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Interior dining room at La Condesa Austin - La Condesa, Austin, TX
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La Condesa

$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 46 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for creative cocktails
La Condesa is a two-times James Beard-nominated modern Mexican restaurant located in Austin’s vibrant 2nd Street District. Helmed by Executive Chef Rick Lopez, La Condesa’s menu features interior Mexican dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, plus a renowned bar program with one of the largest collections of tequila, mezcal and other Mexican spirits in the city.

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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Rick Lopez

From the OpenTable editors: With several James Beard Award nominations under its belt, La Condesa is firmly an Austin favorite. It's ideal for group celebrations, happy hours, and feasting on comforting Mexican fare, thanks to executive chef Rick Lopez, who puts out plates of queso, short rib quesadillas, and cochinita pibil with housemade tortillas in a buzzy, fun environment. Happy hour is especially popular here, when there are $3 tacos and the entire drink menu is half off.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 499-0300
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Let us bring the fiesta to you with catering by La Condesa. Available for pick-up or delivery, we’re doin’ it Texas style with buffet-style proteins off the plancha, house-made tortillas, sides, dessert & cocktail kits. To inquire about La Condesa catering, please visit lacondesa.com/catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Malverde is the indoor/outdoor private event space at La Condesa. Perched above 2nd Street, Malverde offers skyline views of downtown Austin and looks directly into Austin City Limits. Malverde features craft cocktails, an artisanal beer and wine selection and is catered exclusively by La Condesa. To learn more about hosting your event at Malverde or schedule a venue tour, please visit lacondesa.com/malverde.
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Guadalupe
  • Parking details
    Paid street parking can be found surrounding the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 2,278 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Austin

    Mexican

  • Austin

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Condesa is celebrated for its "phenomenal food" and vibrant ambiance. Diners rave about dishes like the hummus, ceviches, and queso flameado. The corn tortillas and banana brown sugar ice cream are standout favorites. While service can be inconsistent, it's often praised as "top notch" and attentive, enhancing the overall dining experience.

2,278 Reviews
  1. Rachel

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really delicious food with a friendly staff! Would definitely recommend.
    La CondesaResponded today
    Hi Rachel, Nothing beats delicious food and a friendly team to make the experience even better! Thanks for the recommendation—hope to have you back soon for more good times and great bites! Jayce Service manager

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  2. Alejandro

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the most superb dining experiences we’ve had in Austin. Manny was our server and his customer service skills are on point, he offered suggestions on both drinks and the food and all suggestions were out of this world. We had the frozen margarita, the alma blanca and el cubico -I was very impressed with all, very delicious drinks. Then we had Los sopes de Barbacoa, Queso flameado and the Carne Asada, everything was deliciously outstanding. The quality of the food and drinks deserves a 5 stars for sure. Don’t hesitate go try it you won’t regret it.

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  3. Natalie

    VIP

    Austin

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food but it was cold inside, would have liked the heater to be turned up (as it was very cold outside)
    La CondesaResponded today
    Hi Natalie, Thanks for the great feedback! We’re so glad you loved the food, though we’re sorry to hear it was a bit chilly inside. We’ll definitely take note of that to make sure the next experience is extra cozy. Hope to see you again soon for another delicious meal! Jayce Service Manager

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  4. Wendy

    VIP

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun Mexico City inspired menu with interesting choices. Food and drinks were very good. We had a small problem with one dish, but our terrific server Chris and the service manager resolved it instantly and completely. Had a great evening and will return the next time we’re in Austin.
    La CondesaResponded today
    Hi Wendy, We’re so happy you enjoyed the food and drinks! Thanks for sharing the love about Chris and our team—they’re always ready to make things right. We can’t wait to welcome you back next time you’re in town! Jayce Service Manager

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  5. Donna

    Denver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great experience! Great food, tequila tasting and server. So glad we got to experience this during our trip to Austin.
    La CondesaResponded today
    Hi Donna, We’re so glad you had an awesome time with us! Nothing beats great food, tequila, and top-notch service. Hope to see you back next time you’re in Austin for another round of good times! Jayce Service Manager

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  6. Terri

    San Antonio

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Condesa - Absolutely wonderful place for us to celebrate our anniversary! This trendy place is beautiful and the service was over the top. Food was delish! Our server and the staff made sure everything was perfect. They even brought us a glass of champagne and churros, on the house, in addition to a card signed by our server and staff! It was a memorable night, ending with an ACL concert. Highly recommend!!

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  7. Sarah

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My goodness, this place is incredible! From the really interesting mural on the wall (it's made from pieces of Mexican billboards and touched up regularly from the artist, a local from Austin), to the food, to the tequila, to the very informed and chill waiter - nothing fell short. Here are a few tips I want to share to make your experience top notch. 1.) Get the chicken tacos. You get three and they are small and perfectly Devine with homemade corn tortillas. We had them as an appetizer. It's a must do!! 2.) If you are into tequila, take a look at the epic list and discuss with your wait staff. The staff get educated regularly on different ones. I asked our guy to chose one for me - it was fully women owned and made. Omg - Devine! I sipped it over ice for dessert. Was so smooth and a perfect end to my meal. 3.) We don't like super spicy food so we opted for the chicken dish and ordered green beans as the side. You cut the chicken and use tortillas to made little tacos. We clearly missed that if it was written on the menu. There's fresh cilantro and onion which you can fold in. We also accidentally got the corn dish which we happily accepted and added to the tacos. The big differentiator here was the waiter. He properly informed us of every dish we inquired about. We avoided a few spicy land mines as a result and landed the "perfectly selected food plane"! We were recommended this place by a friend who lived in Austin. Take the locals recommendation! Yum yum yum!

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  8. Derek

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, understated ambience, great service!!!!

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  9. Brian

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent. Our server had tasted every dish. She was able to give us her opinions and the feedback of customers to provide helpful answers to our questions about the menu. Even the food runner had detailed knowledge of the menu and, when dropping off our appetizer, recommended the rest of our meal. The food was top notch. The a la Brasa (half a chicken with sweet potatoes) was amazing. The margarita was great and not overly sweet. We really enjoyed our dinner!

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  10. Kelsey

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good especially the green beans and the carnitas tacos. We enjoyed the guac but the chips were way too thick and hard. We both thought we might break a tooth on one.

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FAQs

La Condesa does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

La Condesa is rated 4.7 stars by 2278 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 46 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Condesa

400 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Guadalupe
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Paid street parking can be found surrounding the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (512) 499-0300
  • Catering
    Let us bring the fiesta to you with catering by La Condesa. Available for pick-up or delivery, we’re doin’ it Texas style with buffet-style proteins off the plancha, house-made tortillas, sides, dessert & cocktail kits. To inquire about La Condesa catering, please visit lacondesa.com/catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Malverde is the indoor/outdoor private event space at La Condesa. Perched above 2nd Street, Malverde offers skyline views of downtown Austin and looks directly into Austin City Limits. Malverde features craft cocktails, an artisanal beer and wine selection and is catered exclusively by La Condesa. To learn more about hosting your event at Malverde or schedule a venue tour, please visit lacondesa.com/malverde.
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