Best Mexican restaurants in Austin

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1. VERDAD True Modern Mexican

4.7

Exceptional(576)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Austin

Booked 32 times today

Last minute birthday celebration. Every bite was better than the one before. Life is short, eat dessert FIRST! Amazing Mexican chocolate souffle cake. A little pricey, but huge portions... we brought home enough fajita leftovers for a second meal.

2. Verbena

4.5

Awesome(422)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 8 times today

We had an engagement luncheon at the restaurant. It was the perfect setting with big windows and lots of light. The staff did a wonderful job serving all 12 of our party. Highly recommend!

3. ATX Cocina

4.8

Exceptional(2641)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 58 times today

Spectacular food. Literally nothing on the menu was poor; everything was excellent, from appetizers through dessert. Our server was pleasant, knowledgeable, and attentive.

4. Este

4.8

Exceptional(73)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • East Austin

Booked 60 times today

Este just became one of my favorite restaurant in Greater Austin. Right from the start, the tangy, fresh, taste bud tantalizing duo of salsas served with the corn flat bread were fabulous. The rest of the meal, including the desserts, was truly remarkable. All the service staff contributed to bringing the food quickly to our table. They were well trained, being knowledgeable of the menu and engaging in their conversation. We met the very kind manager at the end of our meal and knew right then and there that she was the maestro for this wonderful experience.

5. La Condesa

4.6

Exceptional(2245)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 23 times today

Our waiter Manny was super! Great recommendations and great service. Food was fresh and flavorful. You can tell the care and time they take to make their plates here. I enjoyed the background and context given for each plate as it came out and made the experience that much better.

6. De Nada Cantina

4.8

Exceptional(539)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • East Austin

Booked 77 times today

Excellent meal. Good vibe. Everything was spot on.

7. Comedor

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4.7

Exceptional(37)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 36 times today

From the moment we walked in, the experience was exceptional. The hostess warmly welcomed us, and our server set the tone with impeccable service. The attention to detail was unmatched… Every staff member even signed a birthday card, a gesture that felt incredibly thoughtful. The ambiance is something you truly need to experience for yourself absolutely amazing. And the food? Simply unforgettable. I’ll definitely be back soon!