Great friendly service. There were six of us, two had filet + mole, two had lobster rolls (with mole) and two had something i forget. All was great. We also had a bunch of starters, ceviche, guacamole, and a few other things. All fantastic. Washed it down with quality cocktails which we kept coming. No need to switch to beer or wine. ITs in the Driskill (Littleton ) building but not part of the hotel. Pricey, but given location, thats understandable and the quality did match the prices. It's listed in the Michelin guide, but no star (yet?) read more

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We had a great Friday night here! Elijah was incredibly kind and helpful, especially when it came to breaking down the large drink menu for us. The La Estrella was our favorite -- almost like a spicy margarita and so good! The appetizers were fresh and delicious. We tried the Mexta Guacamole and Fish Ceviche, both served with their house-made tortilla chips. For dinner, the Tampiqueña Steak was cooked perfectly and was definitely a highlight. It was very busy when we went, so I'd definitely recommend making a reservation for a Friday night. Drinks did take a little while to come out, and we ended up having to cancel our last round because we had finished our food before they arrived. That said, our server was very kind and apologetic about the delay, which we appreciated. The atmosphere has an elevated Mexican restaurant feel without being overly formal. The staff was welcoming, the food was great, and the overall vibe made it a really fun spot to spend a Friday night. We'd definitely come back! read more

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Austin needs more places with an upscale vibe like this one. Drinks are always really good, the food is okay. It's from Mexico City which is so cool! And the people working here are always so accommodating. read more

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Ambiance was like Mexico City vibes. Service was pretty good. Drinks were our fave, you could have any picture you tell em to make on your drink and it's done! Super cute! read more

Mexta - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Had a reservation for a group of 5 on a Tuesday around 6:30pm and they weren't busy at all. Got sat right away and the dining area was pretty empty however the bar was packed! Not sure if they have any specials at the bar, but will need to check that out. The table ordered several items including the guacamole, ceviche, I didn't try either of those. I ordered Porcelet with "Encacahuatado" which was great, just a lot of pork. Also tried the Mexta Esquites and it was delicious. Service was friendly and attentive. The restrooms are on the 2nd floor, and one of the doors didn't lock. Uni-sex stalls, with the communal sinks outside the stalls. I do like that they were fully individual stalls. I'd go back to try other things on the menu and to see the vibe in the bar. read more

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Fancy downtown restaurant that prioritizes presentation on their food and interior. But very expensive for just average mexican food. The cocktails were well made. But no cocktail on this earth should be over $20 unless I'm getting a barrel of it. We came here for a friends birthday. And no we did not stay in the fancy birthday room with the balcony where you can look at the people beneath you dine like normal humans. But instead we had a nice square table for a smaller party. Our table kept getting random food that we didn't order. The staff were fast and on top of everything despite that. The food had a lot of fission aspects to it like mole and steak. Some of the mains came out over salted. Flan dessert was pretty good. Other than that, nothing else in the menu stuck out. So i will likely not be back to try something else in combination with the price. read more

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Parking - parked at 508 Brazos garage which may be the closest Service - friendly and attentive; we also we're celebrating a bday and they did a fantastic job at making it special (including a bday drink with a lasers on picture of the bday boy- wow!) Food - fresh, creative, delicious. Also there are vegetarian options. The cheesy cauliflower was fun. Price point - it's on the higher scale but I heard they have happy hour and the food is flavorful and fun read more

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We went here against our will (it was somebody's birthday). The place was very slow on Saturday night and only picked up a little closer to 8 pm. The interiors and atmosphere I would describe as a beige mom who discovered Mexican culture but she still wants to keep it sterile and neutral for her Instagram. The cocktails were good and presented nicely, but very much overpriced based on the listed ingredients. Although the presentation of dishes was pretty to look at, you still end up overpaying for otherwise a basic, in Austin standards, upper mid-tier dining experience based on menu selection. There is plenty of high end Mexican places with more interesting menu options. The service was okay: it was fast and cordial, however there was quite a bit of a mix up with plates that no one ordered being brought to the table, and we didn't get any "menu tour" or spiel or suggestions. Maybe people who arrived early did, but not us two who joined just a few minutes later. The flan and chocolate dessert were pretty good though. Overall, I'm unlikely to return on my own accord. read more

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High ceilings give an airy feel but the interior is wrapped in stone and motifs that give you a sense that you are dining in Mexico. The service is very friendly and hospitable - they say they want to treat you as family. They do have a second floor dining area that can accommodate a large group (we saw a bachelorette party stumble down). The menu is full of dishes that I wanted to try but we were limited in stomach capacity. Note they they do have a daily special menu as well. For us we tried: Molotes - Off the special menu and you get a trio (chicken, pork and beef). These are two bites each and you can share (or might not want to). To me these resembled mini fried empanadas and were delicious. Came with pickled onions and a couple of sauces. Baja style shrimp tacos - this is a two taco dish which you could get it grilled vs fried. Chili oil gives a great little kick as a contrast to the fresh veggies. Pacific Red Snapper Ceviche - serranos give a punch and this dish has heavy acidity. Crisp corn tostadas for dipping. This bowl is sizeable and I would recommend sharing with a few other people so you don't get full. Wish they could do a half order for two people. Lobster Tortilla Bisque - this one is not a light dish. A nest of thin tortilla strips serves as a base with chunks of lobster adorning it. The flavor is lovely but the strips are quite filling. Smoked Filet Mignon with Black Mole - this plate comes out and the lid lifts to waft a smokey scent to you. Mole is then poured over perfectly grilled steak resting on a celery root purée and a tent of veggies. The smoke imparts a subtle flavor that is a nice accompaniment to the boldness of the mole. Zarandeado Style Catch of the Day - for us this was red snapper. Either a half or a whole fish. A half is still a significant portion (be wary of some bones though). Grilled nicely and accompanied with a black bean puree, roasted plantain puree (slices of plaintains and a semisweet puree), green salad (with pickled veggies) sliced avocado and a macha sauce. I kept the chili oil from the tacos which was really nice Flan - for dessert it was a fairly large portion of flan with a cinnamon crisp and quenelle of ice cream and some b read more

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Just a quick review for Mexta. I visited here for a happy hour event on their library side. It was my first time here and I heard great things. I was really excited to try their mezcal margarita. It took a very long time to get a drink. The bartenders looked right at me and ignored me. I finally got someone's attention and he took my order on a handheld machine. I waited and waited and no one ever started making my drink. I got another bartender's attention and told him I ordered with the other guy. There was just a lot of confusion, especially for this being such a nice restaurant. I had 2 mezcal margs and they were GREAT. The service was awful though. The library space was a little tricky too because people kept coming out of the elevators and needing to squeeze through our group. I'm not sure if there are offices or apartments up there, but several people walked through the crowd carrying bicycles out the door. It was just a little inconvenient if they are advertising this as an event space. It is right next to the entrance to the Capital One Cafe. I would like to go back for dinner, but I won't go sit at the bar for happy hour like I usually would based on this odd experience with the bartenders. read more

Mexta - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great spot downtown for a celebration dinner. Came with a group for a birthday celebration on a Friday evening. Resys were easy to make. No valet so find street or the ramp across. They have a beautiful bar in the middle. Ordered 2 cocktails with ginger beer and whatever they have is not a great ginger beer. Came out super flat. Our server was wonderful to take them back no questions but did see the bartender throwing a fit that we asked if their ginger beer was stale. Bone marrow served langoustine style was the star of the show. Flavorful! Chicken was also good. Definitely try the Chocomaiz for dessert. Beautifully plated. read more

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Pro-tip: Happy Hour every day 5-7 PM. Wow! The amount of times I walked by Mexta and didn't even realize it was there? Too many times. Happy I finally had an opportunity to give it a try. You know how you go somewhere in Austin and a basic drink is $20? Ridiculous, right? The cocktails at Mexta are just wow. Specifically the Chica de Humo. A unique and well balanced smoky flavour coming from the bacon fat infused tequila and chile morita. So. Good. Our server was ON IT. In fact, our group of six went with EVERY recommendation she made and we enjoyed every bit of every dish. Every dish, you can tell, carefully curated to marry different types of ingredients, textures, and colors. I swear every dish has its own sauce, and every sauce was just delectable. The Real Guacamole (you can also add chicharrónes or chapulines, but we went with the basic which CAME with tostadas) Hamachi Tiradito Filet con Mole Porcelet with "Encacahuatado" Macha Cauliflower Our only mistake? We didn't stay for dessert. We will be back!! read more

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I came in a little skeptical since high-end Mexican food can often feel overpriced for what you get, but my perspective quickly changed after the first bite. First off, the restaurant is stunning from a design perspective as it was warm, modern & inviting. But let's talk about the food. I visited during happy hour, which was a great value and I ordered the French fries and shrimp tacos. The fries were crispy and topped with a flavorful aioli while the tacos were fresh, filling and paired perfectly with my margarita. For my entrée I chose the bone marrow, which came with mini tortillas to balance the richness of the dish. It set the stage for my favorite part of the meal which was the Chocomaiz dessert. The brownie, paired with toffee and popcorn had amazing texture and flavor that really stood out. Service however was a little spotty not terrible, but not quite at the level I'd expect for the price point and parking is a bit of a challenge since it's downtown. Overall, I'd consider returning for a special occasion but for the cost there are other Mexican restaurants in town I'd likely choose over Mexta. read more

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Wow, what a stunning restaurant! I stopped by for happy hour and loved the tasty food and drinks at great prices. The service was fantastic, and I'll definitely be back to try their dinner menu! read more

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Met up with few friends at MEXTA for brunch. I wouldn't say they are the IT place for brunch. The food was alright, service was okay. I won't say they Re not good because i would want to try them for dinner and then. The chilaquiles were okay but on saltier side. The Huevos von was too watery and made the tortilla in the bottom too soggy. The tres leche fresh toast was good in flavor but they had for sure burned the bottom of it while trying to caramelize the sugar. We ordered two and both were like that. Overall the ambiance is cute and not but wouldn't go back for brunch maybe to try dinner menu items. There are some cool element like the complimentary bread basket with variety of items, the shrimp juice shot, the daily flavor Mimosa. Will have to go back to see how dinner menu is but brunch wasn't all that. read more

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Heard good things about Mexta so I came in with a large group. We made a reservation in advance and the service was excellent. The restaurant is very nice with a casual/contemporary vibe. Our waiter explained the menu as it's not your typical Mexican food. I enjoyed every bite, here's what I tasted: Red Snapper Ceviche- This was Amazing! Every bite was flavorful and delicious. I ate it with the tostada chips. 5 stars! Black Mole steak- Very good! I'm not a big fan of mole but this may have changed my mind. The presentation is also instagram worthy, try it! Tikin Xin Salmon- Wow, I loved this dish. Very unique in presentation as well. Overall they get 5 stars and I'll be back. read more

Mexta - It's easy to miss, here's the outside sign. - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Crudo is fishy. The mole steak is the best. Very tender. New Mexican restaurant in downtown. But not many people went to this restaurant. read more

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Place is beautiful, low lit, but food was very average. Service was good, we got to the restaurant and immediately knew who we were based on our reservation. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and they provided complementary champagne glasses. read more

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Loved the vibe inside Mexta. Ambience was really nice, lighting was done well, and the bar was solid! Food was delicious, really enjoyed everything we had. read more

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I was immediately impressed by the space: the space is beautiful, with a very modern design and rich textures throughout like the wood elements to the sand features. The interior is truly stunning. Our service was excellent. Eric, our server, was incredibly friendly and gave thoughtful recommendations. He had a great personality that added to our experience. We came with a group of six and came to try most of the menu and split everything: For appetizers, the hamachi tiradito was outstanding: fresh, vibrant, and the sauce was so good I could drink it. The stuffed pepper had a wonderfully cheesy, savory sauce and bright peppers, but at $18, it felt slightly underwhelming. The roasted cabbage with green pipian was a cozy, elevated dish that I really liked. The heirloom tomato burrata salad was solid but I would say nothing new, and the macha cauliflower was rich and buttery. For entrees, the clear standout was the filet mignon with black mole. It was perfectly cooked, with a delicate, smoky mole that was unforgettable. In comparison, the lobster roll, braised porcelet, salmon, and chicken were good but less memorable. They didn't stand out to me as much as the filet mignon. Overall, while I was hoping for more pronounced Mexican influences, the menu leaned heavily toward New American, especially all the entrees like the lobster roll. When the flavors embraced Mexican roots, the dishes truly shined. I'd love to see the kitchen lean into that even more. I probably wouldn't come back just because it was pretty expensive and there are better New American and better upscaled Mexican places, Mexta tried to be both to cater to a wider audience. read more

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If I could give this place 0 stars I would. Had my last bachelorette party dinner here and had a god awful experience. Food and service was god awful. Didn't recieve one entree, another entree (the lobster roll) came out rubbery and cold and pretty sure we were still charged for it even though they said they were taking it off. We did not get a print out of the receipt to even see what we were and weren't charged for. The "bar manager" was rude and degrading and told me (the bride) that the chef would come out and yell at me if he tried to order my steak the way I wanted it cooked (said it's cooked medium well I just asked to cook it the least as possible was not being a pain about it) and he was refusing to do it along with MULTIPLE other comments to my guests at the table. When telling the owner how terrible our experience was all we got was a "I'm so sorry." I've worked in restaurants for 10+ years and never had an experience like this. Would NEVER EVER recommend this place to anyone. Over priced for horrible food and service. I also never write negative reviews so being that I did, speaks a lot about this place. read more

The sauces are where the kitchen truly shines -- the mole manchamanteles, layered with plantain and pineapple, is complex and deeply satisfying . The tetela is a masterclass in masa -- humble in form, extraordinary in flavor. The guacamole, made with Michoacán Hass avocados, onion ash, and fresh cilantro , is the kind of thing that makes you question every guacamole you've had before it. The cocktails are well crafted, highly recommend trying this place when in Austin read more

Shrimp tacos and the guacamole are a must. They were just the right amount of food. Happy hour menu available at the bar as well. Bartenders were friendly and attentive. read more

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What a beautifully decorated space, light and airy, making you forget you just strolled off downtown's 6th street. The hospitality was second to none, the owner even providing personal recommendations for a friend's upcoming trip to Oaxaca. It seems the restaurant really cares about their staff which is a wonderful feeling. The food was elevated Mexican food. The meal started with an array of delicious salsas and ended with a flan with popcorn added, what a fun flair. Parking is limited since this is downtown. Great little bike ride if you're not too far. Will be back! read more

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The Good: The shrimp ceviche, guacamole and salsa selections were tasty. I also enjoyed my twist on the traditional Paloma and the nice decor and our waiter was attentive. The Not So Good: My porcelet. I was excited to try some new flavors when I ordered this dish but was sad at its lack luster flavor. Adding some salsa helped but if we hasn't ordered the salsas with our appetizer, I would have been completely disappointed. Also, they came around to collect out menus before we ordered our main course because they had ran out. The Bad: The prices. I never mind shelling out for a meal that wow's me but the food left me wanting. read more

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The environment of this restaurant was nice. I will give them that in how well everything is set up. But I would never go again PERSONALLY! This wasn't my style and the fact that service was so slow. Everyone at the table could agree and we were constantly saying "where's our waiter?" He would disappear for 25 mins at a time probably more.. we spent over 3 hours and mainly because we had no idea where our waiter was at! Portions were extremely small and I feel like I've had better. Again this is my personal opinion. I did eat everything because I was starving and it was barely any food at all. If I'm paying that price and I'm hungry I'm going to make sure it's all gone! Presentation was beautiful but still... not the greatest. Not something I would want to ever go back to. read more

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Food tasted over fried, service was extremely slow on a Wednesday evening and where it was half empty. Prices weren't awful though at least. But overall disappointed. read more

went this weekend with a large group of girls. the ambiance and decor are great, but the experience was a complete flop. our waiter came after 15 minutes of us being seated to tell us they were understaffed. we ordered our drinks, which took about 20 minutes to arrive, with some wrong & some missing. we got guac and queso for apps, guac was great queso was mid. entrees were eh, most got skirt steak whcih is basically fajitas. i got the lobster dish, it arrived cold, flavorless & with lobster that was genuinely rubber & too tough to even chew. one of the meals never even arrived. we were told these would be comped from our bill & we're unsure if they even were. on top of all of this, our waiter, Elijah, was genuinely just inappropriate. he made wild comments to multiple members of our party, including but not limited to telling us he was going to kll himself because of requests multiple times and threatening that the chef would come yell at us if someone ordered their steak a certain way. to advertise as a Michelin is wild, as I've been to many & have never had a disappointing experience as bad as this. when we told the owner about the issues throughout our night, all we received in response was 'i'm very sorry'. overpriced, horrible service, wouldn't recommend and would never go back. read more

Mexta is in the heart of downtown with a great central location. Parking is validated (although we didn't know that) the pluses: the vibes are immaculate. It's giving tulum in the heart of Austin downtown. The location feels so open and airy because of the high ceilings and everything from the cups and plates and silverware is giving extravagant. The servers are nice and decently knowledgeable. The desserts are very different and I hadn't tried anything like the cheesecake before. The minuses: the food is decent but very expensive. We split a couple apps that were small that were good but not mindblowingly good. As a vegetarian there were some options and while I did really like my cauliflower dish,it was a lot to pay for cauliflower. Overall for two people who got a drink app entree and dessert it was around 250 with tip (125 pp) and the meal was relatively forgettable. read more

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Cocktails were great, though. You are going to pay expensive downtown prices. Food was interesting, but if I had to choose a reason to go back it would definitely be for the cocktails and the knowledgeable and nice bartenders. Although the food wasn't bad, I would have given it four or even five stars if it was taken up a notch or two. Again, it's pricey so expectations are very high. The hostess was chill and accommodating. It's a newer spot, so new/clean and the wraparound stone bar has decent ambiance with lots of spots for interesting characters to pull up. read more

This took over the same space as the Mediterranean restaurant Simi that closed. The team here did a lot of cool upgrades to the space! They do have valet which is nice for this part of 6th, definitely recommend getting dropped off further down 6th if you're coming on a weekend night. This is another upscale type Mexican restaurant, which there are a lot of now in Austin. Food for me was pretty average and not too unique - drinks were delicious and would come again for those. - brussel sprouts - interesting aioli on top - cauliflower- interesting flavors - ceviche - interesting flavors - guacamole- loved this guac read more

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Came in for their unadvertised happy hour and thought it was just OK. The drinks were good but the food was tiny and way overpriced for a HH. Nothing stood out as being that good, so I don't think I'll go back for a full meal. I will say the bartender was super nice and the bar setup was nice, so I might go back for another drink during HH. read more

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New place right in the heart of downtown and they have valet parking too. Modern decor in the restaurant as it looks like Tulum with brick and wood trees all over with nice low lighting. Service was perfect, not too quick or slow and got drinks with us not being rush to flip the table. Shrimp tacos were delicious if you want as an appetizer, sauce was the best part. Stuffed pepper had a nice taste as it was soaked in their green sauce. We ordered steak which was cooked all the way and steamed to unveil, salmon was so tender with plenty of toppings and sauce. Cauliflower was my favorite, so simple but the aioli sauce hit the spot. We weren't thinking cheesecake but had to try and it was more of a flan and as you get inside with the melted cheese it was even better. Fine high end dining, not casual but worth it. read more

Mexta - Dining - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Met some friends for a holiday dinner here last week. We shared some apps and I had the tortilla lobster bisque which was yummy. They were able to seat us at our table for 6 (high top) quickly and they were attentive, but we did have to ask the server for water refills a few times. The bartender on duty that night was very nice and took multiple photos of us gals. I was lucky enough to get street parking not too far and found out later they validate in the Littlefield garage which none of us knew about before. They were also able to split shared dishes amongst us making bill paying easy, which is always a plus. read more

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A place where the true enchantment of Mexican gastronomy unfolds. From their Ambiance to their service and food, everything here is absolutely exquisite. Their happy hour is an upscale food lover's dream. Their white fish ceviche, guacamole, pork belly taco and qusedilla were all incredible, all of whixh were on Happy hour read more

This was such a gem to try. Everything was surprisingly delicious. The decoration was very Tulum jungle chic. The service was excellent. Food: Guacamole with Chapulines and sauces - delicious with a nice crunchy texture from the grasshoppers Rib eye steak - delicious and perfectly cooked Bone marrow with langoustines - very good Red snapper - delicious but the fish was a little overcooked Strawberries with cream - good Cheese tart - delicious and a must try; tasted like a mix between French toast and a flan read more

We were in town for F1 and had the best time here. They were incredible. The hospitality deserves more than 5 stars. The food was amazing. Our waiters were so sweet. The manager gained a friend for life!!! Love that place! Highly recommend! All food they recommended was so so good. read more

Mexta - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Went to Mexta for Valentines this year and came in at 5pm to get a walk in spot. They sat us at the corner of the bar which was great. All the staff were very kind and attentive. When asked "still" water or sparkling we said still and received a carbonated water which was not our favorite, not a huge deal though. For appetizers we ordered Guacamole with the pork belly in it and the Cauliflower entree as a suggestion from our server. These were both very delicious with the Guacamole tasted extremely fresh and the pork belly added a nice savory and texture bonus. The cauliflower had a creamy, light sauce that was so good and filled us up a good amount. My catch of the day entree was good but a bit odd. Kind of interesting tasting refried black bean side, optional oily sauce, plantain purée (really good) and fish with head and skin. Making tacos out of it was yummy but would have preferred more options / different options to accompany. Additionally for 55 bucks I felt the fish should have tasted a bit better. Overall, prices were expensive and while presentation and quality were great I did not think price was fully aligned. 20 dollars for Guacamole and then $5 for tortilla chips and $8 for pork belly. I truly felt my $200 dollars would have gone much further at an Uchi or Uchiko for a nice dinner. Atmosphere inside is great, ambient and reminds me of Mexico. For me, Mexta would be an awesome place to grab drinks and apps but dinner I am not sure I will craving anytime soon. (Nor will my wallet) read more

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Vibe - "wood" finishes, Tulum kinda music, they did a good job changing the ambiance from the previous place (Greek, Simi) Bar - I would prefer being seated here at date night, vs table top, great people watching too. Cocktails - 10/10, love it!!! Food - we did not sample enough to make a judgement but everything we tried was good! Service - pleasant, kind and welcoming!! For a place that's new, I would give them 5 stars! Would definitely come back with a bigger group too. read more

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We had one of the best dinners that our supper club, Tasting Collective, had at Mexta last night. As soon as we walked in, we were entranced by the lush, exotic interiors imported from Mexico. This downtown location used to be Louie's 106 (if you are an old Austinite), conveniently close to the Driskill. From the inventive cocktails (I had the Chica De Humo and Patrona), to the food : Mexta guacamole with 4 salsas ranging in heat, Pork belly taco, Pacific Red Snapper Ceviche, Smoked Filet Mignon, and the decadent Flan de Abuela, we raved at the execution, the flavors and the freshness of each dish. The members in my group all agreed that this was the best dinner/experience we've had all year. The chefs are exceptionally gracious and passionate about their creations and it showed. We'll definitely return for more. read more

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