Interior Mexican Restaurants in West Austin and Lakeway, $10-$25

Hecho en México

Interior Mexican • West Austin and Lakeway • $10-$25

The menu boasts appealing items clearly influenced by Central Mexico, the specialty cocktail selections include signature margaritas (including one made with tepache, a fermented pineapple drink that's popular in Jalisco), and the sauces here were all extraordinary, but the precooked meats and chaotic service disappointed.

6001 W. William Cannon, 512/301-0060

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Las Palomas

Interior Mexican • West Austin and Lakeway • $10-$25

This restaurant, opened for business for over 30 years, is still serving up delicious Interior Mexican in a lovely setting. The empanadas, frijoles a la charra, beef tenderloin, and anything with the mole sauce is not to be missed. Also check out the extensive gluten-free menu.

3201 Bee Caves Rd. #122, 512/327-9889

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Los Pinos Mexican Restaurant

Interior Mexican • West Austin and Lakeway • $10-$25

Los Pinos provides a balance of Tex-Mex and Interior Mexican cuisines. Be sure to try the fish borracho: tilapia swimming in chipotle-cream sauce, corn, and mushrooms. The tortillas and aguas frescas are made fresh daily.

11715 FM 2244, Bee Cave, 512/263-2320

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Santa Catarina Restaurant

Interior Mexican • West Austin and Lakeway • $10-$25 •  First Plates 

This happy marriage of quality and affordability boasts a menu that will challenge you to choose from exceptionally good entrées, like red-chile mole and Oaxacan-style tortilla soup.

310 RR 620 S. Ste. A-4, Lakeway, 512/300-0946

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Señor Buddy's

Interior Mexican • West Austin and Lakeway • $10-$25 •  First Plates 

Its big sister, Curra's Grill, is known for solid interior cuisine, and fans will find many familiar menu items. You'll also find 20 beers on tap, hamburgers, and an amphitheater.

8600 Hwy. 290 W., 512/288-0437

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ZuZu Handmade Mexican Food

Interior Mexican • West Austin and Lakeway • $10-$25

The tomatillo and poblano salsas are fresh, and the guacamole is some of the best in town. Try corn relish and green salad on for sides.

6317 Bee Caves Rd. #200, 512/732-2117

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