to come by and hang out at the bar. Service has been quick and friendly when I'm there but, to be fair, I always go on pretty slow days/hours. It's a nicer take on tex-mex that feels and tastes way more authentic than other places in Austin. I've been back frequently and would definitely recommend to others. read more

La Popular Austin - Chips, Guacamole, Cachetada, agua frescas! All yummy - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Beautiful ambience perfect for a date night Service is nice and fast My fav was the carne asada Even the complementary chips and salsa were good Biria tacos were also juicy read more

Very much enjoyed the DF inspired ambiance, cuisine. A top notch establishment, much like the ones we visited in Palanco, etc. Meal was amazing and a surprise to find there in South ATX. Would be amazing if they could replicate in H-Town. Service was a little slower than I would have liked (mid-afternoon, lightly staffed) and exposed ceiling not to my taste read more

La Popular is an excellent Mexican restaurant off southwest parkway. Our server Juan S. Was excellent took great care of us. The burrito smothered in colorado sauce was delicious. Will be back read more

Beautiful restaurant and excellent service (thank you Juan). Very innovative cocktails. Good chips and salsa. The breakfast burrito was really delicious. Good refried beans, too. I ordered the brunch cachetada and wasn't thrilled. The suiza chicken and runny eggs diluted the flavor and made the cheese crust on the tortilla soggy. I had to add a lot of hot sauce. It needed more texture and flavor. Overall a boring dish. I would definitely return and order something else, however. read more

La Popular Austin - Breakfast burrito - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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In the mood for an adventurous Sunday brunch so we headed to this place, on my list of places to try. I was not disappointed we were greeted and our service was top notch! Thank so much Juan for taking care of us today. This place is a hidden gem for sure. Authentic Mexican with lots of menu options. The place itself upscale decor dark and moody. I'd love to come back for a date night it has a sexy feel. The food and drink were great. Looking forward to coming back for sure, thank so much to La Popular for starting our Sunday and heading to a great start to the work week . read more

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It's acceptable and easy access. Good salsa. There is also patio seating which, when the Texas heat abates is very enjoyable.

Cruising on a street and decided to make a u-turn and parked. Came outta the car and saw this spot and decided to try this out for lunch! Glad we came in!! The hostess greeted us and sat us down and introduced us to Justin, our waiter, and this guy is AWESOME!! We got served chips & salsa but I had questions about the menu and Justin had answers. I ordered the Quesabirria Tacos and instead of rice/beans, I got it subbed for the Side Street Corn. The food was brought to us fairly quick and the tacos, my my my - it was soft, had flavor and had a light crunch to it. I thought it was different from other quesabirria tacos I've had in the past, but this was different and perfect. I will get this again for sure when we come back again and again and again Hahahaa!! =D The staff was wonderful and the overall experience was phenomenal. And with Justin, give him a PHAT BONUS!! He's a great asset to this establishment for sure!!! read more

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First time here. Juan was great and so was the food! I had the ribeye tacos and queso fundido.

Parking - plenty; large shared lot with other retail and restaurants Reservations - yes via open table and recommended Patio? - yes, and enclosed with palms for a relaxing semi jungle vibe We had Pedro and he was attentive, gave fantastic recommendations, and friendly, Recommend- carne asada; fried plantain side (caramelized and So yum); grilled mahi taco. Drinks - recommend the tequila flight and the monthly margarita (each month it's new, fresh flavors and doesn't taste like artificial bottled stuff - refreshing) Interior modern and fun upbeat vibe read more

La Popular Austin - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I wouldn't recommend this restaurant especially if you desire more authentic Mexican food. Food: not the best, I felt like it was lacking flavor, there's just so many places around Austin that you can get great tacos/enchiladas/quesa birria for cheaper and better and bigger quantities. The price of the food is expensive for the quality in my opinion. Service: Even with a reservation the wait time to be seated was about 25 mins Ambiance: a beautiful restaurant with a large bar, TVs, plenty of seating and nice lighting. read more

La Popular Austin - Pick 3: Enchiladas and taco plate (enchiladas about the size of your finger) - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The restaurant is very cute. The space is well Designed and in a great location for me. The food was ok. We got the salsa combo stater and enjoyed most of them - each of us had a different favorite so that worked for us. I got the tortilla soup and did not expect a thick tomato sauce - I couldn't not eat it. I was so hoping for a regular tortilla soup with a nice thin broth that is soupy and not like spaghetti sauce thick. My husband said his tacos were good and my daughter said hers were mid. read more

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La Popular is a very popular (yes, I did that on purpose) restaurant right off Southwest Parkway. It has a beautiful décor that I did not experience as I was picking up lunch. There is a large bar fully stocked with all your favorites. I can see myself returning for a HH bar visit. I ordered online and checked the ASAP pickup option. Kudos to them I arrived 20 minutes later, and my order was ready. Both of our orders were large portions. The short rib enchiladas come with Colorado sauce, asadero-jack cheese, crema, cilantro, guacamole, and red onion. We were a tad disappointed that it was not a tad spicier considering the ingredients, but it was good. My burrito with birria, refried beans, Mexican rice, and pico de gallo was very good, but again it could have been a tad spicier. Not sure why they are skimping on the seasoning, but all-in-all a good lunch experience. read more

We were staying at the AC Hotel Austin Hill Country just around the corner from La Popular and decided to have dinner there on our first night in town. We were not disappointed. We shared a delicious chicken mole dish and each had Mexican street corn, my wife in a salad and I as a side dish. Everything... the food, the service, the decor... was great. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS RESTAURANT. read more

In the span of seven weeks, I've already visited La Popular twice, so I feel super ready to give my review of this place! Both times I visited, the restaurant was pretty busy and had a nice ambiance, and I was still seated immediately with no wait. The first thing I tried was the complimentary chips and salsa, which were pretty alright. Both times I came here, I ordered the same item: the fajitas. Usually, Mexican restaurants have a couple of vegan options or can make modifications to make dishes vegan, but I found that the only good option at La Popular was the fajitas after removing items like sour cream, cheese, flour tortillas, and more. Luckily, they confirmed that their beans and corn tortillas are vegan. The first time I visited, the service was alright since our food came out quickly, and the server was patient with my modifications. However, the second time I visited, the service seemed all over the place. I had to ask again for rice and beans, cheese was still on my plate, and someone in our party received the wrong dish. This was all after waiting quite a while for our food to arrive. Overall, the food isn't bad, but it was definitely expensive! Despite not ordering a protein with my dish, I was still charged for the chicken fajitas both times. So overall, I would rate the food as just slightly above average, but not worth the price point. There are plenty of other amazing Mexican restaurants in the Austin area that I would recommend checking out, especially if you have any dietary restrictions. read more

La Popular Austin - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We came here because of the high reviews on yelp but was pretty much disappointed with my whole experience and service here. High expectations because as soon as you walk in it's a beautiful ambiance. Very instagram worthy, cuter for a small gathering or date. read more

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Sat outdoors for birthday and it was great weather and enjoyable with privacy. There was a lounge setting but probably best for just drinks. Inside is well low lit for nice vibe for party. Chips tray was delicious with different spice levels Tacos were a la carte and ribeye and shrimp were delicious vs trio. Carne asada was my favorite though and would get that again. Nice enough to get free churro for my birthday. Will be back with family. read more

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I can't believe SWP is blowing up like this. Well, I guess it's not that out of place as I worked on million dollar homes off the same road forever ago. Well, it seems there's more than one hotspot to cater to the rich and nearly famous. First place I tried was Carve; burnt lunch for $30. La Popular was more refreshing starting with the Tuna Tostadas. Crisp, fresh, crunchy all in this dish. Of course this wasn't tried by the GF who doesn't do much raw fish. I'm now wishing I tried this place a year ago. She had the ribeye tacos while I indulged in a create your own combo plate. Somehow my choices got supersized versus the menu description of select an enchilada and a taco. I had a Mole Enchilada with chicken, Fish taco, and a Shrimp Enchilada. Every bite was on point including the rice and beans. Her Ribeye Tacos with melted cheese on the tortillas won her approval as well. Definitely putting La Popular on our regular rotation. read more

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This was our first time visiting La Popular, we went for a birthday. The vibes were great and the drinks delicious! It was a tad chilly inside so sitting outside would have been a preferred option but it seems all those that for there before us had the same idea. Our server was very friendly and had plenty of recommendations for us. The food all came out quickly and was delicious! Definitely recommend the ceviche and shrimp tacos! read more

La Popular Austin - Baja shrimp tacos w/corn tortillas + a side of fried plantains + el mercado margarita - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Pro-tip: aim for Happy Hour, especially on Taco & Tequila Tuesdays. Tacos $2 off and margarita specials. Truly a lovely experience, even on a quieter rainy Sunday evening. Server Hazel shared some favorites, and we were not disappointed. The Tuna Toastados eased us into our meal, instead of the typical chips and salsa. The crunchy leeks were a great touch to the cold tuna with a nice little spread of spicy aioli and a slice of avocado. Pairs well with a round of spicy pineapple mango margaritas. While so many meals caught our eyes, we went with the birris short rib tacos, followed by the cochinita pibil. Both, rather quick to serve, but certainly appetizing. Such great choices! While I had expected to to go with the churros, Hazel suggested the butter cake and we took her advice. Not to be mistaken - as churros and flan are the beloved choices of Mexican cuisine, we were not disappointed by the passion fruit custard paired with a warm butter cake. read more

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Pretty solid place, nice looking interior, and very nice staff. The pan fried queso was good, though it might have been a better idea to add the chorizo to it. The tostadas that came with it had a really nice taste to it. They did only give 3 tostadas so it was a lot more cheese than chips. The only way to make it work is to over load the tostada with cheese. Adding the ceviche was also good to mix in with the cheese and chips. We also ordered the tempura fish tacos. The use of mahi mahi fish seemed too dense of a choice for tacos as opposed to softer fish like tilapia. The breading on it was light, though I prefer a thicker heavier crunch for fish tacos. And the rice and beans included were good. This dish was $19 which was not too bad for what's included. The beer selection was a bit basic and limited. But overall a good spot to check out. read more

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A laid back yet L.A. like vibe tucked away west hills of Austin with traditional Mexican food - a little on the pricey side and yet worth every penny! The highlight for me were the fajitas and the queso fundito - must get - and loved the salsa flights. If you're looking for amazing atmosphere with the freshest quality this is it read more

Loved the servers, who were super accommodating and fun. There was a great live performer who fit the atmosphere, perfectly. The food, to me, was just OK and the queso was about three bites worth. read more

La Popular is a super vibey restaurant, and I can see this being a nice spot to celebrate a birthday or go on a date at! The workers are super friendly, but due to a mix of my waiter being a bit soft spoken, and the music being kind of loud, there were a lot of times I couldn't hear he what he was saying. So it was a lot of me either going off of context clues, or just having to ask him to repeat himself. The food is pretty good! But also a bit on the expensive side, especially for how small the portions are. You start with some chips and salsa, which was really good. The chips came out warm, and had the perfect amount of salt. And the salsa had the perfect amount of heat in it. The queso fundido was really good too! It was so cheesy, and the crispy bits on the top and side added a really fun texture. I would definitely recommend adding chorizo or some type of protein to it. Otherwise you're just eating a lot of cheese in a tortilla. (also nothing wrong with that, it just gets a little overwhelming) I also got the ahi tuna tostadas which were pretty good! However, I do wish the fish was a little colder. And for the price, I wish each piece had more than one avocado slice. But the flavors were really good. read more

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Came in today after a hike and got to try a few different items. I had the Agua Fresca flight- the watermelon option and Horchata were good, horchata was in the west side, The pineapple one tasted just like pineapple juice. However, the Chamoy dressing on the cup for the pineapple agua Fresca was great. We had grilled shrimp and grilled mahi tacos. That were also great flavor, served on small street size corn tortillas which appear to be store bought - the Tortillas overall could be better but nothing to really complain about just a sidenote. Beans have lard- not vegatarian friendly. (Waitress actually stated they were vegetarian friendly when asked but when I pushed to clarify about lard she checked w the kitchen and confirmed they use lard. To end it we tried the new butter cake that they had- topped with icream and strawberries.It was good however I wouldn't order it again. I wish I would've stuck to my initial thoughts and ordered the flan. Large array of vegetarian options along with drink menu would love to come back another time and try some different options. However, this is far south and I'm in the Round Rock area - hoping they do well and get to expand up north. Our waitress was great. We were one of the first table sat, so we didn't wait long for our items and the waitress had great suggestions. read more

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This place was incredible! Everything, we tried was super tasty. I loved the cochinitas and my friends the steak tacos. We came with a group of 10 friends and had an amazing time! Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious, from the food to the drinks. Pedro was our server and he was fantastic super attentive, friendly and gave us great recommendations. We all left full and super happy. The whole place has a great vibe, good music. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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Nice environment. Very casual service. I had top shelf Margarita and L had draft Modelo. L ordered the Chicken Mole Enchiladas and I ordered the Short Rib Enchiladas. Plate presentation was nicely done. The Mole was very dark--L said more like licorice than chocolate. Neither of us cared for the rice. The refried beans were cooked in lard--no charros beans available. Had the dishes tasted like their presentation, they would have been great. Sadly, they did not. Everything we had was significantly overpriced. The Margarita was served in an old fashioned glass for $20. Each of the entrees was $26.50. There are many Mexican restaurants with better food and significantly lower prices in the Austin area. We've removed this one from our list of places to return to. read more

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Creamy Chipotle shrimp tacos are great! Shrimp is flavorful and the tacos have both rice and beans with extra on the side. Some of the rice was a bit hard and possibly undercooked. I've been here before and you basically can't go wrong ordering anything here if you love Mexican food. The interior is also nicely renovated. You could come here for a date, but I think it's also a nice spot for something more casual like for a family dinner. Service wasn't the best. Our server wasn't attentive and didn't clear our dishes. We waited a while before we could order an entree too but eventually the manager got us. read more

La Popular Austin - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Enjoyed our time at La Popular. The service was amazing. We had such a great waitress. The wait time for food and drinks was minimal. The ambiance was fantastic. There's options for indoor and outdoor seating as well. The food was good. We enjoyed the Baja shrimp taco, Baja mahi mahi taco, street corn taco, and Suizas enchiladas the most. A nice experience overall! read more

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This was my first time here. Joined some of my fellow Yelpies. The interior has a rather rustic nouveau flair. Tad obscured, yet I felt it added to the ambiance. I was surprised that, despite us being one of the few patrons in there, it took longer than expected to get our order taken. We all partook in the Queso Fundido, yet were not aware that adding chorizo was going to cost extra. Needless to say, the Queso was tasty, and the chorizo did add a little kick to it. I did feel the portion was a tad small for the listed price point. I have been to other establishments, and the portions have been larger. Petty I knoe however, I felt that fot what you are paying plus an extra amount for adding chorizo, you would think more Queso would have been had. I will say though that my drink was very well crafted and the bartender was kind enough to swap the tequila for mezcal. Overall, waiting for service as long as we did at despite the place being nearly empty, was surprising. However, that did not take away from our server and the bartender who did a fine job of taking our order. read more

We had an amazing experience at La Popular! Pedro was our server and truly made the night memorable. From the moment we sat down, he was incredibly attentive, warm, and welcoming. His energy was great--constant smiles, positive vibes, and he checked on us just the right amount without ever being overbearing. You can tell he genuinely cares about providing excellent service, and that made the whole experience even better. We felt well taken care of the entire time. Definitely coming back, and if you're lucky enough to get Pedro as your server, you're in great hands! Food Order: Ceviche, ribeye, tacos, and short rib enchiladas. All so delicious chefs kiss read more

La Popular Austin - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

I don't think I've ever given a bad review. I try to only give good reviews, but I feel it's my duty to warn other people.. Met some friends for dinner at La Popular last night for the third and last time because I'm pretty sure I got food poisoning. I had the chicken Suisa enchilada, the Baja shrimp enchilada, and the corn taco. The chicken looked and smelled like cat food. I could barely eat it and the Baja shrimp enchilada smelled equally as bad. The only thing that was palatable was the corn taco. The margarita tasted like lemonade. We got the smallest bowl of chips and had to ask for a refill. The wait staff gave us a dirty look when my husband asked for chopped onions. All around it was a terrible experience and I will be calling management to elaborate, but save your money and your tummy read more

The food was bland. Absolutely no taste on the beef fajitas . I was in dire need of at least salt. We asked for a cold glass for our beers, but it never came. The skirt steak was not cut across the grain and it was chewy and hard to bite. Always cut it across the grain, they should know that. The service was ok and friendly. I expected more from this place , but it was very expensive and underwhelming. read more

The La Popular chain is part of a large Mexico City-based restaurant group, with just one La Popular restaurant in Bosque de las Lomas in Mexico City. I give it a "B+" for decor and ambience, an "A" for service and a "C+" for food. This was my second time here and in both instances, the food was only so-so. This is undoubtedly Interior Mexican cuisine (usually a big draw for me) but corners have been cut... seasoning is wanting. The limes were so dry that squeezing a drop or two out of a section was a job. The guacamole needed a wee bit of acid... perhaps some lemon or lime juice. The margarita arrived with a wall of salt on the side of the glass. It's like someone else's vision is not being realized. There's a generous happy hour, a very relaxing outdoor seating area, and a full bar. The potential for good or even greatness is enormous. read more

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Juan Salazar was a pleasure to have as a waiter. Great food recommendations and attentive service. Thank you

Our server, Juan Salazar, was incredible!!!! He was attentive and suggested all the perfect items! Definitely worth your visit!

THE BIG: Located near Sunset Valley and near the Austin AMD campus. The shopping center has a bunch of cool dining spots like Tancho and Ling Wu. The interior is VERY DARK, and is definitely that CDMX modern rustic vibes. Plenty of parking in the lot. THE BLACK AND WHITE: We came here after a day in Fredericksburg drinking wine. I've seen La Popular on instagram and it's been on my short list to try and I was super excited to try the food. We got the baja tacos, ahi tostadas, ceviche, and 3 taco combo plate. The best were the ahi tostadas. Man I felt like i could eat twenty of them. The worst was the ceviche. The fish was cooked so long in the citrus acid that the meat was very hard to chew. How does that even happen? Service was great and fast. THE FINAL BAMBOO: For everything we got, we spent around $80. The flavors reminded me so much of Mexico City that I thought the price tag was going to be worth it. Some flavors hit, some didn't. I'd say try this place at least once to make your opinion. read more

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I have been wanting to try La Popular for a while, since I had taken a trip to Mexico City a few years ago. It was easy to make a reservation online, and they have inside/outside seating. Very spacious throughout. I love that there is a daily happy hour available. My friends and I came on a Saturday just in time to enjoy the happy hour pineapple mango chile margaritas, guac, and churros! The fresh chicharrones on top of the guac were delicious. La Popular has an exciting drink menu, we all said we would have to come back to try more. Everyone enjoyed everything we ordered. Quesabirria tacos, torta, I got the combo plate so I could try the short rib enchilada, carnitas taco as well as the shrimp taco. So much food for $24. Service was a little lacking at times even though it wasn't that crowded. The churro bites were a great ending for only $6. read more

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We really enjoyed La Popular. The food and drinks were great and the service was excellent. Juan was a wonderful server. Will definitely be coming back! read more

​La Popular is one of our favorite spots in Austin! The atmosphere and drinks are always top-tier. Our waiter Juan S. was extremely attentive and took care of my husband and me the whole time. I asked for a spicy sauce, and he brought out an unbelievably delicious, genuinely spicy one that blew us away. Outstanding service as always! read more