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La Condesa

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Mar 5, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 41 times today

Great for happy hour
Good for groups
Innovative

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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Location
400 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
Phone number
(512) 499-0300
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Paid street parking can be found surrounding the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Popular dishes

Sikil PakUS$16.00
pumpkin seed hummus, grilled habanero, escabeche, sunflower seeds, tostada
Queso FlameadoUS$19.00
black beans, dos lunas clasico, avocado, salpicón, rajas
CamaronesUS$24.00
grilled shrimp, lemon, smoked paprika, cilantro
EsquitesUS$14.00
grilled corn, cotija, mayo, aleppo
GuacamoleUS$16.00
pico de gallo, tostadas

Hecho by Hand

Huarache de HuitlacocheUS$18.00
black beans, dos lunas clasico, mushrooms, epazote
Carnitas TacosUS$16.00
avocado, salsa cruda, joe's microgreens
Quesadilla de Short RibUS$18.00
dos lunas clasico, black bean mole, salsa verde, pickled onion
SopesUS$16.00
cauliflower chorizo, black beans, escabeche
EntomatadasUS$20.00
braised chicken, tomato broth, epazote, cotija

Frio

Aguachile TatemadoUS$21.00
shrimp, smokey salsa, avocado, jalapeño
CoctelUS$23.00
rockfish, valentina, citrus
Tostada de AtúnUS$21.00
tuna, avocado, salsa macha, scallion
CrudoUS$26.00
hiramasa, bluefin tuna, lemon, capers, escabeche

Platos Fuertes

HongosUS$38.00
grilled mushrooms, chimichurri, black beans, chile de árbol
Cochinita PibilUS$38.00
braised pork, achiote, black beans, escabeche
Pollo en MoleUS$40.00
mole negro, sesame, chocolate, pasilla
Grilled PescadoUS$48.00
lemongrass, sweet potato, basil, coconut milk
Carne AsadaUS$72.00
mole amarillo, guajillo, tomatillo, potatoes

What 2,282 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

4.8Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Austin
Mexican
Austin
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Condesa offers "delicious and authentic" Mexican cuisine with an "amazing agave spirits bar program." Guests rave about the "terrific service" and the "beautiful, trendy" setting, perfect for celebrations. Highlights include unique menu items, knowledgeable staff, and "excellent happy hour deals." A must-visit for a "memorable" dining experience in Austin.

2,282 Reviews

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Wilson
New York City
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great brunch. Excellent service. Highly recommend.
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jeremy
Milwaukee
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding food - we weren’t familiar with authentic Mexican food before visiting Austin and this could not have been a better intro.
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Gigi
VIP
Austin
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything we ordered tasted great!!! This is an Austin staple
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Rachel
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really delicious food with a friendly staff! Would definitely recommend.
La CondesaResponded on February 24, 2025
Hi Rachel, Nothing beats delicious food and a friendly team to make the experience even better! Thanks for the recommendation—hope to have you back soon for more good times and great bites! Jayce Service manager
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Alejandro
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the most superb dining experiences we’ve had in Austin. Manny was our server and his customer service skills are on point, he offered suggestions on both drinks and the food and all suggestions were out of this world. We had the frozen margarita, the alma blanca and el cubico -I was very impressed with all, very delicious drinks. Then we had Los sopes de Barbacoa, Queso flameado and the Carne Asada, everything was deliciously outstanding. The quality of the food and drinks deserves a 5 stars for sure. Don’t hesitate go try it you won’t regret it.
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Natalie
VIP
Austin
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food but it was cold inside, would have liked the heater to be turned up (as it was very cold outside)
La CondesaResponded on February 24, 2025
Hi Natalie, Thanks for the great feedback! We’re so glad you loved the food, though we’re sorry to hear it was a bit chilly inside. We’ll definitely take note of that to make sure the next experience is extra cozy. Hope to see you again soon for another delicious meal! Jayce Service Manager
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Wendy
VIP
Chicago
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fun Mexico City inspired menu with interesting choices. Food and drinks were very good. We had a small problem with one dish, but our terrific server Chris and the service manager resolved it instantly and completely. Had a great evening and will return the next time we’re in Austin.
La CondesaResponded on February 24, 2025
Hi Wendy, We’re so happy you enjoyed the food and drinks! Thanks for sharing the love about Chris and our team—they’re always ready to make things right. We can’t wait to welcome you back next time you’re in town! Jayce Service Manager
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Donna
Denver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great experience! Great food, tequila tasting and server. So glad we got to experience this during our trip to Austin.
La CondesaResponded on February 24, 2025
Hi Donna, We’re so glad you had an awesome time with us! Nothing beats great food, tequila, and top-notch service. Hope to see you back next time you’re in Austin for another round of good times! Jayce Service Manager
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Terri
San Antonio
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La Condesa - Absolutely wonderful place for us to celebrate our anniversary! This trendy place is beautiful and the service was over the top. Food was delish! Our server and the staff made sure everything was perfect. They even brought us a glass of champagne and churros, on the house, in addition to a card signed by our server and staff! It was a memorable night, ending with an ACL concert. Highly recommend!!
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OpenTable Diner
Puerto Vallarta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely experince with great food and great atmosphere
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La Condesa is rated 4.7 stars by 2282 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 5, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 41 times today

400 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(512) 499-0300
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Paid street parking can be found surrounding the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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Carne Asada

Crudo

Tres Leches

Los Snacks

Sikil PakUS$16.00

Queso FlameadoUS$19.00

CamaronesUS$24.00

EsquitesUS$14.00

GuacamoleUS$16.00

Hecho by Hand

Huarache de HuitlacocheUS$18.00

Carnitas TacosUS$16.00

Quesadilla de Short RibUS$18.00

SopesUS$16.00

EntomatadasUS$20.00

Frio

Aguachile TatemadoUS$21.00

CoctelUS$23.00

Tostada de AtúnUS$21.00

CrudoUS$26.00

Platos Fuertes

HongosUS$38.00

Cochinita PibilUS$38.00

Pollo en MoleUS$40.00

Grilled PescadoUS$48.00

Carne AsadaUS$72.00

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