A hole-in-wall! Found this place through Yelp. We were looking for an authentic Mexican restaurant. This restaurant is located in South Austin. Plenty of parking on site. Casual ambiance. We were seated right away, and they also have a small store to buy from as you check out after your food service. The sauces that came with the chips were approved by my Mexican fiance. I ordered chicken fajitas (not pictured) and the portion was huge. Plenty of protein! They had plenty of agua options too! 10/10 would return here. read more

Taquerias Arandinas - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

We arrived at 2:45 pm restaurant was slow only 2 other tables. Looks like a typical family owned Mexican cantina. There's a sign it's says wait to be seated. Service was awful here, the server was leaning and just yells sit anywhere. The server started with the usual what to drink. We asked him questions about the drinks, what was made in house and what wasn't? He said the mango was natural made in house, it was jumex. The table salsa the jalapeno avocado and the chucky salsa were good the red sauce was bland. Our server came back 5 minutes with the drinks and got our order. Food took 12 mins to come out he asked if we needed anything else. Enchiladas way too much cheese not really any sauce, the mole was simple. The server didn't help us at all the rest of the time he didn't do a table touch to check nothing. We watch as he did addressed one other couple that came in and did some table clean up. We are waiting for him to come and close us out and get to go containers. I got up and asked for a cup to take my drink and told him we were ready to close out he told us to go do it upfront. At that point we were done we didn't take any food home we left it there on the table. It was 4:10 we didn't get helped or any attention for 45 minutes. At the register the cashier was doing micro aggression. He asked us if we were together we're standing right next to each other in front of him. He asked if we were paying together as well and said aren't you gonna tip we left. This was one of the worse experience I've ever had. The whole restaurant needs to be redone, it's disappointing with 4 stars I was hoping and rooting for a great experience there. I can understand being understaffed but it was slow and the racial micro aggression were not necessary. read more

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I will always love me a Taquerias Arandinas. It goes so hard every time. The restaurant is so cozy just classic Mexican food restaurant vibes. They come with the chips and salsa immediately (red AND green so you know they're good). The staff is so friendly and the food will always leave you feeling warm. The burrito plate is huge, and I definitely had some leftovers which I love. My friend is GF and was able to get the crispy tacos which she said hit the spot! read more

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Break fast tacos are good, the corn tortillas are homemade. Fajita gordita and quesadilla are 10/10. I order from here at least 3x a month

Came in for breakfast. Quaint cafe with a lot of regulars coming in that morning. The service is very friendly and fast. I ordered a menudo with patas and it was delicious. The server noticed I was wearing a light colored shirt so she gave me a piece of linen cloth to minimize sullying my shirt. Would definitely come back if the opportunity is available! read more

Taquerias Arandinas - Menudo with patas - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

No ordenen sopa de este lugar. Son falsos y el manager no sirve para servir. En vez de llamar a resolver, llamo a discutir pero se topo Con la equivocada. Dice que nos dio 12 Camerones cuando fue menos que eso como si la comida fuera gratis. En veces por un mejicanos, pagan todos. Dont order any soup from this spot. They false advertise and the manager don't serve as he should. Instead to call back and resolve the issue, he decided to argue but got the wrong one. The food wasnt free. It was paid for. They swore it had 12 shrimp like we are dumb and can't count. read more

Dirty, dirty dirtyl. food was ok, but the place needs a good cleaning. Also, the food is unnecessarily greasy.

The food was amazing and you should definitely ask for the choriquezo 100 percent recommend for anyone in the area. Also the lady serving us was really nice and sweet which impacted my review. Overall this is one of the best food spots out there in my opinion. read more

These tacos were incredible! The tortillas were fresh, the fillings were flavorful, and every bite was packed with goodness. You can tell quality ingredients were used. Great portions, great taste, and great service. A must-try spot! read more

Are you kidding me? This place takes the cake for authentic Mexican in south Austin. Stopped in on a Saturday morning at 10 am and the parking lot was already poppin. Waited probably about 5 minutes for another patron to leave, mean whilst there are others arriving and waiting as well. Most people are courteous and do not steal your spot, which is a plus! Patrons of T. Arandinas are nice ;) Got inside and it was a madhouse, but in a good way! There's a live guitarist, tons of families with babies, and tortilla chips going around. We got our orders almost immediately. Love how fast and efficient the staff are. They turn tables like no one's business while still giving top notch service. Our meal including two drinks came out to be $45. So not a cheap fare but definitely a delicious one. read more

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4.5.. Authentic Mexican food!!! Service was kind and prompt. Great food! Don't let the outside discourage you from walking and enjoying authentic food. read more

I love this place! I haven't found a good Mexican restaurant here since moving from the Houston area and this place hits the spot everytime. I get the Kekas every time and I just love the taste of the steak fajita so much, it really makes a difference. I catch myself craving it so many times! The green salsa is so good, very flavorful (a little spicy for me but I can't stop eating it either way). Lacking a star because the service can be so so at times. They refill waters pretty fast but if you get a soda it's given in a can and they don't ask if you want a refill or a water after you finish so I didn't have a drink sometimes. You also pay at front which may not be obvious your first time so you might be sitting for a while for your check if you don't know. read more

Taquerias Arandinas - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

My husband and I order from Taqueria Arandinas quite often. My standards for Mexican food are pretty high since my in-laws are from Mexico. I have to admit that the food is really good, and the portions are big. I have to admit, I feel like I've been to cozier places, but it doesn't have to feel cozy to be good. They definitely have a huge menu and you have so many options to choose from. I personally love their gorditas and popusas. I am a huge fan of Carnitas and it's always my go to, but they don't have it so the other options I personally like from Taqueria Arandinas are Al Pastor or Barbacoa. The meat is definitely always juicy, and the tortillas hit the spot every time. I highly recommend this place. Just be aware that there's not much parking lot outside, so try avoiding the rush hours. read more

One of my favorite places to go to. They offer u beans and chips and salsa complementary. It is authentic with a slice of Texas. Really amazing and worth ur while! ! read more

Love this place. Every meal has been delicious, you can't go wrong. The menu is huge and they serve breakfast all day. Super friendly staff and quick service. This place gets busy but I've never had trouble getting a table. You pay at the counter on your way out. Definitely give this place a visit if you like authentic Mexican food. I personally love their gorditas and caldo de res. 10/10 s! read more

Menudo is out of this world. I always order it to go. I've had it several times. Honeycomb and hominy are cooked perfect and the flavor of the broth/juice takes me back to when I was a kid eating with family on the cold holidays. Super friendly and attentive staff as well. I had one order where I probably didn't specify properly and they fixed my order to my preference right away with no questions asked. (Also if you are getting it to go like me, I've found reheating in a pot with the onion and cilantro takes it to another level.) read more

Taquerias Arandinas - Regular menudo without the pigs feet. - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Real bad service. Rude staff including management. I asked for a refund of my food and basically was told to F off

The first time I visited Taquerias Arandinas was in 2020. I was greeted by a sweet little lady who could have been my grandmother if my grandmother was from Mexico and not Italy. She welcomed me in the way you welcome a visitor into your home, with warmth and hospitality. The chips and 3 different bowls of salsas were served before I could get my napkin in my lap. The waitress checked in regularly throughout the meal. I ordered the chili relleno. Based on that plate and the amazing salsas, I knew I'd be back again. Since my first visit, I've tried lots of different things -- tacos, enchiladas clasicas, quesadillas vegetariana, nachos, egg and cactus breakfast tacos, migas with their unbelievably good breakfast potatoes, and always the high point is the salsas. This summer I've gotten hooked on an off menu item, an avocado taco with lettuce, tomato, cilantro. On these 100+ days, lighter fare just hits right. The tortillas deserve a line to themselves. Homemade. Hot off the grill. Perfection. The three things I love most about Taquerias Arandinas: 1. Everyone who works here seems happy to be here. 2. How happy the customers are. 3. Obviously, the food! read more

Taquerias Arandinas - The happy people who make your dining experience so special! - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Good traditional Mexican plates! Their chilaquiles are my fav and ask for all of their salsas. The server are the sweetest and they are very attentive. The ambience is very versatile. This place has been here for the longest. Love love love read more

The chorizo and potato breakfast tacos are to die for! Next time I'm in town I'll try the lunch/dinner menu.

They have the best refried beans. The wait staff is very efficient and friendly. Apparently there are many locations but we like this one on William Cannon. read more

Have been coming here for nearly 15 years. Food and service is always exceptional. Obvious there is pride in ownership here. Very comfortable for a Gringo! Highly Recommend. read more

Service is fast and friendly! The parking lot is small and it can really fill up but the food is amazing and the best home made corn tortillas I've had so far in Austin. read more

my favorite authentic Mexican restaurant to eat breakfast at. The pozole is so delicious and their chilaquiles are the best I've tried in ATX. They are always so sweet and nice! read more

Amazing food and service. I rarely go to Austin as I live up north but when I went to visit my friend south I was looking for places to eat and found this on google! Very homey interior and beautiful decorations. It's such a shame I don't have this location near me as I would love to try a lot of their menu items. Horchata was amazing, as with the chicken quesadilla and the chicken burrito. They do not play with the amount of meat you get!! read more

Taquerias Arandinas - Chicken quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I came here on a Saturday morning with my sister. We were hungover and were craving menudo so I found this place. Although it was busy we were still attended and seated fast. Service was good, it was a busy Saturday morning mind you. Food was amazing, I got huevos rancheros and my sister got menudo and the chips with the green salsa was so tasty! read more

Taquerias Arandinas - Huevos rancheros, menudo and chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I stood there for a few minutes before anyone noticed me and I just wanted to take it to go. I ordered a Cali style burrito with beans. It was good but super drippy. It was about half full around lunchtime. read more

Food was right on spot! All the food was getting hot no cold rice or beans which happens at a lot of restaurants. Three different salsas all very tasty, with spicy kick Not overpowering good. Customer service very pleasant quickly received our plates! Aqua Fresquez refreshing day like today 101 temp read more

Taquerias Arandinas - What we had to eat - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

God, I love it here. This is everything I need in a Mexican restaurant in Austin. No frills, no "contemporary flare." Just REALLY GREAT MEXICAN FOOD. (I'm so sorry for the all caps. I just love this place.) read more

Taquerias Arandinas - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I was looking for late night eats and didn't want P. Terry's again, so I convinced my boo to try here. The food was just ok. Everything tasted fresh, but generally the meat was under seasoned and bland...especially the picadillo (ground beef). Also, they charge $9 for this camarones diabladas (spicy shrimp) appetizer that they advertise as one of their most popular dishes. It was literally like 6 small shrimps in spicy sauce and nothing else on a tiny side plate. Tasty, but a laughably small portion. Finally, deducting a star because they started mopping the floor around 40 minutes before closing with a nasty cleaning solution that smelled like toilet water mixed with chemicals. The smell was so strong and acrid, it made it really hard to eat/enjoy the food. There were still several parties dining in the restaurant at that point. I generally think it's bad form to start cleaning/closing a restaurant while people are still dining (especially if it's still before the posted closing time), but I get that in a casual place it's not unusual. They gotta at least save the floor mopping for after though, when it smells like that. Yuck! read more

10/10 the best caldo i've had in such a long time and the horchata is so good , my waitress was also so sweet i loved her . definitely coming back soon with my husband read more

Taquerias Arandinas - caldo de pollo - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Juicy, well seasoned tacos! Rice & beans were straight. Menudo was 8/10 pretty good. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Taquerias Arandinas - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came here for a late dinner since almost everything around us was closed after 9pm. Our group enjoyed the cheap, oily goodness that was Taquerias Arandinas. It's located right by the gas station that's kind of shady at night. Be careful with your belongings AKA bring everything inside with ya. There were so many Latinx families, couples, friends all hanging out and watching the broadcasted telenovelas and eating good. I love being in that environment. Good food and awesome people. That's all it takes. We had a sweet server who was very smiley and tried her best to describe to us what the popular items were. I ended up ordering the chilaquiles and others in our table got quesadillas, flautas and I think something with steak in it. I don't really remember what they got. Once we ordered, we were served tortilla chips and deliciously flaming salsa. As a spice lover, I was soooo pleased to have all three different salsas/dressings to try. We were seated at one of the plush booths, which was pretty tight for the five of us, but we made it work. We had to get water refills, and service was spotty and relaxed. That's the thing when you're at family restaurants I've found. We scarfed down our food and everyone seemed to be thicc with full stomachs and happy hearts. At the end of your meal, you walk to the front where the Abuela is at the cash register. She's so cute. She asked us all of we had a great time, and of course we said yes. They also have pan dulces, sweets like desserts and little crackers for sale too. This feels like a place I could get used to when I'm having late night drunchies. read more

Taquerias Arandinas - Chilaquiles with 2 eggs and frijoles. SO filling for $8 - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

genuinely one of my favorite Mexican restaurants ever I love the tampiqueña plate for the variety and it's honestly yummier than other options in the area read more

Taquerias Arandinas - tampiqueña plate - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Delicious hole-in-the-wall place in. Small strip center for authentic Mexican. The most delicious chili relleno and Carne aaada we have ever eaten. Portions are huge read more

Great food. Large portions. Super friendly and attentive staff. Loved it. Reasonable prices. Just a good down home place.

These people will gaslight you by giving you a taco when you ordered a quesadilla. This is actually ridiculous. I couldn't believe these people looking me dead in my face telling me this is a quesadilla. For $19 I got this "quesadilla" two small sides and a lemonade. Make that make sense. Greedy. read more

Taquerias Arandinas - The "quesadilla" in question - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Delicious Al pastor mini tacos on homemade corn tortillas with grilled onions! Always great service and delicious salsas! read more

Taquerias Arandinas - Al pastor mini tacos with homemade corn tortillas and refried beans - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Delicious food! Always have loved this place. Soo authentic!! Definitely recommend. Everything is good here.

I was told by a friend this place was great. We got take out and I was surprised by the high expense as the online menu were showing lower costs and the food wasn't great or anything other then basic. The tamales I got; which I was most excited about were subpar to frozen H‑E‑B ones. Tree leches cake wasn't good either, tho I accidentally picked the pineapple - mistake for sure. Fast forward a few months I give it another go as it's open late and I didn't want fast food. I wished after I ate a few bites I had opted for the taco bell close by. I ordered a burrito asked for rice and beans with extra beans and got the most inedible burrito ever. It was filled with a veggie mix, which I didn't ask for. I picked it apart for the literal 2 bites of beans and rice and piled the terrible mix of veggies up with torn tortilla and turned to some chips, salsa and queso... just a handful, and very soon after my stomach was in knots and I was sick. I'm not sure how that could have a happened but it did and I was compelled to let y'all know. Getting sick from all veggie based foods - extra bad sign things are not healthy in their kitchen. read more