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Interior dining room at La Condesa Austin - La Condesa, Austin, TX
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La Condesa

$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 51 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 17:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    (512) 499-0300
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Let us bring the fiesta to you with catering by La Condesa. Available for pick-up or delivery, we’re doin’ it Texas style with buffet-style proteins off the plancha, house-made tortillas, sides, dessert & cocktail kits. To inquire about La Condesa catering, please visit lacondesa.com/catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Malverde is the indoor/outdoor private event space at La Condesa. Perched above 2nd Street, Malverde offers skyline views of downtown Austin and looks directly into Austin City Limits. Malverde features craft cocktails, an artisanal beer and wine selection and is catered exclusively by La Condesa. To learn more about hosting your event at Malverde or schedule a venue tour, please visit lacondesa.com/malverde.
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Guadalupe
  • Parking details
    Paid street parking can be found surrounding the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,285 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Mexican

  • Austin

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Condesa in Austin offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing entrees and desserts" and a creative menu featuring authentic Mexican cuisine. The ambiance is "lovely" and perfect for special occasions. While some find it pricey, "fantastic food" and "exceptional service" keep diners returning for more, especially during their "SO fun" happy hour.

2,285 Reviews
  1. barbaraf VIP

    Austin11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been to La Condessa many times & always liked the food but this time is was genuinely mediocre. It was not a memorable meal and I definitely won’t be returning.

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  2. James

    Vancouver3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything from the moment we arrived (they easily accommodated our early arrival and our request to change from outdoor seating to indoor seating), was friendly and professional. The waiter was able to answer our questions and make recommendations. The menu was not extensive but we prefer that a restaurant does a few things really well as opposed to lots with little quality. Two things that we would like to see change: noise level too much and waiter (not Mexican) and table cleaners (maybe Mexican) were noticeably from different ethnic backgrounds. It seemed hierarchical to us. The food and drink is were amazing!

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food! Highlights were tuna tostada, queso, sopes and chocolate pot de creme with banana ice cream.

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  4. Wilson

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great brunch. Excellent service. Highly recommend.

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  5. jeremy

    Milwaukee4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    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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  6. Gigi VIP

    Austin20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 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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  7. Rachel

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 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 24 February 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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  8. Alejandro

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 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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  9. Natalie VIP

    Austin6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 February 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 24 February 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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  10. Wendy VIP

    Chicago7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 February 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 24 February 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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FAQs

La Condesa does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

La Condesa is rated 4.7 stars by 2285 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 51 times today

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Google Map for La Condesa

400 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Guadalupe
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 17:00–18:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Paid street parking can be found surrounding the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (512) 499-0300
  • Catering
    Let us bring the fiesta to you with catering by La Condesa. Available for pick-up or delivery, we’re doin’ it Texas style with buffet-style proteins off the plancha, house-made tortillas, sides, dessert & cocktail kits. To inquire about La Condesa catering, please visit lacondesa.com/catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Malverde is the indoor/outdoor private event space at La Condesa. Perched above 2nd Street, Malverde offers skyline views of downtown Austin and looks directly into Austin City Limits. Malverde features craft cocktails, an artisanal beer and wine selection and is catered exclusively by La Condesa. To learn more about hosting your event at Malverde or schedule a venue tour, please visit lacondesa.com/malverde.
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