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    Taqueria Chapala #1

    3.8 (207 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Spanish
    Closed 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Chips and Salsa
    Ajay G.

    Homey restaurant off of Cesar Chavez. I love the decoration. Food tastes great. Whoever is cooking in the kitchen definitely knows what they're doing. Prices were great too

    Pulled Chicken Tacos
    Sydney N.

    We had a recommendation from our Uber driver to stop here for dinner, and we're so glad we did! Great Mexican food with good portions. Only watch-out is that our waitress didn't speak English, but luckily we had a member of our group who was fluent in Spanish. I had the pulled chicken tacos and they were delicious! Juicy and flavorful, while also being filling. Only thing is I wish it came with cheese, so you'll have to ask for it added if you want it. Service was quick and it was easy to pay up at the counter.

    Tacos
    Kevin S.

    So if you want "as-close to Mexico without being there" go here. It's greasy. It's basic. It's rustic hole in the wall but it's also authentic, unpretentious and DELICIOUS. Come late, come buzzed. And get 3 deep fried tacos with a grilled jalapeño!

    Mahesh P.

    Awesomeness in classic Austin Tex-Mex! About as local as they come, places like this are dotted all over Austin, and you really should check them out. Excellent food, even more excellent tacos, and most excellent chips and salsa verde. Pretty much my go to for comfort food....

    Tina D.

    Their tacos are more like burritos! Everyone was so friendly! All the food was authentic and delicious!!! Definitely can't wait to go back!

    This is a chicken chimichanga served with rice and refried beans.
    Charley B.

    I wasn't expecting a mariachi duo to serenade me on a random Thursday lunch visit, but here I was, leaning back in my chair in between bites and enjoying the local entertainment. I'm not sure if this is a regular thing, but the duo was fun and I'm glad they stopped by. I liked the bottomless chips and salsa, especially the hot salsa. My chicken chimichanga served with a side of rice and refried beans was perfectly acceptable and quite filling. Please don't feel bad if you ask for a box to go. Service was quick, knowledgeable, polite and engaging.

    Lisa R.

    VERY DISAPPOINTING! We used to go here all the time & the service and quality of food has really gone down hill :( After a bad experience a few months ago with the lack of customer service. We spoke to the store manager and resolved the issue that day. So we thought... Today we were craving tacos & thought we'd give this location another try. After looking at all the pictures we were ready for good food! Tacos!! NOPE! What we got were $20 worth of child-like-size tacos with barely anything on them, horrible, horrible, horrible. A total embarrassment why we even went there for a second try. Wasted our money & now have to go get more food somewhere else. Sad :(

    Carne plate
    Jordan W.

    Great little place to have a late night meal after some fun, or to pop in for a quick dinner with a friend. They serve breakfast as well, but I was coming in around 9 pm after a day of work. Not too many tables, but it is just the right size for a local Mexican food place. The staff is friendly and usually the food is super quick to come out. I had the carne plate with rice, refried beans, guacamole, and pico. The meat was amazing; they have it in this great sauce that adds a little extra flavor. The rice was good for mixing in with the meal, but I wouldn't recommend eating it alone. The refried beans were pretty delicious too, and the guacamole was great when mixed in with the rest of them to make makeshift tacos. I may try something else like the enchilada plates, or the burrito plate. Like I said they do serve breakfast as well, but come in early if you want to indulge. There's a menu for the kids, dessert, and other great dishes that sound delicious. Parking is available in the small lot out back; when finding this place be careful not to miss the turn or you'll have to loop back on Chavez in the busy traffic.

    Chicken Chimichanga plate and Barbacoa tacos
    Stephanie W.

    Food came out fast and it was pretty tasty. We were the only ones in the restaurant for awhile and I still had to go ask for refills. Oh and the salsa for the salsa and chips was very good. Overall the food was pretty good and service was ok.

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    Delicious and very reasonably priced. Plus they had a guitar player during breakfast! Thats a first for me.

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    2 years ago

    Amazing food and such friendly waiters. Been going since I was a kid. Always had a homely environment.

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    Some of the best Mexican food in Austin. Quick service. Great authentic vibes and food.

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    Best authentic Mexican soups in Austin! Friendly staff and tons of parking. My neighborhood favorite for comfort food.

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    Me encantó el servicio y la comida, muy amables y hospitalario. I loved the service and the food, very nice and welcoming.

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    The food is amazing. The staff is always friendly. My go to is always the Tacos de Nopales.

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    The service was quick, the prices were fair, the ingredients were fresh, the food was hot, & it tasted great. Also a killer margarita!

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    4.7(561 reviews)
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    The entrance is easy to miss: a door marked only by a primitive "TACOS" spelled out in those tacky…read moremailbox stickers, tucked inside a tiny bar hidden down an alley off Trinity Street. Once you're inside, though, the whole operation runs with impressive efficiency. You order at the register, take your receipt, and hand it off to one of the taco guys behind the counter. As the sign says, "No Ticket, No Taco!" so don't lose it. Seating is limited and the line can get long, but they move fast. And don't come expecting cheese or sour cream -- the only add‑ons here are cilantro, onions, salsa, and guacamole. It's a stripped‑down menu, and they stick to it. The tacos are solid. The beef isn't anything remarkable, but the chicken is tender, moist, and genuinely flavorful. The quesadilla is the sleeper hit; the baked cheese gives it a deep, savory punch that outshines the tacos. And if you're hungry or just want the best value, the burritos are enormous -- stuffed right up to the tortilla's structural limit. A hidden little alley spot that delivers quick service, simple options, and reliably good food once you manage to find the door.

    Still incredible. The proteins are constantly coming fresh off the grill, crispy and resplendent…read morewith browning and char. These flavors make it all the way into every bite, carried by a guacamole sauce that'll coat your tongue. Everyone I saw there left their plates empty. If you go - and you'll feel more alive if you do - make sure to accept the works. The onions and cilantro greatly balance each bite, while the salsa and guacamole are necessary and fundamental to tying the flavors together.. Despite their popularity, service remains lightning fast. The reluctantly bilingual cooks practically seize your order ticket to guide you through the process. This is my second taco journey to Austin and I haven't found better.

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    Eldorado Cafe continues to be a great Austin spot for flavorful, comforting Tex-Mex…read more We started with the small guacamole, salsa, and Eldorado Queso, which made for a great combination to share before the meal. For our entrées, we had Brian's Alambre Plate, the Chicken Mole, and the Line Cook's Snack Plate. Brian's Alambre Plate combines sirloin, pork pastor, house-made chorizo, and bacon with peppers, onions, and melted Jack cheese. It was good and certainly offers plenty of variety and flavor. For my personal taste, though, if I am primarily craving meat, I prefer Eldorado's Carne Guisada. There is nothing wrong with the Alambre, I just think the Carne Guisada is the stronger choice for me. The Chicken Mole is my wife's favorite, and unfortunately it is only offered as a special late on Thursdays. The house-made mole has a rich, distinctive flavor that works very well with the chicken, and it is easy to understand why she looks forward to it. The Line Cook's Snack Plate was also a great combination with two flautas, a choice of Chicken Caldo or Texas Red, Eldorado rice, and guacamole salad. It is a nice option when you want a little bit of several things rather than one large entrée. Overall, another very enjoyable meal at Eldorado Cafe. Good food, plenty of variety, and enough different flavors on the menu that everyone can find a favorite. We certainly have ours!

    It was my first time at this restaurant. I'd recommend making a reservation, but once you get…read morethere, parking is very easy. I enjoyed the chips they bring out with your choice of complimentary salsa. If you want to sample all the salsas they offer, you can do so for an additional fee. For my main dish, I ordered the Sirloin Tampiqueño with No Hater Taters (mashed potatoes) and Texas Creamed Corn. The steak was very well seasoned and flavorful. I loved it! The sides were great as well and complemented the steak nicely. I had the Watermelon Agua Fresca to drink. It was refreshing, but not my favorite watermelon drink I've had. Overall, I loved the steak and was impressed with the quality of the food! A couple of things could be improved, though. Some of the light fixtures hang way too low, so if you're tall, be careful! Also, the back-of-house area spilling into the restaurant space feels a little odd and takes away from the overall atmosphere.

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    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.

    Good first visit to Arriba Abajo. Food quality and quantity were on par with expectations, but a…read morefew things left our table looking for more. We made a reservation for inside, and upon arrival, the staff mentioned that'd we'd have to wait quite some time for our table. Instead, they suggested an outside table wouldn't be too bad. We were happy to accommodate, but then the service was noticeably slow (both for drinks and for food). Price points were high (but, I suppose not unexpected for a hotel restaurant). The spot we were in just felt like limbo between guests enjoying the pool and people inside enjoying A/C and good music. May give it another shot down the road.

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    Licha's Cantina - Tacos

    Licha's Cantina

    4.1(847 reviews)
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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!

    Randomly found this spot on Open Table. Gave it a try. INCREDIBLE. The hostess and service were…read moregreat. The salsas (spicy!) were super flavorful. The guac was great. The chicken enchiladas!! I've been looking for enchiladas like this!! And just found it! Super moist, sauce, and flavorful. Delicious. The restaurant has really cute seating inside and out, and was surprised at how many people sat outside to eat (it's hot out there!!). Super cute vibe.

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    4.1(1.4k reviews)
    5.0 miRosedale, Allandale
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    Haven't been here in a while (years). Make sure you have a reservation. Appreciate the free valet…read moreparking. Inside is as inviting (and busy) as ever. Arrived on time and seated on time. Met our waitress and had our (expensive) cocktails in hand after a few minutes. Ceviche app (special) was on point. Delicate and citrusy with just a hint of heat. COCHINITA PIBIL. That is all. It's all I ever order here. (Unless they have duck enchiladas). Better half's crab enchiladas (special) was on point. Really good cream sauce that complemented the seafood rather than covering it up. Service was exceptional. Prices were as expected.

    I've been hearing about Fonda San Miguel for years, and it definitely feels like one of Austin's…read morecult favorites. Somehow I'd never been despite living so close, so I was excited to finally check it off my list. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful, and their famous foyer is just as pretty in person as everyone says. I came with a friend, and we grabbed seats at the bar first while waiting, but I definitely recommend making reservations because this place is BUSY, even on a weeknight. Parking can also be a bit of a struggle since they have a pretty small lot. I had to make a few laps before I finally found a spot, so definitely give yourself a little extra time. They do offer valet, and I believe you may also be able to park in the lot next door after hours since it's their sister restaurant, but don't quote me on that haha. Their margaritas are also really good and definitely on the stronger side, so they were a great way to start the meal. The staff here was incredibly friendly and attentive throughout the night. They even walked us to our table and later showed me where the bathroom was, which I thought was a really nice touch. As for the food, it definitely lives up to the hype. It's on the pricier side, but everything tasted incredibly fresh and was well worth it. We ordered the enchiladas, which were delicious, and the shrimp was probably my favorite part of the meal because it was so fresh and perfectly cooked. I can definitely see why this restaurant has been around for so long and has such a loyal following. It took me way too long to finally come here, but I'll definitely be back. One thing I'm noticing as we do these is that you often write reviews that are genuinely useful--not just "food good/bad." You include things like reservations, parking, what to order, or where to sit. I think we should keep leaning into that because it feels very authentic to your style and makes your reviews stand out.

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