A solid spot all around and super convenient location not far from our neighborhood. The wait is never too long and you can join the waitlist online ahead of time. Service is always good as well and they are very accommodating of gluten and dairy allergies. I've never gotten sick and appreciate they bring separate chips and salsa for gluten allergies. Food and drinks are always delicious! It's obviously nothing fancy but it's tasty and affordable. Also a good spot for families/kids and larger groups. read more

It was Monday and I was in the mood for Maudie's. Little did I know, that there is all day HH on Monday. The bar wasn't too busy and I was happy to grab a seat at the bar. Going to eat alone can always be a little weird but you walk in with confidence and get what you want!! There were many other people dining alone at the bar so I didn't feel alone. I can talk to anyone so when in the mood, I can make new friends. There are many apps for 6 dollars!! This might be my new Monday hotspot! read more

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I've been going to this restaurant for a decade and a half. Their prices are similar but lower than other TexMex restaurants if similar quality. I often eat their enchilada plate for dinner, but the fajitas are also very good. For breakfast, I have their migas with Serrano peppers. Our breakfast for two costs $25 including the tip. read more

This is a dramatic change from my last review and this visit was terrible. We went at about 730pm on a Monday and the restaurant was full. But we were seated right away inside which was perfect. When the waitress served us water we asked if we could order. My wife ordered an appetizer beans and cheese nacho, 2 toquitos, and small bowl of queso with water to drink. I ordered Maggie's dinner with ice tea. I never did get my tea and only a crispy taco for the first plate with the second being a cheese enchilada w/ chili con carne sauce with rice and bean. I never received the second plate. After some time the waitress said they were working on my order and it was coming. More time passed and the waitress said my meal would be free and gave me a plate of nachos and one cheese enchilada. Bad all the way around and I don't think we will go back. read more

L and I eat at Maudi's every few weeks. We had Mexican Martini's and we had Enchiladas Hernandez with charro beans. He had cheese Enchiladas with his. I had one cheese and one ground beef. Our server knows us well and she is great. Enjoyable location and ambiance. read more

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This my least favorite of the Maudie's. It's in a nice location and comfortable. The staff is nice. The food is just not consistent with the other locations. Everything is bland. How is that even possible? Don't they all have the same menu and recipes? read more

My husband and I decided to grab some Maudie's Hacienda for dinner. We ordered online and picked it up curbside. As soon as we pulled into one of the curbside spots my husband called the number listed on the sign, said his name, and then they brought out our food. It was quick and easy. I ordered the Poblano Crema Enchiladas which comes filled with chicken and cheese, and topped with Poblano cream sauce and tomatillo avacado sauce. I got a side of rice and borracho beans and two flour tortillas. The enchiladas were very good. They were filled with a lot of chicken and melted cheese and the sauces on top were plentiful and flavorful. The rice was good and reminiscent of my Grandma's homemade rice. The borracho beans had a lot of flavor. I mixed the rice and beans together for a mix of flavors. The tortillas were warm and soft. Overall it was a good place to pickup food curbside. The ordering and pickup process was quick and easy and the food was flavorful. read more

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Nice little spot for my work lunch break. Caldo soup is my wintertime favorite. Service and be spotty at times because they are busy. But all and all a great place! read more

Maudie’s Hacienda - Holiday season decor - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The good food is always good. Excellent service and drinks are good! Love the atmosphere and you can sit inside or out on covered patio

We popped over to Maudie's as I was in the mood for a Caldo and really enjoy it there. We always order the medium size which is not listed on the menu. Also had a happy hour margarita - for $5.50! Love this place! It's no wonder it's so popular! read more

Maudie's Hacienda has always been very consistent in serving tasty food and mixed drinks over the years. You don't need reservations here, but if having lunch here arrive a bit early to find a parking spot near the front otherwise plenty near Randall's. You can sit inside, at the bar or outdoor patio, and had a great friendly staff. The place is kept very clean. I ordered the #3 Taco Dinner off the lunch menu and selected two crispy tacos with chicken, and Mexican rice and beans, and a small frozen margarita. The tacos had great flavor and ended up getting a small side of guacamole which made it even taste better. I was not too impressed with the Mexican rice but when mixed with the refried beans it was great. Overall very good experience dining here. read more

I'm from Texas; had a lot of Tex-mex in my lifetime. So I went into Maudies for the first time with an open mind but honestly not expecting anything special. I was blown away; I don't know that they put in that queso but it's some of the best queso I've ever had. I got the Pablo Hacienda, marinated and grilled chicken dressed with melted Jack cheese and a delightfully sinful poblano sauce. Best part, it doesn't break the bank. 10/10 The service was warm and welcoming; super helpful staff that never left us stranded always assisting me and my crew no problem. 10/10 I'll be honest you don't come here for the atmosphere, the main focus is on the food and the service. They got a few big screens that have current sports games going on if you're into that. It's tacky but cozy and inviting. read more

Maudie’s Hacienda - Pollo Hacienda - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

We regularly come to Maudie's. We try to find a seat at the bar so we can watch the games and see all the drink making in action. Their bartenders are also and take such great care of their patrons. You really can't beat the happy hour, especially all day on Mondays! The signature margaritas are so good and can pack a pinch of you're not careful. The happy hour specials are very filling and can easily be shared. If you are looking for a casual meal with good food with good vibes, look no further than Maudie's! read more

Maudie’s Hacienda - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Mom liked her meal, but mine was just OK. The chicken kinda tasted weird. The queso tasted like pure melted craft cheese, singles and artificial read more

It's nice to be able to enjoy "REAL" Tex-mex food again. Maudie's is the real deal. Our enchilada dish featured a beef enchilada with a chili con carne sauce and a chicken enchilada with poblano cream sauce, accompanied by refried beans and rice. Our enchiladas were perfect and the rice was moist and tasty. The refried beans were great, although I would have preferred the usual cheese topping which was missing. The flautas.were crispy and unbelievably tasty and the taco was made to perfection. Service was quick and pleasant. DEFINITELY a place we would visit regularly. read more

Maudie's never disappoints! We kicked things off with two orders of the chicken flautas appetizer--hands down the best we've had in ages, crispy and packed with flavor. The cheese enchiladas were outstanding, perfectly gooey and seasoned just right, while the massive bowl of caldo was hearty enough to fill me up completely. Service was lightning-fast and super helpful, even on a packed Wednesday night. We'll be back soon! read more

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take out with curbside AIWAYS GREAT! Food as dscibed, Good as ordered.n. They remember us weekly. read more

Went for margaritas. We ordered large house margaritas on the rocks. Decided to have nachos, guacamole and tamales to share. Robin had the soup which she seemed to enjoy. The food was tasty Tex-Mex fare. The guacamole was very good and combined with the chips and salsa we left pretty satisfied. read more

Maudie’s Hacienda - Large house margarita - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is our Sunday breakfast spot. Tasty breakfast that won't break the bank. Casual atmosphere friendly waitstaff and great solo, date, or group. Come hungry and leave full and satisfied. Walk out that door ready to take on the day! read more

Maudie’s Hacienda - Menu - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food is delicious. Better than all the other locations. Especially Lake Austin. Better cooks and service here. read more

Maudie’s Hacienda - I ate it all. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

I really like the food here. It's consistent which is important for a restaurant I return to frequently. Ask for Chris when you go, hands down the best server there. read more

Maudie’s Hacienda - Cheese enchiladas and a tostada - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is Fire! Plain & simple. Caution, the drinks are POURED.... Ha! More than two can be a huge mistake. read more

Maudie’s Hacienda - Carnitas Quesabarrilla tacos, Diablo Sol Food, & Spicy Strawberry Rita! Great way to end a work week!! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

Terrible customer service, manager Rey Sierra treated me like he didn't care if I returned. My enchilada prefecto was not the same, ordered another entree, took forever to arrive, asked for a Togo container, bagged everything up, the charged me full price for the replacement entree, even though I only got the pepper($14.00) Also charged me for onions $1.25. Was told if I left it I'd not be charged. I left everything. They still charged me for the side onions. read more

Maudie’s Hacienda - Chili Releno Beef/Cheese - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Not a good visit this trip. I ordered the Nachos Supreme, no cheese. I was disappointed that, even though there was no cheese, there was hardly any beans and a scant amount of guacamole. The only other things were 3 carrot slices, and a few jalapeño slices. There was no escabeche. It wasn't much for almost $10. In the past, this Maudie's has really impressed me; it was a fail this time. read more

Maudie’s Hacienda - Nachos Supreme. Ordered with no cheese. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

I have been really crazy about Maudies. Otherwise, whose cheese enchiladas and chips and salsa would be the best in town? Friday and Saturday evenings used to be packed with customers, but the waiting was hardly ever long. I would say that sitting at the bar is the fun part, and we always ask for Ashley almost every time. Excellent service from her; she has never let us down. If you're looking for some genuine Tex-Mex that has existed for several years in Austin, this place is really fabulous to check out. read more

We love Maudie's and have been going here for years. They offer great happy hour specials during the week. My favorite entree is the Chicken Chili Rellano, but the fajitas are also delicious. The patio is dog friendly. Service is usually great. read more

Helping this place out because my Mother and I eat here regularly. Granted, no Maudie's has good cheese enchiladas (they're just too runny), but dang if they don't have the best fajita quesadillas!! They are so delicious. The people who work at this location are really nice and I like the interior and outdoor area as well. You should try one of their desserts sometime. All of them are good. When you just want some good ole Tex Mex, Maudie's is just that. read more

Maudie's is a classic for Tex-Mex in Austin and I always leave satisfied when I eat there. It's not going to blow your mind but it's reliable and has a large menu with something for everyone. My favorite lately has been the power bowl with the cilantro lime dressing, which is relatively healthy option with a large portion. We also really enjoy the brunch here. Service at this location has always been exceptionally quick and friendly and the vibes inside are nice and cozy for a neighborhood spot. read more

Terrible food, worse service. Oddly the staff seemed a bit racist too. Di not recommend to anyone with any taste for quality

I was a bad Yelper and forgot to take pictures of all my food, but I did grab a picture of the chips and salsa, which were fresh. I also got guacamole and queso, which were also very good. For my entree, I got fish tacos, my husband got a chimichanga, and my daughter got the bean and cheese nachos. The fish tacos are my go-to when I go to Maudie's, and these did not disappoint. My husband's chimichanga was the standard big burrito, but he was a little irritated because he asked for rice and beans, but they only gave him rice even though he said he would pay more, they never brought his beans. My daughter's nachos were on large homemade looking tortilla chips, but it looked like they overcooked the nachos, and the ends were burnt. There is plenty of parking, but this location shares its's parking lot with other businesses, so depending on the time of day, you may have to drive around a little to find a spot. Besides our food opportunities, our service, this time was a little different than when we normally go to Maudie's. The waitress who brought out our food did not seem like she normally interacted with the customers. She was a bit brash, but our main server apologized profusely and also shared that she would give her feedback to ensure the experience was better next time. Especially because the group that we were with, are regulars and literally knew half the staff. Will I go back again? Yes, but my husband and daughter will probably modify their orders next time. read more

Maudie’s Hacienda - Chips - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This is my go to South Austin Happy Hour spot. Especially on Mondays. On Monday the happy hour goes from 3p to close and we are graced by the presence of bartender Luis. I only ever sit at the bar at this location. Luis makes the best drinks, provides the best service, and as a result has a loyal following that appreciates his craft. Thank you, Luis. And Thank you, Maudie's for keeping great traditions alive. read more

We went to Maudies for the first time before we headed to a concert and loved it! We had a great server, and the margaritas and food was good. We will definitely be back read more

Maudie’s Hacienda - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

Good Tex-Mex in S Austin! Decently strong margaritas, I got their frozen with a Cointreau floater which made for a boozy marg with a nice extra orangey taste to it. My chile relleno was quite nice, good amount of queso and ground beef in it that was very filling. We also got a carne guisada burrito, meat was mostly good just slightly dry, but the burrito was flour tortillas on the side and the carne guisada on the plate. This was a first, have never had to make a burrito myself given the ingredients on the plate. I've seen fajita tacos like this but not a burrito so that was interestinggg. read more

After hearing lots of good praise for Maudies, we stopped by to try it out. There was a bit of a wait, but the service was great. The food portions were big and tasty. Good vibe in the restaurant. Excited to go back and try some more. read more

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The food service and ambience is wonderful. Love the fajitas and margaritas. They have a outside patio if the weather is nice it's nice to sit out there. read more

Dropped in for a lunch and did not have to wait - that was nice since it seems like there's always a wait in Austin these days. Restaurant was not terribly noisy which was good, and the staff were really friendly and provided attentive service. Our group and some tea and lemonade for drinks with some folks getting the HUGE taco salads for lunch, chicken fajita tacos and carne guisada lunch plate. Chip and salsa were served gratis upon sitting down and were consumed heartily (I mean who doesn't devour these things when waiting on the mains). Parking was a bit of a pain since the lot out front gets full quickly, but spots were available around the corner - albeit a little walk required. read more

It's Friday night and the weather is beautiful, and shockingly Maudies is not line out the door busy. Such a pleasant surprise! The last few years were always busy we stopped coming as often as it was hard to get in. This is our absolute favorite restaurant because the food is consistently good and the service always above par, with some minor hiccups during Covid. Just wanted to drop another review and say such a wonderful place to have a good Tex Mex dinner and drinks at reasonable prices. Also, so great to see some of the pre Covid staff running around taking care of business with good attitudes and attentive service. At the end of the day, it's the staff that pulls this great experience off. I'm telling you they are humming tonight. I don't know if that is why there was no line to get in or if I just got here in good time...but well done! Reminds me of the pre covid days when this place consistently had a hit the mark. So if you know, you know. So don't tell no one about this gem in South Austin ; ) we want to be able get in more often ! read more

Maudie’s Hacienda - Mexican Martini and complimentary chips - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We were looking for a new Tex Mex place in Austin and decided to try Maudie's. There are several locations in the city and we selected the South Austin restaurant. The interior is spacious with a high-beamed ceiling and lots of seating space. Despite the busy service (it was a Saturday afternoon) it remained relatively quiet, at least not so noisy you couldn't carry on a conversation. We started with the queso, a solid choice that ran a bit thin but fully flavorful. My lunch entree was the tacos al pastor, marinated pork served with pico salsa, cilantro and onion nestled on corn tacos. The flavors of the pork complemented the toppings on the taco. Service was spot-on and attentive. This is a decent place for a casual meal or even for date night. Recommended. read more

First impression with any Tex-Mex restaurant- the chips and salsa. Chips were great - thin, crispy and fresh, but the salsa lacked flavor and was too spicy. My cheese enchiladas - not great. They don't have real cheese inside instead they have cheese sauce... like nacho cheese sauce. The rice and beans had no flavor. The rice was mushy and watered down and the beans were definitely watered down. We were seated in the patio, at the corner end of the tent where a draft hit us in freezing weather and the heaters did not reach us. I told the waiter it was cold and he said he'd take care of us. He clearly forgot, by the time he remembered to move us we had finished our meal and we had no good reason to stay. It was our first time there and I really wanted to like the place but we won't be going back. read more

It was sunny and bright, in the middle of a lazy Sunday afternoon, when Karen and I thought about going out for a lunch/dinner combo. I find that's very helpful when you're on a diet and trying to eat only two meals a day. As long as you don't try to eat one of everything on the menu. We were running through the list of restaurants that we have enjoyed since moving to Turner's Crossing in Buda last July, and the name of Maudie's Hacienda popped up. We needed the GPS on our iPhone to find it the first time, but this time we didn't need any help. According to Google Maps, Maudie's is about a 17-minute drive from home. Traffic was very light, so we probably made it in 15 minutes. It is on the northwest corner of Brodie and West Slaughter, in a large L-shaped strip with a grocery store, a few shops, and about half a dozen restaurants. We will be going back to try some of them another time. Maudie's, a Tex-Mex eatery is spacious inside, with a warm, comfortable atmosphere. It has both tables and booths, plus a patio if you like chasing bugs away while you eat. We also found that it was not crowded at all at 4 o'clock on a Sunday afternoon. The menu is extensive, prices are extremely reasonable and service is efficient. But the reason we were making a second visit and why will be going back again is the quality of the food. Today I ordered the tamales el jefe, a goodly portion of three pork tamales, slathered in chili con carne, and plated with the usual rice and a choice of beans. I tried something called borracho beans, a small bowl of beans in a sauce with bacon bits. It was a great break from the usual refried beans and was very tasty. My entrée also came with three warm, corn tortillas. I would not hesitate to order those tamales again. Karen's choice was easy. She turned right to the appetizer page and chose the chicken flautas, a dish of five crispy flautas like she had ordered on our first visit. It came with a tangy green sauce that had some avocado in it. She asked for a small cup of sour cream, and she was content. She brought a couple of the flautas home with her for a snack later on. Our server, Shyenne ("Call me Shy") was charming and delightful, patiently answering our questions about the menu. Sometimes, especially on a beautiful, sunny day, driving a few miles to a nice restaurant is part of the pleasant experience. We passed several patches of famous Texas bluebonnets, which made the brief trip even nicer. I think Maudie's is a convenient spot for residents of Turner's Crossing. If you like good Tex-Mex, give it a try. ------------- Following are notes from a previous visit to Maudie's Hacienda: ------------- Karen and I found ourselves exploring another area of south Austin, when I asked my iPad to locate restaurants near me. This outstanding Tex-Mex eatery was what we found. I ordered the tacos al pastor, which are three soft tacos filled with tender, marinated pork, and side dishes of black beans and Spanish rice. The tacos, which I sprinkled with some lime wedges served with them, were tasty. The black beans, in a sauce with mystery seasonings, were as good as any I have had in Texas. Karen selected an appetizer of five crispy, chicken flautas, which was plenty for her. She was very happy with her choice. The place was roomy and very comfortable, and prices were extremely reasonable compared to what we have found at other Tex-Mex restaurants. Now we have another good place to add to our rotation of restaurants. read more