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    4.2 (594 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Subbed my sides if this:   Side Street Corn. A lot of flavor!!
    Sonny Boy G.

    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!!!

    Natalia R.

    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

    Pick 3: Enchiladas and taco plate (enchiladas about the size of your finger)
    Brianna W.

    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.

    Lilly A.

    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.

    Baja shrimp tacos w/corn tortillas + a side of fried plantains + el mercado margarita
    Julia C.

    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!

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    Celena S.

    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.

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    Rishi P.

    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.

    Tuna Tostadas
    James F.

    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.

    Indoor seat and outdoor patio seating available
    Ang F.

    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.

    Short rib Enchiladas with Rice and refried  beans
    Sherrill J.

    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.

    Tacos
    Michael M.

    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!

    Sunny C.

    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.

    Chips and salsa
    Briana N.

    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.

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    20 days ago

    Great queso, steak tacos, and margs. Love the happy hour. Isabella was a great bar tender!

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    1 month ago

    Isabella and Hazel were amazing!!! We had a large group and they took care of our party. Will be back!!! Food was great.

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    1 month ago

    Manuel was really nice and served us very graciously. He checked in on us through out our dining experience.

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    23 days ago

    The food was fresh tasting and delicious. Dani was attentive and a great waitress and it was quiet at Happy Hour, to visit with others!

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    18 days ago

    Taco Tuesday here is amazing. Juan and Manuel were excellent servers. All of the tacos the margaritas are fantastic.

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    4 days ago

    Madie was very kind the entire time, excellent service! The Food It's always a guarantee.

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    7 hours ago

    great food great drinks. kinda upscale. higher end ingredients and it shows. Miguel is a great waiter

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