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    Machetes Doña Leova

    3.9 (10 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    One pastor taco and one crane asada taco.
    Liv Y.

    First off, please be aware that they only accept cash (there is a Wells Fargo atm a few blocks down the road). $16 for a birria machete seems overpriced to me especially because there was little cheese and the texture resembled more of a soggy quesadilla. Definitely not worth the price. We also ordered two tacos. I started eating one and after the first bite noticed a strange mark on the tortilla. It turned out that the heat of the caused somehow loosened the ink on the blue checkered paper the tacos were wrapped in. The ink transferring to the tortilla didn't affect the flavor but I doubt most people would be ok with eating ink. The beef was meh. Not bad but nothing exciting. Absolutely would not order tacos from this place again and most definitely not worth the $3 they charged for each taco. If you want great tacos, I highly recommend (tacos de suadero) Tacos El Charly food truck half a mile down the road. Lastly, they gave us two salsas. A red one that was medium hot - tasted a lot like enchilada sauce. The other salsa was extremely hot (which is fine with me) but I'm not a big fan of creamy green salsas as they seem more Tex-Mex (judging from what I've had in Mexico City, Puebla and every other place I've ever had green salsa at... and it's in the hundreds). It's as if it had more crema/sour cream than avocado. I'll be keeping an eye out for other places that offer machetes. In the mean time if you want to try their machetes, go with a friend and split one. Although I find the price to be too high for a food truck (unless it's a lobster roll) , the portion is good for two people.

    Birria Machete (left) & Tinga de Pollo Gordita (right)
    Anna G.

    On the search for some birria tacos, I stumbled upon Machetes "Doña Leova". I had never had a machete but when I saw that they had a BIRRIA MACHETE on the menu I had to try it for myself. My boyfriend and I ended up ordering a birria machete and a tinga de pollo gordita. First, the birria machete was so delicious, flavorful and HUGE. The birria was nice and seasoned, without being too salty (which happens quite frequent with birria). Came with some yummy green salsa, red salsa, cebolla curtidas (my favorite) and radishes!!! Wow it felt like I was back home in MX. The gordita was really good, the chicken tinga was very flavorful and i appreciated that the gordita texture wasn't to thick (personal preference). It is a little pricy but the quality and the amount of meat they stuff in them makes up for it!! Will definitely be coming back to try their other items!

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    Bac N.

    This $8 Pastor Burrito was filled with meat! It was an interesting touch having the vegetables on the side to eat as you please. I'll definitely stop by again to try out the other items. Cash only

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    This place is great the owner is there every time I've gone . She makes sure everything gets done right . One of my favorite places

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    1 year ago

    Some of the best queso birria tacos! Recommend, my husband got the quesadilla and was delicious too, portions are great!

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    Arriba Abajo

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    4.3
    (323 reviews)
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    We went here for the first time for dinner. The atmosphere was so welcoming and calming. Staff was…read morevery friendly and helpful from the moment we walked through the door. We was undecisive about what to order.But with the help of our waiter Statin and the Runner Q answering our questions and explaining in details what certain menu items were, we were able to make a excellent choice. My daughter went with me chicken quesadilla pizza starter, and I went with the caesar salad and added chicken.Food was very delicious and packed with tons of flavor. We will definitely be back again

    Came here for lunch on a weekday. So the place was very quiet. Only a few other tables were…read moreoccupied. 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.

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    Licha's Cantina

    Licha's Cantina

    4.1
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    Another fun place in Austin! Great Mexican food, great and…read morefast service and the mood here was so cozy and inviting- we really enjoyed our food here. So we were thinking of tacos or Mexican food and my daughter suggested this spot as she had come here with some friends and really enjoyed their sopecitos. I had never had a sopecito! What is that! So we had to try... We were lucky to arrive at the right time (9 pm!) where we got their last table!! Make reservations or something because this is another one of those places that fills up! So- we were taken care of immediately: chips and some very hot salsas were set on the table while we chose. They menu is in QR code format, but we asked and got paper menus as well. Well I got the chicken sopecitos , my daughter got the pork ones and my partner got the meat tacos. Everything was delicious, the food arrived promptly, the portion size was perfect and bountiful and everything was super enjoyable. I really enjoyed trying some New Mexican favorites. Next time I will try some other delicacies since I always get tacos tacos burritos or quesadillas: time for some new items on the menu! Enjoy!

    Could have been much better. Many of their dishes are very…read moresweet, instead of savory. Salsa was the best thing. Music was so loud in the back room areas that you could not even have a conversation with others at your table. When I asked to have the music turned down, I was ignored. Dishes were on the pricer side. We won't be back.

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    Fonda San Miguel

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    4.1 mi
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    Our go to restaurant ... often. Always great service and food. Wonderful atmosphere. A true escape…read morefrom day-to-day life in Austin. Always show up here when folks visit from out of town. Varied menu. Daily special/additions. Everything you might want in an interior Mexican restaurant. Frozen margaritas are world class ... best anywhere! The Miguel platter is a wonderful way to start off. Guacamole is best in town. Tasty lamb chops. Must have black beans! I had the pork chop which is a treat! My wife had crab enchiladas, a special, and said they were delicious (with suiza sauce). Beef dishes were a hit too. Tres leeches and flan were well received and the vanilla ice cream and latte were a great end to a wonderful dining experience.

    As a Texas native & Austinite, my boyfriend has been going to Fonda for years (they've been around…read moresince 1975 after all). I've only been once and it's definitely not gonna be the last time. In fact, we've got an upcoming reservation that's been on the books for quite sometime. They've managed to remain delicious, relevant and in demand 50 years! That's saying something. I'll tell you what that says...it says they rule! Reservations can be tricky to get but oh so worth it. The bar & atrium are fantastic and they boast a generous happy hour. The restaurant area and entire space are decorated wonderfully. Amazing artwork adorns the walls, they've got extensive art all about, vaulted ceilings and more. It's kind of like being in a hacienda. It feels like you're in Mexico. Truly. The restaurant and food are upscale without being pretentious. How refreshing! Speaking of refreshing...they've got cocktails and mocktails that will knock your socks off. I'm a big fan of the Nojito. My boyfriend loves the Mexican martini (it's primo). Let's talk about food. Wow-wee is it everything and then some. This is the kind of Tex-Mex flavor that sends your tastebuds into a tailspin of goodness! On our visit we did a salsa flight (we did 3 salsas), the queso (melted muenster and Oaxacan), Wagyu beef tacos, and chicken verde enchiladas. We did a spread like that in order to share everything. Food so good I'd give ten stars if I could. I can't put my finger on it but there's just something so special about the food, the taste of it, and the quality. It's just incredible flavor explosion bite after bite. If I had to guess, I'd say the food has been made with love, skill, and attention to detail all these years. Hence, their amazing reputation. Service is beyond compare. Hands down some of the best I've experienced in all of my worldly travels. Fonda San Miguel (Tzintzuntzan) is a dream come true! A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PS: They offer complimentary valet service-be sure to tip!

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