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

Their patio is a neighborhood oasis and the margaritas are hard to beat. The mole has a nice kick, the tacos caballeros are fantastic and the charro beans are the best I've had. Plus everyone is so friendly. Lately, they've had a black cherry margarita on special and it is amazing. read more

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

The food was delicious and the servers were so attentive! Do yourself a favor and do the .59 up charge for the charro beans, they're so so good and I haven't had anything like that at any mexican restaurants before. We ordered the chicken flautas and the crunchy taco plate and both were cooked so well! Everything is so reasonably priced for what you're getting as well. I highly recommend trying them out and seeing if you can sit on the patio! It's beautiful out there on a sunny day :) read more

I am beyond happy I stumbled across this place! The manager and the waitress were super sweet and checked on me multiple times to see if I needed anything - talk about great service and attention to the customer ! The food also delicious !! I was here for breakfast but I am definitely coming back to try all this yummy options they have !! Keep up the great service , you guys made me feel like a regular even though it was my first time here! read more

Tex-Mex Joe's - 3 Egg Omelette - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food here is as good as I remember. Had the Relleno and it was perfect. Meaty and cheesy. The owners was as attentive as I remember. I had some issues years ago with the service but that seems to be fixed. There is a lot of options around here but the food is great from the rice and beans to the main courses. I will return and go thru the menu all over again. Looking forward to it read more

Here's the thing: I don't reallllly want to write this review. I don't want to share with you guys how delicious this food is. How authentic so much of the menu is. I want you to stay away. Sadly, my conscious has gotten the better of me and I feel led to share with all of you yelpers how good this hidden gem is. We have passed it for years, looked it at from across the street as we go into Kim Phung and said "maybe we will try it someday" Well, that day came and we have since been back 3 times. I am partial to the lunch taco plate. Now, don't let the "lunch" title fool you, fellow yelpers, this plate is packed with food and is really enough for two (unless you're really hungry or just have a hankerin for some damn good tacos and don't want to share), I get the beef picadillo. Overstuffed with tasty meat, cheese, lettuce and tomato, wrapped in soft, hot, fresh corn tortillas, my tacos are always on point. We have tried the key lime pie - it's excellent, as well. The salsa isn't my favorite and just doesn't have that chunky, homemade goodness flavor I love, but that's the only thing we haven't swooned over here. The staff wants nothing more than for you to have food you love, an experience you enjoy and leave you feeling like you can't wait to come back and see them again. Give them a try! read more

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So. Good. It's a little hole in the wall with great food! We were looking for Tex-Mex in the area, and this place popped up. I'm so glad it did! They have a vegetarian section, but make sure the sides are vegetarian as well. There was a bit of confusion. I ordered the quesadilla, and my partner ordered Black Bean tacos. The quesadilla was amazing, I don't know how they got that much flavor into a simple blend of cheese around veggies in a tortilla, but I'm so glad they did. The black beans had a refried consistency, and were well seasoned. The portion sizes are great too! I had plenty to eat, and even had leftovers. I let my boyfriend take them for lunch, and he said they were still really good. Quality tex-mex in a small establishment, we definitely want to come back. read more

I'm actually giving 3.5 stars, but no way to show that. I try to limit delivery as a rule because of the costs. During this pandemic, I have done more take out/delivery but tend to stick with places I know well. This morning I was willing to try Tex-Mex Joe's, after all it's hard to mess up breakfast tacos. I also love they make their own corn tortillas! I ordered 2 bacon/egg on flour, 2 bacon/egg on corn, and a small menudo with extra tripe and, per menu, comes with tortillas, so asked for corn tortillas, plus 2 side orders of corn tortillas (2/order; total of 4 tortillas). The tacos were really good, generous filling. The corn tortillas were GREAT!!! The menudo was good, nice subtle spiciness in aftertaste. However ... The menudo was in a quart size container, only filled about 2/3 of the way. If that's what a small is, that's fine, I'm cool with that but there was hardly enough tripe to be considered a "normal" amount much less the extra I requested. I was also shorted on corn tortillas; aside from the tacos, there should have been 5-6 corn tortillas (4 from the side orders, and 1-2 for the menudo). It seems either the tortillas for menudo weren't packed or I paid for tortillas that I never received. I'll definitely give Tex-Mex Joe's another try, but I'll be clear in my requests when ordering, as well as asking when picking up order. read more

I've been eating here for years, and this restaurant, the service, the consistency and the attention to detail has always impressed me! Sometimes it's the subtle details that set an establishment apart, and this restaurant gets those right too, beginning at the greeting. Clean. The menu selection (food and drinks), and quality of those selections. The consistency of each meal. The service from start to finish. I can say Tex-Mex Joe's has been successfully getting all these details right for years. You know when your plate is spotless, all food placed perfectly, down to the bathroom being spotless (I'm talking even the caulking looks fresh on top of the room being spotless). Now there's a patio too. Paradise. I'll sit here and drink margs until those of you Austinites realize the best gems aren't always advertised in the "best of" articles...yet. read more

Great breakfast in the afternoon. Migas were delicious and the staff was very attentive and nice. Would definitely go again and try more dishes! read more

People are sleepin on this gem!! I know I was!! They've reduced their hours, so check on when they are open/closed, but, I highly recommend getting their fish tacos on corn-- OOMMGG!! I literally have gone here twice in one week because they are so damn good! Their migas taco, add veggies and avocado is the BOMB!! Their salsa is BOMB, and packs a lil heat, but the agua fresca is the icing on the cake!! Lemonade + chia, or Hibiscus + Jamaica are my faves. Go. Support this local spot. Owner is as nice as they come too!! Love this place. read more

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Found this place on a whim. Chose to sit on the back patio, which was lovely. Highly recommend the queso compueso, so delicious. Food was fresh and authentic! read more

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

Had a severe enchilada hanger fit and stopped here for the first time. I'm admittedly a picky eater when it comes to Tex-Mex or Mexican food, and this place was the closest thing to Abuelitas home cooking in the valley as I've come across in a long time. The sauces on the enchiladas were flavorful, not too salty and each one was unique. Salsa and chips were perfect. Bonus they make their own tortillas. Will definitely be back. read more

So glad we found this spot! The food is consistently good and - dang! - the prices are so reasonable. They do well with social distancing and service is always above and beyond. Best part? $2 mimosas on Sunday. Yes, please! read more

Great and simple Tex mex breakfast, lunch and now dinner. Dining patio is very comfortable and festive

This restaurant has gone down hill :( The mexican martini was almost undrinkable and the food was not seasoned well. Almost no cheese on the enchiladas/nachos. Last year, the food was good, but it's definitely changed. I hope they figure it out! read more

Went here post practice for some margs and it exceeded our expectations! The ambiance on the back patio is so nice, the food was delicious and the staff were so welcoming and friendly. 10/10 recommend, I think this is our new hangout spot! read more

I'm upgrading my review to 5 stars because the breakfast was really great. I had lunch here two days ago and it was really good and the breakfast today locked in the 5 stars. My friends had the machacado tacos and they said they were great. I know they smelled and looked delicious. I had the messycan burrito, which is two fried eggs, tater tots, cheese and your choice of bacon or sausage wrapped in a fresh flour tortilla. Delicious, I don't know why more places don't use fried eggs in their burritos. The flavor is different from scrambled and it works really well with the other ingredients. Their red and green salsas are great and they combine to make a fantastic tasting, fresh, spicy salsa that makes the food pop with flavor. The server was friendly and the coffee refills were plentiful. Will definately return. read more

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

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Singlehandedly making me enjoy Tex-mex. I love you Tex-Mex Joe's! I have enjoyed every single thing I've had here. Queso, carne guisada, carne asada, carnitas, fish tacos, enchiladas and that flan! D: we are officially regulars here. God, those homemade corn tortillas. read more

Tex-Mex Joe's - Blackened fish tacos, they taste even better than they look! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food is amazing Tex-Mex plate is really good as well as the chips salsa and queso dip. The frozen margaritas are amazing as well. Service is always good and the food is always on point. read more

Its Tex Mex. You've seen all this before. The salsas are a little spicier than average. The menudo is a little blander than average. The fish tacos are more russian dressing-y than average. (Ok - this part is innovative.) The rest is standard pleasant enough fare. For what it is worth, Tex-Mex Joe's is WAY better than its rival to the northwest in the complex with the Neptune society. So if you just gotta eat Mexican at the corner of 183 and Lamar, Tex Mex Joe is your guy. read more

Finally, an awesome Tex Mex place in North Austin. Which is surprisingly hard to find! This place is more of a hole in the wall joint but that didn't deter us. We ordered the Combo Loco plate. Let me tell you, I have the hardest time finding the right combination because I can never decide exactly what I want. The plate comes with a taco, enchilada AND a chalupa! The food was fresh and the tortilla shells were fried in the restaurant which is always nice to see. Ask for the green salsa, it is to die for. And last but not least it did not give us the runs like a lot of Mexican/Tex Mex places. I'll definitely return and can't wait to try their breakfast tacos! read more

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

Great tacos with spinach tortilla, queso w ground beef and guacamole bad margaritas yumm also great service service was great Thank you...

Ordered takeout over the phone recently. Got home and found my order was incorrect and the pico de gallo looked stale and nasty.

It's a bit hard to find, but certainly worth the effort. Looks like Yelp got this place right. The is a handy traffic light with a left hand turn lane that makes the restaurant very accessible with easy exiting. Parking can be a problem. Very flavorful and fresh is the best description for our lunch today. The lunch special are very fair and affordable. (Price of drink is included) The flour tortillas were absolutely perfect and obviously very fresh. My carne guisada was the best I have ever tasted with HUGE chunks of tender beef and a gravy that was delicious with a perfect texture. I tasted my wife's beef enchilada, it was fabulous with quick a spicy kick. (I'm getting the enchiladas next time and there will be a next time.) The chips were great, the salsa was flavorful but not quite spicy enough for our tastes, but heh, you can't have everything. read more

Tex-Mex Joe's - carne guisada with no beans (my choice) - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

Service sucked today except everyone that came in after us. My wife and I came in to get menudo and tacos and received menu's only. A few minutes later The next customer comes in and get a seat menu and drinks We were still waiting to get our drink order. Then another table gets some service We decided to go somewhere else where the service was 100% This use to be our #1 spot read more

I go here regularly for Grab n Go tacos. Beef fajitas are good, no fat or gristle to the meat which to me means a higher cut of beef than their nearby competition. Migas, potato/egg/ bean tacos are great, but that's only part of the good rating. The other part is the salsa. Ya gotta have a home run on the sauce or your tacos suck. Their red and green sauces are a notch above the nearby Mexican restaurants. Only small gripe is the tv. I don't want to watch any politics where I eat. No matter what channel it's on. And it being Fox channel every time I go in there is kind of a turn-off. Can I recommend putting it on the Hispanic channel or PBS? read more

This is such a great place to have breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Marco, the owner, is the sweetest and will greet you at the door. The food is fantastic and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. My favorite breakfast is the Bacon Migas with amazing corn tortillas and the plate comes with potatoes and beans......the salsa is great and the coffee is always hot. Try it! You'll love it read more

Tex-Mex Joe's - Chocolate Tres Leches.......soooo good!! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great place, I love small local mexican restaurants and this is one of the best. Great salsas, well done cheap and fast Mexican and TexMex staples. Perfect for lunch. read more

This has been my go-to breakfast spot for years. The food is always amazing and the owner is extremely courteous.

Friendly service delicious food!!!! i mean it. i mean the barbacoa and egg plate was phenomenal. are you kidding me??!!! i love this place and it's great hangover food!! insane read more

Had the friendliest service and the best el pastor tacos!! Ask to be seated on the patio on a good weather day. The atmosphere is so fresh and decorated beautifully!! read more

Tex-Mex Joe's - El Al Pastor Taco - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

The best. I don't know else how to say it. Cucumber pineapple water is different and excellent. Everything on the menu is great. I love this place and the owners. read more

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Such a cute neighborhood spot! The front is pretty unassuming, but the back patio is a great, shady place for margaritas. And super convenient for people with kids! Owner and his wife are super nice, and the enchiladas I had were delicious. Will be back. read more

This place is a joke . I ordered thru grub hub and they totally sent the wrong order. I got 3 tacos for 40 bucks . Not worth it

WOW this place is a hidden gem. Ordered Chilaquiles with diabla sauce mouth dropped (spicy sauce)!!! Server offered the tamales not really a fan but gave it a try (Pork) let me tell you it tasted so delicious, reminded me of grandma tamales! will be back to try chicken & rajas with cheese. Service was splendid, super friendly gals makes u feel welcome. Definitely will be trying again! read more

Was in the area and did a search for "lunch" and came across this restaurant. Wow! Delicious! Homemade tortillas and agua frescas! Tried all flavors (hibiscus, cucumber/pineapple and chia lemonade) and they were all good and refreshing! Ordered the stuff avocado and it was amazing! Friendly service! What a hidden gem! read more

Tex-Mex Joe's - Stuffed avocado. Yum! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great food! Definitely will be back. Had the loco platter. Jordan had the vegetarian enchiladas

Always love to order food here. I usually order online, they always have my food prepared on time and its always hot and fresh. I am a BIG fan of their breakfast tacos as well as the chile rellenos. Customer service is above standards and the place is clean and quaint. If you have not been, you should check them out. read more

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We ordered delivery and we should call the driver to come back and pick up this subpar food. We ordered the queso and who can hate melted list cheese. I've had better queso though. The food is not great at all. It arrived cold! I got enchiladas and they tasted like gas store enchiladas with kraft singles cheese. My boyfriend got the chicken stuffed avocado and he says it was uninspiring. Its our fault though, going to a place called Tex Mex Joes knowin' darn well we dont like Tex Mex. read more