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Best Tex-Mex Downtown Austin
Posted on 11/16/16 at 9:00 am
Posted on 11/16/16 at 9:00 am
Guys,
My work team will be staying at the Intercontinental in downtown Austin and are looking to do a group dinner, preferably near SoCo or 6th street. Guys are from all over the country and I want them to get the authentic experience. We're going to Lockhart the following night, so I figure Tex Mex and walking around on South Congress would be a fun experience. I don't want to do Manuel'a, so give me some other ideas please.
My work team will be staying at the Intercontinental in downtown Austin and are looking to do a group dinner, preferably near SoCo or 6th street. Guys are from all over the country and I want them to get the authentic experience. We're going to Lockhart the following night, so I figure Tex Mex and walking around on South Congress would be a fun experience. I don't want to do Manuel'a, so give me some other ideas please.
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Posted on 11/16/16 at 9:24 am to dpd901
Iron Cactus
Posted on 11/16/16 at 9:54 am to dpd901
Lockhart: Kruetz for the experience, Blacks for the food.
Posted on 11/16/16 at 9:55 am to dpd901
Guerro's on Soco used to be pretty good, but i haven't been in years.
White people may like Chuys on Barton Springs food better.
White people may like Chuys on Barton Springs food better.
This post was edited on 11/16/16 at 10:02 am
Posted on 11/16/16 at 10:01 am to dpd901
I would consider the Salt Lick in Driftwood for BBq as well
Posted on 11/16/16 at 10:16 am to dpd901
Go to Matt's El Rancho on S. Lamar. It's just south of downtown but will be exactly what you're looking for and is good for groups. Otherwise, Guerros is your best choice for eating then walking around on S. Congress. If you want to stay in the downtown area then Cantina Laredo could be an option.
Posted on 11/16/16 at 10:17 am to dpd901
I grew up in Austin and Matt's El Rancho is the staple Tex Mex spot for me. The one spot I go every time I'm home. I wouldn't do anything down town to be honest. Expect a wait there though, and get the Bob Armstrong Dip.
Posted on 11/16/16 at 10:22 am to colorchangintiger
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Iron Cactus
WTF?
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Guerro's
Matt's El Rancho is good, but a little ways away from South Congress. Curra's Grill is probably the best you can get that's close to South Congress. It's more interior Mexican than Tex-Mex, but it is one of the best Mexican places in Austin IMO.
Posted on 11/16/16 at 10:25 am to SUB
We're probably talking about a group of middle aged white people that don't know what an authentic experience is. They most likely want a patio, margaritas, and a server who speaks english.
Not exactly gonna tell them to go to Jalisco's or La Fuentes (RIP)
Not exactly gonna tell them to go to Jalisco's or La Fuentes (RIP)
This post was edited on 11/16/16 at 10:26 am
Posted on 11/16/16 at 10:28 am to Winston Cup
Guero's has a great atmosphere, but their food is just mediocre. It just depends on what the group wants. Curra's has a patio and servers most definitely speak english. But it doesn't have a patio (and possible band) like Guero's does. Guero's would definitely be more convenient.
Posted on 11/16/16 at 10:34 am to SUB
Curra's is the answer if good food matters.
Matts and Gueros are mediocre. But if you had to choose one of those. Guero's is better.
Matts and Gueros are mediocre. But if you had to choose one of those. Guero's is better.
Posted on 11/16/16 at 10:38 am to Zappas Stache
Guero's is awful. Don't go there unless you want to walk around South Congress and are there just for the atmosphere.
El Alma is delicious, but a little further down the road from South Congress.
El Alma is delicious, but a little further down the road from South Congress.
Posted on 11/16/16 at 11:00 am to dpd901
is the Chili Parlor Bar still there?
Posted on 11/16/16 at 11:00 am to Zappas Stache
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Curra's has a patio and servers most definitely speak english. But it doesn't have a patio
Yeah, it has a patio.
Also, Curra's has plenty of Tex-Mex options as well as interior. I encourage you to get a side of Mole to dip chips in.
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Matts and Gueros are mediocre. But if you had to choose one of those. Guero's is better.
Guero's is really bad. Matt's is nice and standard.
That being said, Guero's is your best bet when taking location under consideration
Polvo's is another option.
Posted on 11/16/16 at 11:20 am to Jackalope
What's the best Austin restaurant for interior Mexican food?
Posted on 11/16/16 at 11:33 am to webstew
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What's the best Austin restaurant for interior Mexican food?
Fonda San Miguel.....but its pricey. For the value, Curra's.
Posted on 11/16/16 at 11:43 am to Zappas Stache
OP there is a decent outdoor gun range in Lockhart when you make your BBQ trip. $15 for a day pass and you can rent guns. Nothing more authentic than a couple beers, some brisket, and shootin some stuff. Great team building experience imo.
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