Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Austin, according to Tripadvisor
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Austin, according to Tripadvisor
Mexican fare ranks with Italian and Chinese as Americans' top-three favorite global cuisines, according to the National Restaurant Association. Mexican flavors and ingredients have permeated all corners of American cuisine, infusing vibrant and varied tastes into Americans’ daily diet. But while tacos and enchiladas may seem commonplace in America now, that wasn’t always the case.
To be sure, Americans have been influenced by the flavors of our neighbor to the south for hundreds of years. But it wasn't until refugees from southern and central Mexico brought their culinary traditions north to the U.S. during the Mexican Revolution that dishes like tacos found their way into the mainstream. An increasingly global culture (and a growing number of Mexican fast-food mainstays and high-end restaurants) have cemented Mexican food's beloved role in U.S. cuisine. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best Mexican food in Austin?
To find out, Stacker turned to Tripadvisor to compile a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Austin. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
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#23. Suerte
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1800 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702-2704
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#22. Hula Hut
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3825 Lake Austin Blvd Ste 101, Austin, TX 78703-3510
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#21. Pappasito's Cantina
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6513 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752
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#20. Javi's Best of Tex-Mex
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 7709 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78744-1786
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#19. La Condesa
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 400 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701-3898
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#18. Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 606 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78701
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#17. Chuy's
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 11680 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78759-4032
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#16. Matt's El Rancho
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2613 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704-4732
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#15. El Naranjo
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2717 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704-5044
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#14. Gloria's Latin Cuisine
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3309 Esperanza Crossing Suite #100 Suite 100, Austin, TX 78758
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#13. Guero's Taco Bar
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1412 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
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#12. El Alma Cafe
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1025 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704-1148
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#11. Z'Tejas 6th Street
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1110 West 6th Street, Austin, TX 78703
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#10. Manuel's Downtown
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 310 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701-4024
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#9. Juan in a Million
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 2300 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702-4604
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#8. Tacodeli
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1500 Spyglass Dr Suite B, Austin, TX 78746-7590
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#7. Veracruz All Natural
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (5.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1704 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702-4402
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#6. Chuy's
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1728 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704-1037
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#5. Torchys Tacos
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 2801 Guadalupe St St 5-b, Austin, TX 78705-3764
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#4. Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 11500 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78748-2712
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#3. Torchys Tacos
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1822 S Congress, Austin, TX 78704
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#2. Torchy's Tacos
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 2809 S. 1st St., Austin, TX 78704
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#1. Fonda San Miguel
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2330 W North Loop Blvd, Austin, TX 78756-2360
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