We had reservations that tell you what place in line you are which is pretty cool! We had a pretty large group and everything considering was pretty fast! I got the steak tacos (Alambre) and they were super flavorful but spicy with the giant jalapeños. Maybe ask for some sour cream or something to make them a little more mild. They come disassembled which I didn't mind making my own. I tried one of my friends dish (Tuetano Bone marrow, refried black beans, avocado salsa, herb salad, parmesan) which was a little out of my comfort zone but it was amazing! If I ever come back here I would get that. The guacamole tastes fresh and was really good if you are looking for an app for your table. I also lived up to my spicy meal theme and got a spicy margarita which was strong and super good! I would come back here for sure! read more

Licha's Cantina - Alambre Taco - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Licha's Cantina is currently #46 on my list of one hundred and forty taco locations. [AustinTacoMojo.com] The menu description for The Verduras Tacos includes roasted sweet potato, mushrooms, corn, squash, cabbage, and pepitas -- yum! They would have earned a higher rating if the chef had not included yellow squash and zucchini as the obligatory filler vegetables. This is a pet peeve of mine and with no mention of either of those in the description, it was a major let-down when my dish arrived. The salsa was great; more of that, please. The ambiance was adorable and the staff was sweet and accommodating. read more

Licha's Cantina - The Verduras Tacos -- roasted sweet potato, mushrooms, corn, squash, cabbage, and pepitas - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place had good atmosphere with Spanish music and cute outdoor seating. They had a big table outside to accommodate our big group of 7 people too. Definitely put your name down even if the wait is long because they told us the wait was 2 hours, but were able to call us back in 10 min. However, the food overall was very mediocre. The waiter said their best seller was the birria tacos, so i ordered that but thought it was slightly soggy. I've definitely had better birria tacos in California. read more

Licha's Cantina - Outdoor seating - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Stopped by here during happy hour on a hot summer day and I have to say I was not disappointed! The atmosphere is one which I love from Austin where you find a variety of people wanting to relax and enjoy some good food and cocktails! Although I don't remember our waiters name I have to say he was absolutely incredible (I'm sure you'll be able to spot him, he's got colored spikes hair which matches his personality fun and unique) he offered us a ton of great recommendations on both the happy hour menu and regular menu. I would suggest if you go with a group you try and order a variety and eat family style because there are so many great menu selections I really couldn't just pick one, they were all that good! A must stop restaurant when your on the East side! read more

Licha's Cantina - Side seating area - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

We came for drinks and watched one of the employees prepare a homemade watermelon margarita. He took the rind off and blended it along with tequila. It was delicious. We watched and smelled the food preparations and knew we should come back. We had the quesadillas and margaritas for happy hour. For our entree, we had verduras' tacos, birria' tacos, and alambre' grass fed steak tacos. All were very flavorful. We'll be back! read more

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Licha's Cantina was great. The food was excellent, we had Birria and the Al Pastor tacos, both were delicious. The margaritas were well made and delicious. This should be a 5 star, but unfortunately the music in the back was REALLY loud and it made it tough to have a conversation. All in all, I would go back. read more

This place used to be better. We used to slip into Licha's for dinner when around East Austin, or dessert when we'd had dinner elsewhere. The flan was that good. They don't have the flan anymore, so we figure we'll have what they do have. The mousse is unusually dense, more like ganache, and gritty on the palate. Fairly unpleasant. The "tres leches" is obviously a "blondie" in sweetened condensed milk. I hope the chef responsible doesn't have a Mexican grandmother, or they are going to have a very bad time right after they cross St Peter's gates. If i were them, i might voluntarily head to hell instead and save myself the aggravation. read more

Licha's Cantina - The "tres leches" is essentially a "blondie" in cream, and the chocolate mousse is gritty and dense. - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Enchiladas in a creamy tomatillo and poblano sauce laden with sour cream and totally without spice; never described in menu. Lackluster service as well, making the 4.6 of 5 Open table rating inaccurate read more

The ambiance was on point. I would like to go back during the day to get a better visuals of the pictures and art on the walls. Service and food was great as well. Not sure why but the white rice was so amazing and seasoned. read more

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Enjoyed a relaxing Saturday afternoon at Licah's after biking around Austin all day. Watermelon margs (hold the spice) were on point, and my scallops dish was incredible! Super dog friendly place, it's a place you can fit right in solo, on a date or with a group of friends. Def some of my fav food & drink I had in Austin. Will visit again soon & hopefully the scallops are still on the menu! read more

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Trash food. Trash service. We waited so long for our food when everyone else around us got theirs super quickly, even when they sat down after us. The food was also terrible. We ordered the corn, steak tacos, and birria. The corn came out luke-warm. The steak tacos were horrendous. So firm and had so many bits of inedible tendon. Take your time and money elsewhere. read more

Not many places serve Lengua so this my new go-to. Plan to come back and sit with Zamile, she was sweet! Great atmosphere and front patio for people watching read more

Licha's Cantina - Lengua Taco Huaraches - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Their location is awesome on E 6th and is right next to several nice bars. The guacamole is delicious and their queso is also very good as well, along with their drinks. Their entrees are alright. In my opinion their quesadillas have much more meat in them than other Tex Mex spots. Prices are reasonable too. We will definitely be coming back to Licha Cantina! read more

Authentic Mexican food! Very good service with smiles and friendliness. Some dishes like the guacamole was different with added seeds of some sort, the ceviche I didn't like because it was sweet but the fish was very fresh. Around the table the guys had the Birria tacos and reported they lacked a bit of flavor. The strawberry spicy margarita was a delight, I would have another any time. The food here was fresh and I would come back and try other menu items. read more

Licha's Cantina - Birria tacos - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Licha's Cantina is my kind of place: a hole-in-the-wall that has great vibes and delicious food. If you're looking for some solid Mexican food then this is your spot! The first thing you notice upon arrival is the awesome outdoor/patio area in front. It seems like there may have been one out back too? I'm not sure. But I almost sat outside. However, rolling solo, I bellied up to the bar and dug into the menu. Everything on the menu sounds tasty but the tacos particularly caught my eye. In fact, the "build your own tacos" was right up my alley. However, this is where I have my one complaint about Licha's: "build your own" is a gigantic misnomer. I saw the steak tacos and the snapper tacos and figured three each would be perfect. Well, they don't do that (despite them being priced EXACTLY the same). It's all or nothing. So much for building my own. Nonetheless, I went with the steak and continued to enjoy by beer. When the food came out it was piping hot and tasted absolutely out of this world! Insanely delicious. So great food paired with delightful atmosphere meant I was in cantina heaven. If you're looking for a nice spot to chill and have a satisfying bite to eat then check Licha's out. I'll put money on you enjoying yourself. read more

I sent the ceviche back. The pastor and carne asada tacos were OK, but wish they weren't presented in a fajita style. The drinks were alright. Probably the only part of the meal I'd recommend. Skip and go somewhere else in East Austin. I wish I did. read more

ugh yuck! how do people like this spot? food was bleh at best. they kept the door open the whole time while we were eating and it was freezing cold. service was not knowledgeable about their dishes. stick to bbq or veracruz tacos in austin! read more

Do not recommend. The queso isn't dipping queso it's more 20% guac 40% tomatoes and 40% cheese that isn't even melted. The drinks were undrinkable there was no flavor only liquor. The service was okay it took them 20 mins to take our order. The enchiladas chicken was so dry and bland. read more

Love the atmosphere here, especially around happy hour or evenings from thur-sun - full ambiance. Not too much of a fan of their food, but I've only eaten here 2-3 times. Their drinks are what I come for! read more

This is a low-key, cozy, Mexican restaurant (that'd I'd definitely recommend). Vibe: I didn't see the whole thing, but it seems small and cozy. It's made up of multiple small rooms and a cute, dimly lit bar. Service: I wish I remembered her name - She was so nice. Great service. Drink: I ordered a margarita. It was a good standard margarita, which is exactly what I wanted when visiting Texas. Food: I'd say this is more on the Mexican side (not as Tex-Mexy). My steak tacos were really good. They come out like fajitas in the sense you get to build them yourselves. They were seasoned perfectly with peppers and onions. I'd also recommend dipping your tacos in the red salsa they give you at the beginning. read more

Oh this is our favorite spot lately due to the drinks and the Mexican soul food. Not your Tex Mex nor street food, but authentic dishes from Mexico's interior regions. Therefore I would suggest the specialties dishes and not what you recognized. The first few times I came here, I would order what I believe I am ordering but it always come out pleasantly different from what I expected but still very good in taste. So with lesson learned, I ask the bartender or the waiters for recommendations. My latest dish was the enchiladas and the salmon dish. It was so moist, flavorful and delicious. Yes that is a lot of adjectives but you have to try it. When it was first set down, I thought they overcooked it but nope, it was very moist and so so good. Portions and price are decent so you don't have to worry about Texas size portion or California/NY prices yet. read more

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GREAT HAPPY HOUR SPOT. Fair warning: the margaritas are STRONG. I was stumbling home after just one. Licha's is way bigger than you would think if you were just looking at it from the outside. I love the ambiance (very casual, hole-in-the-wall), the service is incredibly fast (a waiter comes up to you before your butt is even in the chair), and the deals during happy hour really cannot be beat. I always have such a good time when I visit this little spot from the hours of 4-6PM. I can't really speak about the food since all food tastes great when you are a bit tipsy, but my friend (self-proclaimed quesadilla connoisseur) said his Pastor Quesadilla was solid. We also got a bucket of small beers (Coronitas) when I came last and that was such a good idea too. One thing about this place is there are tons of mosquitoes outside. If you go and sit in the patio, you will probably be eaten alive. They have a basket of mosquito repellents so be sure to grab a can! read more

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Best food ever!!! Get the elote dip and the birria tacos. Rocio was our server and she was the best! This was our table after 5 minutes of the food being there: read more

Happy hour here is the bomb dot com. It runs Mon-Fri 5-6. They have an expansive menu of food & drinks for only $5 each! came here at 5:15 on a Wednesday. I found street parking nearby, which wasn't difficult. The place was already busy but there were quite a few tables available (inside and on the patio). I just sat at the bar. They immediately brought me free chips & salsa. The green and red salsas were both delicious (pretty spicy though). I ordered the tuetano huarache: bone marrow, black beans, & avocado salsa on white cornmeal flatbread. It's normally $12, so $5 during HH was a STEAL. It tasted crazy good. The bone marrow was so decadent, spread like butter. The corn flatbread had a rich earthy flavor and a nice chewiness. Service was great throughout and the bartender was really nice, always refilling my water. Had a great time and can't wait to come back for some more authentic Mexican food! read more

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This place is so mid. Drinks are watered down. Wait time is forever. No A/C but fans were also NOT blowing in the right directions. Menu not offering much variety. Would not recommend or come again. read more

Licha's Cantina - Mid Watermelon Margarita Mid Esquite Mid Quesadilla - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Love the location and the outdoor space this place has. The food is mediocre at best. I got the birria tacos and the flavor was great but the tortillas were so soft that they fell apart when you picked the taco up. Needless to say, dipping the taco become incredibly messy. We also had the guacamole and the esquite to start. The guac had an overpowering garlic flavor and the esquite was super soupy and flavorless. I will say their margaritas were great and the server we had was fantastic (I think his name was Alan). I'd probably only go back for drinks if my friends invited me and maybe try another dish but this place will not be somewhere I'd recommend Mexican food in Austin. There are way better places to go to at a lower price point. read more

My husband and I visited this restaurant on a busy Saturday night. There was an hour wait for a table but immediate seating at the bar. It was a tight fit as their bar area is small, and the counter top doubles as a space for the bartenders. We ordered a mixed drink and I got the watermelon margarita that had jalapeño in it as well. It had a good flavor, refreshing and spicy, as advertised. The chips and salsa that precede the meal were good, the green salsa is very spicy, almost too spicy, but the flavor is so good, it was hard to stop eating it, hence the need for margarita number two. The red salsa is slightly less spicy, with a smooth smoke flavor. Very unique as I've never tasted a salsa like either of the two. For our meal, I ordered the tacos Al Pastor. Very good flavor, sweet and smoky. My husband ordered the Alambre Taco. I didn't care for it, but he liked it very much. He said the steak had a lot of flavor, perfect cuts of meat. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars is that I wasn't blown away by the atmosphere, the food was good, but not so outstanding that I would recommend this restaurant as a must-go for travelers. Our waitress was very nice and helpful with the menu. As a side note, almost everything on the menu is naturally gluten free. read more

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Went here with a few friends for dinner. Never been here but she said it was prettyyyy.....prettyyyy.....prettyyyy good. It was very busy - a Saturday night, and this place is nice and quaint. A house converted into a restaurant with outside seating and a lot of room in the back. In the end I'd say the overall experience was just ok. Premium prices while nothing here really blew me away, and a few dishes that were just ok - nothing stellar. We got a pitcher of the Sangria, it was about $60 (wow). Got about 5-6 glasses out of it, and it was "okay". Did not blow me out of the water. We got the guacamole, asked for jalapenos, but the guac never came so we asked 2 more times. When it did come there were no jalapenos, and it just tasted "ok". Nothing bad, nothing great, and it came in a small mortar-like bowl. I felt it could have used a little more seasoning and some lime juice. We got the Choriqueso - their version of queso mixed with chorizo. It was $12. It came in a small flat iron square serving plan. There wasn't much on there, and there wasn't enough of it to wow me either. Most of it stuck to the pan and was difficult to get out and the taste was just okay. It is not like your typical cheesy queso, and overall I felt this dish should have been half the price - so I won't get this again. I don't mind overpaying for stuff, but it's gotta be great, and this wasn't great. Sorry. Chips and Salsa - now that wowed us. The green and red salsas they have are really good. They served the chips in a bag, we got 2nds and more salsa - I loved the green salsa. They raved about the Tuetano, a flatbread dish with Bone marrow, black beans, salsa fresca, herb salad, queso parmesano. Um - no. This was a let-down. It had too much black bean on it, you could not taste the bone marrow at all, it basically was flat bread with lots of black bean. Very disappointing. I mentioned this to the waiter, we did not finish it, he took it away, but he left it on the bill. I did ask him later to please take it off since it wasn't good - and he did. Thank you for that. We got the Huachinango Tikin Xic - the season rubbed red snapper for $27 (it's listed for $20 on the Yelp menu but prices have gone up). To me, the price point for this dish should be $20. The fish was good. The cactus swiss chard salad was ok but on the bland-side, the chorizo potatoes were dry and underwhelming. Most of us just finished the fish. The desserts we got - the Flan Pie / cheesecake and the Tres Leches w/ Panna Cotta. Now - that panna cotta tres leches was very good, it came in a small jar, had some strawberries in it, I would get this again. The Flan was meh. Did not blow me away. So in summary, for the amount of $$ we spent here ($260 for 4 ppl including tip) I walked out feeling underwhelmed - specifically with some of the hyped up dishes, the taste / execution and portion sizing. The only things that really wowed me were the salsas and the panna cotta dessert - for which I would expect more with a bill like that. In the end that doesn't motivate me to come back and try other dishes on the menu for fear of the same results. To be fair the fish was good, but the sides were bland just okay. The service was okay, but for what they have to deal with for COVID they deserve some slack on that - so it's all good. They all wore masks and were professional the entire time, and they did take off the dish I was displeased with (per my request) which made me happy(er). I would go back and bring a friend to have drink, hang out with that panna cotta dessert and some chips n salsa please. read more

To the ambiance, service, and food everything was a 10/10 here. It brought me back to eating at my grandmas house! I got tinga soupitos and an escite both tasted like something my mom and grandma make very very delicious. read more

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I love nothing more than a happy hour where all the items are a flat rate. At Licha's Cantina they have a $5-6 happy hour, Tues-Fri, from 4-6pm with a good variety to choose from. This isn't your standard Mexican dishes that you find widely available, they have some interesting options! In picture order I got: - Tocinada Quesadilla: this is a blue corn tortilla filled with Al Pastor (spit-grilled pork), bacon, and chorizo with an avocado cream and salsa. This is one of the more familiar dishes you've had. A classic, my favorite of the items I got! Pretty filling. ($6) - Cochinita Pibil Sopecitos: these are essentially corn maze cups, layered with black beans, and topped with Cochinita Pibil (slow-roasted pork) as well as red onion, queso fresco, cilantro, and avocado cream salsa. These were pretty good too, quite dense. Full of flavor. This was my second fav! ($6) - Tuetano Huarache: think of this like a corn flatbread. This was more unique because it had an interesting mix of bone marrow, black beans, avocado salsa, herb salad, and parmesan cheese. This is a more rich, cheesy dish that I enjoyed. ($6) - Camote: this is sweet potato, goat cheese, with raw cane sugar chipotle. I'll be honest, I didn't care for this one. If you love sweet potato though, then this may be for you. ($5) - Esquite: this means "corn in a cup" in Spanish. Great side dish to have that'll compliment your dish. This is a classic, you can't go wrong! ($5) All in all, I had a great time here. There's a vast menu selection, there's patio seating, the service was quick, and the food was good. With that said, I give them a 4/5 for being "great"! read more

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So the word on the street is their Chilaquiles are bomb (and yes they are) but the real secret for me? Happy Hour! Wowee wow wow wow! Awesome bartending staff and servers. Always authentic food is made here. The drinks are on point and the salsas are divine. It gets busy - like real busy - so plan ahead if you have a big group. A lot of people have so many outrageously high expectations these days and I am sure my review starts to raise your interest as well however - try it for yourself and expect nothing but a great time. Seriously, it is as great of a time as you make it! Licha's is not far from me and although I wish brunch opened earlier I have zero qualms with this establishment. They really know what they are doing and they are certainly doing it right. The crowds here should be evidence of that! Enjoy! read more

Licha's Cantina - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is probably one of the hardest reviews for me to do because I feel like my words can't do this place enough justice, Licha's is hands down one of my favorite restaurants in Austin ever since I remember and have been living in this city, there have been countless memories with family, friends, acquaintances and strangers, its characteristic and authentic menu and its emblematic drinks, Daniel the owner of this restaurant together with his incredible team have managed to win respect and heart from both locals and visitors, its drinks that intoxicate not only your body but also your heart from La Bonita that reminds you of that fresh horchata water with a sensual and fun touch of rum, its refreshing Lupita with a spicy and sweet touch that they take you back to that childhood with Mexican sweets of watermelon with chili peppers but in its version now for adults, its margaritas that not only refresh you on warm Austin afternoons but also they put you in an atmosphere of total fun and good vibes, from the music playlist that surprises all of us who grew up with songs in the 80´s to 00´s in Spanish, without a doubt if you have not had to visit Mexico, this restaurant is one of the best options to prepare your palate , from the famous and creamy Esquite, the refreshing and citrus ceviche to those Sopecitos, Huaraches and Quesadillas that make you salivate just by seeing them. I recommend you to take advantage of their happy hour and let the flavor party enter your life. Probablemente esta es una de las revisiones más difíciles para mi de hacer por que siento que mis palabras no le pueden hacer justicia a este lugar y que me voy a quedar corto, ya que Licha's es sin duda uno de mis restaurantes favoritos en Austin desde que recuerdo y llevo viviendo en esta ciudad, han sido incontables memorias con familiares, amigos, conocidos y desconocidos, su menú tan característico y auténtico y sus bebidas emblemáticas, Daniel el dueño de este restaurante junto con su increíble equipo han logrado ganarse el respeto y corazón tanto de locales como visitantes, sus bebidas que te embriagan no solo el cuerpo si no también el corazón desde la Bonita que te recuerda a esa agua fresca de horchata con un toque sensual y jovial del ron, su refrescante Lupita con toque picosito y dulce que te remontan a esa niñez con dulces mexicanos de sandía con chilito pero en su versión ahora para adultos, sus margaritas que no solo te refrescan en las tardes cálidas de Austin si no que ponen en un ambiente de total diversión y buenas vibras, desde el playlist de música que sorprende a todos aquellos que crecimos con éxitos en español, sin duda si no les ha tocado visitar Mexico este restaurante es una de las mejores opciones para preparar tu paladar, desde el famoso y cremoso esquite, el refrescante y acidito ceviche hasta esos Sopecitos, huaraches y quesadillas que te hacen salivar solo de verlos. Les recomiendo aprovechar su hora feliz y dejar que la fiesta de sabor entre a su vida. read more

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Meh. Was really looking forward to it, but it is TX, not NM, so what do I figure. It is more Tex Mex than Mexican, so if that is what you want, you may do ok here. It was just weird.. not in a "keep Austin weird" type of vibe, but a we put a weird spin on the taste of everything, and it won't necessarily be good, or cheap. First off, we went to the bar at the back, which was basically a table with a guy making drinks, and ordered a couple drinks and some chips and salsa. My doom maker.... I basically have an unwritten rule that says that if the chips and salsa are terrible, the food will fallow. The chips were weird, and the salsa came in a ramekin, about 8 chips worth. I had the Cochinita Pibil, which is kind of a mexican style brasied pork. I kind of finished it. It wasn't very good. what to do... Anyway, it was pretty busy and seemingly popular, but very hipsterish, so I gotta grow my bead and get my hat on next time... I think I will stick to BBQ in Austin. read more

Licha's Cantina - Bar and such - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

I came specifically to try the watermelon jalapeño margarita that I read about in a "top 10 margaritas of Austin" listicle like the tourist I am. I was pleasantly surprised that this margarita was hyped up just the right amount! It was mostly sweet and watermelony with an amount of jalapeño spice equivalent to a barbecue chip. One PSA I would like to distribute is the fact that the drink contains jalapeño slices and MANY seeds, so drinking a seed will make it much more spicy! I wanted to ask for a straw to get through the seed situation more gracefully but our server was super busy and didn't come back to check on us too often. Overall I really liked my drink, just wanted a straw or at least fewer seeds personally! The other part of this place I really appreciated was the free chips! They are served with a spicy sauce and a barbecue-like sauce instead of salsa, but they were a good accompaniment for the margarita! The overall vibe of this place is cool and authentic as it's an old house turned into a restaurant, with the backyard also open for seating under a walled tent structure. There was one unfortunate grackle that swooped though the tent, but that's eating outside in Austin, I guess! read more

Licha's Cantina - Watermelon jalapeño margarita - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is an east Austin staple. Everything is good here. The flavors are so different and unique. Great vibe as well!

Yes yes yes! This is now one of my favorite Mexican restaurants! The atmosphere was amazing, the drinks were good and the food is so good it makes you want to keep it a secret so you can have it all to yourself! There was a bit of a wait but definitely worth it. read more

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After checking out their happy hour menu, my friend and I was very interested in checking this place out. Unfortunately we missed the happy hour window which was between 4-6pm. It was pretty packed and we opted to wait for a table inside since it was uncomfortably hot outside. The host was pretty slow and unmindful. He practically sat down a couple of girls right as they got in while my friend and I have been waiting for about 20 mins. We got his attention right away and he then seated us right after them. My friend and I ordered one of their seasonal cocktails, which was pretty unique taste wise. I opted for the duck mole plate which was delicious with a nice combination of citrus and mole. My friend ordered blackened fish entree which I took a bite of and it as well was delicious. The prices are above average here. I spent about 40 bucks for my duck mole plate and drink combined. I will definitely come back to try their happy hour menu. read more

Licha's Cantina - Roasted duck - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Was looking for some good Mexican food on a Friday night and found this place! Waited about an hour for two people after arriving at 6:30. Lots of open tables so the servers may have been short staffed. Service was friendly! The vibe is very chill and social. The salsa wasn't that great and food was alright. Not terrible and a good social setting! read more

Such a cute spot!! Kinda of hole in the wall type of vibe. A little sad they couldn't accommodate to our seating preference but other than that the food & drinks were AMAZING! read more

Licha's Cantina - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

It's been so long since I've visited Austin. We were looking to place to eat lunch when Lichas was suggested. I had never heard of it but love trying new places. While trying to find this place we ended up walking between questionable alleys. We finally found the place but ended up in the back of the restaurant. What I saw definitely showed this place is legit. There were about 5 -6 older latin ladies that looked like my aunts cooking in what looked like original pots and pans used in ranchos in Mexico. The ladies were very welcoming and guided us to the inside of the restaurant. The restaurant itself used to be a house that looks like a house I used to live in when I was a kid. The music playing can only be described as eclectic latin music and I mean that in a good way. We ordered the enchiladas de mole verde con carnitas, we also got huaraches de Pollo en mole rojo, and a quesadilla de calabazitas. I could go on and on about the layers of flavors in each dish but I'll just say if you are in austin and want elevated authentic Mexican food, this is it. The atmosphere and food at Licha's can't be described, it has to be experienced. Shout out to my wonderful waiter with the cool hair style. read more

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