Restaurant Guide

Tex-Mex Restaurants in Austin

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Chuy's

Tex-Mex • South • $10-$25

This southernmost location serves all of your familiar favorites, including the ever-popular creamy jalapeño sauce, in a brightly painted space punctuated by velvet paintings and metal palm trees.

4301 W. William Cannon, 512/899-2489

Chuy's

Tex-Mex • South Lamar and Barton Springs • $10-$25 • First Plates

With hubcaps, colored lights, and a velvet Elvis, this is Austin-style Tex-Mex at its tacky, funky best. It's almost always busy, but the creamy queso and chips is worth the wait.

1728 Barton Springs Rd., 512/474-4452

Cisco's

American Cafe, Tex-Mex • Lower East • Under $10

In the breakfast business for more than 50 years, Cisco's still serves migas, huevos rancheros, and hot biscuits with a healthy dose of Austin political history.

1511 E. Sixth, 512/478-2420

Don Dario's Cantina

Tex-Mex • South • $10-$25

Try the fajita omelet with grilled peppers and onions, but don't overlook the rest of the menu or you'll miss the fabulous enchiladas. ¡Que rico!

8801 S. I-35, 512/280-1131

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Dos Batos

Tex-Mex • Midtown • $10-$25

This taqueria with a goofy sense of humor turns out superior food from a mesquite-fired grill. Be sure to try the Pirata, with smoked Angus sirloin, sea salt, cheese, and avocado.

2525 West Anderson, 512/452-0001

Chef Alma Alcocer-Thomas' take on casual Mexico City cuisine is approachable, affordable, and delicious. Brunch includes Huevos Franceses, made with eggs and spinach resting on corn pudding; or Thomas' version of migas, called Huevos Revueltos. Throw down a Mimosa Feliz and don't miss the gorgeous views from the upstairs patio.

1025 Barton Springs Rd., 512/609-8923

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El Arroyo

Sports Bar, Tex-Mex • Old West Austin • $10-$25

The extensive menu at this longtime Austin favorite offers everything from breakfast tacos to late-night entrées. Don't miss the rollicking happy hour or the big TVs on the deck.

1624 W. Fifth, 512/474-1222

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El Caribe

Interior Mexican, Tex-Mex • Midtown • $10-$25

A little-known jewel serves a mix of Interior Mexican and more conventional Mexican fare. The tastes are authentic, the prices are very reasonable, and the portions are huge.

5610-A N. Lamar, 512/452-6207

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El Chilito Tacos y Cafe

Tex-Mex • East • Under $10

Fresh, fast, and portable is what you can expect from this festive corner taqueria. Don't miss the cochinita in fresh corn tortillas or the great paleta selection. Wash it all down with a frozen sangria or two.

2219 Manor Rd., 512/382-3797

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El Jacalito

Tex-Mex • South

2030 E. Oltorf #112, 512/445-4109

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El Mercado

Tex-Mex • Midtown • $10-$25

Dinner at this location of the popular Tex-Mex happy-hour haven doesn't disappoint, especially after a few of the reliable Mexican martinis.

7414 Burnet Rd., 512/454-2500

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El Mercado South

Tex-Mex • South Congress and South First • $10-$25

Mystery Mondays are the staple at this Tex-Mex restaurant – perfect for those avoiding nearby South Congress chaos. Every week, Christine Albert and Bill Kirchen join a surprise guest in what usually turns out to be an unrehearsed yet can’t-be-missed jam session loved by locals. During the rest of the week, the all-ages (and dog-friendly) patio stage is frequented by country, blues, and rock & roll staples in the Austin scene.