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    Tex-Mex Joe's

    4.2 (208 reviews)
    ModerateTex-Mex
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    A Carne Guisada Taco that didn't last two minutes after it was in front of me:)
    Danielangel V.

    The did it again, this time I tried the double meat double cheese burger and they knocked it out the park!!! My brother had the Three egg omelet and did he love it. We change up our routine for you guys to tell you THIS PLACE ROCKS, the two carne geusuda taco taste good AGAIN, the biscuit and gravy is FANTASTIC , everything was fresh and hot !!!

    Hunter M.

    This place is cool, and I like the name. There's AC inside so thats a plus considering it's like 100 degrees outside. I might have only rated 3 stars just because I'm so tired of this mediocre type Tex Mex food, it just kind of all tastes the same now. But if that's what you're looking for and you're in the area, I wouldn't drive too far for this tho. My waiter was very nice and she was very attentive so I think that's what put the extra star on top. When worst comes to worst having good service says something. That being said my food wasn't bad it just didn't knock my socks off or anything. Just your basic rice and beans and chicken wrapped up in a tortilla stuffed with more rice and beans covered in cheese. Not bad, not great, just okay.

    the bs taco i got

    I ordered a crispy taco plate for lunch through Lunchdrop, and one of my tacos looked like this (pic)... like why would they think this is okay to serve this to a paying customer. My other tacos had very little filling also and the shells were broken. What a waste of money, this is just ridiculous, I'm never ordering from here again!

    Breakfast Tacos and Al Pastor Taco
    Carrie M.

    The staff were so friendly here! Tex-Mex Joe's is very unassuming from the outside, but it is homey inside. I got four tacos. Three of them were breakfast tacos, and I chose two ingredients for each one. I also got the al pastor taco. The mild red salsa was great. My friend got the very hot red salsa, and he really enjoyed it. I would definitely come back again and try a plate next time.

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    Diana V.

    Love them! Just note their new hours. No longer open for dinner. Sad but oh well we tried

    Spinach corn tortilla tacos, barbacoa w/scrambled egg, chorizo w/egg & poblano rajas, pork w/green sauce
    Erin F.

    We loved this place! Stopped by on our way out of ATX on a Monday morning. They weren't very busy at all. I'm gluten intolerant so I wanted to make sure that the homemade corn and spinach tacos didn't have any wheat flour mixed in, and they didn't. All of the tacos were amazing. The two types of corn tortillas were as big as standard flour tortillas. Our favorite tacos were the carnitas with the over easy egg and the pork and green sauce. They have a green and a red salsa. The green salsa was our favorite. We highly recommend this place if you're looking for delicious breakfast tacos in the ATX area and we will definitely be back to try their lunch items.

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    Pax S.

    I was tired of looking for food on Burnet so I thought I would give this place another fair shot. I just wanted decent food with a great margarita. Tex-Mex Joe's delivered and some. The chips and salsa is a let down for sure...but I kept the chips around for my Chile relleno. I ordered it picadillo style and WOW there was a lot of ground beef in there. The green sauce was decent (could have had more spice) and it was paired with a perfect portion of rice and salad. The real star of this dish was the charro beans. These might be the best charro beans I have ever had in my entire life! The margarita was a little steep in price but definitely required a nap afterward. I will be back and I now trust the delivery app reviews!

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    Taylor W.

    I'm from Houston originally and it's been hard to find good Tex-Max here in Austin. But wow have I found it! This place feels like HOME! They have so much on the menu and everything I have had is fantastic. Their queso and salsa are some of my absolute favorites in town! The owners are some of the nicest people ever and they always have new items on the menu to recommend! There is also an outdoor patio for nice weather days. $5 margs during happy hour This is now one of our go-to spots. So glad we found it!

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    2 months ago

    I've been going here for years - Incredible service and the best shrimp tacos in Austin!

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    Amazing food definitely try it again. Recommendation for family and friends. Don't miss it out.

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    I got the nopalitos con huevo. The cactus are from the jar so all you can taste is the vinegar ‍ it's terrible.

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    Absolutely LEGIT Mexican food that will leave you dancing in your chair! The tacos are delicious. One of my favorite spots in Austin.

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    Came here with a large 25 person group all from out of town and it exceeded expectations. Our…read morewaitress McKenna was super sweet and gave great recommendations. Since we ordered basically one of everything - here are our recommendations. Appetizers GET THIS: 1. Corn dog shrimp (think shrimp tempura) - light, flavorful, crunchy YUM 2. Cathead biscuits NOT THAT: 1. Street corn queso dip not a favorite for our table. The cheese tasted thick and plastic like... Velveeta vibes... not much flavor Meals GET THIS: 1. Hangar Steak 2. Creole shrimp & grits 3. Chicken fried steak Not that: 1. Horseradish crusted salmon - I didn't try it but the two people who ordered at our table were disappointed and wished they would've gotten one of the above Desserts GET THIS: 1. Bread pudding was delicious! Not overly sweet & the added white chocolate gives it that dazzle dazzle 2. Chocolate Espresso Brownie - perfection NOT THAT: 1. Banana cream pudding. This was a no for the table because it was over the top sweet (I think because of the added butterscotch) 2. Peanut Butter Mousse Pie super super thick & sweet. Didn't taste much other than PB - it was like eating a giant spoonful of it and trying to swallow.

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    Went on Sunday after Easter service because we were craving something a friend brought us during a…read morerecent meal train but felt it a bit lacking. First, the menu needs a rewrite for content and clarity. For example, buying fajitas doesn't list guacamole and based on size, single, for two and family you get more sides of rice or beans. There's no definition of how much actual meat you get and our server couldn't provide that information beyond a rough estimate. Second, the fajitas we got of family size and for two portions for 7 were not consistently cooked. We asked for medium rare and got about 25% at that with the ones in the center at a more well done. Again, the multiple tiny sides were more obnoxious than anything as it's legit beans and rice unless you want to upcharge. The cilantro lime rice tastes like nothing so skip that and go for abuelita rice which has a hint of flavor. Overall, the butter/gravy that go on the fajitas is the real winner but again a menu where you overbuy and misunderstand (that doesn't even list extras like guacamole or a simple small queso) was beyond frustrating. I would stick to them for one to possibly get a better cook.

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    GUACAMOLE - Fresh avocados & Salsa Fresca, all mashed up.

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    PANCHOS - Tostada chips, refried beans, cheese and your choice of fajita chicken, fajita beef or seasoned ground beef.

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    4.1(1.4k reviews)
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    Highly recommend this place. The food was delicious and they do not use seed oils. The steak…read morefajitas were the best we have ever eaten anywhere and generous enough to split. The guacamole was mostly just avocado but they put pickled veggies with it and it will light you up! Our server was super sweet and did a good job and the place was slammed. It was SXSW weekend so all of the extra crazies were in town. The churros do not get cooked inside. They were wet and gummy. We mentioned to the manager and she was very apologetic and replaced them immediately. They were still raw inside but they were already removed from our ticket. The house margaritas were very good! Like I said, it was a crazy, busy weekend so the DJ had the tunes bumping really loudly. Not sure if it's always this way but with concrete ceilings and floors it was loud. Hard to hear server and each other. I'd still go back for the food.

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    We celebrated our anniversary at ATX Cocina and had an incredible night. The entire restaurant is…read moregluten-free, which is a huge plus, and the food absolutely delivers -- don't sleep on the Hamachi Crudo. Our server Alexa went above and beyond all evening -- he arranged a champagne toast and a beautiful dessert for us, and at the end of the night the staff surprised us with a personalized anniversary card signed by so many of the team. It was a genuinely sweet touch that we weren't expecting. The food was outstanding across the board, but seriously -- order the Hamachi Crudo. You won't regret it. If you're looking for a spot that nails the food AND makes you feel taken care of, ATX Cocina is it. We'll definitely be back.

    It's actually kind of insane that this place has a 4.2 at the time of writing this review. I…read moreliterally just ate at a Michelin star restaurant in ATX two days ago. This place is better. Flat out. The food is unreal. The hamachi crudo is the best raw seafood dish I've had in any kind of short-term or long-term memory. The carne asada has a masterful balance of just enough smoky flavor and spice. As someone who's been cooking Mexican cuisine for decades, it's very difficult to properly assess how balanced those chiles will turn out. The pork chop was also unreal. We ate every bit off the bone. We live in NYC and eat nothing but great meals. This place is a standout for us in ATX. Can't wait to come back here when we are back in Austin.

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    4.4(670 reviews)
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    Tucked away in a building across from Popeye's, this charming little restaurant doesn't have a wide…read morevariety to choose from--but what they offer is pretty special and definitely worth a visit. I ordered 2 steak tacos and horchata, both very delicious. The horchata is milky and sweet but not crazy sweet, and topped off with cinnamon. The steak tacos came out pretty hot, fresh from the grill. I got them on corn tortillas and I'm glad I did: idk if they make them in house but somebody in some house is making these because they definitely aren't store bought, and if they are I want to know where! I tried the orange habanero and creamy serrano salsas. The habanero was spicy off the bat, while the serrano had more of a lingering burn. Both paired well with the steak. They have a little bar, too, though I did not imbibe this time. Seems like they have a decent selection of agave spirits, and even Campari behind the bar (iykyk). Give them a shot, and thank the ladies in the kitchen.

    I personally don't eat breakfast tacos usually, but the breakfast tacos here are delicious. Out on…read morea whim, happen to drive by and saw this place. Decided to come in and the cashier greeted us and was really nice and patient because of questions with the menu. The Taco Bueno is what I had ordered and requested no potato. Sat down and after a few seconds, chips & salsa was delivered. Then after a few minutes, the food came. Quick service for sure and the food, AMAZING. Anyone reading this, try this place out and if u like it, come back! Cuz we are for sure =D

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    Dining Pueblo Viejo ~ Riverside

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