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    Los Pepes

    4.1 (26 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Katherine A.

    The service was ok, I did to go. The place is decorated a very decorative festive vibe. The food was not for me, the carnitas are low quality chicharrones, not chewable and all fat. The same goes for the second torta I ordered as well. I did not try their fruit cups which I will the next time I come back.

    Chilaquiles
    Cassirae R.

    Coffee's always piping hot, service is on point and friendly, the food takes me back to a little taste of home! Salsa rojo is on point; anything I've ordered from here has been tasty and authentic. Try it out

    Everything here was so good i got a torta didn't expect it to be as big as it was and a good price,i stopped from out of town,on top of everything being good everyone's customer service was so good the chef took and cooked our order to perfection!i felt very welcomed I will most definitely stop by again if i am in austin!

    Strawberries & Cream
    kavi r.

    Came here on a Tuesday afternoon and had the Rojas enchiladas, and they were delicious. They have a lot of fresh fruit desserts, so I tried the strawberries & Cream, and it was really good. Will definitely be coming back

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    Linda M.

    THE BEST authentic home made Mexican food in Austin, maybe all of central Texas. If you ever find yourself in northeast Austin craving GREAT Mexican good, this is THE place! It's a bit on the spicy side, after all Mexicans love their chiles, but they are willing to tone it down, guero-style if you prefer.

    Starters...Salsa, Beans and homemade chips
    John M.

    Really hard to believe that this place doesnt have more reviews for as long as its been open...This place was is surely a hole in the wall, out of the way, blink and you will miss it type of place...There is a bit of a language barrier, but we worked thru it...Bang for you buck is about the best you can find...We get the starters...some salsa, chips and Queso...Chips are home made, Salsa was great and small side of beans as well...We werent the biggest fans of the Queso, but the price was right for $2.00...Wife starts with the usual...Beef chiladas, double rice...topped with red sauce...Mine was the Chicken Chiladas with green sauce, beans and rice...Each plate came with 4, yes 4 enchiladas...and they were delish!...all for the average price of $8.99...They were packed, and the sauces were full of flavor...rice was fresh and fluffy...Take the time to check this place out...its well worth it, next stop here will be for breakfast.

    Vuelve a la vida: seafood soup. Yum!
    Cobarde A.

    OMG yes! I just moved to the northeast side and until today I had been disappointed by the quality and variety of Mexican food in this part of town. But now I've found Los Pepes and my palate is doing its happy dance. This the real deal, with a broad and deep menu of familiar favorites (enchiladas done true Mexican style with no orange cheese in sight), filling caldos (my dining partner had the delicious "Vuelve a la Vida" seafood soup), and snacks that are new to me like pambazos and a million kinds of huaraches. So good! I'll be back.

    Huarache Azteca

    I can't believe that I live down the street from this place and I have never been here! I picked up food for my daughter my mother and myself all for under $25. We got the gordita and asked for nopales instead of meat;also ordered the combo plate (w/chicken) & the huarache azteca. SO much food!!! The chicken was very tender and seasoned just right, not too salty. No American cheese, all queso blanco, the best and only way to go. Huarache was huge and enough for at least two people. The Gordita wasn't greasy perfect for really hungry and on the go person and was wrapped up so neat, I'll definitely go back when I need something on the go. Son buena gente en los pepes con comida riquísima también i love to support local small business. Highly recommend this place if you leave on Loyola or mlk.

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    My absolute favorite Mexican restaurant! I come all the time and have for years. The pollo en salsa chipotle is a must try.

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    Ordenas tu comida y luego se les olvida que pediste y al último te dan otra comida que ni pediste que mal servicio la verdad

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    Fantastic tacos and super quick. The chicarrones and carnitas were great. They also have popsicles that were a nice treat.

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    5 years ago

    Comida mexicana estilo luvianos auténtica deliciosa, cocinan con mucho sabor y todos son muy amables!

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    The food is so good but I found a hair and my appetite was ruined. Other than that that is very important, it's good.

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    El Alma - Chips salsa and queso

    El Alma

    4.1(1.4k reviews)
    6.3 miBouldin Creek, 78704 (South Austin)
    $$

    That rush hour traffic in Austin is lethal. If it starts raining too, oh buddy, what a nightmare…read more Eventually you'll make it to your destination and if it's half as good as El Alma, it'll be a sigh of relief. I've driven by El Alma many times being in the Austin area, but I never went until last Thursday, and after surviving a brief monsoon, I was glad to get a few drinks and eat some good TexMex with my large party just before a wedding. The best way to describe El Alma is that it is TexMex that is Austinified. Everything feels a little more unique and special than your classic TexMex options. I started off with a Mezcal Margarita that put a little hair on my chest and got me going. My group ordered two of their Nachitos, which were these nice nachos. For my main entrée, I got 3 Al Pastor tacos on corn with a side of their rice and beans. Their pastor was served with pineapples, onions, and cilantro with limes on the side. They were great and I immediately crushed them all. I thought their rice and beans were pretty good as well and a step above the typical TexMex rice and beans. The server was pretty attentive throughout our whole visit, and I honestly have no complaints about what they had to offer. Pricing on the meal and drinks was pretty standard for Austin, and I didn't think anything really took me out of the experience. On top of that, for being in Barton Springs, there is quite a bit of parking. I would love to come back at some point in the future and hang out on their rooftop bar because that seems like a lot of fun. Shoutout to El Alma for being a TexMex oasis saving me from the MoPac traffic. RIYL: TexMex, but better than your average

    Who designed this menu?!? How can anyone read this? This 4-point-font requires a magnifying glass…read moreand surgical lighting to read. I'm 43. I have 20/20 vision. I'm not old. Yet. However, this is illegible. The pink on pink color scheme actively works against any sensible comprehension of what's to order. There is so much empty real estate on the back of the menu - QR code, etc. That wasted space could easily be used for a bigger font. Please redesign this IMMEDIATELY.

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    El Alma - Busy on a Tuesday

    Busy on a Tuesday

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    Queso blanco

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    Arriba Abajo - Lobster Quesadilla Pizza

    Arriba Abajo

    4.3(298 reviews)
    5.4 miDowntown
    $$$

    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.

    This Mexican themed bar and grill in the Thompson Hotel (Tommie) in Downtown Austin is a great…read moreescape from the hustle of the city. It's up on the 4th floor next to the roof deck (which means you can place an order to take outside and lounge under a giant umbrella or sneak into the pool (you can reach your arm over the gate). The fish taco and carne asada are both excellent and they have a fantastic drink menu (which is expensive though). Service is mediocre depending on who you get. I've had amazing experience and other times just felt really neglected or ignored...but in general they're good. I really want to go back and try the $150 Mezcal Omakase Japanese experience one day when I get afford it. It's 6 courses with drinks. Let me know if you've tried it.

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    Arriba Abajo - Private Dining Area

    Private Dining Area

    Arriba Abajo - Wagyu Barbacoa Taquitos.

    Wagyu Barbacoa Taquitos.

    Arriba Abajo - Spicy Margaritas & Large   Format Cocktails by the Patio Fireplace

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    Spicy Margaritas & Large Format Cocktails by the Patio Fireplace

    Licha's Cantina - Tacos

    Licha's Cantina

    4.1(843 reviews)
    4.9 miEast Austin
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    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.

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    Licha's Cantina - Inside view

    Inside view

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    Cochinita Pibil

    Licha's Cantina - Side seating area

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    ATX Cocina - Queso flamado

    ATX Cocina

    4.2(814 reviews)
    5.8 miWarehouse District, Downtown
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    We celebrated our anniversary at ATX Cocina and had an incredible night. The entire restaurant is…read moregluten-free, which is a huge plus, and the food absolutely delivers -- don't sleep on the Hamachi Crudo. Our server Alexa went above and beyond all evening -- he arranged a champagne toast and a beautiful dessert for us, and at the end of the night the staff surprised us with a personalized anniversary card signed by so many of the team. It was a genuinely sweet touch that we weren't expecting. The food was outstanding across the board, but seriously -- order the Hamachi Crudo. You won't regret it. If you're looking for a spot that nails the food AND makes you feel taken care of, ATX Cocina is it. We'll definitely be back.

    It's actually kind of insane that this place has a 4.2 at the time of writing this review. I…read moreliterally just ate at a Michelin star restaurant in ATX two days ago. This place is better. Flat out. The food is unreal. The hamachi crudo is the best raw seafood dish I've had in any kind of short-term or long-term memory. The carne asada has a masterful balance of just enough smoky flavor and spice. As someone who's been cooking Mexican cuisine for decades, it's very difficult to properly assess how balanced those chiles will turn out. The pork chop was also unreal. We ate every bit off the bone. We live in NYC and eat nothing but great meals. This place is a standout for us in ATX. Can't wait to come back here when we are back in Austin.

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    ATX Cocina - Dinner for four at ATX Cocina

    Dinner for four at ATX Cocina

    ATX Cocina - The amazing cesar salad with watermelon radishes and parmesan cheese crisps

    The amazing cesar salad with watermelon radishes and parmesan cheese crisps

    ATX Cocina - Ahi poke tostadas were pretty good

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    Ahi poke tostadas were pretty good

    Fonda San Miguel - Tacos Al pastor, Cadillac margarita and numero uno margarita

    Fonda San Miguel

    4.1(1.4k reviews)
    4.7 miRosedale, Allandale
    $$$

    Fonda San Miguel never disappoints! We visited on Cinco de Mayo with another couple, and as…read moreexpected, the place was packed--but we were pleasantly surprised to find a table fairly quickly on a first-come, first-served basis. We started with their famous house Margaritas with Tajín, and they were absolutely delicious--and definitely strong in the best way. My boyfriend and I shared the Ceviche Las Brisas, which was incredibly fresh with generous, perfectly cut pieces of fresh white fish from the Gulf of Mexico. For our main dish, we split the vegetable Enchiladas de Mole Poblano, served with rice and black refried beans. I wish the enchiladas had more vegetables. Everything on the plate was outstanding, and I truly think they have the best mole in town--rich, complex, and unforgettable. We were also celebrating a friend's birthday, and the staff made it extra special by surprising her with a complimentary Tres Leches cake, which was just as amazing as everything else we had. Great food, lively atmosphere, and wonderful service--Fonda San Miguel continues to be one of our favorite spots. We can't wait to go back!

    Thank god for valet, cuz that location is wretched…read more They run a tight ship - speedy and attentive - though some of the prices are whack. The bar staff seems a bit of a mixed bag but it's all good if you're just getting shots and beers. Margs seemed fine. Ambiance is the real winner here, but I clocked some table locations that seemed like real losers in that regard.

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    Fonda San Miguel - Bar

    Bar

    Fonda San Miguel - Cochinita Pibil

    Cochinita Pibil

    Fonda San Miguel - Frozen guava margarita

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    Frozen guava margarita

    Los Pepes - mexican - Updated May 2026

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