We've found our new favorite taco spot, and let me tell you, it's a gem. The tacos were absolutely…read moredelicious! We tried the migas and potato egg and cheese - perfect for a breakfast taco fix. Unlike many places where tacos skimp on filling, these were generously stuffed--I only needed two instead of my usual three. Plus, they weren't greasy at all, which was a big win. Their homemade spicy and mild sauces were a highlight; both were incredibly tasty. If you like spice, definitely go for the spicy sauce! You'll also notice their love for dogs when you visit because there's a lot of dog decorations. This is a food truck, so limited seating. Service was great. Food was delicious!

I moved here from Southern CA a few years ago and can't say enough great things about TX... but we…read morearen't huge fans of "TEX MEX". I have tried dozens of places in Austin for tacos and just can't seem to find anything close to the tacos I enjoyed when I lived in San Diego. Living in San Diego, I spent a lot of time in Mexico and I would definitely say they make tacos a particular way. And it was easy to find places in Southern CA that served what I refer to as "authentic" Mexican tacos. When I came to TX, I had heard all about TEX MEX and the "tacos" and was really surprised at the difference between the tacos here and the ones from Mexico/SoCal. But, I'm resilient as a "foodie". I will keep trying until I find that one place and yesterday... I finally found what I would say are the MOST authentic Mexican tacos. I happened to find out about this place on a Facebook post and drove out. It's not a place I would have driven by and even if I did, I might not have stopped. But again, I am determined to find someone who can make tacos like I'm accustomed to eating. It's a little trailer located right on the road and they have a big "TACO" sign on the road so you shouldn't miss it. If not the sign, you will probably see a crowd of people enjoying tacos or waiting for their order. I started off ordering what I would consider the 'basics' - a Carne Asada taco and an al Pastor taco. For me, if these are good, the rest of the food is likely to also be good. For starters, they prepare it when you order it! This is a great sign. So many taco places I have been to, they have the meat all ready and just scoop it into a taco shell. Taco meat should be made to order and not premade so already, you know this is a quality taco shop. You can get corn or flour tortillas but I strongly recommend the corn for a taco. They serve them the traditional way with two tortillas and the tacos come with a generous serving of meat. And talk about hot and fresh! I've also found here in Austin, it's been difficult to find legitimate salsa. I had the green sauce and without question, the BEST salsa I have had since moving to Texas. They really should be selling their salsa! My first round of tacos was so amazing... I ordered more! I ordered more of the carne asada and al pastor to take home to the family and even ordered some bean & cheese burritos. Oddly enough, a bean & cheese burrito is such a staple of just about any Mexican restaurant in SoCal but try and get one here in Texas and it's almost impossible. It was refreshing to find a place that makes a bean & cheese burrito and make them authentically; in a large flour tortilla. If your only experience with Mexican food is "Tex Mex", do yourself a favor and make the trip out and experience some authentic tacos. If you have moved here from SoCal and are missing tacos from home... you'll want to make the drive out here for these tacos! And if you like spicy, you must try the green salsa. By the way, to save time, they do take phone orders so you can always just place your order on your way over and they will have them ready when you arrive. They are very nice people and the food is amazing!

I love this family owned restaurant. Their margaritas are the best and the tortilla soup is my…read morefavorite.

Excellent experience from customer service to food. We were traveling here and staying nearby a…read morehotel found this on yelp and it's great reviews and weren't disappointed. They had excellent Sunday brunch, including the Chilaquiles and Huevos rancheros. I got the Horchata Acquafresca and loved it. We'll definitely be back next time we're in the area.

I loved this place. Located and overlooking a Marina. We stopped by for brunch this morning. I…read moreordered the Mediterranean Benedict. It was really good. The eggs were fluffy and the hollindise sauce amazing. The service was good, but the view was outstanding. Thank you to The Lighthouse Restaurant for a super time.

I really wanted to enjoy this place. The setting certainly…read moregives it every opportunity to succeed. Sitting along the marina with boats gently coming and going, The Lighthouse has all the ingredients for an afternoon you don't want to end. Unfortunately, our experience never quite found its sea legs. We arrived with a party of five and walked up to the host stand where several young employees greeted us... sort of. We let them know there were five of us. They nodded. That was it. No "What's your name?" No "We'll get you on the list." No "It'll be about a 30-minute wait." Just... nodding. As more guests started filing in behind us, I finally walked back up and asked if they needed our name or phone number. The group looked at one another like I'd asked them to solve a calculus equation. Eventually someone located a scrap of receipt paper and a marker to write our information down. I'm choosing to believe it was someone's first day because otherwise, it was a genuinely confusing start. The patio was bustling, but considering Texas had apparently opened the Gates of Hades that afternoon, our group requested indoor seating. A plus? There was only one table seated inside and they were just having drinks. We thought it would be a very short wait. About thirty minutes later, one of the hosts finally asked, "Would y'all be okay sitting inside?" Our entire table answered in unison: "YES." Once seated, things improved... at least initially. The dining room overlooking the marina is comfortable, with large windows that let the view do most of the decorating. The televisions were on without dominating the room, making it easy for our family to settle in and enjoy something we hadn't done in years--simply sit around one table together and catch up. Thankfully, we had plenty to talk about because the food took a while to arrive. My brother and I decided to split The Shipwreck, the restaurant's signature sandwich. On paper, it sounded incredible: fried chicken, fried cream cheese, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, homemade blueberry jam, and an order of their truffle fries. That's a sandwich that practically dares you not to order it. Unfortunately, reality didn't quite match the menu. The biggest disappointment was the "homemade blueberry jam." It wasn't jam. It tasted exactly like canned blueberry pie filling. That one ingredient completely threw off the sandwich for me. (thankfully, just in case, we had asked for it on the side) Beyond that, it was... fine. Not bad. Not memorable. Just an average fried chicken sandwich wearing a few extra accessories in hopes of becoming something special. For more than twenty dollars, I wanted something that made me think about it on the drive home. Instead, I mostly thought about how much potential it had. The truffle fries were another miss. They arrived barely warm and were cold before we made it halfway through the basket. The promised truffle flavor was faint, there were a few shavings of Parmesan, and instead of the garlic aioli listed on the menu, we were served plain mayonnaise. Meanwhile, our server proved elusive. After taking our order and delivering the food, she seemed to disappear entirely. When she finally resurfaced to greet the table beside us, we took the opportunity to ask for our check before she vanished again. To be fair, two members of our party ordered the chicken fried steak and both enjoyed it, so there were certainly bright spots on the menu. But as a whole, none of us walked away particularly impressed. It's disappointing because The Lighthouse has so much working in its favor. The location is wonderful. The view is exactly what you'd hope for on Lake Travis. The atmosphere invites you to slow down and stay awhile. Now it just needs food and service that rise to meet the setting. As for me? The Lighthouse didn't quite guide me safely to shore. Next time, I'll be looking for another place to dock in search of a better meal.

I love Verdes Enchiladas! My favorite of all time. So sad that they closed ! We would drive…read morequite far to eat there. To our surprise it was closed .

Very nice service. We sat on the back patio with our husky…read more We ordered one pork chop with honey Chipotle glaze, chicken enchiladas, and a Carne Asada steak. everything was tasty and the dog is happy.

It's like Where's Waldo...kidding. I have followed Don Mario to three different B&M locations over…read morethe years, each a little bigger and nicer in my opinion. When they took over their current location (used to be a divish bar) in 2022, they really transformed the place into something special. Arguably one of the best patios in the Lake Travis area. Lots of choices of types of seating from standard tables and chairs to comfy sofas. Complete with a fire pit, full bar with TVs, lots of fans, QR code orfering and checkout an option...super chill, spacious, and inviting environment (especially since it's located directly off of busy 620). The inside is really large, including an oversized bar area seating. Offers a very nice dining option (or just for drinks), but if the weather's nice you'll "catch me outside." Don Mario has always offered traditional Mexican cuisine. If you're looking for boring Tex-Mex, you might be a little bit disappointed (albeit they do offer quesadillas, fajitas, flautas+ but kicked up a notch). Some of my personal favorites are the Mexican street tacos (seven different proteins to choose from), ceviche, albondigas, cóctel de camarones, and more; great chips and salsa. Another favorite is off menu, but it's just a basic refried bean and cheese burrito. Magically flavorful and they are not shy with the cheese, which is a very good thing in my book. A great inexpensive and indulgent option to get in protein for the day. Always receive very friendly and prompt service from both wait staff and kitchen. They're always amenable to any special requests, including creating off menu items as previously mentioned. If you're in the mood, they do serve some pretty tasty house frozen FRESH fruit margaritas (strawberry, pineapple, cucumber, or mango). They have a limited happy hour available Monday through Friday from 3-7pm. Save a buck is a buck is a buck. ;) Overall, sí por favor. :D ¡Salud!

Okay, so I figured, a divey Mexican restaurant in Austin, Texas. What could be better? Well, I…read moreordered their upscale margarita. Yuk! Sour and bitter tasting. The manager even agreed. Oh well, it's only THE SIGNATURE DRINK OF EVERY MEXICAN RESTAURANT IN TEXAS! But really, we went out for dinner, not drinks. So, we got the shrimp enchiladas. Oh wait , what kind of enchiladas would you like? Let me order directly from the menu. "Enchiladas Camerones" Oh, you mean the shrimp enchiladas? Well, they were very good. So were the black beans and rice. I would order them again. You think we're done? Uh-uh.. Then came the mariachis!! The place is noisy as it is with a hard floor and large open space. Add 6 guys blasting brass, strings and Spanish at the top of their lungs and you'll get the jist. 165 dB would have been welcome. My water glass was spurting out the top. My hearing aids were feeding back. It almost felt like my last Rolling Stones concert in row 13. But, in all seriousity, everyone around me didn't seem to mind the noise, the music and the inability to communicate with anyone farther than 6" from you without having to yell. Having only been to a couple of Mexican restaurants in this area, I don't know if this is the standard or the exception. Stay tuned.

I recently visited taqueria lago vista and boy oh boy their food is amazing! They have a variety of…read moredifferent Mexican food options to choose from. All of their employees are very friendly and kind. Not to mention the amazing waiting time, as soon as you're done paying at the stores front cashier your food is already ready to go. Taqueria lago vista is truly the best Mexican place in lake Travis i really recommend this place!!

Food - 4 Stars Service - 4 Stars…read moreAtmosphere - 3 Stars The food establishments in this area are mostly food trucks and convenience store steam tables, with a smattering of brick and mortar restaurants thrown in, and one fast food establishment. I say this so you can better understand my rating. This happens to be a convenience store steam table, hence my score on the atmosphere. It was a Sunday morning and I didn't feel like cooking breakfast, so I started thinking about where I wanted to go pick something up. On a Sunday morning, even the food truck selections are more limited than normal, and I didn't want to have to get dressed to go to a brick and mortar restaurant. I had heard good things about the food at this particular place, so I decided to give it a try since it was one of the few places open. As soon as I walked up to the order counter I was excited to see that they had Menudo on the menu (Saturday and Sunday, only). Of course, I had to try a bowl of that , and it was delicious (yes, I know.....it is an acquired taste)! I also tried one of their breakfast burritos and was not disappointed. It was a delicious, large, soft flower tortilla, overstuffed with goodies (In my case, sausage, egg, cheese, potatoes, and refried beans). I would definitely order it again, once I make it through some of the other delicious sounding choices they had on their menu If you are ever out this way, and are looking for a fast, in and out, sort of place to grab breakfast or lunch on the run, I would definitely give this place a try.

Always open, usually pretty fast…read more The new QuesoBurria tacos are a little small, but their consume is 11/10 Solid option

Authentic Mexican food. We love coming here and everything I've tried is a hit. Service is super…read morequick and friendly. Every time I come here for breakfast I get the chilaquiles rojos

I came here to celebrate my birthday. This was my first time and I was not disappointed. The…read moreservice was very nice from the moment I entered to speak with the hostess to when we thanked our server, London as we were leaving. Outstanding! The food was very delicious. I ordered the Turkey Club and subbed my fries with a house salad. The sandwich was thick and filled with juicy Turkey and tomatoes. The dressing was lite. I really liked it. The salad was fresh and crispy. We ordered chicken wings as our appetizer and they were thick too with lots of meat coming with celery and carrots. Everything was very delicious. The ambiance was wonderful. We sat outside and had a great view of the sunset. There were misting machines to keep us cooler. There was also indoor seating. The Canyon Grille has valet parking or you can park in the parking lot which is a few hundred yards away. Thank you Canyon Grille and London for providing me a memorable birthday weekend!

Their app easy to use to order food for pick up. Both my friend and I had the Salmon Berry Salad to…read morego. It was just large enough and so delicious. The warm salmon was wrapped in foil and placed on top of the veggies so it didn't wilt my mixed greens.

I'm a taco junkie and this is one of, if not the best breakfast taco I've ever had…read more Order the Ortega special breakfast taco. So dang good. And there's super nice on top of it

My first time here but I will definitely be back. I have lived in this area for a few years and…read morekeep passing by saying "one day I'll try their tacos". Finally, today was the day and I sure wish I would have tried this place sooner. Since moving to Texas from Southern Cal, I haven't found many places that have what I would call authentic tacos. I keep trying hoping to find that place and I just might have. They are located in a small food truck court off 71. Easy parking and they have plenty of outdoor seating if you want to enjoy your tacos fresh. I only ordered "street tacos" with Adobada; I didn't have to wait long and I did take them to-go since I don't live very far. When I got home, they were still fresh and warm. They were prepared in fresh corn tortillas (they do also offer flour) and there is quite a bit of meat. They came with lime wedges and some red & green sauce. Given my experience with other taco locations, I wasn't expecting much. But my first bite... I was surprised at how delicious they are. Most places I have been to, the meat tastes as though it has been warming in a metal bin for awhile and lacks freshness. But this meat was very fresh and delicious. Squeeze a little lime and add some of the green sauce and these tacos are epic! I ordered three and thought for sure I would end up throwing one or two of them out. But after eating two of them, I saved the third for my daughter but was tempted to eat it too. If the tacos are this good... I am sure the rest of the food must be great. I have had tacos from a few places in downtown Austin that are good, but it's a far drive to get them regularly. It's nice to know the best tacos I have tried since coming to Texas is quite close to me. And between the tacos I have had in Austin and Ortega's, I would choose Ortega's any day. Although they provided red sauce, if you like really spicy... use the green sauce. Like finding good tacos, it has been difficult to find good spicy taco sauce but their green sauce is going to make you sweat a little. Although I waited years to try, I'm glad I finally tried Ortega's and I will be back soon.