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El Arroyo

Mexican Restaurant$$$$

Old West Austin, Austin

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El Arroyo

7.4^/10

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Ranked #8 for enchiladas in Austin
"The stuffed avocado and the del mar enchilidas are AMAZING!"(3 Tips)
"The Cozumel is magically delicious."(3 Tips)
"... hour deals, and the Del Mar Enchiladas are to die for! Plus, the atmosphere is..."(3 Tips)
"... my favorite and the bbq chicken enchiladas are a close second!"(3 Tips)

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Social News NetworkNovember 25, 2013
One of the best mexican food joints in Austin! They have great happy hour deals, and the Del Mar Enchiladas are to die for! Plus, the atmosphere is great. Can't go wrong at this restaurant.
James ArnoldOctober 20, 2018
Margs, all enchiladas including gulf shrimp, carnitas, all sauces homemade, fajitas, original taco filings, tortillas made in-house, great guacamole and queso.
Upvoted Sep 14
Serious EatsFebruary 22, 2013
Try the Rosa Rita, a smooth, frozen orange margarita (made with Valenton gold tequila) that's kicked up with a sprinkle of housemade chili salt.
Social News NetworkAugust 11, 2013
Every Thursday El Arroyo is the place to be! $1 margaritas all day! Great food and atmosphere, definitely worth a visit or two!
Jeremy TeelDecember 11, 2015
The food is great and the staff is wonderful. The prices aren't so bad either
Marc ChiricoAugust 16, 2015
The grilled fish tacos come with a pineapple slaw and habanero aioli that make them absolutely delicious. Best I've had!
Brittney WrightMay 17, 2014
Good chips & Salsa. Didnt like the Enchilada Del Mar but waitress was so nice that she let me choose something else and had it out super fast!
Linda SwensenJanuary 20, 2013
Support the local economy. Order A Tito's handmade vodka bloody Mary. ( as long as you are 21 years.). Best decision of your day.
Katy ThompsonOctober 11, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The service can be spotty but the food is worth it. Get the queso blanco and add mushrooms for some perfection.
Travel ChannelJanuary 30, 2012
Marcus sat down for lunch with members of The Atheist Experience, a local access TV show, to discuss Atheism and the legacy of Madalyn Murray O’Hair.
Dave FloydNovember 26, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Sometimes they have cards on the table on which you can write suggestions for signs. Submit an idea if you think it's good. I did and it ended up on the sign a week later.
Michelle BlamFebruary 21, 2014
Don't expect great service on Thursday nights, but you can't the $1 happy hour margaritas. Chips and queso and chile relleno were both decent!
Katy ThompsonMay 8, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Enchiladas Del Mar are fantastico. Check out the $5 nachos at happy hour.
Sarah SSeptember 15, 2012
Crab rolls appetizer (yuck). Stick to other plates, you know an love... Don't veer off into trying different plates unless you are ready for some ups and downs.
Alyssa DuPreeSeptember 30, 2012
If you want drinks and an appetizer, get the The Rosa Rita and the Queso Compuesto is AMAZING!
Amanda BrantleyFebruary 1, 2015
Amazing migas, best mimosas. This place is amazing!
Tim MoenFebruary 25, 2014
Great nachos! unlike most Mexican restaurants, the "chips and salsa' are not complementary, and $5 is too expensive for an assumption haha
Tara MacdonaldMay 9, 2014
$1 Margaritas on Thursdays! Get the BBQ Enchiladas or the Fried Stuffed Avocado (:
Michael MendozaAugust 18, 2013
"Enchiladas Del Mar" are my favorite #enchiladas of #alltime
Jesse DavisSeptember 25, 2013
Enchiladas from the sea are delicious. Makes up for inconsistent service.
thrilsekrJuly 18, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Breakfast tacos are great and cheap! However, the new service is incredibly slow. New management isn't helping...
Vincent LoweMarch 19, 2019
Margaritas, bbq chicken enchilada, and atmosphere
Ryan PombrioJune 1, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Good breakfast and especially Migas tacos to go out front in the mornings.
Social News NetworkJune 27, 2012
Skinny Tacos are delicious and $1 margaritas on Thursday. Amazing!
CultureMap AustinJune 30, 2011
In Spanish, "el arroyo" is a stream or creek. Despite this, El Arroyo's nickname is "The Ditch." We call it "delicious."
Michael RyanMarch 29, 2011
The Rockin RuthAnn with a side of sourcream is the best TexMex meal in the world! Thank you RuthAnn
Z IzquierdoApril 13, 2011
$1 Breakfast tacos M-F until 10 AM. Try the migas taco. They also have fresh squeezed OJ.
Social News NetworkAugust 14, 2013
Best place to grab $1 margs on Thursdays!
Art ArriagaFebruary 10, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Chorizo Stuffed Jalapeños! They are a must have!
Corey LowellMarch 30, 2013
The stuffed avocado was great! Skip the fish tacos.
Cam ChelineOctober 1, 2015
Been here 25+ times
Would be great if they weren't so damn slow. Here every week for their dollar Rita's and lately it's been a 20-30 wait just for the drinks.
Craig ThompsonSeptember 3, 2015
Al Pastor taco were very deliciouso!
Dawlet SalinasOctober 30, 2015
Try to sit where Dayana and avoid Braydon!
Weird CouponsMarch 18, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Get the Ceviche, just because its fun to say!
leticia frungilloMarch 29, 2017
Friendly staff!!
Debra BJanuary 10, 2012
The most amazing Del Mar enchiladas!! (is there anything else on the menu?)
Megan KellyNovember 21, 2011
The stuffed avocado and the del mar enchilidas are AMAZING!
Dave FloydNovember 27, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Get the shrimp Diablos. Bacon wrapped shrimp is awesome.
Alex ParrishOctober 25, 2013
They think I'm too drunk and stupid to realize this plate of "nachos" is just chips with a can of beans poured on top. But goddammit, I'm hungry.
Matthew NelsonMay 11, 2014
The new manager Jamison rocks!
Stephanie Y CavazosApril 22
ATX staple 🤘🏻
drockJuly 25, 2013
Cheap and delicious breakfast tacos!
@TexasSuperAngelJanuary 27, 2013
BBQ chicken enchiladas are terrific!
Lauren JohnsonAugust 3, 2010
The sour cream enchiladas are my favorite and the bbq chicken enchiladas are a close second!
Eric LacziApril 28, 2013
Been here 5+ times
99 cent ritas on Thursday until 11 pm
Tara BMarch 14, 2013
Worse service ever!!!!!!!!!! The freaking waitress must be in la la land or something bc she's as dumb as a rock. She's the tall skinny blonde
Dave FloydOctober 29, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Add beef to the queso. It is quite tasty.
MeichenAugust 7, 2014
$1 margaritas all day Thursdays
Dave FloydOctober 29, 2011
Been here 50+ times
The Cozumel is magically delicious.
David LowyMay 27, 2014
Tacos were great

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