Restaurant Guide

198 results Tex-Mex

Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy

Interior Mexican, Tex-Mex • West Austin and Lakeway • $10-$25

Try this Lubbock-based chain for both traditional Tex-Mex and adventurous Interior Mexican offerings.

2901 S Capital of Texas Hwy, 512/306-0857

Fresh seafood from Gulf Coast and West Coast waters appears in a variety of enticing forms. Plump Gulf shrimp, arranged on a luxurious pool of silken atole corn sauce, are topped with a crunchy crown of Manchego cheese and herbed bread crumbs, and enlivened by a piquant chile arbol aioli and flavor bombs of grilled cherry tomatoes. But be warned, the dessert menu will leave you wanting more.

1816 S. First, 512/401-3161

Amaya's Taco Village

Tex-Mex • South • Under $10

This spacious, no-frills Austin institution serves classic Tex-Mex breakfasts, lunches, and dinners daily. Look for the fresh homemade tortillas, crispy tacos, and slow-roasted beef ribs.

5804 N I-35, 512/458-2531

Angie's Mexican Restaurant

Tex-Mex • Lower East • $10-$25

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

Austin Java City Hall Cafe

Bakery/Coffeehouse, Tex-Mex • Downtown • Under $10

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

Austin Taco Project

Global Contemporary, Taqueria, Tex-Mex • Downtown

500 E. Fourth

Azul Tequila

Tex-Mex • North • $10-$25

The menu is divided between traditional Tex-Mex dishes and interior Mexican specialties served in generous portions with colorful plate presentations.

3815 Dry Creek, 512/334-9973

Azul Tequila

Interior Mexican, Tex-Mex • South Lamar and Barton Springs • $10-$25

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.