Modern Mexican restaurant showcasing masa-based dishes and wood-fired cooking techniques in a stylish East Austin space.
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Nixta Taqueria
Mexican · East Austin · James Beard Semifinalist
Tiny East Austin taqueria crafting inventive tacos on handmade blue corn tortillas. One of the most celebrated taquerias in the country.
97
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Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ
Tex-Mex BBQ · South Austin
The ultimate Austin mashup: world-class Central Texas BBQ meets Tex-Mex in a beloved south Austin trailer-turned-restaurant. Brisket tacos are transcendent.
95
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Fonda San Miguel
Interior Mexican · North Loop · James Beard America's Classics Award
Pioneer of interior Mexican cuisine in the US since 1975. Refined regional dishes in a hacienda-style setting. Sunday brunch buffet is legendary.
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Mercado Sin Nombre
Mexican Cafe · East Austin · Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025, James Beard Semifinalist 2026
East Austin cafe exploring heirloom Mexican corn and specialty coffee. The 100-hour biscuit and masa twinkie earned national acclaim.
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Veracruz All Natural
Mexican · East Austin · Food Network Top 5 Tacos in America
Sisters Reyna and Maritza Vazquez built an Austin taco empire from a tiny trailer. Migas tacos and fresh corn tortillas are iconic.
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Comedor
Mexican · Downtown
Upscale contemporary Mexican restaurant downtown featuring wood-fired cooking, inventive moles, and an agave-forward bar program in a striking modern space.
Downtown modern Mexican restaurant with a gorgeous patio and one of Austin's best margarita programs. The menu blends traditional Mexican recipes with Texas ingredients. Weekend brunch is popular for ...
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El Alma
Mexican · South Congress
Elevated Mexican cuisine with a stunning rooftop patio on South Congress, serving refined classics and creative cocktails with skyline views.