Alright this is one of my hidden gem favorites. I come all the time and had to update my review cause i tried a different plate and omg you need to order it! I thought it was just the steak but it came with delicious sides to it. So the plate is the chimichurri steak and it came with rajas in sauce, quesadillas with mole, and black beans with cheese. Im not a fan of mole when its sweet but omg this one was amazing! You have to try this next time you go! read more

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One of my absolute favorite Mexican spots in Austin! It's a total vibe right on east 6th nestled next to other great spots. You really can't miss on this menu, I love the spicy mezcal watermelon marg especially! House salsas are spicy and delicious read more

2 words, lengua tacos. This spot is so authentic with their menu, and everything is delicious. It's perfectly situated amongst the craziness of the east side bars as a quick getaway. The margaritas are nice and strong and the servers are super nice. One of my fav spots in town! read more

Not impressed unfortunately. It was a walk in with two friends we got seated in the back patio. It was a hot day but with the fans going, it was tolerable. I think I really ordered the wrong thing. I had the avocado sopecitos and the dough was just not it...the avocado didn't taste fresh, it tasted like those avocado spreads you can buy at the store. The sopes were bland. The agua de Jamaica was unsweetened and it was diluted to the point were i couldn't taste anything. Service was below average, he wasn't friendly nor welcoming. He also got visibly annoyed when we asked to split a very easy straight forward check between the three of us. read more

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Food: 9/10 Ambience: 2/10 Service: 5/10 Drinks: 5/10 We had only an OK time visiting Lichas. The food was fantastic though which makes me sad the service was so meh. Got there on a cold evening for a reservation and they sat us on back patio that was literally freezing. It's covered in tarps and plywood. House music is blasting from next door, competing with their own music so you can barely hear anything. There were multiple tables open under heaters and they refused to move us. When we left the restaurant was about 50% full so I'm not sure why it would've been such a hassle to move us. We were given blankets instead and they moved over a standing heater, removed the propane and never refilled it ... for $150 meal for 2 people id expect to not be so uncomfortable. The drinks were pretty watered down but the food... the food. Goat Birria was awesome and Sopecitos delicious. I'd do takeout from here again but not go back for the service read more

Great Mexican food, but beware of the unassuming salsas that get placed in front of you when you arrive...they are SPICY! Service was quick and our server was attentive. He even let my friend try one of their signature drinks and then showed up with a different one since he could tell he didn't really like it. It's tight seating on the inside, but cozy. There's plenty of outdoor seating as well. read more

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Love this spot, eat here every time I'm in Austin. The people are so friendly and helpful and the clientele is a great mix of folks to chat up at the bar. read more

Great food, super friendly waiter. We came on a rainy and cold Friday night for an early dinner (without reservation). We were seated right away on the back patio area. The warm heater above us kept us comfortable. Food was great! Ambience was upbeat and energetic. We would come here again. read more

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Loved the food, ambiance and service! Tried the sopes and scallops. Nice indoor and outdoor seating . read more

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Noisy. So noisy on a Friday early evening. Big group at the next table was shouting to be heard, so everyone else in the room had to shout to be heard. read more

YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS PLACE ON YOUR AUSTIN VISIT! HAVE TO! We walked over to Licha's cause of the good reviews and left in awe. I'm usually a Tex-mex girl and this place is definitely more authentic Mexican, but it is SO GOOD. The restaurant is pretty small and the tables are close together and it can be loud. There's a bar and a patio. It's a cute place. We went on a Friday night around 6 and didn't need a reservation. The drinks were yummy and there's a lot of options. I believe we were also given chips and different types of salsa. I almost didn't want to get food because I was unfamiliar with a lot of the options, but my friends and I decided to try something new. SO glad we did. I tried the sopecitos and they literally blew my mind. I don't think I've ever tried anything tastier. My friend was raving about her hibiscus quesadilla too. Lots of unique options and I'm sure they're all so good. You have got to come here!! read more

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Great service. Incredible cocktails. Delicious food. Chips and Guacamole - 5/5 Alambre Tacos - 5/5 Drinks - 5/5 The steak tacos were delicious. Super big portion for a very reasonable price. Service was great. Drinks were super tasty. read more

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Lichas is one of the restaurants I always enjoy while on the east side. Last time I went, I ordered the mole con pollo huarache which tasted great. I wish it came with a side tho. We also ordered the ceviche for the table. The ceviche was good, nothing out of this world. They do provide chips and salsas for the table, which in my opinion are one of best chip & salsa combo in Austin. Definitely recommend getting their mezcal margarita or their margarita pitcher. The server we got was friendly, but did take long to come and check on our table. I suggest you make a reservation beforehand as the wait time can be up to 2 hours. read more

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Licha's is always solid for happy hour and apps. The staff is really great. Food is flavorful. Honestly the chips and salsa they provide is next level. The Dona sauce is flavorful and hits you with the right amount of spice. The salsa (which chipotle?) is really good that we had to get extra. Chips tend to be on the saltier side so expect to drink a lot of water. The hurache was a great deal for being $8 during happy hour. The mole is deep and rich. With hurache, chips & salsa, and the Paloma drink it was a solid meal. read more

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Food was OK. Atmosphere was good for a group. Noisy but you could still have a conversation. Service was OK too. Overall nothing outstanding read more

First time in Austin and stumbled into this restaurant late last night. Ambiance 10/10 Chicken Huarache 10/10 Unfortunately the bartender was very off putting. Maybe he was busy but if I go back I would prefer to sit at a table. Customer service is probably better table side instead of the bar. read more

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We had great service, but the food fell short. The guac lacked any flavor and the nuts were a weird touch. The queso was good and chorizo was a great addition. The steak tacos were okay. The flavor was good, tortillas fresh, but the meat was just over cooked and really tough. read more

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Delicious, authentic, and affordable - everything you want for a great meal out! We had a group of 8 enjoy just about everything on the menu including queso, guacamole, corn, tacos, quesadillas, gorditos, aguafrescas, palomas, and margaritas. The servers were quick & literally every bite was just so delicious! The outside is very un-assumptive from the road, but please take the chance to enjoy such filling & flavorful food. read more

Just had dinner there again, queso fundido is still great, marg pitcher great, everything else meh. I'm sorry, I feel like I've given this place a true try, and it just never meets my expectations. You wait 1 hour for a table, and your food is just meh. The queso is good, the guac is ok, the rest is just big meh. I had the quesadillas with bacon this time and honestly just could have lived without ever trying them. The Al pastor tacos meet is good but I don't like pineapple so ok, cool. And the goat Barbacoa taco was good. Once again, not enough for me to come back unless my friends really want me too. read more

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We ordered the alambre tacos and the arrachera steak. Both were ok. Not bad but not the best or amazing tacos or steak entrees in Austin.

Good birria & brisket tacos. Tacos alambre were a little gristly, but salsas and overall taco flavors were amazing. Enjoyed the chapulín margarita with watermelon-infused mezcal & jalapeños to start and the house-made mango flan to finish. Service was attentive and quick. A little loud on the patio, but I'd consider it lively rather than annoying for an outdoor setting. Check 'em out! read more

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If I were 23 and pregaming for a night out - this would be my top choice. Well, as the 20-something girls plotting their boy strategy said - you've got to eat today for longevity. My 36-yr-old metabolism is struggling with the heavy food. That being said, I have no regrets! They have so many vegetarian and gluten-free options. I tried the quesadilla with the Jamaican flowers and the sweet potatoes with goat cheese. The vibe of this place is definitely vibing as was the service! Wish their fans were more effective on this 97F day. Cute back patio! And the best happy hour food and cocktails deals in East Austin! read more

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Can I give this place six stars! My man and I were making the most of the gorgeous weather yesterday and wandering around the east sixth area and saw this little hole in the wall place and thought, bet it's legit! We stepped inside, sat up at the bar and scanned the menu. He ordered a beer, his usual drink and I opted for the Lupita, a watermelon infused tequila with lime, agave and tajin rim and hit the drink jackpot. We had been snacking and eating all day, but we decided to order one plate of suadero tacos and holy hell! The confit brisket was tender, melt in your mouth perfection with crisp edges and so much sabor! It was also a really generous portion for only $17! We both had two tacos, filled with meat and still had meat leftover! We both turned to each other and exclaimed, we are coming back! This means a lot coming from my country man who HATES driving through Austin! Sunday is the perfect day to give them a try, parking is free and easier and the crowds are smaller. We will be back! read more

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The place is a little cute cottage. Very cute and rustic feel to it and the place feels authentic. The chips and salsa were great (especially the Smokey sauce) and the food was a nice healthy portion as well! Me and my friend loved our tacos! We like the build your own feel to it and the drinks were STRONG in the good way. Not charging you $9 for a cup of ice and a shot. It was a solid well crafted drink. The service was good as well and the staff was very friendly. (Even with me being cranky from walking in the 100 degree Texas weather, I was able to enjoy myself and fix my overall mood! Which is hard to do sometimes.) Overall, definitely would return and recommend. read more

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I made reservations for four ppl about 8 days in advance. I was asked to confirm the day prior and I did. We show up and the host looks to the bar and tells us we can sit there or outside by the entrance. Not sure what the point of making a reservation was if they couldn't have a good table for us. Overall the staff did not seem that friendly and made it an awkward experience. The appetizer was better than the main dish and the drinks were just okay. Overall this place was just okay, nothing special and none of us plan on returning. read more

You can't go wrong with Licha's. This is one of my new personal favorites in Austin. Parking options include paid street parking and a nearby garage. The neighborhood can get dark in the evenings, so just as you would in any city, be cautious when walking alone. If it seems like there might be a wait, be patient; it'll be worth it. Once, my party of two arrived here without a reservation on a weekend. The hostess explained that the wait would be an hour long, but she then invited us to have a drink at their patio bar in the back. Our wait ended up only being 30 minutes, and I got to enjoy their refreshing Lupita cocktail in the meantime. The atmosphere here is casual and comfortable; imagine dropping by a close friend's house for dinner in their backyard. While the outdoor seating is lively and relaxed, the indoor seating has excellent date night potential, with plenty of candle-lit two-toppers (do note, though, indoors can be a bit on the louder end of the spectrum, as far as restaurants go. It's a pleasant, celebratory type of loud). Their service is friendly; we've always been well taken care of and checked on often. Their food reminds me of some of my favorite meals in Cabo: lots of fresh avocado, creamy black beans, flavorful salsas. A little bite of something sweet every once in a while. We've never been disappointed with anything on their menu, but their enchiladas potosina have quickly become a "go-to" of mine. If you decide to pass on their dessert options, consider a sweet drink instead. Their rum-based, horchata-like Bonita with its cinnamon rim is a lovely end to an evening. I cannot wait to return to Licha's. I plan on taking out-of-town guests here in the future. read more

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Nice casual outdoor seating with misters overhead. The mole verde enchiladas are amazing!!! Holy cow, so good. Second time we've come and had the enchiladas. read more

Wow. Just wow. I was so impressed with this place and pleasantly surprised at how authentic and flavorful the food was. I had dinner here on a Friday night and it was packed and the atmosphere was lively. I loved that the restaurant is in an old house. The service was good and we got our food quickly. My food reviews are below: Drinks: 5/5 Chips and Salsa: 5/5 amazing. The flavors of both dips you are given are so unique and delicious. Enchiladas Suizas: 10000/5 OMG. So glad I ordered this; It was absolutely delicious. Birria Tacos: 5/5 read more

Reallllly good food, authentic and super flavorful. Love the atmosphere too as you can sit on the patio and watch the hustle and bustle of Austin. Location is great, lots to do surrounding the restaurant. Overall great vibes read more

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Come here for the Al Pastor, you won't regret it. A very quaint, homely and friendly awaits you for a low key dining adventure. The guacamole is fresh, the ceviche tasty and the drinks are easy to go down making you want more. Reservations are not necessary, definitely worth a visit when you are nearby and with low maintenance friends! read more

The food was excellent and the staff was fantastic. I found this place from the Yelp reviews and was not disappointed. High quality Tex-Mex food in a comfortable environment. Can't recommend enough and will be back! read more

Picture this: it's a Friday night, and all you want is to go get a margarita with your gal pal at the bar... So you go to Lichas and saddle up to the bar, right? And your bartender Mauricio serves you the best margarita, recommends amazing sopecitos..the music is right and the vibes are high -- and you have the best Austin coded night you could've hope for. Mauricio set the tone and he should be held responsible in the most complimentary way. Do what you will with this information. Xx read more

I have been craving Licha since I tried it on my last visit to Austin earlier this month. The only thing wrong with this place is that it's not in Colorado where I live and I have no idea when I will be blessed to have it again. Seriously, the food here is on a whole different level and I can't even begin to explain it. Happy hour is a killer deal, but don't make my mistake and order 5 different plates thinking it's going to small portions. Our server gave me a funny look lol and then warned me, but I hadn't eaten all day and we were starving. Yeah, big mistake should have listened to her lol. The portions are HUGE. They don't skimp on anything here. Protein to starch ratio is fair and that's rare anymore today. Everything we had was amazing, but my absolute favorite dish was hands down the Suadero (note not a happy hour offering, but for $17 could easily feed 2-4 people). It's an amazing crispy brisket confit, that's perfectly juicy and seasoned to perfection. My mouth is water just thinking about it. Try it, you'll thank me I promise. I also cannot forget the mention their cocktail menu is out of this world. So many incredible options and they are tasty! This is a must try establishment. Come for the food, soak up the ambience of the beautiful historic home that houses this gem, while sipping on some damn hood cocktails. read more

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Bad service, mediocre food. I will never go here unless you want to be left alone. I'll never go back.

Do not let the outside appearance fool you, this place is legit! We sat at the bar, very small bar that fit about 8 seats. There was a wall of tequila magic. The anejo Manhattan is a must, so tasty. Hubs and I shared the brisket build your own tacos and still had brisket left over. Tender and delicious. I appreciated the simplicity. It comes with a small ramiken of pickled veggies: cauliflower, carrots and jicima? The homemade corn tortillas were thin and warm. Will make the 3 hour drive from Dallas to eat here again soon. read more

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Finally had the chance to check this place out and we really enjoyed their gourmet take on Mexican food. As soon as we were seated, we were presented with my favorite tortilla chips and salsa. I love thick, fresh tortilla chips and I despise the thin chips that get soggy the minute they are dipped in salsa. Speaking of salsa, the green salsa was by far my favorite, but you better like heat. For the table we dined on the champinon huaraches, esquite, camote, ceviche, and the shrimp and fish tacos and all were delicious! I am a huge fan of tres leches and got my heart broken when our waiter came back to tell me that on a Wednesday at 6:45, they had already run out of dessert! Talk about soul-crushing! The next time, I will order my cake first and have it set aside so I do not leave slightly disappointed again. read more

Been a loyal patron for a few years: inventive delicious food and cocktails. BUT, a recent visit has soured me and not sure if I'll come back. It's not just about food and service, but TRUST. Bartender rang up all our Happy Hour items as regular menu items. So we were overcharged. Pointed it out, was told it was not run. Got a new bill with "adjustments". Well: 1) only adjusted a couple of prices, still overcharged on the rest 2) five days later my account shows the incorrect first charge . It was run through!! C'mon do better, Licha's. So disappointed. read more

Always so good, just one of the Austin classics we love! Super nice staff, amazing food and great location!

The only reason im giving it 2 stars is because our server and the staff were nice but otherwise they would get a 1 star review. The food was terrible, I ordered the fish tacos and my partner ordered the carne al pastor tacos, both dishes had no flavor whatsoever, it was mediocre at best. For being a restaurant at that price point, we were shocked by how poorly made those dishes were cooked. You can have better tasting tacos in any Mexican food truck for 1/3 of the price. It was a huge disappointment because we love Mexican food and we go all around town trying new places, but this one, this one has the spot for worst tasting. read more

Not only is Licha's Cantina delicious, but their waitstaff plus ambience is 10/10. Really impressed with our entire experience last weekend. We had a large party of 10 on Friday night. We were sat right away with a level of urgency to be able to get us happy hour pricing before 6pm hit. The Lupita drink on HH is perfect, the portion for quesadillas are adequate as well. I got the chicken mole and was blown away by it. Mole is really hit or miss, but thankfully Licha's knows how to make this meal well. read more