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Austin's Top Tex-Mex
Güero's Taco Bar is one of Austin's Top Tex-Mex.

1. Güero's Taco Bar

7.8
1412 S Congress Ave (at Elizabeth St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 245 tips and reviews

Kinjil M.Kinjil Mathur: Queso salsa margs. Repeat.

Juan in a Million is one of Austin's Top Tex-Mex.

2. Juan in a Million

8.7
2300 E Cesar Chavez St (Mildred St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 220 tips and reviews

Alyssa W.Alyssa W: Get the special breakfast taco! It's huge and delicious.

Chuy's Tex-Mex is one of Austin's Top Tex-Mex.

3. Chuy's Tex-Mex

8.9
1728 Barton Springs Rd (Sterzing St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Zilker · 192 tips and reviews

Nicole M.Nicole McAfee: Ask for the creamy jalapeño ranch (complimentary) with your chips and salsa. I also recommend the boom boom enchiladas--just a hint of heat and a lot of delicious!

Torchy's Tacos is one of Austin's Top Tex-Mex.

4. Torchy's Tacos

8.7
2801 Guadalupe St Ste 5B (near 28th St.), Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · North University · 134 tips and reviews
Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar is one of Austin's Top Tex-Mex.

5. Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar

7.4
606 Trinity St (at E 6th St), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 282 tips and reviews

Monika M.Monika McMahon: Perfect rooftop bar to people watch on 6th during SXSW. The queso is a great app to share and the margaritas will keep you cool on a hot day.

6. Polvos

7.8
2004 S 1st St (W Johanna St), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 193 tips and reviews

JadenJaden: Lime margaritas don't play. Fajitas Rancheros melts in your mouth.

Matt's El Rancho is one of Austin's Top Tex-Mex.

7. Matt's El Rancho

8.5
2613 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Tex-Mex Restaurant · South Lamar · 146 tips and reviews

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: An Austin staple since1952. Fantastic and fresh food. Try the nachos, fajitas, and the fresh homemade tortillas both corn & flour. The Bon Armstrong dip is amazing. For a drink go for the TKO martini

Hula Hut is one of Austin's Top Tex-Mex.

8. Hula Hut

8.2
3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · West Austin · 199 tips and reviews

Alison S.Alison Steele: Thai BBQ fajitas. That's all you need to know. Just order them.

9. Trudy's Texas Star

409 W 30th St (Guadalupe St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · North University · 145 tips and reviews

Amanda T.Amanda Thau: Mexican martinis and stuffed avocados. There's a reason they're mentioned in every tip!

Maudie's Cafe is one of Austin's Top Tex-Mex.

10. Maudie's Cafe

8.6
2608 W 7th St (at Lake Austin Blvd), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · West Austin · 48 tips and reviews

Sissy D.Sissy D: Fantastic GF menu and great GF enchiladas, chips, hot sauce, & a skinny margarita. Ask for the GF menu and special chips.

El Arroyo is one of Austin's Top Tex-Mex.

11. El Arroyo

7.7
1624 W 5th St (at Campbell), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Old West Austin · 76 tips and reviews

Katy T.Katy Thompson: Enchiladas Del Mar are fantastico. Check out the $5 nachos at happy hour.

Amaya's Taco Village is one of Austin's Top Tex-Mex.

12. Amaya's Taco Village

7.9
5804 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · North Loop · 93 tips and reviews

Adam S.Adam Stallman: This place never disappoints with generous portions of Mexican food at a good price. First time here? Get their taco plate, the fried corn tortilla shells are huge and amazing.

Casa Garcia's Mexican Restaurant is one of Austin's Top Tex-Mex.

13. Casa Garcia's Mexican Restaurant

8.4
1901 W William Cannon Dr (Manchaca), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

Sara S.Sara Slate: Always say yes to the fresh tortillas.

Joe's Bakery & Coffee Shop is one of Austin's Top Tex-Mex.

14. Joe's Bakery & Coffee Shop

8.4
2305 E 7th St, Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 53 tips and reviews

Jose M.Jose Montenegro: For breakfast get migas. Lunch do carne guisada. They have fresh green salsa!