El Mesón

Located in the heart of South Austin, El Meson specializes in homemade regional interior Mexican food at reasonable prices.

7 / 10
85
ratings
  • Phone

    (512) 442-4441

  • Website

    elmesonaustin.wordpress.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

2038 S Lamar Blvd Austin , TX 78704 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 32


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Mexican food great value brunch food margaritas cute martinis good for a quick meal salsa verde avocado town rellenos cochinita pibil dinner dips well good for special occasions lunch cucumbers raspberry parking
Luke

Super underrated interior Mexican food in a bright , sunny setting. The cochinita pibil , green mole , and chile relleno are all stars, but you know it’s legit because of the homemade tortillas .

Eater

One of Austin's most underrated Tex Mex restaurants , El Meson is an especially good bet for breakfast . Check out their Burleston Road location, too. [Eater 38 Member]

Frank Burns

Sunday brunch is epic, they make so many things! Barbacoa and veggie scrambles and rellenos , arrive starving and push your limits because you have to try it all. Local GEM ????

Austin Chronicle

El Mesón boasts a lavish tequila selection and authentic Mexican fare. We adore the amuse-bouches here, like the unexpected tiny bowls of fideo or a little street-style corn on the cob. Read more

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Love this place! Big airy space, very minimalist décor, not fancy not divey but with impressive food. Friendly service , and not usually very crowded

Maggie C Perkins

Love that new ceviche with cucumber and avocado base. Light and refreshing, shrimp-centered, perfect dish for hot summer days and nights.

David Pitts

Pretty empty for weekday lunch , and I don't know why. Although the chips were not free, the pork lunch options were well-priced and delicious. Ask for habanero sauce for some extra kick.

Jen Fry

This isn't tex mex ..this is the real deal. Opt for the pibil and Tamarindo margarita

Lucy Gonzalez

Very good, authentic Mexican food . Try the tlacoyos and the mole poblano .

Tara Cuccia

Super good! Friend from Chiapas said its the closest to authentic Mexican she has found in ATX. Nice drinks, too. Priced well .

Rosemary Valentino

This place is so cute and so delicious!! The staff was very nice as well

Steve Williams

Sunday brunch is amazing, and quite a deal. $15/person. Living nearby, I'm in deep, deep trouble.

Scott Owens

Best place in town . Eat the chilorio. And definitely go for Sunday brunch .

Morgan Randolph

Get the chips and dips !!! All three drips are homemade and delicious and homemade chips !!!

Will McKenna

Best interior Mexican (as well as Spanish) brunch in town !

S Bennett Powell

Good food. Reasonable prices. Small portions. I'll be back for sure

Nancy Valdez-Gainer

I have been coming here since they opened. Tonight I was offended and disappointed by how rude our server was and by the owner's dismissive reaction when I spoke with him.

Coan D

Amazing Sunday brunch buffet . Great value too.

Rob Ressmann

Great interior Mexican food and very good prices. Nice atmosphere and friendly wait staff .

Cyndi Bell

For the price, absolutely my favorite Mexican food ... It's not Tex-Mex and yes there is a difference.

Tamás Pénzes

Good food, good prices, friendly service .

Cash Edwards

amazing flavorful food

Rusty

Get the Smokin' Raspberry Martini !!

Bijoy Goswami

Finish your meal with an order of donut holes - 2 forks per order!

Alisa

Anything with salsa verde in the ingredients is excellent.

Starnes

Get Victoria beer !!! You won't be disapointed!

Starnes

Get Victoria beer !!! You won't be disapointed

Courtney Riley

Great food but don't eat at the bar on a Friday night. Service was slow and bar was messy.

Jason Meyer

This is the only mexican restraunt that I have ever been to that charges for chips and salsa ...

Starnes

Tinga is PHENOMENAL!!!!

Stephanie Draeger

Not a shabby brunch for $15! Ole!

Jose Ramos

Waiters be tripping!!! They can't get right!!!! I mean really????! C'mon man!!!! Que?? Jigga que??? Jigga quien??

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