I really wanted to like this place. The ambiance was great, stylish but with an air of pretension that felt out of place for Austin. This is a laid-back city, and the vibe here felt unnecessarily stiff. The cocktails were fine, but for $16 a drink, I expected more care. Mine wasn't even chilled, it was served at room temperature. At the very least, shake it over ice so it's cold and refreshing. Details matter, especially at that price point. Now, onto the food. The lobster roll was a disappointment, completely smothered in mayo and oddly topped with salmon roe. It felt like they were trying too hard to be inventive rather than focusing on flavor and balance. The only redeeming item were the fries, but even those were clearly pre-frozen. That alone says a lot. We also ordered the Caesar salad, which was another miss. The lettuce had a slimy texture, and we couldn't quite figure out what went wrong. Overall, it just felt like the kitchen was trying to be overly fancy instead of executing solid, well-crafted staples. If you're craving a great lobster roll in Austin, go to Clark's--you won't regret it. Service was good, but not attentive. Wait staff know their craft and how to read a table and provide great care. I didn't get that vibe. Sorry, Mexta, just not it. read more

Amazing experience from start to finish! The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The service was friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome without being overwhelming. The atmosphere was great -- perfect for both a relaxed dinner and a special occasion. Everything came out on time, and you can really tell they care about quality and consistency. Highly recommend this place, and we'll definitely be coming back! read more

recently visited Mexta in Austin, and I have to say, it was a memorable dining experience! The ambiance was warm and inviting, with a modern touch that still felt rooted in authentic Mexican culture. The staff was attentive and knowledgeable, which made the experience even better. I tried a few of their popular dishes, and they definitely lived up to the hype. The red snapper ceviche was fresh and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of acidity. The lobster roll was indulgent and flavorful, with a unique twist that made it stand out. The chicharrones were crispy and seasoned to perfection--an absolute must-try if you visit. To end the meal, I had their flan, which was silky, creamy, and the perfect sweet note to close the evening. The only slight miss for me was their twist on the Paloma. While it was good, it felt a bit too experimental for my taste and didn't quite hit the traditional refreshing vibe I was expecting. Overall, Mexta delivers on its promise of great food, excellent service, and a cozy atmosphere. I'll definitely be back to explore more of their menu! read more

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I wish I could give this a negative star. But not even Bc of the food. It might have great food and drinks but I couldn't tell you bc the head hostess was just about the rudest person I've ever met and drove my husband and I basically out of the restaurant. She interrupted the other hostess and my husband mid sentence and told us to go walk around for 20 minutes. Meanwhile there were two single seats at the bar and after 2 minutes a set of two open. She made a big stink about me saying I wanted to stand here til it was clean. She basically was so rude that she ruined my evening single handedly. read more

Location of this restaurant is great. Ambiance is fantastic. Service is kind and friendly. The food was delicious! Flavored and prepared beautifully. Absolutely enjoyed the taco that came with a mole...because the mole was incredible. Our small group ordered a selection of starters to share, and we were impressed. read more

Mexta - Signage when you walk in. - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

At a recommendation of a friend we tried the restaurant out and it was amazing! Everything was fresh, cooked to order, brought out in a timely fashion and was DELISH. Our sever Andres was also so kind and helpful!! 10/10 and will definitely be back. The ambiance was also so cool read more

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Read good things and had high expectations but Mexta has a lot of work to do to be in the Fonda San Miguel, Piscina and even Sazon conversations. The ambiance was fun but leaned more chaos than refined. The service was average with needed reminders about drink orders, a mix up on a dish and botched timing of what came out and when. But most importantly, the food was average. The queso fundido was the star and even it failed to come close to Fonda's options. For the prices, Mexta is especially below average. read more

Our meal was amazing and the flavors were combined so well. Our friends recommended this restaurant to us and it definitely did not disappoint in anyway. The location is beautiful and the service was spot on. The recommendations that we were given were perfect. We look forward to visiting again and bring our friends and family. read more

It was my first time trying Mexta. My best friend and I did a girls dinner. We shared everything. We ordered the guacamole, oysters, and hamachi crudo to start and they were all amazing. We had the lobster bisque and then split the New York Steak with brussel sprouts and added bone marrow on the side. The hamachi crudo, oysters and steak were our favorites! Service was excellent. Very fine dining feeling but also relaxing. Lower lighting and not too loud. The only downfall is they don't have valet so you do have to find street or garage parking and walk which isn't convenient in that area. But overall 10/10 experience in the restaurant!! read more

Really amazing high-end Mexican food! We started with the guacamole and added the chicharrones to it. SO good and crispy and warm on top of the cold guac. We also had the shrimp aguachile appetizer, which came with 2 tacos in a green aguachile, topped with a mound of large shrimp. So zesty and flavorful. This was the only thing we wished was more spicy. For dinner I had the chipotle lobster roll which was SO flavorful. My only qualm was that it came with a side of French fries which felt a little random and cheap given the price of the entree and that it's such a high end place. Definitely could use a more interesting side. The real winner was the cheesecake. They warned us that it takes 20 minutes to make bc it's made from scratch on the spot. It was well worth it. It was a combination of 3 types of sweetened cheeses, and could only be described as a charcuterie board melted into a dessert, in the best way possible. I had never tasted anything like it! read more

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Probably more 3.5 than 4, but better than 3. Been a couple times. Hosted a large group of +10. Second time went alone to explore more of the menu. For all the things I've tried nothing wow's me that I have to face this again; yet, nothing repulses me. Food is solid. Service was attentive. Vibes are high. I think this will be a place for me to have drinks at the bar and an app or dessert. read more

When we got there on time for our table it was not ready and we had to wait a bit when the place wasnt packed. I will say the staff is extremely nice and attentive. They had great cocktails to choose from. The place in general is very nice. Now when it came to the food it was very disappointing and not tasty. We started with the guac which yes was good but i mean its the easiest thing to make. Now i got shrimp tacos and the shrimp were small and only had 2 per taco, it was mainly cabbage in there. My friend got some chicken dish which was beyond bland and looked like the food from the retirement homes. Beyond pricey for the state of the food. read more

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Had a very nice dinner with friends- it was their second night open. Staff was very friendly.. there were a few minor glitches both with the seating and the bill but each were quickly resolved once pointed out.. food was excellent with great flavor.. portions were appropriate as was the price for each dish (for downtown Austin). The chicken and the cabbage salad were the show stoppers.. also enjoyed the salmon and the quac starter.. the lobster roll (not pictured) was small yet had a unique Mexican twist (pricey for the size here). Classic margarita was delicious with a single large ice cube. Experience was great- plan to come back read more

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The good: service was great! We loved our waitress! The drinks were good too! Beautiful decor and vibe. The bad: the food. Sadly, the food was cold and did not taste great. The bone marrow was blah. The red snapper was just meh. We ended up walking to another place to eat tacos afterwards. I wouldn't go back there again. read more

I was in town on business and after a long day our group of 5 grabbed drinks and dinner. The staff is very friendly and takes great pride in the vibe and menu created here from Oaxaca. I had the Mole Old Fashioned and I must say it was an amazing blend of Mexican spices that really enhanced the bourbon notes to be a special cocktail. We shared the Gucamole, fish Cevichej, tartar and cabbage, and all were very well Prepared and featured some interesting micro greens, including dill. The sauces were all amazing. I ordered the Denver steak with mole and it was a tad fatty and tough. Great flavors from the sauce they poured, but the cut of meat was not quite up to par. Lost a star for that. Others enjoyed the tacos and lobster role and salmon and all were very happy. I will give another try sometime. read more

Mexta - Denver Mole Steak - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Mexta is a visually stunning place, but unfortunately, that's where the positive experience ends. The dishes we enjoyed the most were the hamachi tiradito, ceviche, and Brussels sprouts. Everything else, while flavorful, was disappointing due to overcooking. We ordered two medium-rare ribeye steaks, and both arrived well-done. The salmon was overly dry. To make matters worse, it came with a slice of avocado that was clearly overripe and brown--definitely not something you'd expect to see at a place like Mexta. They did not charge us for the salmon since we couldn't eat it. The red snapper was also dry, although the sauce it was served with was quite tasty. Overall, the flavors are there, but the food is consistently overcooked, which really detracts from the experience. read more

Mexta - Hamachi Tiradito - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

We came here for our anniversary after hearing about it from my chef. The restaurant is very beautiful. Tables are a little too close together if you're trying to enjoy an intimate private dinner. The food and drinks were all great, but service was slow. Our server explained that they are short staffed and trying their best. Working in restaurants myself, I understand this. But on top of slow service, the food runners also seemed confused. I watched them go to the wrong table everytime they brought food or drinks out. Not sure how long the restaurant has been open. I think with a little more staff training, this could be a five star restaurant. read more

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I originally saw this restaurant being announced on Austin Eater a few weeks ago but it hadn't opened yet, then when I went to look at OpenTable today I saw they had reservation spots available. I made a reservation right away for the sake evening and it was very easy to make one and did not require adding a credit card on file (no deposit). The pictures are just gorgeous on their site and the food looked amazing! Updates after dinner: i was informed the restaurant is actually having a soft opening right now and the formal opening 3/22/24. The servers and hostesses were all very nice, our server Abby in particular was wonderful. And the food was so beautifully served! They have a fixed menu during the soft opening but they will have more options later; the fixed menu featured $55 for a choice of an appetizer, a main dish, and a dessert with an additional appetizer of guacamole and chips. It was all very lovey, I especially liked what they did with the spices and seasonings. The guac had a lovely tang and the herbs on my main course were really perfect. It was all very decadent and very flavorful. And for the record, I left TOTALLY stuffed - I was worried the portion sizes might be tiny and it would be all presentation but that was NOT the case. There was definitely lovely presentation with the servers even explaining details of each course but the servings were very reasonable and certainly added up so I was very full by the end. Be aware that there IS fully validated parking available at the Littlefield garage, specifically at 508 Brazos St. I did not know this and parked a ways away but did confirm with the manager they do validate! Would absolutely rec coming by to try this place, it would be great for a date night :) read more

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Worst "almost" experience ever!! Walked in on a Saturday and had the worst experience with a "host" I've ever had. Nasty, rude and condescending. Couldn't get out of this loud, over lit, wanna be hipster Mexican restaurant soon enough!!I wish I world have gotten her name. I can guarantee with service like this Mexta won't be around much longer. read more

Came here for my birthday and had the best time! The food was so good, drinks were perfect, and the service was on another level. I brought my own cake and they didn't just cut it--they plated it and decorated each plate like it came from their own kitchen. I've never had that happen anywhere before, and it made the night feel extra special. read more

Mexta - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Had dinner with friends at Mexta. It was easy to get a reservation and the restaurant had a nice relaxing vibe. For a mezcal lover, I was enjoying the smoky cocktails including the margarita and cantarito. The Tom Ford cocktail was very unique with edible glitter and added automatics. Started the meal with the real one guacamoles with tostadas raspadas and house salsas. Most of the salsas were on the spicy side, but had a range of interesting flavor combinations. Had the filet mignon that was cooked medium rare to perfection. Very tender and tasty cut of beef. Had the cabbage with pipian and mexta French fries which were both enjoyable sides. The matcha cauliflower was a bit on the spicy side but I liked that the veggies were prepared al dente with a nice crunch. I was hoping to try the dessert shaped like a beehive but that has now been reconstructed to the chocomaize with a nice cookie crumble and icecream and brownie. The tarta de queso horneada was not my favorite and had Parmesan cheese on the top. We did not eat that dessert because did not like the cheesy flavor or texture. Overall pleased with the cocktails and food and the server was able to get us in and out in time for our evening event. read more

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Carson was such an amazing server! His recommendations were awesome, drinks were so smooth and made our anniversary special. Thank you so much! read more

Very overrated. The manager Valerie apologized that my steak was well done even tho I asked for it medium rare. Unprofessional and I can't believe the chefs mess up on a steak. Owners don't care read more

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I ate here Thursday night. I thought something was off with the pork belly dish and by the time I got home I was wildly sick, Throwing up, etc. I tried calling in yesterday to get ahold of manager to make them aware and see if it happened to anyone else but no one would return my call. read more

Delicious food & drinks, outstanding service by Andres and we loved the ambience. We'll be back!

I was completely blown away from my experience at Mexta! It takes authentic Mexican flavors to the next upscale level. Right away, the interior of this place was well thought out and classy, and I felt excited taking my guests to a new restaurant in Austin. The service here was wonderful - our server was attentive and was truly trying to provide us with a great experience. DRINKS: - They had a wide selection of tequila and mezcal cocktails and as someone who's not a big fan of tequila, I would highly recommend their drinks. They all had a fun twist to them, making their flavors unique to Austin. APPETIZERS: - House Guacamole + Chicharrones + Salsa: The house guacamole comes with the option for extra add-ons and it was well worth it! The presentation of the dish was beautiful, the guacamole had great flavor, the pork belly added a nice crunchy texture, and I fell in love with their salsa choices. Their crunchy oil was also to DIE for and we even kept the salsas around for our main dish. - Hamachi Crudo: The fish they served us tasted so fresh, which was very much appreciated. I loved the added veggies as it complimented the fish, and the sauce itself has a nice kick to it. We loved sharing this appetizer. MAIN: - Pork Belly entree: This was by far my favorite thing on the menu! The pork belly came with a peanut sauce that complimented the flavors and juiciness of the pork. The pork also had a nice crisp to the outer parts of the meat, and it was a filling dish with a great portion size. - Wagyu Steak: I loved the presentation on the dish and the amount of Wagyu they gave us. The waiter came and drizzled their delicious house mole sauce on top, which we felt took this dish to the next level. Though I do wish we would've known they would have poured the sauce for us, given that we would have probably liked it on the side or poured less than what they did. It came with a side of veggies, similar to the Pork Belly plate. - Aguachile Tacos: This was a refreshing dish that complimented our drinks! The sauce at the bottom had lots of flavor - giving it such a citrus-y taste to the tacos. It came with two (2) tacos that were portioned fairly well. Overall, we really enjoyed our time at Mexta. It recently opened up, so I'm excited to see the restaurant get the recognition it deserves. The ambience makes it a great place to bring people from work, a date night, or even a night out with friends. I'm a huge fan of the location too - in the heart of downtown and near so many bars and venues next door. It's a great first pit stop of the night before having a night out! I can't wait to come again and try the other dishes on their menu. read more

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Our family of five enjoyed a fantastic dinner at Mexta. We were lucky to sit next to the kitchen so we saw many of the items as they came out and each was a work of art. I had the salmon which was a symphony of flavors, probably one of the best salmon dishes I've had (and I live in Seattle!). My husband enjoyed the red snapper just as much! read more

If you haven't been here...this is where you must come! Such a great place, food and Antonio is the person that you would like to take care of you! I told him what I like and left everything on to him...and from the drink #1 throughout the dinner...and more drinks...all I want is to come back...and I will! Great place! read more

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finally tried mexta but i was extremely underwhelmed. the ambiance and presentation is gorgeous & great service. but the smell in the restaurant was slightly off putting . and the quality of the meals was very low. we got the lobster bisque and wedge Caesar salad and were extremely disappointed. the ceviche was good and the cabbage was pretty good too but i definitely wouldn't come back for it. read more

Made dinner reservations here last Friday night with two of my girlfriends and had a fantastic time! The food was authentic Mexican gastronomy and the shrimp tacos were out of this world! Ask for Tommy, he was very knowledgeable, attentive, and the service was top-notch! The atmosphere was such a vibe and really gave you a modern Mexican feel. I highly recommend! IG @madisonashleyagency read more

Our steak was cold, the fish was dry and the margaritas weren't good either. I'm sad, I really wanted to like this place!

Came in for Valentines Day and as soon as we walked in we we greeted by the hosts and the General Manager Dawn that walked us to our corner table that seemed like the best seat in house with amazing ambiance! We were greeted warmly by our sever Maggie that had excellent recommendations with the oyster and ceviche. The bar manager Gabbie came over and recommended excellent Valentines Day cocktails. As our apps came out another server Abril came and with a welcome shot that was amazing! All of the portions were very filling and staff was very attentive and professional. 5/5 would recommend. read more

My wife and I went for dinner and really enjoyed our experience. The decor is very well done, and it's clear they spent a lot of time on the detail. The steak was delicious and different from what you'll get at the steakhouses around here. Just note that the way they'll prepare it is quite rare, so if that's not your preference, make sure to specify. Their mole was fantastic, coming from someone who usually doesn't like mole. Highly recommend the cauliflower. I could put the sauce it comes in on anything! The elotes was also solid. read more

From food to service to ambiance 15/10. I've been here over 5 times and it's consistent and delicious. I've even rented out the private dining room for a birthday and we had a blast. I love this place so much. I've tried so many items on the food/bev menu- you can't go wrong read more

Mexta - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Service started a bit slow but got back on track quickly thereafter. Everything from the uniquely crafted drinks to the flavorful food was exceptional. The layout and ambiance were also very thoughtful and aesthetically pleasing. I recommend the Lobster roll and my friend enjoyed the Salmon. I got the frozen margarita and espresso martini was one of the best I've had! Will be back for dessert, which also looked incredible read more

Mexta - Lobster roll - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great spacious restaurant in the heart of downtown. Ambiance and service were great. Lots of menu options but entrees were kinda small for the price. Food is unique upscale Tex mex. Appetizers and drinks were amazing! read more

Mexta - Guacamole and salsa, Mexta esquites - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

The restaurant is really cool inside! Food was great. Definitely a highlight was their Santana Sour. They have a printing machine that can print any design on the foam! read more

Mexta - Santa Sour - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is one of the finest meals I have had in my life. The food is fantastic, the service is top tier, and the place looks great. Yes, it is super expensive $$$$$, you have to know walking in what to expect. I highly recommend this restaurant for a once a year splurge - for us it was New Year's Eve. (Someone needs to tell those fake (hipster) cowboys you take your brand-new, overpriced cowboy hat when you sit down for dinner.) read more

Second time in the past couple weeks we've been there and amazingly gets better every time. Service is outstanding and they really make you feel like family. The place can get loud but I never felt it was that different to most restaurants in town. The highlight is for sure the food, I would argue the chicken pipian is right there with Canje's jerk chicken as the top chicken dishes in town. Other highlights are for sure the tetela and the chile relleno and will be our to go appetizers from now on! All the dishes are perfectly put together and the sauces all are spot on. For dessert, we've tried the cheese, chocolate masa cake and arroz con leche. I'm torn between the chocolate and the cheesecake as my favorite. Finally the drinks, Gaby is amazing, knows a ton about tequilas and mezcales and the cocktails we've tried have all been memorable. Special mention for "La patrona" worth stopping at the bar for, even if not staying for dinner. All in all the place has been a pleasant surprise and it's a much welcomed addition to the local food scene even with the already strong upscale Mexican options we are lucky to have. read more

Outstanding food and standout sauces set a standard that I only wish was met by the service and atmosphere. The chefs deserve to have an ambiance and trained staff that compliments the quality of the food. read more