Galilea was our server tonight!! She did great, service and food was amazing! Celebrated our friends birthday and made it so special !!! Coming back next time I'm in town :) music was great and vibes were absolutely amazing. read more

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Stattin was a great server! He was very accommodating. The food was great. The ambience was unmatched!

Galilea was so kind and provided so much service for us! we will be coming back anytime we are here in atx. friends bday was made

Came here for lunch on a weekday. So the place was very quiet. Only a few other tables were occupied. Arriba Abajo as you walked in just gave me all the vibes of a happening place when you want to hang out with friends and have a great time. We ordered the braised ribs rolled tacos for appetizers. It was so fresh and kicking' with all kinds of flavors. I wish I had ordered another one. The avocado sauce layered on the bottom was just enough to keep wanting more. For lunch I ordered the Carneasada Fajitas with chimichurri and my husband ordered the Carneasada Taqueria. With my fajitas came a side of frijoles, green rice & flour tortillas. Corn flour was the other option. Both meals came in pipin' hot & the smell coming from both was very aromatic, zesty & spice. Amazing taste, flavors, just the right amount of marinade on the Carneasada with a hint of lime. It was so delicious while enjoying the ambiance. Our server was a delight and took very good care of us. We didn't order any of their alcoholic beverages since we were both working, but definitely we will be back to enjoy more food and try out their beverages. read more

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This Mexican themed bar and grill in the Thompson Hotel (Tommie) in Downtown Austin is a great escape from the hustle of the city. It's up on the 4th floor next to the roof deck (which means you can place an order to take outside and lounge under a giant umbrella or sneak into the pool (you can reach your arm over the gate). The fish taco and carne asada are both excellent and they have a fantastic drink menu (which is expensive though). Service is mediocre depending on who you get. I've had amazing experience and other times just felt really neglected or ignored...but in general they're good. I really want to go back and try the $150 Mezcal Omakase Japanese experience one day when I get afford it. It's 6 courses with drinks. Let me know if you've tried it. read more

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I would give this place no stars if I could. Never before have I felt so unwelcomed at a restaurant. It was a Saturday night, and my friends in I were downtown looking for somewhere to eat. We found their sign down on the street and decided to try them. Immediately upon walking in, we felt unwelcomed. We waited 10 minutes at the front desk for someone to even address us, and then were told to wait while they cleared off a table for us. Twenty minutes later, we went back up to ask about the table and were actually told by the staff that they forgot about it. Finally a table was set for us and we sat down. We all ordered drinks and asked for water at this point. The water was brought, but we waited and waited for our drinks. After another 20 minutes and watching the bartenders (who were not busy this evening) make no moves to make our drinks, we got up and left. I have never had such an experience at a restaurant before. I guess if you do not have a reservation, you are unwelcome here. read more

Such a cute spot! I came here with a girlfriend to hang out and have a light bite, and we were so surprised by how good the fajitas were. Beyond the food, the overall aesthetic of the restaurant is just beautiful. The service was very nice as well and gave great recommendations on food. After we finished eating, we moved out to the outdoor cabanas with our drinks to chat and take some photos. It's the perfect place for a girl's night out. I'd love to come back and try the pizza next time! read more

Arriba Abajo - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

This attractive rooftop cantina feels sophisticated but vacation-casual, indoor and outdoor, Mexico meets Miami, and I assume the vibe level goes up as it gets later. But the five stars is for the guacamole. The Chicken Pibil Quesadilla "Pizza" (chihuahua, cotija, oaxaca, smoked tomatoes, jalapeño, chimichurri, crema, epazote) was good, but the guacamole was stellar, and we are picky. It could have been the pomegranate or the pickled jalapeño or the red onion (all listed on the menu), but I really think they juiced a whole lime. It is like "try to replicate at home" good. It is like "best thing we ate in Texas this trip besides maybe those two slices of butter cake" good. read more

Arriba Abajo - BEST GUAC!! - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Setting is lovely in the Thompson hotel. Decor is modern and interesting and the area is spacious with a lovely bar. We ordered drinks - I was not blown away by the margaritas or cocktails. For dinner, we had the Ahi Tuna Crudo and pork fajitas. Both were small portions, but the Ahi Tuna Crudo was tasty. Service was kind and quick. read more

Swanky in ATX Awesome vibe and ambience, weather wasn't warm enough to sit outside end enjoy but would definitely like to come back when it's warmer to get that experience. Food was good but not extraordinary. I really wanted to like the mushroom taco but the corn tortillas disintegrated. The mushroom itself didn't seem to have any marinade or spices on it. Atleast I could not distinguish any flavor. The mushroom itself was large , not chopped up and bit chewy and meaty. So in addition to soggy tortilla when I bit into taco the mushroom slid out along with toppings. I ended up ditching tortillas and eating mushroom + filling with my knife and fork. Cocktails were delicious as were chips and guacamole. I think I would definitely come back for drinks and apps but given I don't live in Austin that may be a while away. I found it odd that we had reservations but still waited nearly 15 minutes to be seated. read more

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I decided to give this place another chance after the renovations and it still was just okay. The place is pretty, the staff were attentive, the noise level was a medium but the food just wasn't what I had hoped. The battered fried shrimp were mainly all battered. The portions are smaller but the price weren't matching. The drinks were good! More on the fruity end juice taste like :) read more

Arriba Abajo - Fried Shrimp and Tar Tar - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Dinner here was excellent! Our server was great with keeping up with our 12 person group. I ordered the short rib taquitos and the meat was tender on the inside while the taquito itself held its crunch. Looks like a salad but I promise there's tortilla and meat underneath! Mezcal margarita was smoky and very tasty. We got it in classic but I'd want to try it in mango or passion fruit if I'm back here in the future. Not pictured are all the other apps our group ordered. I'm torn between the ahi tuna ceviche being my fave or the crispy rock shrimp - soooo good! read more

Arriba Abajo - Short rib Barbacoa taquitos - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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My family had dinner here this past weekend. The setting is really nice. Mexican themed but upscale and trendy. The service was very good. The food was generally good but not great. We had: Quesadilla Pizza (4/5) - Wasn't sure quite what to expect. The portion size of this dish is HUGE. It didn't taste like a qusadill nor a pizza. More like a very hearty dish served on top of a flatbread. Pretty good though. Guacamole (4/5) - Generally a good version of a guac. Pretty tangy and I really liked the flavor/texture of the added pomegrantes on top. Prawn Fajita (4/5) - The server did tell us when we ordered that although it says prawns, expect more normal sized shrimp. Appreciated that heads-up and she was absolutely right (so why call it this on the menu)? Well flavored and cooked. The side of rice and beans did not add much to this dish (not good versions of these). My wife had the duck carnitas - duck cooked like carnitas served on top of a bed of polenta. She said it was okay. Generally and pretty good meal that we enjoyed. read more

Arriba Abajo - Guacamole and chips - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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literally fell in love with this place while in town! great spot on the roof, bartenders were actually the best and such great convo!!! drinks were delicious and so was the food, wish we could've ate more! the lay out is a little weird where you get off on the elevator so we asked someone where do we go and she looked at us like we were stupid and was like "just walk in there" like we were supposed to know where everything is as the layout is quite large up there. so we did find it and stood at the empty host stand for like 5 minutes before anyone helped us and told us we could just sit at the first come first serve bar. but the bartenders really saved it, they were so sweet and helpful and gave us great recommendations for around town. and that frozen passion fruit tini... JUST GET IT!!!! if i'm ever back in austin, ill be here... and you should too! read more

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first thoughts "this place is a vibeeee" and boy was I right. We hadn't made reservations for this Friday night @ 6 pm but luckily it wasn't a big issue, now we didn't get a sit down service table but were able to sit at any of the tables or bar tops where we could go up for the bar to order food/drinks. & that was perfect & really all we needed. We settled for the outdoor bar since we had 2 other people joining us. We came at the perfect time as the restaurant started filling up 45 min after and would have been impossible to find a seat. Chips and salsa were delicious though only one salsa really was good the rest were subpar. The chips however were fantastic (not enough though and we had to order more). Now for the mezcal margs we ordered... they know how to make a mezcal marg probably one of, if not the best I've had. However I will note the bartenders that night weren't the friendliest, each time I went to order I waited patiently and often they met me with direct eye contact and just moved on to someone else and even just stood behind the bar. As a first time customer I was confused as I thought "maybe I was supposed to order somewhere else?" No- that's exactly where I was supposed to go so it was a tad uncomfortable and though I don't expect the bartenders to be conversationalist I do expect a warm and welcoming tone and unfortunately that just wasn't the case. Now, though the service wasn't the best the vibes, drinks, and company we had made it a great time! I'd love to come again with a reservation next time and hopefully change my opinion on the service they provide. read more

Arriba Abajo - Strawberry Mezcal margarita - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place is a solid 4! What makes it so great is the ambience, the outdoor space is just fantastic! Plus our service was outstanding. I was there with girlfriends celebrating a birthday and this place could not be more perfect. The food was really good. My fav dish of the night was the duck carnitas. The meat was so tender. And of course we enjoyed the margaritas. The location is in the heart of downtown. I highly recommend checking it out! read more

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Good food and live music. I appreciated the non-alcoholic cocktail options. Top floor in a hotel with access to outdoor dining during good weather. Service was attentive and very quick. read more

Arriba Abajo - Carne asada taco - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The view is definitely the highlight here, beautiful rooftop atmosphere. Unfortunately, the food was very bland and lacked flavor. I'd come back for cocktails and the view, but not for the food. read more

We had a long day and were really hungry, Yelp brought us here! The patio seems to be a good touch on beautiful days or nights, huge, spaced out from other tables to still enjoy private dinners and beautiful decorations. The inside is nicely accented with decorations as well! Even though the place is pretty big we understood that of course they wouldn't seat where they didn't have staff to cover, I'm not sure what happened between communication but it seemed the host was a little annoyed we were there. He had a slight arrogance or attitude when communicating. We ignored and continued to enjoy our evening, after being seated our server was great! She gave awesome recommendations, provided honest feedback and even made sure to keep our drinks coming. We had so much good food at the table I don't think I can remember what was ordered but I do know the quesadilla was a hit! My fajitas were ok, I think im used to spice and savory so I wasn't a fan of their sweet salsas. The rice and bean is a must! Oh and they had some salad with beets that that was really good! read more

Arriba Abajo - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

It's awesome!! Margs delicious, beers cold, food outstanding!!! Started w "taste of salsa" and it's spectacular- really just house made chips (fresh and crisp) and delicious salsas. Pulled carnitas fajitas for main course - they are wonderful. Fast at the bar, friendly fast service. I appreciated the NHL and MLB playoff games on - TVs nice when by yourself, but sound not on so if you were having dinner the atmosphere is fab. Wonderful night. read more

Arriba Abajo - The Bar - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I absolutely love coming to Arriba Abajo. My girlfriend and I come here often and have tried almost everything on the menu at this point, and we've never been disappointed. Some of our favorite dishes are the duck and the salmon -- both are amazing and full of flavor. The drinks are also incredible. Our favorite is the Arriba carajillo... wished more ppl ordered this since they don't make much of it , which has a horchata flavor and is honestly one of the best drinks we've ever had. The atmosphere makes it even better. Sitting outside on the rooftop patio with the view and great music makes the whole experience perfect. This is definitely one of our favorite spots to relax, eat good food, and enjoy a great night out. Highly recommend. read more

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Ambiance: 5/5: Restaurant is located on the 4th floor I believe. Has a cute patio area next to the pool. Indoors is pretty spacious and has a great vibe. Service: 4/5: No complaints about the service. Our waitress checked in on us, and was nice. Food: 2/5: $8 For chips and salsa is a bit overpriced. Especially when there are several other restaurants that have those for free or for cheaper. We also ordered tacos, and while they good taste, eating them was a bit messy. The tortillas immediately got soggy and ripped so we had to eat everything with a fork. Drinks: 3/5: Ive been here a couple of times for their drinks. Unfortunately, this time the frozen drinks machine was broken so we couldn't order our usual drinks. Will probably come back for drinks. read more

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Such a vibe! My first time at Arriba Abajo did not disappoint - the atmosphere, food, and service were all 10/10! Especially our waiter, Statin, who was incredibly kind, friendly, and attentive. This was such a stunning, lively restaurant with a gorgeous outdoor patio immersed in the downtown skyline. Food was delicious and the drink menu had plenty of yummy cocktails and flavors to choose from. Whether a date night or cute brunch with the girls, this is a must visit! Adding to the top of my favorites list and can't wait to go back read more

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I found this place online and we were really excited to try it out. Overall, the food was good! I had the Lobster Quesadilla Pizza and absolutely loved it, super fresh and delicious. We also enjoyed the guacamole, chilaquiles, milanesa de pollo torta, ceviche, and the tuna crudo. Unfortunately, my friend ordered the Steak & Egg Fajitas, but the steak was burned (we actually asked medium cooked) and she couldn't eat it. We also didn't really enjoy the drinks (abajo blast and arriba carajillo), except for the Passion Fruit Tini, which was actually amazing. The place itself is beautiful and the terrace is good but Service was just okay. read more

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We went at around 1PM on a Saturday! There is no parking attached to the building we parked across the street (Paid Street Parking) There is indoor and outdoor seating. We sat in The patio area that also has a pool and a bar. We ordered the Queso, Wagyu Barbacoa Taquitos, Carnitas Tacos, and the Horchata French Toast it was all delicious! The Service was great and the ambiance was so calm. Such a great experience I will be visiting again! :) read more

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Overall good service and INCREDIBLE food!! The shrimp and the chips both in the appetizer menu are AMAZING! There should be clear indicators that you guys run up the music quite loud when it's still the evening. We had a 6:30pm reservation and it was a small group of girls for a birthday. Around 7pm the music that was perfect turned off and a DJ started playing and it was so loud that a few of the girls had to leave. It was very hard to have any conversation and was distracting. I would say without that, it would have been a stellar experience. The only other hiccups was our hostess accidentally gave away our table so we ended up sitting for a half hour to be sat when we had made this reservation 2 months in advance. read more

Love coming here for all sorts of occasions. Great scenery, nice view from the rooftop and the drinks are good. Haven't had any of their actual food though. And I wish they were open later read more

I absolutely loved my experience at Arriba Abajo. As soon as you enter, you can hear the music and feel the vibes. The restaurant has a beautiful outdoor section filled with couches and tables. There's even a pool if you want to go for a swim and obtain a day pass. There's great ambience. For food, I'd recommend the Lobster Quesadilla Pizza, Carne Asada Fajitas and Chile Crusted Prawns. For drinks, I'd recommend the Margarita and Island Heat. I'll definitely be back here again! read more

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My husband and I stopped at a restaurant located in the hotel we were staying at in Austin called Tommie Austin. For an appetizer, we ordered shrimp ceviche, which came with chicharrón. I had never tasted anything like it--it was so good that I didn't want to share with my husband! The service was excellent; our waitress, Jordan, was the best! She was very knowledgeable about the menu and provided us with great recommendations. We enjoyed mango mimosas with our meal. For our main course, we ordered a chicken torta with fries, and it was delicious! The next day, we ordered food by the pool, and we tried their version of bang bang shrimp. It was so good that we ended up ordering it every day. The decor of the restaurant was beautiful and gave off jungle vibes. You don't have to be a hotel guest to dine there. Whenever I'm in Austin again, we will definitely return! read more

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We made reservations to celebrate a friend's birthday and really enjoyed the overall vibe and food. The restaurant is located inside the Thompson Hotel downtown, which is chic and classy. We shared the barbacoa flautas and carnitas tacos, both were delicious! The only downside was the inconsistency around bringing in an outside cake. We had been told there would be a fee, which we were fine with, but when we began cutting a few slices ourselves, the manager (who mentioned she was new) took the cake away and said only the kitchen could cut it. Later, we noticed the table behind us cutting and serving their own cake without issue. This inconsistency left a sour note on what had otherwise been a great experience. We did, however, appreciate the younger staff member who listened to our concerns on our way out and was very apologetic. Her kindness helped end the night on a more positive note. read more

came here for lunch and i love the atmosphere! too bad i came right before we were gonna be hit by a winter storm so the outdoor area wasn't very desiring. we sat inside and got some appetizers, I really liked the taquitos, they were flavorful and delicious. I got the fish tacos as my main course and they were....alright. I like blue corn tortillas, but these ripped really easily, i pretty much ate my tacos with a fork and knife. The tacos werent really flavorful. Someone else got the carnitas fajitas and it looked delicious, if i were to come back, i'd definitely get that! read more

Arriba Abajo - Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

My friend and I came to the Thompson Hotel for a Don't Tell Comedy show. Since the doors didn't open yet, we decided to grab a drink at Arriba Abajo while we waited. It happened to be prom night, so the staff let us know there weren't any available tables, but bar seating and open spots were first come, first served. We were fine with that and ordered mocktails at the bar. Service was quick and the staff was friendly. The bartender even gave my friend a heads-up not to lean on the counter because of sticky residue, which was thoughtful and appreciated. The drinks were great and the vibe was relaxed. It wasn't too loud so it's a nice spot for a casual date or a night out with friends. The space itself is also really cute. We used valet at the Thompson, which I believe was $16 for the first 1 to 3 hours. After that, it's a flat $30. Not $16 plus $30, just $30 total. It worked out for us since we were able to split the cost and didn't feel like dealing with parking. read more

Arriba Abajo - Tepache mule (left) and symphony (right) - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place was great! Food was amazing! Seriously amazing But the waiter was AWESOME! Statin is the best!!! I will be back. (Out of towner) read more

Food and ambiance are great! Great drinks and dinner is always a hit, got multiple things from here and they always hit well Service was great too, a little hard to find but always worth it read more

We tried Arriba Abajo for dinner while staying at the tommie. I rarely try hotel restaurants for dinner but this spot just seemed too perfect to pass up! Loved most of the food, vibe, and service here. What we had: * Lobster Quesadilla - so good * Shrimp Ceviche - not my thing, I should've realized this wasn't a traditional ceviche! * Fajitas - sizzling and delicious read more

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Arriba Abajo is such a fun spot! The vibe is bright, upbeat, and full of personality--perfect for a date night or catching up with friends. I love the décor and the energy of the place. The food is flavorful and really well done. The tacos are a standout, and the drinks are creative and refreshing--I'd definitely recommend trying one of their mezcal cocktails if you're into smoky flavors. Service was great--everyone we interacted with was warm and helpful, and our server gave us some solid menu recommendations. Only reason it's not a full five stars is the noise level--it can get a little loud when it's packed, so maybe not the best spot for a quiet conversation. But overall, I'm glad I went and would totally come back. read more

I had their version of a spicy margarita, Island Heat, and it was delicious. We had the tuna crudo, fish and carnitas tacos, all delicious. We sat at the bar and all of the bartenders were very attentive. read more

We came here because we stayed at the Thompson- and where the drinks were pretty good the food was just okay. The meals were more on the plane side, but the appetizers were nice. The queso appetizer was absolutely amazing!!!! We should've gotten two orders of that- but if you want a quick bite, this place is okay. read more

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The food at Arriba Abajo is incredible , seriously some of the best in Austin. Portions are generous, and everything we tried was packed with flavor. That said, the service needs work. We waited a long time for drinks and food, and some details were missed, like a medium steak coming out completely overcooked. My drink had a bug in it (not sure how that happened), and the vibe just felt off toward the end. We let the server know we didn't want the steak and eggs and asked for it to be taken off the check. It was, but no manager ever came over or acknowledged the issue, which felt disappointing. Amazing food, but the service has to improve if they want people to keep coming back. read more

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Food review only: came here for movie night and ordered a margarita and the fish tacos. The fish was tiny! I mean... are yall using goldfish? Minnows? Cmon now.... read more

Arriba Abajo - Fish tacos. Apparently they use goldfish because this is tiny.... - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas