I've been going here for years - Incredible service and the best shrimp tacos in Austin!

Tex Mex Joe's is a hidden gem that only locals know about. They were able to last minute accommodated my work team's lunch (9 of us) and were so kind about it. The inside is a bit small and they have a patio area outside. The food was great - I had the tamale plate, which might have been a holiday special. They Tamale plate with chili con queso was fantastic! I hope they keep it on the menu for the next time I go. read more

Tex-Mex Joe's - Tamal Plate - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

Mid-Sunday morning -so pleasant!! Attentive waitstaff. good, hot coffee!! Delicious chips and salsa. Excellent huevos rancheros - and KILLER SALSAS. DEFINITELY check it out!! read more

The did it again, this time I tried the double meat double cheese burger and they knocked it out the park!!! My brother had the Three egg omelet and did he love it. We change up our routine for you guys to tell you THIS PLACE ROCKS, the two carne geusuda taco taste good AGAIN, the biscuit and gravy is FANTASTIC , everything was fresh and hot !!! read more

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This place is cool, and I like the name. There's AC inside so thats a plus considering it's like 100 degrees outside. I might have only rated 3 stars just because I'm so tired of this mediocre type Tex Mex food, it just kind of all tastes the same now. But if that's what you're looking for and you're in the area, I wouldn't drive too far for this tho. My waiter was very nice and she was very attentive so I think that's what put the extra star on top. When worst comes to worst having good service says something. That being said my food wasn't bad it just didn't knock my socks off or anything. Just your basic rice and beans and chicken wrapped up in a tortilla stuffed with more rice and beans covered in cheese. Not bad, not great, just okay. read more

Tex-Mex Joe's - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Good breakfast tacos and enchiladas. Outdoor patio is nice in the spring/summer for margaritas. Inside isn't the prettiest restaurant but the food is good to go read more

Food is good but to-go orders are placed in styrofoam boxes. I threw out almost half of my meal because the hot food melted the styrofoam and I didn't want to ingest it. The staff and owner are really nice. read more

I ordered a crispy taco plate for lunch through Lunchdrop, and one of my tacos looked like this (pic)... like why would they think this is okay to serve this to a paying customer. My other tacos had very little filling also and the shells were broken. What a waste of money, this is just ridiculous, I'm never ordering from here again! read more

Tex-Mex Joe's - the bs taco i got - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

The staff were so friendly here! Tex-Mex Joe's is very unassuming from the outside, but it is homey inside. I got four tacos. Three of them were breakfast tacos, and I chose two ingredients for each one. I also got the al pastor taco. The mild red salsa was great. My friend got the very hot red salsa, and he really enjoyed it. I would definitely come back again and try a plate next time. read more

Tex-Mex Joe's - Breakfast Tacos and Al Pastor Taco - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

Amazing food definitely try it again. Recommendation for family and friends. Don't miss it out.

Love them! Just note their new hours. No longer open for dinner. Sad but oh well we tried read more

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Ive been eating at Tex Mex Joes for years even at the old location . But today was the first time I was charged higher price than what the menu said . I wanted to ask why but the owner took off and didn't want to be awkward about it . I got the usual enchiladas cheese which is supposed to be $11.99 instead it was $13.99 and my marg was at a weird price too like $9.79 idk. kinda of bummed me out read more

EXCELLENT & lots of fine tasting fresh & delicious TEXMEX FOOD = (chicken enchiladas, black beans, rice, tortillas etc.) We ate food FROM JOES' for 3 days as there was so much food in their boxes! SO GOOD: we R going back next week!! IB read more

We loved this place! Stopped by on our way out of ATX on a Monday morning. They weren't very busy at all. I'm gluten intolerant so I wanted to make sure that the homemade corn and spinach tacos didn't have any wheat flour mixed in, and they didn't. All of the tacos were amazing. The two types of corn tortillas were as big as standard flour tortillas. Our favorite tacos were the carnitas with the over easy egg and the pork and green sauce. They have a green and a red salsa. The green salsa was our favorite. We highly recommend this place if you're looking for delicious breakfast tacos in the ATX area and we will definitely be back to try their lunch items. read more

Tex-Mex Joe's - Spinach corn tortilla tacos, barbacoa w/scrambled egg, chorizo w/egg & poblano rajas, pork w/green sauce - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I was tired of looking for food on Burnet so I thought I would give this place another fair shot. I just wanted decent food with a great margarita. Tex-Mex Joe's delivered and some. The chips and salsa is a let down for sure...but I kept the chips around for my Chile relleno. I ordered it picadillo style and WOW there was a lot of ground beef in there. The green sauce was decent (could have had more spice) and it was paired with a perfect portion of rice and salad. The real star of this dish was the charro beans. These might be the best charro beans I have ever had in my entire life! The margarita was a little steep in price but definitely required a nap afterward. I will be back and I now trust the delivery app reviews! read more

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I'm from Houston originally and it's been hard to find good Tex-Max here in Austin. But wow have I found it! This place feels like HOME! They have so much on the menu and everything I have had is fantastic. Their queso and salsa are some of my absolute favorites in town! The owners are some of the nicest people ever and they always have new items on the menu to recommend! There is also an outdoor patio for nice weather days. $5 margs during happy hour This is now one of our go-to spots. So glad we found it! read more

Tex-Mex Joe's - Combo Loco Plate - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Ok Tex Mex. The food was passable. The salsa was like a spicy tomato sauce. The carne guisada was not really tender and could have had more flavor. The service was excellent! read more

It's a very rustic looking Mexican restaurant but with an Austin Tex-Mex flair. Their food is awesome. The owner and staff are always amazing and ensuring all guests are happy. They remember you and your order when you come back and to me that speaks volumes. Overall good food, excellent service. Definitely recommend. read more

You know what they say about hole-in-the-walls... it's where they serve the best foods! No bells or whistles as soon as you park and enter the restaurant. However, you will be greeted by the sweetest gem known to Tex-Mex. NOTE: Come for happy hour on Wed-Fri from 5-7! I ordered the Combo Loco Plate: a chalupa, a crispy taco, and a cheese/beef enchilada served with rice and beans. Also, queso addicts, this one is for you. You NEED to order the Queso Compuesto, you'll thank me later, because pretty sure this was the majority of my meal. read more

We have come to eat here all the time, for years! We depend on them for breakfast, lunch and dinner and even catering for our parties at home and work. The owner is very invested in making the business succeed and has invested in growing the outside patio space. Try the spinach enchiladas, breakfast huevos divorciados, chilaquiles, spinach corn tortillas, I could go on and on. read more

We ended up here on Cinco de Mayo, and that was perhaps our mistake. There's a large outdoor patio area that was pretty filled up but we preferred to sit inside when there was only one other table seated, and the one guy working the floor at the time seemed to struggle with managing the tables. We weren't in a rush, so it was no big deal, but the typical turnaround time of getting water, an order in, etc. was EXTREMELY protracted. They also had a kiddo on this iPad sitting at a table watching shows really loudly, which was disturbing while we were trying to talk (just get/put on some headphones!). The complimentary salsa was pretty bland, and the margs tasted like the pre-mixed stuff. Queso was the usual but good. Our daughter's kid's quesadilla was oddly served with a mini tortilla bowl of queso instead of beans and rice, so we had to put in an extra order of those. The pozole on special was wonderfully spicy and the pork was the right consistency, but otherwise, it was a bit lackluster and the hominy was a bit too tough. The smothered burrito had massive chunks of (dry) chicken in it, and left a lot to be inspired. We liked the easy, no-frills vibe in here and feel confident that we could have had a better experience if we caught them on a different day. When a boss-fella guy came out to help, things definitely went more briskly. We might go again, we might not. A rounded-up three stars for now. read more

Absolutely LEGIT Mexican food that will leave you dancing in your chair! The tacos are delicious. One of my favorite spots in Austin.

Overall the food was okay. Standard Tex mex fare. Everything was good but nothing really stood out. Chips and hot sauce were really good. Nice flavor and consistency to the hot sauce. Beef enchiladas had a nice flavor to the chili. Could use more cheese. Never skimp on the cheese. Carne Guisada was disappointing. There was almost no flavor to the gravy. It was bland and needed salt. I ended up dumping the hot sauce on top to make it edible. In addition, the tortillas that were served were store bought and not the good kind. The sign outside said fresh homemade tortillas and these were anything but. Beans and rice were nice. Service was really good. read more

Tex-Mex Joe's - Beef Enchiladas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Food and service here is great!! Their queso compuesto is a must, definitely coming back here again. read more

Tex-Mex Joe's - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

I got the nopalitos con huevo. The cactus are from the jar so all you can taste is the vinegar ‍ it's terrible.

I like this place. I have ordered their food from Lunchdrop a few times, but eating in the restaurant is so much better. Service was excellent. read more

We enjoyed all the food--even the rice and beans! The staff was so friendly and it felt like we had been coming for year. It feels very local and intimate. We were just looking for some solid Tex-mex and they delivered. read more

I love this place! I go once every other week or so. All the food is good and for a good price. Im getting tired of overpaying for crappy "mexican" food at other restaurants just because they're downtown or trendy. This hidden gem is located in north austin. The inside is cozy and they recently added a patio. It is a very chill environment. The owner, Marcos is friendly and the rest of the staff is great too. My favorite is the chilaquiles, it is my go to especially on a Sunday morning after a jog. During the week I have less time so I order breakfast tacos to go. The spinach tortilla is a must. Happy hour is awesome too, the margaritas are the bomb. read more

Tex-Mex Joe's - three margaritas on a table - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

Cozy restaurant, good service and tasty Tex Mex food. Love it! It's out if the way and a quiet place to have a conversation, breakfast, lunch or whatever! read more

One of the better kept secrets in north Austin. Here's the simple rundown. It's a family owned Tex-Mex hole in the wall of the type you'd normally find in a smaller town. While they were previously only open for breakfast and lunch, they're now thankfully open for dinner as well. Both the salsa and the queso have a noticeable kick, which isn't so overpowering as to be merely hot. My dining companion raved about her cheese chile relleno and the accompanying green sauce (clearly made on site), which also packed a punch. I decided to try one of the specials, the ribeye tacos. The homemade tortillas, steak, and shredded jack cheese went great with the salsa. The service was beyond friendly and welcoming. In other words, Tex-Mex Joe's has earned a place in my dining out rotation. read more

Tex-Mex Joe's is off N Lamar, a few blocks south of 183. This review is for breakfast. Food: Assortment of tacos - bacon/egg/potato/cheese, bean/cheese, beef fajita tacos locos, carnitas with over easy egg tacos locos. Decent, but nothing to write home about. We ordered them on flour tortillas. Note: No homemade flour tortillas here. Huevos rancheros could have done with a bit more ranchero sauce. Overall the sauce was OK, tasted like it had corn starch in it to thicken it up, and it looked a tad too thick. Was able to swap two bacon strips it came with for a sausage patty. Service: We were the only ones in there at 10:20am, so reasonably quick and efficient. Friendly staff and we were quickly greeted and seated. Cost: Total of five tacos, a huevos rancheros, one ice tea, and a coffee ran us $28.17 after tax. Overall: Might have to come back and try other dishes as the breakfast was so-so. Small parking lot out front. Clean restrooms. Order Takes cards. read more

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This is a hidden gem! I've lived in the same five mile area for the past 30 years and have never tried this place until last week. Their outdoor patio is such a cute space with a fan and a beautiful tree providing cover from the Texas sun. The queso and salsa were very good as were the chips and I have tried a lot of chips, salsa and queso. The other standout was the homemade corn tortillas and the carnitas; an item appearing on their specialties. The green salsa was also delicious. Looking forward to coming back to try breakfast and the Chile relleno! The margs are good too. Check them out during happy hour and sit on the patio! read more

Chips and salsa taste like they come from a store. Blackened fish tacos were good but they are made with cheap tilapia. Corn tortillas are made in house. Not flour. The corn tortillas were good and as big as flour tortillas. Margaritas are wine-based and only on the rocks (no frozen type). Unfortunately, they're not worth getting - tastes watered down, fruity and weak. Breakfast tacos are good but they won't be able to survive on that alone, considering competition. read more

Tex-Mex Joe's - Fish taco - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

Honestly, best breakfast tacos AND awesome price point (2.50 tacos and 2$ mimosa!) There's a BEAUTIFUL dog friendly patio in the back and they have a full bar and live music on the weekends! My bf and I live right down the street and this is our new spot for sure. Support local. read more

Tex-Mex Joe's - BREAKFAST TACOS!! (And mimosas ) - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

WOW. We saw this driving by on Lamar on our way to church. We planned to grab a quick breakfast taco and get back in the car. WELL WHAT HAD HAPPENED WAS ... We sat down and ordered the House Migas with a side of bacon. IT WAS AMAZING! When I tell y'all this was some good food you better listen to me! I am reserved and judicious in my judgment. (My family says I'm picky as Hell. WHATEVER YOU LOT!) Do yourself a favor and visit TexMex Joe. You will thank me! My only criticism ...They made us late for church! Gateway Central ...WE'RE COMING!!!! read more

Tex-Mex Joe's - House Migas Plate ...with the bacon I stole from my husband. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place is a hidden gem. Despite a somewhat shoddy surrounding for its exterior, Tex Mex Joes provides quality Tex-Mex that most joints have a hard time delivering. The breakfast tacos as well as the Messycan burrito I ordered were delicious and of reasonable pricing contrary to what I would normally expect from the average Tex-Mex stop on the road. If you are in this part of town and want some good Tex-Mex at honest prices, this is without a doubt the spot to go to. 5 stars all around. read more

I really like this place. The dining room was a bit small when I went to pick up my take out order. But the food was really delicious. As I stood waiting for my order, a waitress passed with very tempting looking margaritas! I'll have to come back sometime and dine in! read more

SO underrated!!! Hospitality alone is worth a visit!!! The patio is Perfect in the evening!!! String lights, good music & a super cute area!!!! Highly recommend you checking out this place!! Oh, the food is DELICIOUS!!!! Seriously, everything was exceptional, which is impressive for to-go!! read more

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Pass the salt, please! I decided to check this place out because of the location and the reviews, and also because I LOVE Mexican food. The chips and salsa were cool, not really anything to be excited about, but nothing to complain about either. I ordered the ranchero chicken enchiladas and my meal-mate had the bean and cheese nachos with guacamole on the side... bland, everything. Everything was bland, including the guacamole!! What the heck?! I was disappointed in the food that can only be described as edible, but the customer service was cool and friendly. read more

Tex-Mex Joe's - Bean and cheese nachos and ranchero chicken enchiladas. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

went Friday night and the AC was broken. No acknowledgment by the staff, no offer of discount, no offer for take out. my friends ordered drinks before I could object and it was literal hell. Needless to say, we declined to stay and eat. Don't know if I'll ever go back because of the total lack of customer service. read more