Much better visit and what we expect from Texican Cafe. Chips were fresh and crispy and the salsa…read morehad the perfect amount of heat. I was in the mood for tortilla soup and boy did the delivery. Other restaurants have shrunk their bowl, but Texican has not! (See pic.) It was 5:30 on a Saturday, but fortunately we beat the rush and were seated quickly. Service was good. The food came out much more quickly this time.

I have found memories of Texican Cafe. I came here regularly as a young g high school and college…read moreaged kid. This local restaurant used to have a location on Lamar near Barton Creek mall that has since closed down. This South Austin location on Menchaca Rd is Rancho style inside with cozy dim lit mood. Service is always attentive and great here. And the food keeps you coming back. The Gallo Pollo and the shredded chicken tacos are well... chef's kiss! I'd highly recommend!

Macho's Taco just set the bar for Migas. Eleven bucks for a plate that is unreal. I thought the…read morepotatoes looked a little underdone at first, but they turned out insanely crispy and packed with flavor. The woman behind the counter is the heart of the place. She knows everyone by name, remembers birthdays, and even knows people's usual orders before they say a word. It gives the whole spot a true neighborhood feel. The sauces are spectacular. The orange and the green both bring real heat and make every bite better. If you want amazing Migas with service that feels personal, this is the place. This was my first time visiting for an appointment far south, gladly return if in the area again!

Great little dirty spoon taco place…read more Ambiance: Doesn't really have any to speak of simply a few tables and counter service. But, you don't come here for the ambiance. Service: You place your order at the counter and they deliver it to your table. Nothing special but, the service is always with a smile and the girls are always special to talk to. Food: If you're looking for the best tacos in Austin, this is the place to go. The Barbacoa (Mexican brisket) is a rich, shredded beef dish made by slow-cooking brisket with chipotle peppers, lime, cumin, and garlic until fall-apart tender. It is simply fantastic. Finally, their American breakfast pancakes are scrumptious. If you're in South Austin make this a must stop place.

We will definitely come back to Tacoly Moly! The woman who took our order was so friendly and kind,…read moreand I honestly would come back just to give her business. For those with a gluten allergy, the items are clearly marked so you know what is safe to eat! I got the Al Pastor plate, and I really enjoyed it! Everything was seasoned perfectly, loved the lime throughout each part of the meal, the rice was yummy and didn't taste processed, and the beans were a nice extra protein on the side. Hubby got the HUGE torta and also enjoyed it! Plenty of food somehow stuffed into that torta, all of it good! We tried each of the salsas that came with the torta, and I could happily eat all 3 of them on every meal. Very flavorful, and the green/red had a great kick to it! All day! Kiddo got the pastor tacos (do you see the pattern here?), and he devoured them in a heartbeat. The queso wasn't our favorite, but honestly, it didn't matter. The other food was solid, none of it super greasy or heavy which I appreciated at 12PM, and I left plenty full. Worth every penny. Top it off with kindness, and we will defirnely make our way back to Tacoly Moly soon!

Grabbed some food here while at the saloon. The food was great! The shrimp quesadilla was…read moreespecially really good.

Needed a breakfast taco. Glad I checked it out bc I knew they do bbq but the OPEN sign was on…read more Ordered my fave: bacon, egg, potato & cheese. For the price this is a great deal and cooked just the way I like it. I say that bc some places can mess up a simple taco but Mr. Art made it right. Come getcha one.

So excited for this spot to open, been waiting for amazing breakfast tacos and bbq around here for…read morea while! They have hand made tortillas, breakfast tacos and the most delicious brisket around southwest Austin. Located right next door to the Beer Geek Gas station on 1626 and Brodie lane. The gas station also sells my favorite salsa Uno Más Salsa! Pair that with some awesome tacos and you are in mouthgasm heaven

I checked this place out with a friend since it was conveniently a few blocks from some cool bars…read morein the manchaca neighborhood, such as South Austin Beer Garden and drifters social. Initially, we were unsure of what to expect, but the place had good reviews and the food had an authentic feel. Service was great, we were greeted almost immediately and never had to wait to order anything! The salsas were delicious, a spicy green creamy sauce with a kick, and a more mild red sauce with flavor! I also ordered an horchata which tasted sweet but not too overpowering, and the 5 mini tacos, that really hit the spot after a late night out with friends! Definitely recommend checking out if in the area, especially after enjoying the local bars around.

This place is always super solid. Tasty, home cooked meals that are always a hit. The staff is…read moresuper nice and welcoming too. My family and I love coming here

With a space so gorgeous you'd swear it was torn from a page in an interior design magazine, it's…read morealmost daunting to step inside. Bright and sunny, wide open with lots of natural light, tasteful hanging planters, and minimalist decor, there's nowhere to hide. It's a place to see and be seen, but not nearly as pretentious as that sounds. They just care about the details and it shows, including the attentive service and well balanced drinks. Though I feel like I should crawl back into the dark, dank dive bars that I know best, it's a gorgeous breath of fresh air for those good hair days. Generous parking lot, easy off the highway, good evening hours. The only thing I'll knock it for is being so far south! Anyone in the neighborhood has better treasure this place, since I won't be able to get out there that often.

I was so excited this was opening and now I've tried it two separate times to see if my 2nd…read moreexperience would be a good one. This entire place feels like a cash grab following the mezcal trend. It's positioned as being a tequila/mezcal spot but their drinks are more basic than cocktails I can order at the airport. When I asked questions about the mezcal they use and offer the bartenders replies were always dealt with either annoyance and limited info or just an "I don't know." Plus it's $$$ you tip on top of the tip they already add but say nothing about? The basic cocktails that are known as Mexican street vendor drinks (not supposed to be $$$) can cost you over $20 alone! Then to be shady about tipping ... cash grab without a good experience. The there's the atmosphere... very limited parking shared with MANY other more busy bars, super loud inside because of no soft surfaces, and the worst part of all... the bench seats are built just tall enough that unless you're super tall, you'll have to sit at the edge of the bench and actively practice good posture. This more than the other things makes me want to leave immediately. You designed a bar to be pretty but in no way functional to its use. It's been a while since my last visit and honestly I chalked all this up to Austin's trend chasing entrepreneurs typical disconnected launch until I had AMAZING cocktails at another new spot that truly impressed with their same priced cocktails that were far far more intricate and creative PLUS they didn't try to con me out of more tip AND their space was warm, and inviting with truly exceptional customer service. That experience reminded me that inflation isn't the only thing making life more expensive ... it's also businesses delivering far less value than promised and demanding we are supremely grateful for their limited effort. If you don't want to leave the neighborhood but you still want a somewhat decent margarita .... it ain't here. Pay half the price at Bodhi's in the same parking lot.

Amazazing FOOD! The atmosphere is a food truck in the parking lot of a gas station with a couple of…read morepicnic tables. Placing the order is quick and easy. If you are coming to grab food to go this is the spot. The Machete tacos were enjoyable as well as the queso with pico fries. My personal favorite, the Sopes were perfection!! It reminded me of a gordita mixed with a tostada. If we are passing through the area again I would much prefer this over a drive through.

I ordered the machete and it was good, service was amazing as well. Ambiance was good as well I…read morewent at night.

I have lived in the area for almost 3 years now…read more Gabriela's in south Austin is the place the go. Elman has helped us every time I've come in He's so welcoming and very tentative. I've brought so many friends and family when they are in town to Gabriela's it's such a fun place to be your food is excellent.

Nope nope nope. Sorry, Gabriela's. When we walked in, the young men manning the host stand seemed…read morelike high school boys chatting between classes. The menus were not clean, a bit sticky. They were only offering a limited number of things from the menu because it was Sunday. (Maybe have a separate menu for Sundays?). The food was not good- honestly like food from an old diner a health inspector hadn't visited in a while. The ambiance was more like a deserted sports bar. I can't say I have any reason to return.