De Nada Cantina

Name: De Nada Cantina
Address: 4715 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX, United States, 78702-5135
Telephone: (512) 615-3555
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

565 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

23:30

Booked 78 times today

Good for groups
Hot spot
Great for outdoor dining

De Nada Cantina. Tacos y margs y menos.

East Austin’s loveliest little taco spot. Handmade tortillas pressed and cooked on the comal, slow-braised meats, and traditional handcrafted margaritas served in a greenhouse.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:00–00:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
Phone number
(512) 615-3555
Website
http://denadacantina.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
We would love to cater your event. Email us at Hablar@denadacantina.com
Private party facilities
We offer the front and back patios for private events during open hours. We offer the whole restaurant or bar area to private groups on Tuesdays and whenever we are closed. Email us at Hablar@denadacantina.com

Location
4715 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702-5135
Area
East Austin
Cross Street
Springdale
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Barbacoa Taco
Braised beef cheek, salsa habanero, pickled onion, cilantro, house made Oaxaca blue, corn tortillas.
Carnitas Tacos
Slow braised pork, peanut matcha, salsa Verde, cilantro, onion, house made Oaxaca blue, and corn tortillas.
Pescado ala Plancha Tacos
Seared gulf fish, chipotle mayonnaise, curtido, pickled pineapple, cilantro, house made Oaxaca blue, and corn tortillas.
Pollo Tacos
Confit chicken, poblano raja, salsa Verde, cilantro and onion, escabeche, house made Oaxaca blue, and corn tortillas.
Camarones Pibil Tacos
Achiote seared shrimp, poblano rajas, xni-pek, cilantro, onion, house made Oaxaca blue, and corn tortillas.
Verduras Tacos
Mushroom picadillo, zucchini, smoked black bean, queso cotija, house made Oaxaca blue, and corn tortillas.
Camote Tacos
Roasted sweet potato, chimichurri, smoked black bean, cabbage slaw, house made Oaxaca blue, and corn tortillas.
Crispy Beef Taco
2 pieces. On crispy corn tortilla. Tex-Mex seasoned beef, lettuce, tomato, Jack and cheddar cheese.
Beef Barbacoa Taco
On flour tortilla. Oaxaca style braised beef, herbs, spices, raw slaw of cabbage, onion and cilantro.
Pork Carnitas Taco
On corn tortilla. Chef Claudia's famous pork carnitas, cilantro, pineapple and pico de gallo.
Chicken Pibil Taco
On flour tortilla. Yucatan style braised chicken, achiote, onion, pineapple, refried, black beans and pickled red onion.
Shrimp Taco
On flour tortilla. Achiote shrimp, rojas con crema, raw slaw of cabbage, onion and cilantro.
Calabacitas Taco
On corn tortilla. Zucchini, yellow squash, corn. Tomato, onion, jalapeno, refried, black beans, raw slaw and avocado.

Not Tacos

Add cheese, avocado or sour cream for an additional charge.

Walking Taco
Tex-Mex seasoned beef, fritos, onions, cilantro, Jack and cheddar cheese. Served in a frito bag.
Texas Walking Taco
Tex-Mex seasoned beef, fritos, pico de gallo, poblano Jack queso. Served in a frito bag.
Beef Guisada Plate
Mexican beef stew, 2 tortillas of your choice, onions, cilantro and lime.

Chips and Salsa

Chips and Salsa Fresca
Chips and Poblano Jack Queso
El Trio
Salsa fresca and verde, poblano Jack queso and chips.

Salsas

Salsa Fresca
Roma tomatoes, onions, pickled jalapenos, garlic and lemon. Mild spicy.
Habanero Salsa
Roma tomatoes, onions, habaneros, garlic, salt and onion. Medium spicy.
Salsa Verde
Jalapenos, garlic, salt and oil. Spicy

Sides

Refritos Negros
Black beans.
Arroz
Rice.

Drinks

Bottled Strong Ginger Bev
Freshly juiced ginger and lime with agave nectar and seltzer water. Bring your own ice and glass. Serves 2.
Bottled Agua Fresca de Jamaica
Hibiscus sweet iced tea. Bring your own glass and ice. Serves 2.
Sidral Mundet Sparkling Apple
Jarritos Grapefruit
Mexican Coke
Ozarka
Topo Chico
Diet Coke

What 565 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Austin
Best Value
Austin
Mexican
Austin
Most Booked
Austin
Best Value
Austin
Mexican
Austin
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

De Nada Cantina is a vibrant Tex-Mex spot in Austin known for its "amazing tacos" and "best margaritas in town." The lively atmosphere and friendly staff create a warm dining experience. It's particularly praised for being "gluten-free" and offering "fantastic happy hour" deals. Perfect for both fun gatherings and relaxed meals.

565 Reviews

J
Jeff
Austin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Menu is fairly limited to tacos and quesadillas. Tortillas are fantastic, food is very fresh. Prices are very reasonable.
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Madison
VIP
Chicago
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a fun restaurant. The service is super fast and the tacos and drinks are amazing.
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Lise
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 30 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food - great margaritas and the friendliest staff. Just a great experience!!!
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Lindsey
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time here! Something to be careful for though is that most of the waitresses/waiters will add a tip on your bill and then hand it to you without letting you know. It’s happen every time I’ve been there unfortunately.
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Steve
VIP
Austin
26 reviews
3.0
26 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
It’s a cute and lively place, and we wanted to like it. Unfortunately, the server never fully engaged with us and failed to course out our food as he promised. The kitchen works quickly, so if I were to return, I would order just the first course, and then order each additional course as I finished the one before it. In our case, everything arrived all at once and some of it was already cold when it got to us.
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Mikey
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I left my bag and they immediately called me to come back to pick it up. Very helpful
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Linda
VIP
Austin
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Refried beans THE BEST EVERRRRRRR Margarita, frozen was very yummy too. Service is always great. The ambiance is totally Mexico and we love that too. Everyone should try it.
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Samantha
San Antonio
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food, drinks, and music were decent, but the service and policies were disappointing. From the start, the hostess mentioned a two-hour time limit, which felt unwelcoming. As paying customers, it seemed unreasonable to impose a time limit, especially since we continued ordering and enjoying ourselves. Our initial waiter was attentive until the food arrived, but after that, we didn’t see him again for water refills or additional orders. At the two-hour mark, a different waitress placed the check on the table, and the hostess returned shortly after with a rude tone, telling us we had five minutes to leave for the next party. Despite the urgency, we sat waiting another 15 minutes for someone to let us pay. The bar area was still half empty, making the time limit feel like a tactic to rush customers rather than a true necessity. The lack of care and rushed service overshadowed what could have been a good experience.
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E
Erubey
Las Vegas
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Overall everything was good the only thing that kinda sucked was the fact we got sat a cocktail style table right by a fountain where my phone almost fell to because there was no room on the table
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Megan
Austin
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 23 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Drinks were good, birria quesadilla was terrible. Both people in my party were also very disappointed.
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FAQs

De Nada Cantina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 615-3555.

De Nada Cantina is rated 4.8 stars by 565 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Feb 2025

23:30

Booked 78 times today

Order delivery or takeout

4715 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702-5135

Additional information

Cross Street
Springdale
Area
East Austin
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:00–00:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://denadacantina.com/
Phone number
(512) 615-3555
Catering
We would love to cater your event. Email us at Hablar@denadacantina.com
Private party facilities
We offer the front and back patios for private events during open hours. We offer the whole restaurant or bar area to private groups on Tuesdays and whenever we are closed. Email us at Hablar@denadacantina.com

De Nada Cantina

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

Chips & Salsa

Chips & Queso

Tacos

Barbacoa Taco

Carnitas Tacos

Pescado ala Plancha Tacos

Pollo Tacos

Camarones Pibil Tacos

Verduras Tacos

Camote Tacos

Crispy Beef Taco

Beef Barbacoa Taco

Pork Carnitas Taco

Chicken Pibil Taco

Shrimp Taco

Calabacitas Taco

Not Tacos

Walking Taco

Texas Walking Taco

Beef Guisada Plate

Chips and Salsa

Chips and Salsa Fresca

Chips and Poblano Jack Queso

El Trio

Salsas

Salsa Fresca

Habanero Salsa

Salsa Verde

Sides

Refritos Negros

Arroz

Drinks

Bottled Strong Ginger Bev

Bottled Agua Fresca de Jamaica

Sidral Mundet Sparkling Apple

Jarritos Grapefruit

Mexican Coke

Ozarka

Topo Chico

Diet Coke

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does De Nada Cantina offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is De Nada Cantina restaurant rated?

Is De Nada Cantina currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

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