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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 65 times today
  • Lively
  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
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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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 2,270 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.

2,270 Reviews
  1. Brian

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Kelsey

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Din

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was subpar. Ambulance was ok. Good happy hour prices.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Atlanta

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was able to move us indoors as it was cold outside. They offered 1/2 price drinks until 7 pm. Guacamole was delicious- smooth and creamy and a huge portion. The crudo appetizer was also very tasty. Loved the tres leches dessert!

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  5. Ryan

    Austin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You’ll be hard pressed to find a better agave spirits bar program in the city, each drink is a new favorite.

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  6. Fareesha

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service and overall good food, but the prices are unreasonably high.

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  7. Cassandra

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience at La Condesa. Very cozy vibes perfect for date night. The food was all wonderful with lots of flavor. Service was also great. Our waiter gave us suggestions on every part of the menu since it was our first time, and all his recommendations were great.
    La CondesaResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Cassandra, Thank you for the love! We’re thrilled you had a great time with us and that the food and recommendations were on point. We’re all about those good vibes, tasty bites, and creative cocktails, so we can’t wait to have you back for round two (or three)! Jayce Service Manager

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  8. Howard

    VIP

    Richmond

    147 reviews

    5.0

    147 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    La Condessa is not a TexMex place. The dishes are Mexican “roots” food elevated to a gourmet level. The menu itself doesn’t do a good job of explaining the options but the wait staff does an excellent job of describing the dishes and how they are presented. Options for large or small plates exist. Drinks are excellent. Suggestion: go during happy hour when all drinks are half price and small tacos are only $3-. We did that before going into the main room for dinner. The churros dessert was delicious.
    La CondesaResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Howard, Thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re so happy to hear you loved our elevated Mexican dishes and had a great time with the happy hour tacos and drinks. Our team really loves walking guests through the menu and making sure everyone’s set up to enjoy the best experience possible! And we’re with you—the churros are definitely a crowd favorite! Can’t wait to have you back for more deliciousness and good vibes. Jayce Service Manager

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  9. Will

    VIP

    Austin

    43 reviews

    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was phenomenal. Generally a little bit on the pricier side in comparison to other restaurants, but food was amazing. Service was a bit slow at first especially without being given a cocktail menu but would definitely recommend.

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  10. Gerlyn

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed all 5 of the plates we shared. For vegetable lovers the green bean and beet dishes are delicious.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

La Condesa does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

La Condesa is rated 4.7 stars by 2270 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 65 times today

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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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