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    Chicken Tinga Tacos
    katie

    The food was just really expensive for the blandness. I only had the chicken tinga tacos but I know I could make much better. They tasted unsalted and it was missing something, plus there were only two for $24. The service was fine, just your normal poolside staff. Ambiance was obviously great due to the rooftop pool aspect.

    Grabbing a drink
    Greg H.

    The Fairmont hotel we were staying in had 3 bars, we looked into each and all three had some good and bad. This is the one we came to after dinner at Perry's. The place is nice, Lots of seating and they had these almost like Pod areas you could sit in with groups. They had outdoor seating on a patio overlooking the city but it was cold and we only went out there for a few minutes to see the view and take some pictures. The staff was great, all very friendly and fast but made the drinks well. They place never got super busy while we were there but it was never empty either. We spent the most time at this bar, the lobby bar had EVERY table reserved which was annoying and the other bar was sorta of an honor bar. SHANA SAYS: "It has a classy atmosphere and creative cocktail menu. The dessert was delicious and the bartenders were friendly and knowledgeable. The outside seating area was HUGE and the bathroom very very clean. A mellow laid back vibe but I can see it becoming busier and lively in warmer months." Overall there was not much I could find to say look out for or maybe you wouldn't enjoy this. We were not here long but the dessert was very good and the drinks were unique, We try to go outside our normal comfort zone and while I don't think I will get the drinks I got again they were well made, it is purely my own taste in drinks that lowered the enjoyment. They were made perfectly, I had The Smoke Also Rises and Shana had the Rebellious Gecko with the dessert being Chocoflan. We had a few other drinks of various types straight and had a good end with some great pics on the balcony.

    Drinks
    Pree R.

    Came here to celebrate my sister's birthday, and it was ultimately a disappointing experience. At least they validated parking. We wanted to go to a rooftop bar for the views, and even though the area had ample room and it was not that crowded, the views didn't seem to blow us away, lol. The appetizers/snacks available were limited as far as vegetarian options. We settled for chips and salsa, which were mediocre. For drinks, my friend wanted a rum and coke but apparently the waiter had a hard time understanding her, repeating "coconut" in trying to clarify what is normally a standard request in the alcohol world...we joked about it afterwards (she said her drink was oily? Lol!), but it still came off strange. Needless to say, we had to find another place for food and we stayed no more than an hour. Not to thrilled about this place so I don't plan to be back.

    Decor
    Paul D.

    The Broken Coconut has taken over Rules & Regs were themed for the Summer. The place has been decorated very nicely and special drinks created. I had a Frozé and was really good for the hot day we were having. The prices were high but good liquor was used. The staff was very cool and make us feel very welcomed, and the views of the city was specular.

    Happy Hour Menu
    Stephanie M.

    One of our favorite go to spots to enjoy some cocktails and bites. Especially so the boyfriend can smoke his cigars on the patio area. The Salsa Quemada had a really good flavor. I love a charred salsa. The tacos were ok. I liked the Pork Belly Al Pastor more over the Suadero Tacos, but my only issue really is they are so tiny. I wish the tacos were larger for the price. Two tiny tacos for $10. But it might just be worth it for the ambiance and view of the city!

    Laarni C.

    During my recent visit to Rules & Regs on New Year's Eve, I was disappointed to find the place closed for a private event. The festive decorations looked great, creating a lively atmosphere that piqued my interest. While I understand the need for private events, it would have been helpful to know about the closure beforehand. I missed out on the chance to have a drink on New Year's Eve at Rules & Regs (went down to Fulton which was really festive too), but the decorations were appealing, and I plan to return soon. I just hope they haven't taken down the festive setup by then.

    Fake bamboo paper straw, sad tiki glass from Temu, soggy previously frozen lemons that made no sense as a garnish for my drink...
    Victoria S.

    Super disappointing... Everyone seems to confused and uninterested. They said they were out of two of the ten drinks they had... when we asked what was out so they could just substitute, he said he had no clue. When I asked how spicy something was, he said he had no clue. When we were waiting around for another round because we were already there, he was nowhere to be found. The service was super slow and when the drinks finally arrived, they were lame and uninspired. No creativity, no garnish...just throw some banana rum into an appropriative tiki glass from Temu and call it a day. Speaking of offensiveness and appropriation, it was kind of embarrassing how much of mockery they made of the Hawaiian culture. Just an icky experience all around.

    Sunset and the chefs
    Melissa P.

    I wish there were more stars to give them. Wow wow WOW the food is amazing . My husband and I both agree. Dogs? Smoking? Yes! Music? Yes! Chefs? Yes they must be! The food is unbelievable. My husband wants me to tell you "Every time I take a bite it's like there's a party in my mouth." Haha What else. The people are all very nice and everyone is chill and happy. The server is awesome -- very friendly and goes out of her way to get us things. There were a few drink girls that came out for us to sample the Patron Perectino Margarita and we sampled but oops then we got our regular sized Cinco de Mayo Margarita and the first sip was bitter. Haha ... So here we are, rooftop, and it is Cinco de Mayo. We highly recommend.

    Drinks at the bar
    Erika B.

    I've been to this bar before, before they revamped it with all the Christmas decorations. It looks amazing the way they have it now, there are lights everywhere present boxes on the ceiling, and there's music, which is in tune with a light show on the wall, pretty cool. We ordered three of the Christmas themed cocktail specials, they were all very delicious. They are very cute, very Instagramable, nice spot to come with friends or a cute date night. They have happy hour every day from 5 to 6 PM, just an hour where they have drinks 50% off. Highly recommend.

    Delicious mock tail!
    Katie G.

    I enjoyed trying brunch here! They have a vegan guacamole tostada that I really enjoyed. It was very flavorful and filling. We also had a delicious mock tail that our waitress recommended. The ambiance is super cute/trendy and service was awesome.

    Birria tacos
    Courtney B.

    I wanted to like this place more than I did. It's situated next to the pool area which is convenient. Nice bar and standard dining area w a larger patio/outdoor seating as well. My friend and I each tried a cocktail, the carne asada and the Birria tacos. The disappointment came from the portion sizes ratio to prices being charged. The drinks and food were almost half the size of what I would get elsewhere. Flavor wise the food was decent enough, I've had much better Birria tacos in Austin, more authentic ones. You do get the view of the pool right next to it. Overall It's a cute place to stop in for a quick drink or small bite to eat.

    Megan L.

    Honestly, it's a pretty mediocre "rooftop" bar. Their drinks are incredibly overpriced and generic, and service was meh. The hostess barely looked in our direction when we asked for the restroom. I honestly have no idea why this place is serving cocktails for $16-19. Those are New York prices. For the quality of drinks, 7th floor views, and mediocre service, Rules & Regs is not worth it.

    Maurice M.

    Though it was unseasonably cold when we visited R&R--stopping us from dining outside on the 7th floor patio--we did spend a few moments enjoying the beautiful view. The handcrafted drinks were quite good, but the food (shrimp and ceviche) was delicious. An extra bonus on our visit was visiting the lounge in the downstairs lobby to catch live music. Very nice hotel.

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    Downtown

    5-star speakeasy...if you like cool, secretive, unusual speakeasy cocktail bars - this is the place…read morefor you! Located on 6th street in downtown Austin (near the Driskill hotel), in what looks like from the street an apartment complex. You buzz the "secret" button and if you have a reservation, they let you in and escort you to your beautiful, sexy table. Their menu is creative and their every cocktail delicious! The theme we experienced was tarot cards and we loved the presentation and creativity of cocktails. Service is excellent and all drinks are around $20. Worth a visit for sure - great 5-star speakeasy and so fun for a date or with a group.

    I was unable to check out the quality or ambiance of this establishment as there were a number of…read moreissues with my reservation. Basically, I had a large group reserved for a celebration, and I didn't get a confirmation email and when I noticed this I scrambled to find another reservation. The reservation link I was sent to kept erroring out when I tried to process it. Apparently the incorrect date was selected and I did not notice I was charged an exorbitant amount of money because it was a larger party, but we had every intention of going and we would have spent quite a bit of money. After being charged a $120 no show fee I tried to contact them to see if they could at least squeeze us in or take the no show fee off but they said their policy was clearly stated and they don't respond to my last email. Also, there is no phone number which is incredibly frustrating as I would have called to confirm my 5:30pm reservation issue, but instead just assumed it didn't go through While part of this was undoubtedly user error, the process of reserving and confirming reservations was not easy. Furthermore, the establishment was not overly understanding Some tips: Go to a different bar. There are so many great bars, lounges, and speakeasy's in the area, and I wouldn't risk the potential hassle. We pivoted to the Roosevelt room last minute and we had a great time Cheers!

    RULES & REGS - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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