Interior Mexican Restaurants in East Austin

La Fruta Feliz

Interior Mexican • East • Under $10 •  First Plates 

The barbacoa is top notch, while the picadillo is mind-numbingly good, made from minced – not ground – beef. What sucked us in originally was the promise of chivo (goat barbacoa), which melts in your mouth with intensely good flavor and isn't too gamey. The carne guisada is tender and smothered in a rich, beefy, comino-kissed sauce, while the pork carnitas are tender and unctuous. When it all settles out, La Fruta has vaulted into rarified territory as one of the best taquerias in town.

3124 Manor Rd., 512/961-5013

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Nixta Taqueria

Interior Mexican, Taqueria • East

2512 E. 12th, 512/551-3855

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Techo Mezcaleria & Agave Bar

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

2201 Manor Road, 512/480-8441

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Veracruz Fonda & Bar

Interior Mexican • East

Sisters Reyna and Maritza Vazquez share authentic and fresh food inspired by their hometown in Veracruz, Mexico.

1905 Aldrich St. Unit 125, 737/318-4896

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