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Restaurant Guide

Tex-Mex Restaurants in Downtown Austin

17 results Tex-Mex Downtown Show Map

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B Burrito Factory

Tex-Mex • Downtown • Under $10

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

Korean barbecue offered in five kinds of protein, spicy noodle bowls, chicken wings glazed with sweet and spicy Gangnam sauce, and those addictive kimchi fries are some of the menu's highlights at this Downtown trailer.

823 Congress Ave., 512/593-6290

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D Chi'Lantro BBQ

Korean, Tex-Mex • Downtown • $10-$25 • First Plates

The offerings from Jae Kim’s brick and mortar "Home of the Kimchi Fries" should be as yummy as that of the popular trucks. The menu is slightly different, sporting Kimchi fried rice balls containing rice, cheddar, Monterey Jack, nori, and gochujang, but retains plenty of crowd favorites.

1509 S. Lamar, 512/428-5269

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E Chipotle Mexican Grill

Tex-Mex • Downtown • Under $10

801 Congress, 512/391-1668

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F Chupacabra Cantina

Tex-Mex • Downtown • $10-$25

400 E. Sixth, 512/703-4628

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G Iron Cactus Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar (Downtown)

Tex-Mex • Downtown • $10-$25

In addition to stacked enchiladas, the extensive menu offers hearty steak, chicken, and shrimp dishes flavored with a combination of Southwestern and Interior Mexican spices.

606 Trinity, 512/472-9240

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H Mi Casa Tamales

Tex-Mex • Downtown • Under $10

This place is a purveyor of two things which Sixth Street desperately needs: traditional tamales and Tejano music.

503 E. Sixth, 512/686-6096

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I Micheladas Cafe y Cantina

Tex-Mex • Downtown

On weekends brunch starts at ten o'clock here, and includes everything from migas to Huevos Rancheros.

333 E. Second, 512/320-0300

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J Pelons

Tex-Mex • Downtown

802 Red River, 512/243-7874

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K Polvos

Interior Mexican, Tex-Mex • Downtown

The South Austin institution brings its killer margs and convivial take on interior Mexican cuisine to a new Downtown location.

360 Nueces #10, 512/494-4064

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L Qdoba Mexican Grill

Tex-Mex • Downtown

Various locations

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M Rustic Tap

Pub Grub, Tex-Mex • Downtown

Rustic Tap offers patrons their choice of 20 local beers and a menu complete with Tex-Mex options, sliders, and grilled chicken to fill their stomaches while they listen to live music performed by varying guest artists.