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Tex-Mex Restaurants in East Austin

12 results Tex-Mex East

Busty's Bar and Jukebox

American Cafe, Tex-MexEast

Busty's Bar and Jukebox is a bar/diner that offers American and Tex-Mex comfort food.

6214 Cameron Rd.

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Chi'Lantro BBQ

Korean, Tex-MexEast

Korean barbecue offered in four 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. Located at Mueller.

1201 Barbara Jordan, 512/900-7648

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El Chilito Tacos y Cafe

Tex-MexEastUnder $10

Fresh, fast, and portable is what you can expect from this festive corner taqueria. Don't miss the cochinita in fresh corn tortillas or the great paleta selection. Wash it all down with a frozen sangria or two.

2219 Manor Rd., 512/382-3797

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Fiesta

Tex-MexEast

The melting pot of grocery stores, Fiesta boasts several aisles of international foods in addition to the bilingual signs, pastries, produce, and brand names of Mexico. The additional indoor and outdoor markets (including yummy roasted corn and Hawaiian Shaved Ice stands) keep the crowds happy.

3909 N. I-35, 512/406-3900

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Marcelino Pan y Vino

Tex-MexEast

901 Tillery St., 512/926-1709

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Mi Madre's

Tex-MexEastUnder $10

This restaurant is known for its giant breakfast tacos and excellent Mexican food in a homey diner atmosphere. Start with queso at an outdoor table before digging in.

2201 Manor Rd., 512/322-9721

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Mmmpanadas

Tex-MexEastUnder $10

This locally-owned artisan purveyor of empanadas focuses on fresh ingredients and unexpected flavor combinations. Baked fresh and made from scratch with the highest quality unbleached American flour.

4209 Airport Blvd., 512/788-2228

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Paco's Tacos

Tex-MexEastUnder $10

Mueller denizens can make it a dog-walk to this purveyor of breakfast tacos.

1304 E. 51st, 512/323-6206

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Pollos Asados El Norteños

Taqueria, Tex-MexEastUnder $10

4925 Craigwood Dr, 512/921-4342

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Taco-Mex

Tex-MexEast

It's grab-and-go at this cult favorite, which serves up legendary tacos out of a walk-up window in a strip mall on Manor Rd.

2611 Manor Rd., 512/524-0860

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Techo Mezcaleria & Agave Bar

Interior Mexican, Tex-MexEast$10-$25

2201 Manor Road, 512/480-8441

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Torchy's Tacos

Tex-MexEast

The crowds gathering at all hours attest to the loyal following Torchy's has developed. Look for crowdpleasers like their fried avocado taco or inventive takes like the ahi-tuna-filled Mr. Pink. Make sure to try the breakfast menu too.

1801 E. 51st, 512/322-2411

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