Santa Catarina

Have been here a couple of times and the food and service have been consistently good. So far, I've…read moregotten the Chicken Tortilla Soup and the Pabellón Plate (with chicken), and both were great. The chicken was not dry and the portions left me full. Plenty of menu options as well. The staff are warm, welcoming, and accommodating (we came with a group of 6 and they got us situated right away). The space is small (which I find very nice), there is indoor and covered/shaded outdoor seating available. And I love the decor! Overall, highly recommend!

My husband and I came here for dinner and we decided to sit outside…read more I wasn't very hungry so I ordered their single taco with al pastor shrimp, which was an extra $2.99 and lime/guac for an extra 50 cents (on top of the single taco, which was $4.50). My husband ordered their burrito, which came with chips and a cheese dip on the side. Their shrimp was good; nothing special. I did ask to try aleida's sauce, which many people liked on yelp, but we liked their green sauce the most! Overall, very cute and colorful restaurant; loved all the decor. The outdoor patio, where we sat, was covered and nice, until it started pouring hard outside. Not a super authentic latin restaurant. No complimentary chips and salsa. My taco wasn't worth more than $5, tbh, and we paid close to $9..given it was shrimp, but we've had much better shrimp tacos elsewhere for less. I wish I had a photo of my poor taco, but I totally forgot to take a picture :/

Grilled plantain with the shrimp in the arepa tropical was really great.

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Outside area

Blue Corn Harvest Bar & Grill

4.4(2.1k reviews)

1.9 mi

The food is wonderful, the beef in the beef enchiladas is so well flavored. Everything is perfect…read more This is my go to place when we visit the lake.

My most recent visit here was as part of a larger group that meets on a weekly basis…read moreBlue corn always has a great ambience to it... Regardless of whether or not you were eating inside the restaurant, on the deck outside or in the meeting room on the end of the restaurant each has its own unique style, but it's all blue corn and all fantastic The menu is always a wonderful assortment of delicacies, and you can always find something to enrich your pallet Today, I went with the beef and mushroom quesadilla... Full of flavor and a wonderful lunch serving size Service was outstanding... Was able to provide us with food and average while allowing our menu to flow for the hour that we were at the restaurant Job well done across the board

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Our private room is perfect for your Holiday parties.

Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant

3.3(654 reviews)

2.1 mi

This very popular restaurant was pretty busy again last night. We had to wait about 30 minutes. To…read moreactually get a seat and our server Ray was great. He took our order quickly and the food was served within about 10 minutes once we were seated. We had a couple of drinks with our meal. I had the taco platter while my friend had the Enchilada platter. Lots of food with as my friend quoted, "Explosive Flavor". Yes the food is pretty good. Thus maybe why it is so busy! There is both indoor and outdoor seating with a large oval bar in the midst of the indoor area. Lupe's is good for all, young, old and even kids! Come one, come all, just come! Thank you Lupe.

The kitchen and bar are impressive, and the waitstaff has been great 97% of the time. Love Lupe!…read more But Sundays at this location are the worst. The manager is this tiny clueless guy that literally slides around being pointless. Probably one of the worst things I've seen in a restaurant is one of the hostesses (merrow i believe?? Buzz cut hair) was literally digging for gold picking her nose while putting people on a waitlist. Honestly insane. Any other day of the week, in my experience has been great. Sundays are not where it's at for this location.

Interior seating

Breakfast Nachos

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Interior seating

Jardin Corona

3.8(345 reviews)

0.6 mi

A nice experience at Jardin Corona last night. I had the burrito plate and a Margarita. Both were…read moretasting good! There was a short wait, but we sat at the bar and was served quickly with our drinks. When we got our table our server was over in a few seconds and ready to take our order. Our order came out in less than 10 minutes...nice! The interior is large and a little old, but this just makes the place more memorable. Thanks Jardin Corona for your hospitality and for ensuring we were fed with good food!

Visited this place during happy hour, got two drinks, one of which apparently was not on happy…read morehour. The menu was not very clear since we also got a plate in which we thought was on special when apparently it was not. Overall the food and drinks were great just be mindful or ask when ordering during happy hour..

When in Texas, you gotta get Tex-Mex, yall!

Chicken fajita

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Margarita

Fajita Pete's - Cedar Park

4.0(105 reviews)

3.4 mi

Great fajitas. Get the Combo-beef and chicken! Loved the tortillas that went with it!! Really…read moreyummy rice and beans. I got the Charo beans!!

We picked up some to go orders. This was our second time actually eating there and the food was…read moreexcellent. We got the quesadillas with the beans and rice and also tried the tortilla chips with queso. Everything went well. Order was on time service is great.

Fresh-off-the-grill fajitas, all the fixings, and easy catering for any occasion -- that's Fajita Pete's.

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Fresh-off-the-grill fajitas, all the fixings, and easy catering for any occasion -- that's Fajita Pete's.

Texican Cafe - Lakeline

3.4(560 reviews)

2.1 mi

Texican Cafe was SO good! I ordered the sour cream enchiladas and they were kind enough to make…read morethem without meat (just cheese) and they totally hit the spot. I'm a sucker for sour cream, the sauce was delicious. Service was great, and I was honestly surprised by how good everything was. I think it's hard to find Mexican food that isn't overly "Tex-Mex," so this was a nice find. The portions were generous too, especially for only $14.99. Delicious food, great value, I'll definitely be back!

We came here for dinner on father's day around 6:30 pm with one party in front of us. It was a huge…read morerestaurant with tons of bar seating on one side and sit in tables on the other side. They also had plenty of outdoor seating that was covered, with fans and tvs. Complimentary chips and salsa, though the salsa was a bit spicy. I ordered their taco salad with ground beef 12.99 and my husband ordered their tacos al carbon 15.99 and a margarita on the rocks $9. The margarita came out very bubbly and way too sweet. Didn't seem like there were any alcohol in there, but it did creep up on you later. Happy hour was monday to fridays from 3-7 pm. Our total came out to be $41 without tip. Overall, nothing special about this place. Our server was slow, given it was father's day, but she rarely checked up on us. We had to flag her down for the check in the end. Food was mediocre at best. We will probably not come back.

Queso Flameado

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That was a fine fine margarita!

Dos Salsas Tex-Mex Restaurant

3.7(787 reviews)

2.4 mi

Food was great! Service was excellent offering help in ways we did not expect or think of…read more Waiter's name was Daniel.

Lupita was an amazing waitress! Fast and efficient service best service I have had in a whileread more

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Fogonero Restaurant - Cedar Park

4.8(87 reviews)

1.9 mi

Even though we have traveled extensively throughout South America, we have not set foot onto…read moreVenezuela yet. If Fogonero is a good indicator of the tastes this foreign country offers, then it will be worth the trip just to eat there. Any appetizer that offers Sweet Plantains and cheese has my attention. It was yummy! For the main courses, I went with the Pabellón Criollo which is shredded beef topped with a fried egg and wifey chose the Rustick Chicken. The shredded beef was delicious and the accompanying sides boosted the flavor even more. The Rustick Chicken sat on a layer of mashed potatoes and was a solid choice, too. For my dessert - drink , the mango milkshake was pretty amazing. Lots of different fruit flavors options also to try. The inside is small, clean and although there was a bit of a language barrier when ordering, it added a very authentic feel to the experience. Located in Cedar Park just off Whitestone Boulevard, which has now quickly become our alleyway of amazing ethnic restaurants to enjoy.

While I wait for a root canal and manage mouth pain, I'm sticking to soft foods and soup. That led…read moreme to Fogonero in Cedar Park, Texas, an authentic Venezuelan restaurant. Pro tip: It's not directly on Walton Way; it's on the side of the building. Wilson, one of the owners, kindly guided me to the entrance when my GPS said I had arrived, but I still couldn't see the restaurant. Please note that there is indoor and outdoor dining along with free parking. Fogonero is best known for its empanadas, arepas, and other traditional Venezuelan specialties. While all of those sounded tempting, I was craving one food specifically...plantains. I have a real weakness for sweet fried plantains, and lately they have become my ultimate "go-to" comfort food. Fogonero's plantains hit the spot. They were perfectly sweet, moist, and enjoyable to eat. The restaurant is a whole vibe. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by a striking mural of the Venezuelan flag painted in vibrant colors across the wall. It's eye-catching, inviting, and instantly sets the tone for the experience. Alfred welcomed me with a warm smile and immediately recognized that I was there to pick up an order. He had everything packed and ready to go, making the process quick and seamless. His friendly, personable demeanor made a great first impression. I'm looking forward to returning and exploring more of the menu once my mouth is back in eating condition.

Beautiful, clean and comfy

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Beautiful, clean and comfy

Mama Betty’s

4.0(400 reviews)

3.2 mi

Dined in for lunch party of 3. Avery was our fabulous server. We were welcomed and she was very…read moreknowledgeable. We had Kristen tacos entree and the quesadilla entree. Everything was so delicious! A+++ What great ambience and fun restaurant.

I grew up in the Rio Grande Valley where Tex-Mex has no equal. I'd heard this place was good and…read morefinally made a trip out of my way to try it. I should've reacted to my first impulse when I walked in. Leave! Now! The booming, loud and annoying music was almost unbearable. I stayed and ordered the #3 lunch combination. The chips were good, but I much prefer a thinner white corn chip. The red salsa was very good; the creamy stuff was bland. The rice and beans were above average. The guacamole was a mess. It was bland, and the whole tostada--with guacamole, lettuce and chopped tomatoes--was slathered in something sweet and weird. I just pushed it aside. Excellent crispy taco shell, but the carne molida was dry, overcooked and disappointing. The cheese enchilada was awful. Wrong cheese. I prefer (correct) American, not cheddar. But it was good quality cheddar and not that stringy, bubble gum consistency stuff I run into occasionally. There was only a trace of what I assumed was supposed to be the chili con carne gravy (per the menu) so I requested more gravy which was thin, bland and somewhat tomato tasting, not chili con carne sauce. I ate the rice, beans, taco and a couple bites of enchilada--and left hungry. The service was outstanding.

Not so Private event space

Chilli relleno and blood orange margarita (Notice the rice looks orange red, it wasn't it was normal Spanish rice color)

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Mexican martinis

Casamigos Mexican Grill

4.1(197 reviews)

4.9 mi

Was in the area decided to stop in for a quick bite. we…read moredecided to share a veggie quesadilla, I believe it had cheese , onions , pepper, pinto beans, tomato and corn. For it being a quesadilla I felt the amount of cheese was lacking, however my partner love that it wasn't too cheesy. I also ordered the regular elote which was served in a bowl, the flavor was good- could have used a little more mayo and a little less parm on top but overall i'd give it a 3.5 . Cute small space with Tvs, neon signs, music , great happy hour specials & friendly staff!

I had been here previously, and it just seemed a little different this time. I'm not sure if it…read morechanged hands or what. The tacos were good but last time they were great. The service was nice, and there were a few tables to sit at. I was just a bit disappointed because I remembered it being a lot better a couple of years ago. I'm totally willing to give it another try the next time I'm in the area. Hopefully I just hit it on an off day.

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Nicholas C.

4 years ago

Maybe could have gotten 5 stars but the initial service was lackluster and the manager was hosting and seeing us not be served for a really long time and said nothing as he watches us at a table with no drinks and no food. It took us having to say something twice before they apologized and said they were mixed up who was supposed to be serving us. After a long while, it got much better and the whole night got better. My experience was more like a 2 star but after they fixed it, it has potential to have been a 4 star night. These things happen read more

Markus C.

10 years ago

I'm lowering my rating because the prices are too high for the food but most importantly the salsa and food taste are completely covered with garlic. Everything we had tasted the same.... garlic. It's ashame as they advertise freshest ingredients but you can't taste them. Garlic! Spices are warm but I couldn't disquinguise between types of peppers because all I tasted and smelled was garlic. Nice place thought. Sad read more

Anuj V.

523

199

310

2 years ago

You have to compete with Trudy's and Chuys's to get a good ranking for Tex mex i I give their queso and chips high marks ( though chuy's creamy jalapeño and chips is my favorite). Their dishes were average at best - enchiladas suizas was the best of the lot. read more

M A.

10 years ago

Excited to have Santa Catarina in the NW of town! Great service, ambiance, and amazing Non-TexMex fresh food just as their original location at Lakeway. We look forward to continuing our visits to this great restaurant! read more

Ryan C.

102

8 years ago

Easily the best Mexican food in Cedar Park. The patio is wonderful -- plenty of fans. The kids love the covered playground. Mom and dad love the margaritas. This is fast becoming a regular habit for our family. read more

Angelina S.

5 years ago

Good service for bad and expensive food and drinks. Cocktails are a bad joke. Food is not restaurant style level, every take away does it at least the same or even better. Sorry guys, this must be improved. read more

Anastasia M.

195

162

492

3 years ago

Excellent Mexican Martini and Margarita! Our server was Bradlee and he was awesome. He gave us great recommendations, The bar is nice and they also have an outside patio. Looking forward to returning read more

Lawrence B.

129

9 years ago

Amazing steak, totally shocked it was melt in your mouth, amazing flavor, great sides with it I recommend it to everyone and it's only $22.00 .....woe read more

Sandy A.

8 years ago

Look forward to going again! Nice drinks & unique food. If you are looking for Tex Mex this isn't the place to go; it is authentic Mexican food. read more

Theresa C.

108

4 years ago

Have gone several times NEVER had a bad meal and the employees are personable friendly and really efficient! Look forward to going every time!!!! read more

Marques C.

4 years ago

The food has no flavor to it at all and it's extremely overpriced. The beans had no flavor nor did rice if I could but zeros stars I would

Jaysen W.

7 years ago

WOW! Looking for great, clean, true Mexican food? It's at Santa Catarina! Our family loves this place. Always clean, fast and good!

Donna L.

8 years ago

Holy Mole. Holy mole. Holy mole. Holy mole. Holy mole. Holy mole.Holy Mole. Holy mole. Holy mole. Holy mole. Holy mole. Holy mole.

Caleb B.

3 years ago

Great food great service. Its a little more expensive than its competition but the food shows the value when it hits the table

Austin W.

5 years ago

Favorite Mexican restaurant in ATX! Great ambiance, margaritas, chips and salsa, and best fajitas!!

C J.

11 months ago

Just awful and disappointing. This rating should be a zero because that's what they gave us!!!

Amy J.

3 years ago

Fresh gulf seafood!! Delicious! Spacious atmosphere, fresh ingredients in all sauces!

Santa Catarina - mexican - Updated September 2026

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