The service: everyone was so kind and helpful. The…read moreambiance: a fantastic little hole in the wall with the perfect amount of lighting, low key, not too loud and very clean. The food: where to even start.....I hit the jackpot here. The salsa tasted like it was freshly made and served warm, so so good. The refried beans (which I don't typically order) were hands down the best I've ever had. The enchiladas were top notch, full of flavor and not overly salty. Honestly, I have nothing negative to say, it's a must try when in Bastrop!!

ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING -- BEST MEXICAN FOOD ANYWHERE…read more If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. I've traveled all over Texas and across the U.S., and I can say without hesitation that Las Cocinas Mexican Grill is hands-down the BEST Mexican restaurant I have ever been to -- and that includes all of Austin. My family and I come here several times a week, even though we don't live close by. That alone should tell you how incredible this place is. Must-try favorites (do NOT skip these): The Margaritas - Very strong and absolutely perfect. Order them half & half (half on the rocks, half frozen). Trust me -- you'll thank me later. Nachos Al Carbon (Appetizer) - The beef fajita meat is out of this world. Tender, flavorful, and unforgettable. Beef Fajitas Cremosas (Entrée) - Get them with EXTRA sun-dried tomatoes. Oh. My. God. I have never had anything like this in my life, and it's something I crave several times a week. Stuffed Jalapeños - So good I sometimes order them as my entire meal. And the onion rings they're served on? Easily the best onion rings I've ever had anywhere. Beyond the food, the staff is absolutely amazing. From the moment you walk in, they make you feel like family -- warm, welcoming, and genuinely happy you're there. That kind of service is rare, and it's one of the many reasons this place is so special to us. And yes -- I always forget to take pictures of my food because I eat it before I remember to take photos for a review . That should tell you everything you need to know about how good it is. We are incredibly thankful for Las Cocinas. It's not just our favorite Mexican restaurant -- it's our favorite restaurant, period, and the best in the entire area by a mile. Perfect in every way.

Family dinner tonight at Casa Garcia's - service was good, food was good!…read more A little different Mexican food than I'm used to because I think it's more tex mex but I really liked it! We had some queso with hamburger and guacamole for the table. I was fairly certain I didn't want to try it but I did and I actually thought it was delicious. The red and green salsas were both very good. I got the camerones al mojo de ajo. Very good - beans even better. The shrimp were claimed to be in a light garlic sauce - I'd say rather it was an incredibly strong garlic sauce - but I love garlic and I'm here for it. But to be sure, I think I will smell garlic for a least the next day (if not more). Got the Mexican martini at the happy hour price. Great price! Very confused at the drink - sweet with olives. Not bad - just don't know quite all what it was, but to be sure I did drink it. Very solid place - would go back again for sure!

If you're not familiar with authentic Mexican cuisine, you might enjoy this place. While the…read morecustomer service was solid and the staff were very friendly, the food itself tasted reheated and lacked freshness. Additionally, there was an overwhelming amount of flies throughout our visit, which unfortunately made it difficult to enjoy the meal and really killed my appetite. It's a convenient location within town, but unfortunately the quality didn't meet expectations and I wouldn't return. This restaurant should market itself as Tex-Mex, because it does not reflect traditional Mexican cuisine.

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.

Real rating is 3.5. Over all food and drinks were great. But there was a random dog running around…read morethe pool area that no one seemed to have control over. Kind of irritating when you're trying to relax. A cabana is the way to go but the seating for the couch slides all over the place. Service was great for how busy they were! Update- apparently the dog's owner is a resident of The Proper.....still not okay to be doing this....but grateful for the waitstaff for trying to manage such rude people

We have driven past this "hole-in-the- wall" taqueria so many times traveling back and forth to the…read moreHouston area. If you blink driving through Elgin you will miss this wonderful restaurant. We were definitely getting hangry on our return trip, and Yelp thankfully directed us here. Since it was late at night, they were not busy. They do have daily specials, but we went our ole faithful, enchiladas. We did start with chips and salsa. These chips are solid and allow you to scoop up their slightly spicy and rich salsa. I ordered their Tex-Mex enchiladas. These are 3 large enchiladas. I ordered one of each chicken, beef, and cheese. They arrived stuffed to the gills and covered with awesome queso. The dish comes with a generous portion of beans and Mexican rice. Taqueria Guadalajara is the real deal, and we will definitely be returning on our next road trip. I left just like my enchiladas pleasantly "stuffed to the gills"! As others have mentioned, the building has seen better days, but the food and service are superb! ,

It was okay. We ordered the Guadalajara burritos. They weren't as big as pictured. They were…read morenormal size. Good service. The place is a little hard to find. The address in yelp for this restaurant is not accurate! Beware. We had to back track 9 miles because of the bad address in yelp.

Knew about this place because I saw it on TV and decided to drive and try their food. Was not…read moredisappointed! I had their meat quesadilla and loved it. It was pretty big and filling as well. Cons-They cannot sell drinks so you'll have to walk into the gas station to get your drinks. Will come back next time I drive through Hutto.

Yyyyaaasss!!! Gotta love Facebook neighbors group to introduce you to awesome eats locally. I was…read moreon the hunt for a breakfast taco as I have been craving some for some time. The truck is a beautiful color and it stands out. Easy to find it near the gas station. I wanted to try all of the specialty tacos so I ordered one of everything: migas, ulitimo (sausage, chorizo bacon and egg), brisket, picadillo. I ordered a traditional taco as well (bacon and egg taco). Once you order from the window, they bring your order to your car. You can also call ahead with your ahead. Didn't take long at all to get my tacos. This is very convenient so you don't have to stand outside and can sit in your car jamming out to Harry Styles. The picadillo taco was good. They definitely flavor their meat. Yum! The migas taco was also good. The brisket taco was full of meat and very moist. The ultimo taco was a burst of flavor with all the meats and seasoning. Loved it! While the bacon and egg taco was good...specialty tacos are where it's at!!! Yyyaaasss!! Loved the tacos here and can't wait to try more things. Welcome to the area!

Fun spot with a private bar area separate from the food…read more Hosted a big party here and it was a blast! Good vibes and music for a casual taco meal.

tried the crispy tacos,chicken enchiladas, chile con queso and fish tacos and food is okay…read more Tried the michelada and it was okay too Atmosphere and ambiance is good, very clean Decor is beautiful! I recommend this place for the "aesthetic" and drinks but to eat good food not really.

I'm so glad we found this spot because WOW... it was amazing! We were going crazy trying to find a…read moregood brunch spot and oddly enough couldn't find one, but honestly I'm grateful because it led us here! We walked from our hotel and were greeted with so much warmth right away. We were seated instantly and had the sweetest server, Sarah, who was incredibly helpful and attentive the entire time! They started us off with popcorn which was such a fun first lol. We ordered the Brussels sprouts appetizer and they were absolutely delicious! My husband got the chicken & waffles with a side of eggs & bacon, and I ordered the chicken fried steak from the lunch menu. Both plates were AMAZING... seriously some of the best food we've had! Then they brought out cornbread and omg... SO good. This place became such a staple of our trip and we already can't wait to come back. There's just something special about finding a cute restaurant with incredible food and even better service. Definitely one of those places that leaves you wanting more!

We had a group here for dinner and were excited to try it, due to reviews. The ambience is lively,…read moreloud, and buzzy. Looked super fun. Service was good, no issues there. Friendly staff overall. The food fell flat for almost all of us. The salads were fresh and good. However, the ribs were below average. Cornbread was stale and not tasty. Biscuits tasted more like firm bread and not at all flaky/soft. That seemed weird to all of us. Chicken fried steak was soggy and not crispy. Drinks were ok. Not quite sure why the food was subpar, but there were 10 of us who all agreed we wouldn't return for food. There is a swanky little cozy speakeasy in the basement that may be good? We didn't try that.

Best chicken quesadillas in the area. Eat in or take out. Picture of container with chicken…read morequesadilla attached.

Authentic with Mexican cheese and hand made dishes. The molcajete with a mix of meats and cactus…read morewas excellent and the combination plate got good marks also. Taco meat reads slightly under-seasoned.

Duck enchiladas with mole sauce were awesome! Chips and salsa were homemade and delicious. Tacos…read moregreat and yummy margaritas. We had a wonderful server too. Ambiance very laid back but cute.

That rush hour traffic in Austin is lethal. If it starts raining too, oh buddy, what a nightmare…read more Eventually you'll make it to your destination and if it's half as good as El Alma, it'll be a sigh of relief. I've driven by El Alma many times being in the Austin area, but I never went until last Thursday, and after surviving a brief monsoon, I was glad to get a few drinks and eat some good TexMex with my large party just before a wedding. The best way to describe El Alma is that it is TexMex that is Austinified. Everything feels a little more unique and special than your classic TexMex options. I started off with a Mezcal Margarita that put a little hair on my chest and got me going. My group ordered two of their Nachitos, which were these nice nachos. For my main entrée, I got 3 Al Pastor tacos on corn with a side of their rice and beans. Their pastor was served with pineapples, onions, and cilantro with limes on the side. They were great and I immediately crushed them all. I thought their rice and beans were pretty good as well and a step above the typical TexMex rice and beans. The server was pretty attentive throughout our whole visit, and I honestly have no complaints about what they had to offer. Pricing on the meal and drinks was pretty standard for Austin, and I didn't think anything really took me out of the experience. On top of that, for being in Barton Springs, there is quite a bit of parking. I would love to come back at some point in the future and hang out on their rooftop bar because that seems like a lot of fun. Shoutout to El Alma for being a TexMex oasis saving me from the MoPac traffic. RIYL: TexMex, but better than your average

As a casual fan for the Veracruz taco trucks, nothing about my feelings for Veracruz Fonda and Bar…read moreare casual. This place is great. Probably the best restaurant in Mueller. The ambience is very elevated with dimmed lighting inside the restaurant and the decor is gorgeous. The staff are very efficient and attentive as well. I got their baked fish special and a side of chips. Everything I ate was so good. The fish was cooked perfectly and paired amazing with the blue corn tortillas and that salsa was to die for.

Great spot to hit on a Friday after work or just a fun date night or girls night! The music is fun,…read morethere's a good happy hour and the patio is super nice! Our waiter was helpful and attentive. The Dona Diabla drink was super good and refreshing. They also do a good margarita. The shrimp ceviche was sooo good, just wish you got a little more for the price. I really enjoyed the furiosa taco, their veggie taco. It was spicy and delicious. I did not like their chicken milanesa taco, it was just super basic, not a lot of flavor and hard to eat due to the size of the chicken cutlet. Their rice and beans that come with the tacos were great! Overall, would definitely come back to try more tacos and for the vibes!