I come to this location often for work meetings and the service is always impeccable and they have a really great selection of Tex Mex and interior Mexican style dishes. The fish tacos are absolutely outstanding! Line caught drum fish with the crunchy slaw and delectable cream sauce. The pulled pork tacos are also very succulent and savory. I think perhaps they have upgraded their menu but the last few times I have been everything has been delicious and I love the salsa. They have tons of gluten-free options clearly labeled on the menu. My husband loves them crispy beef tacos. A very solid choice in an area rather void of restaurants. read more

Nice place. Food (Nachos) were good for lunch. Bartender needs some personality though. Otherwise, not a bad spot!

My husband graduated from the police academy on 6/23(Friday). We knew we didn't have enough room at our place to host the 20 people we had coming into town on graduation day so I had planned to go to chuy's after graduation. Well, the Wednesday before his graduation date (6/21) we decided to go in for a few drinks before closing time and as I sitting there a light bulb came on and I asked my husband "what about bringing everyone here(serranos)?" And he said "yeah, we can ask our waiter." I can't remember our waiters name that night but he was super helpful and gave us the managers number that we needed to speak to. I called the next morning and asked if there was any chance we could reserve a table for 20 on short notice and they said yes!!! LIFE SAVER. After a 3 hour graduation, we were THIRSTY AND STARVING! Our table was ready for us as soon we came in. Chips and salsa were brought out quick. After we all ate, my mother in law who came from out of town said "I really like this place. And our waitress was great. Every time I go anywhere with a party larger than 10 people, the waiters/waitress always roll their eyes or get annoyed." When she said that, I knew I had to write a review to give our waitress some props. So Juliasa(I think that's her name, she was a young girl), thank you for making our dinner a fantastic experience. You never once rolled your eyes, huffed and puffed. You were always smiling and making sure we were taken care. Thank you again for such great customer service. read more

Been going here for close to twenty years - the quality has dropped so so much, got intense food poisoning the last two times I've gone. Goodbye my old Tex Mex love read more

We have started to go to this Serrano's for our Mexican food fix. It seems to be the most consistently good mexican food we have found. Plus we really like the flexibility of the lunch menu. You can pick what items you want. I usually get one taco, one enchilada, rice and queso. I really like being able to do this for an affordable price. Usually it can only be done a la carte and is crazy expensive. read more

I really like their food but this time it was driven by the service. I ordered delivery from Serrano's through a third party. 45 minutes after it was suppose to be delivered I called Serrano's to see what was going on. They said the order had been ready but no one had come by to deliver it. I drove there to get it. When I arrived the manager was very apologetic and offered to get a new meal cooked up for me. Then he put in additional freebies to make up for the third party's mistake. Then the bartender offered free items too. They didn't have to do it. But they did. Without asking. That's service. I'll def be back. You should too. Also I ate too much bc it was really good and now I can't get off my couch. Kthxsbai read more

The hostesses lack professionalism. They're too busy playing on their phones or gossiping like kids. However, the servers and bartenders are always great. Food is always yummy. Thanks. read more

I used to really like the food from here. But the last couple times I've gone there the fajitas have been over cooked, the onions and bell peppers have been undercooked, and the chips are stale. All around the quality of the food is slacking off which is really disappointing and I have no intention of trying to eat here again. I can get the same quality from taco cabana and pay much less. read more

Great Prices good Food. That being said, someone randomly called me from a chilis off of foursquare and they put me in contact with them...it was a weird experience, but its weird to be called at a restaurant. The salsa is good when its not too peppery. But mostly I like this place because its always FAST, and you can get REALLY good lunch specials. I share the lunch special with my wife sometimes and it ends up costing us like $7 read more

Serranos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

Tried this place for the first time i loved the food. And the quantity was more than enough for 1 person. Thank you so much. read more

Me Gusta! I like this place because they have: 1. Great margaritas 2. Excellent tortillas (lets face it, it makes or breaks the place) 3. Sizzling fajitas 4. Good prices 5. Decent waitstaff 6. Kid friendly 7.Diet conscious menu options What more could a gal ask for? Chippendale dancer looking waitstaff. That's what a gal could ask for. read more

I am gonna get in so much trouble with my Mexican grandma-in-law for saying this: I don't hate Serrano's. While I don't frequent Tex-Mex places as often as I did when I ate meat (there just aren't very many choices that don't completely revolve around mounds of cheese), I still love the flavors and go for it when I can. Serrano's offers a plentiful and colorful veggie fajitas for two option with mushrooms, bell peppers, squash, zucchini, and onions, served with some of the best, most homemade-tasting flour tortillas I've had in Austin-- no joke! We happened to stop in on their free enchiladas night and were worried about how that might affect our experience, but the Serrano's people have it down to a science a, and we were never ignored by our waiter. Said waiter also agreed with my compliment of the flour tortillas and even called them "badass". Add to all of this their fresh, spicy salsa, and I'm sold. read more

Four of us came in for their happy hour specials on Friday. These specials are just smallish orders of bean and cheese nachos and quesadillas for a $1.50 a plate. Taquitos were around the same price. We must've ordered 7 of these and just split them with each other. Nice way to have a cheap dinner. Was the food 4 star quality? No way! But the price was! Even with my wife cheating and ordering some tortilla soup and chicken tacos the entire meal was around $25!!! Service was fast and friendly! Another recession special! Yay!!! read more

Unfortunately, the lowest score I can give is a single star. The entire experience was awful. It was a Monday night and the restaurant was nearly empty. So it was amazing in a negative way that it took 45 minutes to get a bowl of tortilla soup & a cheese enchilada plate. Thankfully, we ordered the smallest bowl of $7 queso I've ever seen. It was a lukewarm amalgamation of Velvetta with a few chopped peppers in it. When our food arrived, we noticed the cheese enchiladas were basically rolled up corn tortillas with more if the nasty queso on top. Asking for corn tortillas to go with my soup was a total failure. They never came. I guess they were needed to make more gross enchiladas. After waiting a lifetime to get the bill, which I had to ask for, I nearly fell over to find a tiny bowl of queso, soup & sad enchiladas were $28!! We didn't have drinks - not even soda. We'll never go back. I'd eat at Taco Bell first. At least my expectations at Taco Bell are low - as is the price. read more

I have been to several locations and the food is consistent but no way near the best Tex-Mex in Austin. This location is close so I have been here several times for HH 2.50 Margs. They do one thing right and that is their White Wine Poblano Cream Sauce They serve it over several of the Vegetarian Enchiladas and the Chile Relleno w/ shrimp (my favorite).. One bonus is there is never a wait like the best on S 1ST.. read more

nacho alert!!!!! nacho. beef & chic combo fajita's are fantastic!!!!!!!' go get you sum. read more

My boyfriend and I ordered carne guisada and it was sooooo delicious. Our waiter was very kind and attentive. The food was exactly what we needed and it came out faster than expected. It was also reasonably priced. We have enough for leftovers tonight!! I will definitely be recommending Serranos to friends and family! read more

Some times Yelp gets it wrong. No, I'm not talking about the insightful Yelp reviewer community, I'm just talking about the software. The location shows up on the map at what appears to be someone's yard abutting Barton Creek. I wonder how often whoever lives there has been greeted by hungry and confused Tex-Mex fans? I wonder if they have had to join the support group for mistaken identities. You know, where all those folks named Mark Chapman or people with the phone number 867-5309 hang out to share old stories....So take note of that if you just arranged to meet your prospective boss there for a drink. Once you arrive on time, you'll be fine. This is happy chain food mex at a decent price. Good, though, for the "Fajitas with a drink and a smile" that it is. It's not worth my time to get into the details about the food. Because you're not going there with great expectations anyway. You're going for the convenience and a few laughs. If you want a reasonably quick lunch, sit at the bar and order one of the specials. Otherwise, just lounge with some drinks and Tex-Mex snacks and you will be just fine. read more

Went here due to a recommendation from a business colleague. It turned out to be ok, because we took my father-in-law (who doesn't exactly have a high tolerance for heat & spice). Good thing, because both of those were in short supply. The atmosphere is more cafeteria than restaurant, or at least more Big Boy than Mexican. The food wasn't bad, just nothing special. Let's put it this way: I could make better at home. And my job is to clean after dinner, not cook it. The margaritas...well, pretty much the same. Great if you're coming from the midwest, marginal if you are from these parts. But, they were inexpensive so we all had two. Nothing like cheap prices to make you forget you're drinking mediocre liquor. read more

If I had remembered to check in every time we went to Serranos in the past 2-3 years, I'd have 100 check ins here. The really sweet guy that brings around the chips and salsa knows us and asks us how we are doing whenever we go in. Right now, he's their single best employee in the place. Lately, the service has been going down. Also, we've been getting charged for weird things. I added potatoes to the cheese quesadilla this trip - they rang it up as beef fajita quesadillas. They actually brought me beef fajita quesadillas with potatoes after I said I was trying something different and meatless. :/ The waiter just assumed I'd want it. He said that. There was no apology from the waiter for his incorrect assumption. The quesadilla was unreasonably soaked in grease and 1/2 of the potatoes were raw on the inside. They used to make fantastic breakfast potatoes any time of day. In general, the husband and I both have found the staff to not listen well and this last guy argued with my husband about what he said. (Btw - sitting right there, I heard my husband and he was right. As a wife, it's our duty to let them know when they're wrong, right? :P) Dude - there's no reason to say "that's not what you said" to my husband when he corrects his order after you repeated it back to him. The food quality is also going way downhill. My husband spent a good amount of time on the last several visits picking his meat off the nachos to pull fat chunks off. Ugh. The only reasons we've still been going is that the salsa is made fresh in house and to see the wonderful guy that brings the salsa and chips to the table. On this last visit though, we called it. We're over Serranos. read more

Now THIS is good Texmex!!!! I love, love, love their fresh tortillas. They are no longer home made on site but the flavor is still great! Sit at the bar. The bartenders are SO friendly & make amazing drinks! read more

It's been 2 years since we tried them, and unfortunately it'll be another 2 years before we come back. The migas were tasteless (expect for the potatoes, they had enough salt on them, anyone could have a heart attack). The waiter acted like he didn't care whether we were there or not, until he messed up our check and we had to get the manager involved. With so many other choices for Mexican food in Austin, I'd steer clear of this place. read more

I always eat (weekly) at the Serranos on Whitestone (1431) in Cedar Park - most of the time its ok but lately not so much. Went in last night and ordered the appetizer "Guacamole Salad" and even showed the waitperson the item in the menu - ordered the Reg which was $8.00 - another person brought me a side salad with avacado dressing?????? I then showed that person what I wanted and specified reg because the next size is $14.00. My waiter brought it to me and he apologized for the "miss understanding" and I noticed there seemed to be more than usual but was just chillin and watching my netflick on my phone. Asked for the bill and it was $15.00 - asked waiter why and showed him again what I wanted and he said "opps sorry I gave you the large." I showed two people 2 times and verbally told them what I wanted and was still wrong. Because of this I wasn't able to leave a tip because of the over charge - had cash on me. Going to find another mexican resturant to go to - I have going to Serranos for 30 years with family.......service is definately going down hill. read more

Ups Tacos al Carbon. Beef. Oh my! This beef has unbelievably good flavor! Wow! Speed - from waiter taking the order to delivery this place is absolutely unbelievable. We joke that if we were to place our order and tried to make a quick trip to the bathroom just to wash our hands, our food would be cold by the time we got back to the table. Downs Margaritas disappoint. Salsa has far too much cilantro. read more

I'm pretty sure it's not a good sign when a few bites in, your food brings you to tears. And I'm not talking about chopping-onions-kind-of-tears. I mean the Titanic-sinking kind of tears, only instead of feeling icy, my mouth felt like it was sitting outside on scalding concrete (today's temperature's projected to be 104, so you can imagine how hot that is.) To start with, my boyfriend and I placed a to-go order, and the server, Alex, was quick to have our food out and to check us out. So the service portion of this experience was satisfactory. On the way home, upon opening our bag of food, I noticed something that was glaringly missing. Chips and salsa. What kind of restaurant skimps out on chips and salsa? It's like a fast food chain doing away with fries. These things just go together. I was too hungry to go back inside to argue, so we just went home. I deviated from my normal order of mushroom enchiladas and instead got the chalupas compuestas. The guacamole was the freshest I've ever tasted, and the sour cream was light and fluffy. The jalapeno that I bit into was good but extremely spicy, hence the aforementioned tears. It really opened the floodgates when I took a bite of the chalupas afterward due to the hint of spices on the rice combined with the flaming hot flavor of the jalapeno. However, when you're ordering chalupas, you don't expect soggy tortillas you can eat with a fork. If they had been any more limp, they would have qualified as tortilla soup made by a five-year-old, The toppings (lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and beef) were the only things that had real flavor to the chalupas. They weren't horrible, but I don't think Emeril or Rachael Ray would be impressed. Of course, it didn't help that the entire time I was eating my meal, my taste buds were chanting: "You should have gone to Chuy's....You should have gone to Chuy's." read more

The waitstaff here is very attentive and want to please you. I have nothing but good things to say about the staff. They work hard and they look like it. The food is good. Really like the rice. But unfortunately... There is something about this place though. Maybe its the chaotic way they setup the food trays right in front of you. Or maybe it's the waitstaff having to ask other staff around to get their tables food ready, right in front of you. Someone may have thought this was a good idea, but I don't get it. Nor do I enjoy it. read more

Best M-F Happy Hour in South Austin and the Austin Chronicle seems to think so. Homemade tortillas too. This place blows Chuys and Trudys out of the water. If you gave up on this location give them another shot since the new management has been there 6 months. The General Manager at this location is named Shane and is always floating around asking his guests how the food is. A+ read more

Happy hour begins at 3PM at Serrano's. I like the way they think. The frozen margaritas are deliciously strong and can come in so many flavors, you'll be hard pressed to find one you don't like. Basket of chips and salsa are complimentary. I was expecting lifeless salsa but theirs is made fresh and rather spicy. By far, the best appetizer is the cheese quesadilla. The beef burrito should be renamed the beef flaquito because it's prepared identically (fried) to the chicken flaquito. The star of happy hour is definitely the drinks rather than the food. Pleasant ambiance and comfortable seating. They have four mounted flat screen TVs in the bar area. Haven't been for anything other than their happy hour, but overall it's a good place to unwind with some stiff drinks. read more

I dined here Sunday afternoon with my usual crew...my sister-in-law and my two boys. It was really crowded but that did not hurt the service we received at all. Our server was very attentive and we never lacked for beverages or anything else. I had a bowl of tortilla soup and it was gigantic! I didn't get close to finishing it but not because it wasn't good. The broth was very tasty and there was just the right amount of vegetables, shredded chicken, tortilla strips, and cheese. No tortilla soup is complete without adding rice. The rice here was much more of the "traditional" Spanish rice (tinged with tomato) than I am used to but it was good and balanced well in the soup. Not this far south too often anymore but I will tuck this location into my mental rolodex. read more

Being both a lover of good Tex Mex and a lover of a good Happy Hour, this place is definitely going to mean trouble for my diet, my liver, but not my wallet. Their food is really great, and the service was terrific. I couldn't believe how many times I was offered refills on tortilla chips (light, crispy, and delish) and salsa (just the right amount of spicy for me, but maybe a little hot to you gringos out there), which would normally be annoying, but in this case was actually not. I got the enchiladas with verde sauce (my mainstay) and was not disappointed. Dessert was good as well. They also serve breakfast in addition to lunch and dinner, which I've heard is good, but I haven't tried yet. It was in between me stuffing my face that I noticed the Happy Hour specials: $2 wells, $2 Bud lite, Miller lite and Shiners, and $2.50 Margs, as well as food specials (don't quote me on those prices, but I am no more than 50cents off). All I know is that when the Todds invade Texas this September, the town, and Serranos, will never be the same. Let the games begin!!! read more

If you're a fan of 7-eleven slurpees and stadium cheese, eat here. My margarita had zero alcohol in it, and the queso was so disgusting I could have been at a Texas football game eating nachos. Did I mention the fajita meet took 2 minutes to chew? If you are into quality food do not eat here. This place would succeed in rural Alabama, but there is no reason any Austinite should eat here. read more

Great food and the service is "aim to please" level! Everything tastes handmade and deliciously fresh. The smoke flavor on the fish tacos was out of this world! I will definitely be back again and again! read more

Came here for a wedding rehearsal dinner with a party of roughly 30, and they didn't have the table ready because they misplaced the reservation. Although I wasn't the one who spoke with the manager, from what I could gather, a gesture of compensation wasn't made. What a way to make a poor impression. Hence, the 2 star review. Food: The portion size is HUGE. I ordered a kids meal and it was enough for my dinner meal (and people wonder why America is obese). So, if you're looking for hearty meals and a bang for your buck, Serrano's can fit your bill. The quality of the food was good and it was fresh. Service: The wait staff were good in keeping our waters filled (and were kind enough to be aware that I asked for ice with no water even when refilling). The waitress forgot part of my order, but I imagine that it's difficult to juggle so many orders. Ambiance: It's a very crowded, lively place. They have a bar area and a more intimate dining area, so has enough space to cater to your needs. Given how many people are in the restaurant, flagging down a waitress/waiter can sometimes be challenging. Pricing: Reasonable pricing given how large their portions are. I was very unimpressed with how our party had to wait a long time out in the heat given that the reservation was made at least one to two months in advance. The food is what you'd expect at a chain Tex-Mex restaurant, and come in large portions. read more

Because I'm lazy, I'd phone in my order for take-out a few minutes before I left work so it would be ready for pick-up by the time I arrived. My food was always ready by the time I showed up. I never had to wait, and even if the restaurant was busy, I was never treated like a nuisance. Jalapenos Rellenos (fried jalapenos stuffed with cheese and served with ranch) - I could eat these all day. The jalapenos aren't small, either. Just this appetizer alone can have you feeling full. Even though they are jalapenos, they are not hot. Chimichanga (like a fried burrito stuffed with rice, your choice of beans, your choice of beef or chicken) - I'd eat my arm if it were one! And yes, I like chimichangas. Chicken Enchiladas - superb! Sopapillas (beignets) - I'd shovel them in if I could. So yes, you should go. Serranos' food is consistently good. read more

As I open the door....and crossed the floor...toward a seat at the bar I trod, There Santana was greeting, while I was seating, And the TV was showing a batter named A-Rod. I took my seata, next to my wife Mrs. Margarita, and wondered what to eat, When I was offered a menu in this amazing dining venue....I knew no other restaurant could compete. The food was amazing, I thought as I was grazing, and I felt I was right at home, With Serranos on my plate, I felt so great, To no other restaurant will I roam. But the credit must go, the the manager my bro, And Josh Price is is name, This place is always in season, and Josh is the reason, and he deserves all the fame! read more

We try to eat at Serranos at least once a week. My favorite dish is the Pescado de la Parilla, with tender, flaky fish, luscious chipotle crema, and sweet calabacita. My husband's favorite dish is the Pollo Loco. He loves their pechuga sauce on the chicken as well as on the Shrimp Tejanos. We ate dinner there again tonight and our waiter, Kyle, was attentive and pleasant. Thanks, Serranos, for another great experience! read more

Ordered deliver via favor, worst food for the price .. also they didn't include sides with two of the items and now I get it why they have free delivery on favor most of the times. read more

Gross. I'm only giving this two stars because the people who bring the chips to your table are cheerful and the chips were good. So if you're just going for chips and a drink (all I had was diet coke so beyond that, you'll just have to discover it on your own), this is your place. But I'm pretty sure there's better. I'm also giving it two stars because I don't want to risk bad karma so I'll say I didn't actually throwup. But a girl can dream, can't she? Seriously. Stay away. Frat boys wearing super funny shirts that say "Quickee" across the back. (I saw a 45-year-old guy at Costco wearing a shirt that said "I've got a stiffy" across the back. If this sounds even remotely familiar, for the love of god, throw that shirt away. If you no longer belong to a frat, you should no longer own that shirt.) Anyway, my fish tacos were so buried in lettuce, pico de gallo, etc. that the fish were little minnows on the bottom of my taco. The rice. If that was Mexican rice then I'm Charlize Theron. I do love my rice. This tasted like they ran to Taco Bell to grab leftovers. Gross. read more

This special is advertised on their website but not available. Waiter had no idea what I was talking about. BREAKFAST TACOS Our Breakfast Tacos are Cooked to order with Hand-Made Flour Tortillas (Served only from 9:00 am to 11:00 am) Two Breakfast tacos with Choice of Any (2) Items (3) Items Eggs, Refried Beans, Breakfast Potatoes, Monterey Jack and Cheddar Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Chorizo, Bacon, Sausage, Ham read more

The service is the worst. I've actually been a few times because the food is yummy and it's in my neighborhood, but I have to say something because the service is ridiculous. No manager on duty, two hours before closing we were one of four tables in the place. They turned customers away saying they were closed (one hour before their posted hours) but even though they were well staffed, still managed to ignore us because they all cared more about getting their closing chores done. Order was wrong, drinks served after our food arrived, and took forever to get the bill. You're much better off getting their food to-go! read more