Tex-Mex Restaurants in Austin, Under $10

A Amaya's Taco Village

Tex-Mex • Midtown • 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

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B Arturo's

Bakery, Deli/Sandwich Shop, Tex-Mex • Campus • Under $10

Around the corner from El Mercado, you'll find Mexican fare, sandwiches, burgers, and smoothies to enjoy in the expansive basement dining area.

314 W. 17th, 512/469-0380

C 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

D Cabo Bob's

Tex-Mex • Campus • Under $10

Austin-based mini-chain offers affordable burritos, tacos, nachos, and bowls.

2828 Rio Grande, 512/432-1112

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

5222 Burnet Rd., 512/852-9970

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F Chipotle Mexican Grill

Tex-Mex • Campus • Under $10

You pick the ingredients; it builds the burrito.

2230 Guadalupe, 512/320-0238

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G Chipotle Mexican Grill

Tex-Mex • Downtown • Under $10

801 Congress, 512/391-1668

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H Chipotle Mexican Grill

Southwestern, Tex-Mex • North • Under $10

1700 W. Parmer #200, 512/837-0114

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I Cisco's

American Cafe, Tex-Mex • Lower East • Under $10

In the breakfast business for more than 50 years, Cisco's still serves migas, huevos rancheros, and hot biscuits with a healthy dose of Austin political history.

1511 E. Sixth, 512/478-2420

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J El Alma Cafe y Cantina

Tex-Mex • South Congress and South First • Under $10 • First Plates

Chef Alma Alcocer-Thomas' take on casual Mexico City cuisine is approachable, affordable, and delicious. Brunch includes Huevos Franceses, made with eggs and spinach resting on corn pudding; or Thomas' version of migas, called Huevos Revueltos. Throw down a Mimosa Feliz and don't miss the gorgeous views from the upstairs patio.

1025 Barton Springs Rd., 512/609-8923

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K El Chilito Tacos y Cafe

Tex-Mex • East • Under $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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L El Chilito Tacos y Cafe

Tex-Mex • Lower East • Under $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.