We came in with our extended family for a late lunch /snack after visiting the nearby Dino Park and…read morewere promptly and cordially welcomed in. It's a large space, great for groups, and it's nice there is a kids menu option. We started with water all around, plus Mexican cokes and a paloma. We shared seafood tostada, chips n guacamole, wings, and chicken flautas. Everything came out hot, fresh, and nicely seasoned. We have two gluten free folks in the group and there were plenty of corn based options. The tostadas come with three and were nice and fresh, I was a little hesitant when it said mayo, but there was just a bit to get the shrimp and imitation crab to stick together. Turned out the kids loved the wings - we tried the citrus pepper and Austin amber bbq flavors. The chicken inside the flautas was tender and we enjoyed the cabbage, onion, carrot slaw to bring a fresh crunch. Definitely recommend if you're in the area.

If you are staying at Lost Pines Santo Patio is a great alternative to the one bar/restaurant…read more Maud's has an indoor full service bar and an outdoor patio that serves a limited menu. Management brought in an artist from Mexico to paint beautiful murals highlighting the Day of the Dead. The queso and fajitas were excellent. Santo Patio's Happy Hour is from 3:00-6:00. The house margaritas are 1/2 price. Everything else is the regular price. Our server, J, said she was new to Santo Patio, but I would not have known. She was very helpful and super friendly. We will ask for her again.

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.

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!!

First time customer. Tonight I tried the costilla de puerco (pork ribs). About the sauce: ribs were…read morecooked in a rich verde sauce, mild heat, mildly sour, but pleasant, tangy, not acidic. The fat from the fall-off-the bone ribs and slight caramelization of the meat gave everything just the right consistency and taste. The rice was better than most places (soft but not mushy). The beans and tortillas rounded it all out. Normally I don't fill up on all the tortillas but I used all of it to clean the plate.

Great food. Friendly folks, reasonable price. They accommodated my order, even 19 minutes before…read moreclosing!

3.5 stars, husband wishes they had more drink options like a sprite for soda instead of just Coca…read moreCola. The food was really good! We loved the fried battered shrimp and the battered cat fish a lot! We did the Friday buffet, for lent :) The service was also great! Very friendly waitresses . The kids really enjoyed the fettuccine Alfredo and both wanted 2 bowls each. I would definitely come back here to try more of their menu items!!

Excellent Food and Service Went here to celebrate a life…read moreevent and we had an Awesome Food Festival and the beverages were Great The Mariachi Band added Great Ambiance to the atmosphere All around just a Great Day

Service is always great (friendly & attentive, even when busy). Similar to Casa Chapala except…read morehappy hour on friday lasts an hour longer, margarita and floaters a tad better priced. The free/open salsa bar has several great salsas to choose from. They have some of the more popular items from Casa Chapala. Their Mexican food is excellent, upscale, but the place is casual and they often have karaoke. They have a great Sunday brunch buffet too.

We almost passed this place and had to drive down a dirt road to get here but I'm so glad we did!…read more I'll admit, when I first saw the prices on the menu I was a little surprised, but it's totally worth it and you definitely won't leave hungry! I got the pastor quesadilla and it was packed full or meat and cheese! I mean this thing was over an inch thick! The pastor was nice and juicy and packed full of flavor. The only thing that could have made it better is a little bit of sour cream to go with it. I grabbed some red and green salsas and I'll admit, the green was too spicy for me but that was pretty good and still pretty spicy. You can also purchase a variety of meats by the pound. I would recommend giving this place a try, you won't regret it!

This place is unprofessional! Called yesterday around 6:30 PM to put an order to go pick up and…read morethey took the order accepted it and then when we got there they said "someone took your order" the worse part of all was they couldn't even atleast call back and let us know hey we don't have your order so we could get food somewhere else, instead we go to pick up the order and the kitchen is completely cleaned/emptied and mind you it was barely about to be 7:00 PM. On the maps it says the hours close at 8:00 PM everyday except Friday at a later time! How inconvenient and unprofessional and a waste of time! So basically they closed early but took a to go order and wasted our time. I'd go anywhere else but here!

Aguachile tostada for $8 with huge whole shrimp and half an avocado and yummy?? Yummy salsa and…read morechips for free?? Amazing service with the beautiful Karen in a beautiful bright happy interior?! We freaking love it here. The perfect antidote to the crazily overpriced mediocre eats in Austin metro.

Part One: VAST…read moreAMOUNTS OF SEAFOOD AT AN UNBELIEVABLY LOW PRICE !!!!! * * * * * You get what you pay for. * * * * * Do you really want to eat a gigantic seafood platter of tough rubbery bottom of the line octopus and macerated formless shrimp chunks? * * * * * The sauce and garnishings do not hide the fundamental nature of what you are eating. * * * * * There is plenty of non seafood on the menu. Go with the non-seafood for sure. Part Two: Other Yelp reviews rave about the fish. My co-eater raved about her chicken enchiladas. My oysters were pretty good. My shrimp were mushy because I had a marinated dish. I think the villain in the proceedings was the octopus. The octopus was genuinely mediocre. Like not wanting to finish my plate mediocre. I think if you avoid the octopus everything else they have is probably pretty good. The one land mine on the menu is one HELLUVA land mine. But all signs are that with one huge exception this place is okay.

I absolutely love this place. The food is so delicious, I'm craving a plate just thinking about it…read more The service is exceptional. Everybody is so friendly and eager to satisfy your every need. The ambiance is cozy, not too bright, but just the right amount of light. I travel about an hour just to eat here. If that doesn't tell you how much I love this restaurant, I don't know what will. My favorite dish is the Matamoros plate but I can barely finish it because I usually fill up on my other favorite, which is the chips and salsa.

Tried Guadalajara based on reviews…read more Busy location with a full bar and a large menu. Service was friendly and timely. We ordered a couple of combination plates. Food was good, but a few of the accoutrements were missing, which we had to request. Overall, glad we tried it to see what the fuss was about. Flavors are good.