Best Mexican Restaurants in Austin

Austin has two distinct Mexican food traditions worth separating: Tex-Mex (queso, combo platters, margaritas — see our separate guide) and interior Mexican cuisine, which draws on specific regional Mexican traditions rather than the Tex-Mex hybrid. This list is the latter, ranked by real Google rating with a review-count floor.

1. Mexican Food Sabor a Mexico

Mexican Food Sabor a Mexico is a budget-friendly Mexican restaurant.

4.9 stars, 40 reviews — the highest rating on this list, though the smallest review count.

2. Santa Catarina Mexican Restaurant – Cherrywood

Santa Catarina Mexican Restaurant - Cherrywood is a moderately-priced Mexican restaurant in Mueller.

4.8 stars, 384 reviews.

3. Santo Patio Taco Trailer

Santo Patio Taco Trailer is a budget-friendly Mexican restaurant.

4.8 stars, 89 reviews.

4. Eldorado Cafe

Colorful cantina serving Mexican fare including enchiladas and guisos, plus creative cocktails.

4.7 stars, 3,144 reviews.

5. Las Trancas Taco Stand

Utilitarian food truck offering Mexican street food, plus a covered terrace & picnic benches.

4.7 stars, 2,757 reviews.

6. Taco Joint

Taco Joint is a budget-friendly taco spot in Downtown.

4.7 stars, 1,987 reviews.

7. Fonda San Miguel

4.6 stars, 3,726 reviews. Sophisticated takes on traditional Mexican cuisine in a colorful, hacienda-style space — one of Austin's longest-running upscale Mexican rooms.

8. Suerte

Contemporary spot serving interior Mexican specialties and snacks, beer, wine, and craft cocktails.

4.6 stars, 3,159 reviews.

9. ATX Cocina

Modern Mexican fare including seafood & mezcal & tequila cocktails anchor this upscale eatery.

4.6 stars, 1,980 reviews.

10. Habanero Cafe

Family-owned Mexican restaurant with varied menu, all-day breakfast & popular lunch specials.

4.6 stars, 1,948 reviews.