Best Mexican Restaurants in Austin

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1. VERDAD True Modern Mexican

4.7

Exceptional(576)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Austin

Booked 38 times today

Last minute birthday celebration. Every bite was better than the one before. Life is short, eat dessert FIRST! Amazing Mexican chocolate souffle cake. A little pricey, but huge portions... we brought home enough fajita leftovers for a second meal.

2. Verbena

4.5

Awesome(422)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 10 times today

We had an engagement luncheon at the restaurant. It was the perfect setting with big windows and lots of light. The staff did a wonderful job serving all 12 of our party. Highly recommend!

3. ATX Cocina

4.8

Exceptional(2640)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 61 times today

We had an amazing dinner on Tuesday evening. They have a great selection of tequila. The wine selection is a bit pricey, we had a nice bottle for about $85. For an appetizer we had the Hamachi, which I enjoyed but my husband was not really fond of. We also had the Brussel Sprouts and Sopes as an appetizer to share for the table. They were both excellent. The Brussel Sprouts had jalapenos, which gave them a nice kick. The entrees are very large, next time I think we will share. I had the whole roasted fish, which was amazing. Lots of garlic and the sauce was very flavorful. They debone the fish and it was wonderful with the homemade tortillas. My husband had the short rib, which was also delicious. It was very tender and flavorful. Our guests had the carne asada and the El Rey and both were very pleased. We shared the sweet potatoes and corn as sides. I really loved the sweet potatoes. Our service was great, even on a busy night and the manager did come by to check on us at one point. They are very conscious of food allergies, which I greatly appreciate. The entire menu is gluten free! A great place for dinner, before a show at ACL. Reservations required as they are very busy.

4. Este

4.8

Exceptional(72)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • East Austin

Booked 61 times today

Fantastic service and delicious food and creative drinks.

5. La Condesa

4.6

Exceptional(2245)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 26 times today

Our waiter Manny was super! Great recommendations and great service. Food was fresh and flavorful. You can tell the care and time they take to make their plates here. I enjoyed the background and context given for each plate as it came out and made the experience that much better.

6. De Nada Cantina

4.8

Exceptional(539)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • East Austin

Booked 67 times today

Excellent meal. Good vibe. Everything was spot on.

7. Comedor

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4.7

Exceptional(37)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 30 times today

Comedor is the perfect restaurant. Excellent food and best atmosphere. The bone marrow tacos and fish tacos are my favorites. Excellent cocktails and wine menu, as well. Easily one of the best restaurants in Austin.

8. Mexta

4.7

Exceptional(136)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 16 times today

The salmon with plantain purée and chocomaiz were amazing, along with the stuffed peppers and ceviche! Cocktails some of the best we’ve had, getting the carajillo with dessert or a as nightcap is a must.