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Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy
Try this Lubbock-based chain for both traditional Tex-Mex and adventurous Interior Mexican offerings.
2901 S Capital of Texas Hwy + 512/306-0857
Angie's Mexican Restaurant
This bustling restaurant serves up Tex-Mex breakfasts and huge $7 lunch specials. The incredible homemade El Paso-style corn tortillas are one of Angie's many claims to fame.
1307 E. Seventh + 512/476-5413
Antonio's Mexican Restaurant
Staples such as fajitas, burritos, enchiladas, and carne guisada are adequate, and the margaritas flow freely.
12602 Research + 512/336-8969
Austin Java City Hall Cafe
Beyond the necessary hot cup o' joe, Austin Java offers an array of sustenance plus luscious desserts to get you back on the move on a cold day.
301 W. Second #100 + 512/481-9400
Azul Tequila Mexican Restaurant
Offers both Tex-Mex dishes and Interior specialties such as albondigas en chipotle and enchiladas de pipian. Go with a crowd, listen to the music, and have some fun.
4211 S. Lamar + 512/416-9667
Baby Acapulco
5610 N. I-35 + 512/302-1366
Baby Acapulco North
Try this place for great enchiladas and popular flavored margaritas that should come with warning stickers: "Muy bueno!"
13609 N. I-35 + 512/670-9111
Baby Acapulco Stonelake
Try this place for great enchiladas and multiflavored margaritas that should come with warning stickers: "Muy bueno!"
9505-B Stonelake + 512/795-9000
1628 Barton Springs Rd. + 512/474-8774
Baby Acapulco's Lakeshore
1705-A S. Lakeshore Blvd. + 512/447-1339
Bufalo Bob's Chalupa Wagon
Affiliated with the St. David's Healthy Dining Program, 80% of this Tex-Mex/Mediterranean fusion chalupa menu is gluten fee, and the rest can be made vegan.
2201 S. First + 512/662-2801
Burrito Factory
Pick up freshly prepared burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and tortas, as well as reasonably priced plate specials.
2025 Guadalupe (Dobie Mall, second floor) + 512/480-8680
Capitol Grounds Cafe
Open at 6:30am for early birds looking for a breakfast taco or a muffin, and a special cup of joe. Later in the day, expect plate lunch specials, such as steak or pork chops.
1500 San Jacinto + 512/236-8226
Carlos'n Charlie's
"No shirt, no shoes, no problem." Local music happens every weekend over the summer, so try the grilled shrimp, fajitas, or crispy chicken salad while you party.
5973 Hiline Rd. + 512/266-1683
Casa Chapala
Breakfast here starts at 9am, and you will find plates such as migas, as well as a variety of breakfast tacos. All of your other favorites are prepared fresh daily. We like the enchiladas.
101 San Jacinto + 512/479-1200
3010-D W. Anderson + 512/459-4242
Casa de Luna's El Arroyo
12432 FM 2244, Bee Cave + 512/402-0007
Casa Garcia's
Breakfast tacos and fresh flour tortillas are coming out the kitchen all day, and the daily lunch specials are terrific.
1000 S. Lamar + 512/851-8684
Casa Maria
One of the best-kept secrets in town – who knew? It's been open for 13 years, serving succulent, tender pork; fabulous soup; and all of your other Tex-Mex favorites. Read our review.
4327 S. First #102 + 512/444-8861
Cazamance
This fusion of Middle Eastern and barbecue features dishes such as Boy Dakar lamb burger, and yassa chicken quesadilla.
1102 E. Cesar Chavez + 512/487-7222