The best Mexican in Austin
Nixta Taqueria leads our ranking for Mexican in Austin. It is named most often by local critics and food writers. Veracruz Fonda and Bar and Cuantos Tacos come next.
- 1Nixta TaqueriaNamed by the MICHELIN Guide
- 2Veracruz Fonda and BarNamed by the MICHELIN Guide
3Cuantos TacosNamed by the MICHELIN Guide
812 Mexican restaurants are open in and around Austin. The top 6 are ranked first; the rest follow.
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Photo: comedortx.com Comedor
Mexican restaurant · Austin- Where
- 501 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701
- Phone
- (512) 499-0977
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Photo: eldoradocafeatx.com Eldorado Cafe
Tex-Mex restaurant · Austin- Where
- 3300 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78757
- Phone
- (512) 420-2222
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- ATX Cocina110 San Antonio St #170, Austin
- Arriba Abajo506 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin
- Beto's Restaurant3306 Oak Springs Dr, Austin
- Bulevar Mexican Kitchen9400 Arboretum Blvd, Austin
De Nada Cantina2 locations: Austin
- 4715 E Cesar Chavez St4715 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin
- 1302 S 1st St1302 S 1st St, Austin
- El Alma1025 Barton Springs Rd, Austin
- El Chile Café y Cantina1900 Manor Rd, Austin
Fresa's2 locations: Austin
- 1703 1st St S1703 1st St S, Austin
- 3600 N Capital of3600 N Capital of, Austin
- Fresa's - 9th & Lamar915 N Lamar Blvd, Austin
- Geraldine's605 Davis St, AustinOpen now until 11 PM
- Guero's Oak Garden1416 S Congress Ave, Austin
- Guero's Taco Bar1412 Congress Ave S, Austin
- La Condesa400A W 2nd St, Austin
- La Piscina600 W 2nd St, AustinOpen now until 10 PM
- La Popular Austin7415 Southwest Pkwy building 5, Austin
- Las Palomas Restaurant & Bar3201 Bee Caves Rd Ste 122, Austin
- MANUELS REGIONAL MEXICAN COOKING310 Congress Ave, AustinOpen now until 9 PM
- MEXTA Mexican Restaurant106 E 6th St, Austin
- Manuel's10201 Jollyville Rd, AustinOpen now until 9 PM
- Matt's El Rancho3600 Presidential Blvd, AustinOpen now until 9 PM
- Nomade1506 S 1st St, AustinOpen now until 9 PM
- VERDAD True Modern Mexican2701 Perseverance Dr, Austin
Worth the drive
Within about half an hour of Austin.
Photo: elreyrestaurant.com El Rey Mexican Bar & Grill
Mexican restaurant · Dripping Springs- Where
- 2400B US-290 Ste 2, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
- Phone
- (512) 858-5459
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No longer open
- 3 Borrachos Bar & Grill, 1300 Gattis School Rd has closed.
- Alli Mexican Cuisine, 948 Payton Gin Rd has closed.
- Alma's Tacos, 8213 Brodie Ln has closed.
- Antojitos Mexicanos Los Jarochos, 6705 E Riverside Dr has closed.
- Bandit Tacos, 100 Houston St has closed.
- Benji's Cantina, 716 W 6th St has closed.
- Berryhill Baja Grill & Cantina, 3600 N Capital of Texas Hwy has closed.
- Casa Vallarta, 6002 Burleson Rd has closed.
- Casitas Taco, 2310 S Lamar Blvd Ste 101 has closed.
- Chilaquiles Factory, 200 Buttercup Creek Blvd Ste 130 has closed.
- Chispas, 214 W 4th St has closed.
- D Yanira's Kitchen, 8203 Bluff Springs Rd has closed.
- El Sol Y La Luna Restaurant, 600 E 6th St has closed.
- El Sol y La Luna, 1224 S Congress Ave has closed.
- El Vago Cantina, 8201 Cross Park Dr Ste B2 has closed.
- Gordo’s Tortas & BBQ, 9601 Hwy 290 W. has closed.
- Gringa's Street Tacos, 10025 Burnet Rd has closed.
- Juana Taco, 1207 E 11th St has closed.
- Kitchen Del Mar Seafood Grill & Bar, 3519 Ranch Rd 620 N has closed.
- Lechuza Birria Tacos, 3403 S Lamar Blvd has closed.
- Letty's Tacos, 1310 W Howard Ln has closed.
- Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant, 10003 FM-969 has closed.
- MiJo's Tex-Mex & Cantina, 1000 E 11th St has closed.
- Pablito's Bakery & Taqueria, 1015 E Braker Ln Ste 6 has closed.
- Prime Taco Grille, 11215 S Interstate 35 Ste 120 has closed.
- Ramos Restaurant & Sports Bar, 116 E Parsons St has closed.
- Salsa's Mexican Cuisine & Cantina, 3480 Ranch Road 620 S has closed.
- Sofia's Mexican Restaurant, 1300 Gattis School Rd Ste 200 has closed.
- Stinson's Coffee & Tacos, 4416 Burnet Rd has closed.
- Taco ' Bout It, 701 E 53rd St has closed.
- Tacos El PiBe, 4412 Brandt Rd has closed.
- Tamales LEO, 7210 Cameron Rd has closed.
- Tequila Grill, 103B Pecan St W has closed.
- The Mexican Blanket, 901 Canyon Wren Dr has closed.
- The Smokin' Rose Taco Joint, 1308 E 6th St has closed.
- Tomas' Tacos, 7110 Cameron Rd has closed.
- Tortuga Flats, 3107 S Interstate 35 has closed.
- Tómalo Taqueria, 44 East Ave Unit 100 has closed.
- Verde's Mexican Parrilla, 16018 Hamilton Pool Rd has closed.
- Zandunga Mexican Bistro, 1000 E 11th St has closed.
How we rank
Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Austin’s own judges have said in public: readers’ polls count most, then critics’ standing lists, then local press and food writers. Every point is numbered and listed under Sources below. The full method.
What changed
- Zandunga Mexican Bistro closed
- Verde's Mexican Parrilla closed
- Tómalo Taqueria closed
- Tomas' Tacos closed
- The Smokin' Rose Taco Joint closed
- Tamales LEO closed
- Tacos El PiBe closed
- Taco ' Bout It closed
- Stinson's Coffee & Tacos closed
- Prime Taco Grille closed
- Pablito's Bakery & Taqueria closed
- MiJo's Tex-Mex & Cantina closed
- Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant closed
- Letty's Tacos closed
- Lechuza Birria Tacos closed
- Kitchen Del Mar Seafood Grill & Bar closed
- Juana Taco closed
- Gringa's Street Tacos closed
- Gordo’s Tortas & BBQ closed
- El Vago Cantina closed
- El Sol y La Luna closed
- El Sol Y La Luna Restaurant closed
- D Yanira's Kitchen closed
- Chispas closed
- Casitas Taco closed
- Casa Vallarta closed
- Berryhill Baja Grill & Cantina closed
- Benji's Cantina closed
- Antojitos Mexicanos Los Jarochos closed
- Alma's Tacos closed
Questions
- What is the best Mexican in Austin?
- Nixta Taqueria. Bib Gourmand (good food at a moderate price) in the MICHELIN Guide; Eater Austin (2024). Veracruz Fonda and Bar and Cuantos Tacos come next.
- How many Mexican restaurants are in Austin?
- 812 are open in and around Austin as of October 2026, including 3 Hermanas Taqueria, ATX Cocina, AUTENTICOS MICHOACANOS ATX #2, Achiote ATX, Aguas Frescas Lupita and 807 more. Within a half-hour drive there are 219 more, in Spicewood, Kyle, Bastrop, San Marcos, Hutto, Leander, Lockhart, Georgetown, Liberty Hill, Wimberley, Taylor, Elgin, Dripping Springs, Jonestown and Lago Vista.
- Which Mexican restaurants in Austin take reservations?
- 26 take online bookings: ATX Cocina, Arriba Abajo, Beto's Restaurant, Bulevar Mexican Kitchen, Comedor, De Nada Cantina, De Nada Cantina, El Alma and 18 more. The rest are walk-in or by phone.
- Where can I order Mexican online in Austin?
- 279 have online ordering on their own websites: AUTENTICOS MICHOACANOS ATX #2, Amayas Mexican Restaurant, Amorcito Taqueria #1, Arriba Abajo, Auténticos Michoacános #1, Baby Acapulco, Baby Acapulco, Baby Acapulco and 271 more.
- Is 3 Borrachos Bar & Grill in Austin still open?
- No. 3 Borrachos Bar & Grill has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Alli Mexican Cuisine in Austin still open?
- No. Alli Mexican Cuisine has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Alma's Tacos in Austin still open?
- No. Alma's Tacos has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Antojitos Mexicanos Los Jarochos in Austin still open?
- No. Antojitos Mexicanos Los Jarochos has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Bandit Tacos in Austin still open?
- No. Bandit Tacos has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Benji's Cantina in Austin still open?
- No. Benji's Cantina has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Berryhill Baja Grill & Cantina in Austin still open?
- No. Berryhill Baja Grill & Cantina has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Casa Vallarta in Austin still open?
- No. Casa Vallarta has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Casitas Taco in Austin still open?
- No. Casitas Taco has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Chilaquiles Factory in Austin still open?
- No. Chilaquiles Factory has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Chispas in Austin still open?
- No. Chispas has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is D Yanira's Kitchen in Austin still open?
- No. D Yanira's Kitchen has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is El Sol Y La Luna Restaurant in Austin still open?
- No. El Sol Y La Luna Restaurant has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is El Sol y La Luna in Austin still open?
- No. El Sol y La Luna has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is El Vago Cantina in Austin still open?
- No. El Vago Cantina has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Gordo’s Tortas & BBQ in Austin still open?
- No. Gordo’s Tortas & BBQ has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Gringa's Street Tacos in Austin still open?
- No. Gringa's Street Tacos has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Juana Taco in Austin still open?
- No. Juana Taco has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Kitchen Del Mar Seafood Grill & Bar in Austin still open?
- No. Kitchen Del Mar Seafood Grill & Bar has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Lechuza Birria Tacos in Austin still open?
- No. Lechuza Birria Tacos has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Letty's Tacos in Austin still open?
- No. Letty's Tacos has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant in Austin still open?
- No. Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is MiJo's Tex-Mex & Cantina in Austin still open?
- No. MiJo's Tex-Mex & Cantina has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Pablito's Bakery & Taqueria in Austin still open?
- No. Pablito's Bakery & Taqueria has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Prime Taco Grille in Austin still open?
- No. Prime Taco Grille has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Ramos Restaurant & Sports Bar in Austin still open?
- No. Ramos Restaurant & Sports Bar has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Salsa's Mexican Cuisine & Cantina in Austin still open?
- No. Salsa's Mexican Cuisine & Cantina has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Sofia's Mexican Restaurant in Austin still open?
- No. Sofia's Mexican Restaurant has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Stinson's Coffee & Tacos in Austin still open?
- No. Stinson's Coffee & Tacos has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Taco ' Bout It in Austin still open?
- No. Taco ' Bout It has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Tacos El PiBe in Austin still open?
- No. Tacos El PiBe has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Tamales LEO in Austin still open?
- No. Tamales LEO has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Tequila Grill in Austin still open?
- No. Tequila Grill has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is The Mexican Blanket in Austin still open?
- No. The Mexican Blanket has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is The Smokin' Rose Taco Joint in Austin still open?
- No. The Smokin' Rose Taco Joint has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Tomas' Tacos in Austin still open?
- No. Tomas' Tacos has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Tortuga Flats in Austin still open?
- No. Tortuga Flats has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Tómalo Taqueria in Austin still open?
- No. Tómalo Taqueria has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Verde's Mexican Parrilla in Austin still open?
- No. Verde's Mexican Parrilla has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
- Is Zandunga Mexican Bistro in Austin still open?
- No. Zandunga Mexican Bistro has closed. For Mexican nearby, see the list above.
Sources
- 1the MICHELIN Guide, https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/texas/austin_2958315/restaurants/bib-gourmand, 2026. Checked Oct 7, 2026. Archived copy.
- 2Eater Austin, Best Mexican Restaurants in Austin, April 2024. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
- 3Best of ATX, Best of ATX 2026: Readers’ Choice Winners - Austin Monthly Magazine, 2026. Checked Oct 7, 2026. Archived copy.
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