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    Santa Rita Tex-Mex Cantina

    3.5 (435 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    SANTA RITA TEX-MEX CANTINA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Paul D.

    It has been a while since I dined at Santa Rita Cantina and again had another great experience. It has a great Mexican atmosphere and different dining areas from bar, indoor and patio setting. I ordered the Santa Rita Pescado where was described exactly what the menu stated as a wild caught filet of grilled Gulf Drum with avocado and pico de gallo laid on a bed of grilled vegetables with a side of ranchero sauce. it was really good with nice flavor, fulfilling and healthy to eat. There was plenty of parking and felt very relaxing from the nice staff.

    Runny queso and cold chalupa
    Alicia A.

    Runny queso, cold chalupa and zombie bartender/waiter that was more interested in checking his phone than checking on customers. This place is run down and employees worn out. Crisp chips were the only thing good. Literally saw a customer walking around with empty chip bowl looking for someone to refill! Wasn't greeted, wasn't checked on. Took 10 minutes for him to notice I was done and wanted my check. Manager sitting at bar working with blinders on. Been coming here for over 20 years. Gets worse every time. Guess I finally have learned my lesson. If you are staving to death and a painful introvert, this place will do.

    SR Grilled Chicken - Solid! Delicious
    Brenda R.

    What a hidden gem! This was my first time trying flautas that were prepared this way. I was a bit skeptical, but so glad I went for it. The sauce beneath them was flavorful and had the right amount of spice. The guacamole was very fresh. The hubs got chicken tinga, and pastor tacos and they did not disappoint. The proteins were tender and full of flavor. Let's not forget the beans and rice because they were also delicious.

    To-go nachos

    I have enjoyed Santa Rita so much in the past. This week, I got to-go nachos and shrimp tacos. Unfortunately, the nachos were disgusting and almost inedible. They were soggy and had no true toppings. The chicken on it was hard.

    Zo M.

    Local tex mex in Austin is the best kind of food for the soul!! Met up with a few friends while visiting Austin for a few hours while waiting for Lamborghini races to start in the evening The happy hour is worth a stop with $5 house margaritas and tacos. The place is pretty chill on a Saturday afternoon and even though our waiter disappeared for awhike, he was back in time to collect our orders as we kept adding appetizers. Worth a visit!!

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    7 days ago

    Service was great!! Good queso, salsa, chips and fish tacos!! Will definitely go back!!

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    3 months ago

    Sami is always so sweet and attentive. Love having her as my server when I come in. She is the best!

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    4 months ago

    Best HH in the neighborhood!! Aria is the best server she always remembers what we like and its on top of it .

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    4 months ago

    We come for the margs and Damone! fast service good food and great drinks. Solid happy hour.

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    4 months ago

    Ari is the best! We'll definitely be back for our tuesday girls lunch!! She was so sweet and personable.

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    4 months ago

    Aria was wonderful waitress and very accommodating and on top of it. Food was great as always. wish the Hpy Hr. was till 6:30 wink wink.

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    4 months ago

    Ari is so awesome! Thanks for showing our family a lovely time :) Those margs are dangerous! We'll be back soon for more.

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    5 months ago

    The food is good. But the service... IS GREATTT!!! Shoutout to Damone, made our experience timeless. Such a fun waiter. Good jokes.

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    5 months ago

    Ari was great. Food was great! Tortilla soup especially. Tostada as well. We will be back

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    5 months ago

    Great food, service, and ambience! Best go to spot for enchiladas and queso! The location is convenient and one Austin's staples!

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    3 months ago

    I go to Santa Rita regularly and have great service. Sami has been great each time she has served us.

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    3 months ago

    I always get the queso and chicken quesadillas! They accommodate large groups and have super fast service. Ari was the best server!

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    3 months ago

    We had the best time with ari! This was an absolutely fun dinner and she was the most amazing server!

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    4 months ago

    Ari was exceptionally attentive! detail oriented, amazing, great suggestions from the menu and just a joy. thank you Ari!

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    4 months ago

    Poor quality and service and very overpriced. Easy reservations for large groups but not worth it.

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    4 months ago

    I loved Ari!!! she's super sweet, very efficient in her work. loved her! very good evening at Santa Rita

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    4 months ago

    Our service was impeccable. Ari was a very attentive and friendly waiter. Love this place and the food!!

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    Ari was great. super nice and quick with the food and drinks. really calm and patient.

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    Ari was great!! Lovely experience :) Food was great too, always a great bang for your buck!

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    Ari was such a friendly and sweet server! she made our "Floater Friday" experience even more fun and helped us celebrate my mom's birthday!

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