Ive never had patacones before but it was deeelicious. I loved the fried plantains that were served…read morewith the pork belly as well. Also, the empanadas were so good as well. Ive empanadas all over Austin and this was my fave. Honestly i dont even think you can get anything like this at a restaurant. Everything was fresh and tasted like home made but elevated x's 100. The lady at the food truck was very nice too.

Really good empanadas. We had a work event cater this and the empanadas were phenomenal, some of…read morethe best ones I've had texturally. Immaculate fry and the sauce that comes with it is equally up to match it. The lime is crucial to the grease and change up the flavor profile part way through. Why the 4 star then? The filling itself, while also delicious, is very potato heavy - I honestly couldn't even tell they were beef empanadas based on how potato forward it was. Don't get me wrong, tasted great, but for was expecting a bit more beef for sure. Would love to come back and try more of the menu, especially the sides!

Been coming here since I was a kid. I love it! Very chill and quiet, the staff is very friendly and…read morekind.

I love ZuZu Handmade Mexican Food and have dined here for many years and was in the area so decided…read moreto stop for lunch. The place was very Mexican and has a great atmosphere with a nice staff. They have Topo Chico in stock! I order it and the Achiote-Roasted Chicken (1/4 chicken dark: leg + thigh). They do have indoor seating and some on a deck in front where it is dog friendly. The chicken tasted extremely good and very delicious. I selected Mexican Rice and Black Beans (in a little taco bowl). Both were very good too. ZuZu is definitely one of my favorite Mexican eateries in Austin.

My wife and I have been coming to Maudie's North Lamar for more than 20 years, and it is still our…read morefavorite Tex-Mex restaurant in Austin. The food is consistently outstanding. The cheese enchiladas (get the regular dinner!), crispy tacos, queso, and just about everything on the menu are excellent. We used to live in central Austin, but now we happily drive from Cedar Park because this is our place. What truly sets Maudie's North Lamar apart, though, is the people. The staff, especially Mr. Emilio, genuinely care about their customers and provide exceptional service. We've practically raised our kids at Maudie's. Emilio went from seeing them in high chairs to welcoming them home from college with the same warm smile and excitement. Seeing him with our kids again today was a special reminder of why we keep coming back. Other restaurants could learn a lot from Emilio and the entire team at Maudie's North Lamar. Great food is one thing, but making people feel like family is something special. Thank you Emilio and team! We love this place and can't recommend it highly enough. Keep up the amazing work!

Let me first be honest about who I am; I've gone to Maudie's on North Lamar since they opened 25…read moreyears ago. I drive a little further now but they are still my favorite Austin TexMex restaurant. The staff is friendly and efficient, the food is cooked the way i like it (delicious) and the flavors are definitely Austin TexMex (if there is such a thing). If you are a fan of the 'heat' try the Pete's breakfast taco. Oh, and they make their chips in-house e-v-e-r-y morning and hot sauce from fresh ingredients (like most of the menu). I also like that much of the staff has been there a long time, with many there since they opened. Lot's of other regulars too -- always a good sign. I've said it before, and I'll say it again, The best music comes from the kitchen and the food is straight from the heart. P.S. Dwight (4/2/26) says to "stay away from the Bran and Cheese Nachos". I must have missed seeing them on the menu. /s

First off, it was so hot inside with obviously no AC running. We had to eat as fast as possible…read morebecause my baby overheated and we were sweating profusely. Pretty sure only one person working there doing every part (taking orders, cooking, etc). The menu is also somewhat incorrect (I.e. a drink actually does not come with the burger). Foodwise, the burger was tasty. The eggplant taco was pretty flavorless. The beef burrito tasted pretty good but actually needed salt and a little small compared to comparable burrito places.

Wow. My first time here. I overheard a customer nearby classify this place as a "hidden gem." I…read morehave to agree so delicious and fresh. The food is great. The staff are so kind and welcoming. The napkins need some help. They could use an upgrade on napkins. Also there are no fountain or poured drinks. I try my best to avoid using one-time use plastics. Bottled drinks were the only options other than the coffee drinks. A cup of filtered water would have been perfect. Regardless, I will be back!

I was trying to put a order and the cashier was outside with her boyfriend, the lady who did my…read moreorder was eating at the same time that she was preparing my order, they don't have any idea about health rules, the lady in the front was giving me a chocolate banana that I got without a bag or a plate, her nails was so long and her nails was touching it, the customer service is poor and the food can get you sick

Had the pupusas here and they were so delicious definitely goin to go back!!! The hot sauces were…read moreso good!

Happy Sunday So we wanted to find a local spot to eat for…read morelunch today. Stumbled upon this gem. It's off McNeil Rd so easy access. First off the walk up is a vibe in its self. They have built a make shift space to cover from the elements, which in Texas is always nice. They have about 6 large tables that fit I would say 5 comfortably maybe 6 Now the food the menu is very small which I love because it shows me that they take pride in the few dishes they do make. We ended up getting the bistec tacos, a pastor taco and the queso enchiladas. It took a min because everything is made to order, but DANG I would have waited longer. The portion size is perfect and the flavor is (chief's kiss) With what we ordered it came out to $35 I wanna say. I'll attach some videos to show the space and what we got. Really hope y'all check this place out.

This food truck is tucked all the way in the back of this park and is truly a *hidden* gem…read more I ordered a chorizo pambazo (this was huge), one chicken tamale and one pork tamale. Everything was well seasoned and well priced! I would definitely come back to try the barbacoa and menudo.

Update: Prices UP, quality way down. It's the old sad story…read more We were looking forward to a great meal at great price. But when I walked in, I was surprised to see the price on my favorite order was up--by 60%! So instead of a whole chicken with two sides for $10, I ordered a half for that price. When we opened it up at home, the pieces were much smaller than before. They still tasted good, though not as hot-off-the-grill fresh as before. My guy is not the chicken fiend that I am. He'd been dreaming of their fabulous Charro Beans. But he made a face and pushed his away half eaten. He said, "They need to rehire whoever's Abuela used to make the beans before." The deep rich flavor we'd loved was now a bit flat, and the chunks of bacon and jalapeño were absent. Pollo Caliente used to really stand out in the Mexican grilled chicken scene. Now, they're just like everyone else. I'm sad. I wanted to support this new apparently local business.

I am blown away by how damn good this place is. It's better than Pollo Regio that's down the street…read moreon Berkman. They're one of my favourite pollos asados al carbon in Austin (charcoal grilled chicken). We ordered the whole chicken meal to share with two people. They had a special going where the whole chicken meal was $10. The meal came with 6 white corn tortillas, two containers of a Jalapeño salsa (tastes like Doña from Taco Deli), charro beans, and rice. A whole chicken meal was enough food for the two of us with plenty of leftovers for the next day. The chicken was succulent, juicy, and flavourful. It was well seasoned and no part of it was dry. Make sure to squeeze the lime on it! The rice had good flavour and was moist. The real standout though were the charro beans. These are ABSOLUTELY NOT vegetarian. They're made with bacon and pieces of what looked like chicharron. There's a pleasant spicyness that comes the jalapeños that are stewed with the beans. I would go back for the charro beans alone. The restaurant is inside a convenience store and the staff are courteous. Our meal came out within about a minute of us ordering and paying.

Growing up in the Rio Grande Valley spoiled me on Tex-Mex, primarily, brown enchilada gravy. I've…read moreeaten in Mexican restaurants in and around Austin for decades, and the only place that prepares proper enchilada gravy is Rosie's in Bee Cave. They also use correct American cheese. I saw a photo of an enchilada plate from El Nuevo Mexico. The gravy looked good and I could tell the cheese was also correct. I told my wife we needed to try it. We weren't disappointed. The enchiladas were great, and so was everything else on my plate. The side of guacamole was good. We will be going back even though it's a 50-minute drive one way.

A hidden gem! Came here for margaritas and appetizers and was pleasantly surprised to find it…read morewasn't busy--just what we were looking for. The place is clean with plenty of seating, and we were greeted and seated right away. Our server was friendly and checked in often, which made the experience even better. We tried the mangonada rita and the botana, and both were delicious. The shrimp diablo stood out--it's so good I'd come back just for that. Definitely a go-to spot. Part of me wants to keep it a secret, but it deserves the love.