El Mesón
Aside from signature dishes like the ancho relleno with goat cheese and tomatillo relish, this authentic SoLa spot now serves the best, most affordable Interior Mexican brunch south of the river – which includes healthy breakfast items, homemade pozole and paella, and an outstanding smoky Bloody Mary made with mezcal. – Claudia Alarcón
2038 S. Lamar
512/442-4441
www.elmesonaustin.wordpress.com
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