Taqueria La Tapatia

1333 W Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

John B. writes: Very good cheap breakfast.  Go before 11AM and you can get 3 breakfast tacos for $1.99.  The orange juicy is a drink mix and not real OJ. Coffee is hot and plentiful.  The waiters speak a little English (getting better).

Nuevo Leon
Neighborhood: East Austin

1501 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702

Marc R. writes: OK,, so last night Kimberly and I ventured over to Nuevo Leon. They were having a political fundraiser.  The place was packed.  We decided to try something different.  Tamales, guac, queso and stuffed japs,,  OK, so it wasn't  that different. The…

Jovita's Mexican Restaurant
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1619 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78704

Tara H. writes: This is as close to a California burrito as you will get!

I mean, if you wanted to get close to a California burrito. I dunno, maybe you are into that sort of thing, you perv.

Now that we are past that - I've seen a few bands in Jovita's back room…

Margarita's Restaurant
Neighborhood: Wells Branch

14735 Bratton Ln
Austin, TX 78728

Tommy K. writes: My meal was decent, but I had to suffer through some wannabe queso that I think was made with some generic Velveeta. That and the  plastic cups they put our drinks in were all scratched and chipped, so they didn't feel particularly clean.

The service…

The Oasis

6550 Comanche Trl
Austin, TX 78732

Karrie K. writes: "Move Goddammit!  You're blocking OUR sunset!"

That's basically what my dad said to a couple sharing a special moment as the sun set behind Lake Travis.

They didn't know they were in OUR view.  They didn't mean to be so offensive as to stand between us…

Chili's Grill & Bar

7629 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78752

Kristen F. writes: This Chili's is probably the nearest restaurant to my house.  We go if it's late and we really don't want to cook.  It's average, even for a Chili's... the service is all right, and some servers are better than others.  This store randomly gets busy…

Ancho's Restaurant
Neighborhood: Downtown

701 Brazos St
Austin, TX 78701

Jaime M. writes: I've never sat down and ordered a meal here, but their lunch buffet can't be beat for those of us who work in the area (Austin Suites offices are in the same building as the Omni). It's a pay-by-the-pound deal, and I've made decadent (if smallish)…

Juanita's Tacos and More

1120 W 5th St
Austin, TX 78703

Rose M. writes: This place used to be called Taco Loco. Now is is known as "Juanita's Tacos and More"

cheap
fast
tasty
no hassle parking lot
family owned and run
covered patio seating
adorable (it's in a freakin' train caboose)

My friend Patricia turned me onto this place…

El Mercado Restaurant
Neighborhood: Crestview, Allandale

7414 Burnet Rd
Austin, TX 78757

Chris P. writes: Full disclosure:  The most appealing feature of this El Mercado's location is that my wife and I can walk there, eat, drink, and walk back half or more tipsy without incident.  

BUT, this convenience does not detract from El Mercado's many other…

Iron Cactus
Neighborhood: Downtown

606 Trinity St
Austin, TX 78701

Ashlee W. writes: Sunday Brunch? Meh. It was exactly what I expected out of a cheap ($13.95) brunch buffet. The food was crappy for the most part. There were a few little gems, like the chicken soup. The set up was gross and there was spilled stuff all over the…

Freebirds World Burrito

1000 E 41st St Ste 260
Austin, TX 78751

Nicholas S. writes: Ok,  you see how I have 5 stars up there? Here's why... I ADD QUESO.

See, I went through this love/hate relationship with Freebirds while I was in college. I would either be really into it, or think it was the worst thing ever invented. Then I…

Scholz Garten
Neighborhood: Downtown

1607 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX 78701

Lara F. writes: Come during lunch because you will always find a seat and I've never seen a line.

I come here specifically for one menu item (and it's not the beer!).  When I'm craving a BBQ baked potato, I can always depend on the cooks to make me a stuffed potato…

Chipotle Mexican Grill

5400 Brodie Ln
Suite 1230
Austin, TX 78745

Kevin N. writes: Now I realize that evangelizing Chipotle on some level seems akin to blasphemy, what with them once climbing under the covers with the golden arches and all (a union since undone, I believe), and hell, it's a chain.  Reviewing some chains separately,…

Dario's Restaurant
Neighborhood: East Austin

1800 E Sixth
Austin, TX 78702

Jamieson M. writes: A friend claims a buddy of his ate here so much in college that he came down with the gout. Wiki claims gout comes from "the high levels of uric acid in the blood are caused by protein rich foods." Which, if you've eaten at Dario's, sounds about…

Serrano's Cafe & Cantina

5030 Hwy 290 W
Austin, TX 78799

Sarah C. writes: 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…

Casa Chapala

3010 W. Anderson Lane., Ste D
Austin, TX 78798

Tara M. writes: This place gets a full 5 stars for their Watermelon Margarita  alone - Good Lord this margarita had me addicted at first taste.  Oh how I wish I could drink 4 or 5 without having to be carried out - and no I have never been carried out.  And, I never…

Tin Star
Neighborhood: Westlake Hills

3201 Bee Caves Rd
Austin, TX 78746

David A. writes: IS NOW CLOSED....  ANOTHER WESTLAKE RESTAURANT BITES THE DUST.

A cheeseburger taco.  Sounds bizarre.  Tastes pretty good.  I guess it's what you get when you swap out the Sonic (that used to be in this location) with a mexican restaurant.  

The Bob's…

Tin Star

7318 McNeil Rd
Austin, TX 78729

Brytne W. writes: I recently went to the Tin Star for the first time.  I am a vegetarian, and usually don't have a hard time eating at Tex-Mex places.  Unfortunately, Tin Star only had two vegetarian options that I saw - a veggie quesadilla and veggie fajitas.…

Taco Cabana

9705 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78748

Jessica A. writes: My standard, non-waivering order at TC is as follows: two beef tacos and one chicken on corn tortillas. Once in a while I'll mix it up and get two chicken and ONE beef, but that is about as crazy as I get. Although I'm a huge fan of authentic Mexican…

Pappasito's Cantina

6513 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78752

Michelle C. writes: I'm starting to think the word "Cantina" must mean "Mediocre."  Other restaurants in Austin that sport the word "Cantina" in their names:  Cantina Laredo, Jorge's, Serrano's.  All pretty mediocre in my book.  Coincidence?  OK, so El Chile has that…

Taco Cabana
Neighborhood: Downtown

517 W Mlk J
Austin, TX 78701

Michelle C. writes: This restaurant has, admittedly, seen better days.  But I have a soft spot in my heart for this Cabana location because it was the first "real" Mexican food I've ever had.

Before everyone starts screaming and protesting, let me just explain:  I grew…

El Arroyo
Neighborhood: Far West/Northwest Hills

7032 Wood Hollow Dr
Austin, TX 78731

Erika G. writes: Meh with a side of *shrug*.

That's how I'd best describe El Arroyo, even though I used to think those "Body by Queso" shirts were the funniest thing since Menudo.

I actually enjoy this location more than the 5th Street one - it's always way less…

Tres Amigos
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

901 W Live Oak St
Austin, TX 78704

Allison B. writes: Ohh, how I loved this place as a kid! I went back last summer and was pretty disappointed. Maybe I've changed, or maybe Mexican food has improved since then? Either way, there are too many other good places in Austin.

Taco Cabana

2117 W Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Jackson R. writes: I'm going to try to put this as subtly as possible and still get my point across.

I went to Taco Cabana and said, "Austin's the capitol of Texas."  Taco Cabana said, "No, it's not."

Then I went to Taco Cabana and said, "Man, Van Halen I rocks!".  Taco…

The Paggi House

200 Lee Barton Dr
Austin, TX 78704

Melissa S. writes: This place has good food, albeit overpriced and a bit stuffy.  Almost everything on the menu is worth ordering, but I particularly like the tofu dish (although it's a wee bit salty) and the pumpkin-filled ravioli topped with some sort of brown sugar…

Flores Restaurant

1310 Ranch Road 620 S
Lakeway, TX 78734

Charity E. writes: 5 stars for the mole. I freakin' love mole and when I saw that this was a family recipe (or so they claim), I HAD to get it. I ordered the Anita's Mole, a chicken breast smothered in mole sauce. It was so good, actually I think the best mole I've had…

Serranos Cafe & Cantina
Neighborhood: Great Hills

10000 Research Blvd
Austin, TX 78701

Tara M. writes: The food here is consistently good the atmosphere is fun and the staff has always been friendly. So, why not 5 stars? It just is not as good as my favorites for Tex-Mex..

I work near or in the Arboretum area 3 days a week and this is my favorite place…

Baby Acapulco

5610 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78751

Justin V. writes: I was staying with a few buddies at the horrible Super 8 next door (trying to do a pseudo-bachelor party night of drinking on the cheap). We had an hour and a half to kill before our taxi arrived, so we went to this place for some enchiladas and…

Santa Rita Tex-Mex Cantina

1206 W 38th St
Austin, TX 78799

Dennis C. writes: For those looking for something about Santa Rita to distinguish it from the 101 other Tex Mex joints in town, I submit for your consideration: Santa Rita's Monday Madness!

Every Monday after 3pm, you can have Fajitas for Two for $9.95.  You can choose…

Taco Cabana

211 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Mercy B. writes: We're eating our way across Austin. My b/f's family is originally from San Antonio and it's been a while since we've visited the area. We don't have places like Taco Cabana - so, we had to stop when he saw the big sign as we drove down Lamar Blvd.

The…

Taco del Mar

4301 W. William Cannon Dr
Austin, TX 78749

Sonja B. writes: If you haven't heard, they have opened a Taco del Mar on William Canon. I had previously run into these restaurants in Arizona.

First off, I want to say that I've already been twice since they've opened. So, yes, I think their food is good. On…

Hornitos Tex-Mex Cafe

3704 N I-35
Austin, TX 78705

Angus C. writes: This is a solid little tex-mex place. The food isn't incredible, but it's good. I would compare it to Maudie's. It also has what could be Austin's worst location; right across the highway from O's Cabaret (formerly The Crazy Lady) and the discount…

Iguana Grill

2900 Ranch Rd 620 N
Austin, TX 78731

Courtney M. writes: When we arrived at Iguana Grill, it seemed promising.  A lake view.  Our reservation for a table of 12 all set and ready.  Live music.  But our visit soon turned sour as a very impersonable waiter came to take our order.  He had very little…

Taquerias Arandinas

1011 Reinli St
Austin, TX 78723

Jen L. writes: Until I moved, this was my neighborhood taqueria.  I referred to it affectionately as "Taco Hut" since it's housed in a former Pizza Hut building (also previously known as India Hut, since there was an Indian restaurant before the taqueria).

I can't…

Waterloo Ice House

6203 N Capital of Texas Hwy
Austin, TX 78731

Cody R. writes: I'm new to town, so I have really been waiting to try Waterloo. I know this one wasn't reviewed too well on Yelp, but I thought I would try it anyway....

If this is the worst of all of their locations than I am eager to try the original! It was nice…

La Parrilla No 1

9515 N Lamar Blvd Ste 102
Austin, TX 78753

Lucas M. writes: Surprised that there aren't more reviews of this place!  This is a fantastic lunch spot. Don't order off of the menu- have the lunch buffet instead!  I don't think anyone that works here speaks English and their clientele is mostly hispanic.  A big…

Taco Cabana

8620 Burnet Rd
Austin, TX 78757

jessica s. writes: "Hello, is this thing on?"  Oh, maybe I should reverse and pull up again.  Silence.  Reverse, pull up again.  Nothing.  Pull far enough up so person in cashier box thing sees me.  Reverse.  "Hello?"  
Meanwhile...I'll mess around with my iPod, pick up…

The Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
Neighborhood: Downtown

301 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX 78701

Mark C. writes: This is clearly not a great restaurant, but when you've been away from Texas as long as I have, sometimes all you want is a fajita and a big bowl of queso. I visited here twice in one week.