Tex-Mex Restaurants near South Lamar and Barton Springs in Austin

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.

4211 S. Lamar, 512/416-9667

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Baby Acapulco

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

Try this place for great enchiladas and multiflavored margaritas that should come with warning stickers: "Muy bueno!"

1628 Barton Springs Rd., 512/474-8774

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Chuy's

Tex-Mex • South Lamar and Barton Springs • $10-$25 •  First Plates 

With hubcaps, colored lights, and a velvet Elvis, this is Austin-style Tex-Mex at its tacky, funky best. It's almost always busy, but the creamy queso and chips is worth the wait.

1728 Barton Springs Rd., 512/474-4452

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Matt's El Rancho

Tex-Mex • South Lamar and Barton Springs • $10-$25 •  First Plates 

Serving Austin since 1952, this immensely popular Tex-Mex icon is a food-happy dispenser of giant margaritas, excellent enchiladas, and craving-curbing quesadillas. Expect a wait – it'll be worth it. Want to order like an old-timer? Get the addictive Bob Armstrong dip.

2613 S. Lamar, 512/462-9333

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Maudie's Tex-Mex

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

In this "Tex-Mex Heaven," they serve breakfast every day and make their margaritas with fresh-squeezed juices.

1212 S. Lamar, 512/440-8088

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Papalote Taco House

Tex-Mex • South Lamar and Barton Springs • Under $10 •  First Plates 

From the folks at Azul Tequila, this tiny storefront has a following for the guajolote en mole tacos.

2803 S. Lamar, 512/804-2474

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Tacodeli

Tex-Mex • South Lamar and Barton Springs • Under $10 •  First Plates 

At this popular local chain, people get religious about the extra-hot Dona sauce, and for good reason: It's just that good.

1500 Spyglass, 512/732-0303

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Torchy's Tacos

Tex-Mex • South Lamar and Barton Springs

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.

3005 S. Lamar, 512/614-1832

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