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Tomalo, Austin, TX

Tomalo

3.9
3.9
134 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
  • Dog-friendly
Tomalo is a worldly Mexican inspired restaurant, created by UrbanSpace Hospitality, that draws influences from various regions of Mexico and beyond. Tomalo anchors the ground level of the 44 East Ave. Residences, the skyscraper on the banks of Lady Bird Lake where East Ave meets Rainey St. We source and utilize local ingredients and a focus on community.

Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are welcomed any day of the week (closed Mondays).

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Regional Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–14:00 Happy Hour Tue–Fri 17:00–18:30 Sat, Sun 14:00–17:00 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (512) 517-1656
  • Website
    https://www.tomaloatx.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Collective
  • Private party facilities
    We have a beautiful mezzanine lounge on the second floor of our restaurant. There is also a semi private dining room. The Private Dining Room has can accommodate up to 16 people very comfortably. Full A/V hookups. The top floor also has a lavish agave bar with 100+ various tequilas and mezcal as well as a full bar. Perfect for any occasion.

Experiences

  • Tomalo Thanksgiving!

    US$250.00 per party

    Prepaid

    27 Nov 2024 only
    This Thanksgiving, enjoy the holiday without the hassle of cooking. Our to-go Thanksgiving package brings you and your loved ones a full spread of holiday classics. Tomalo Style! What You Get: -Oven Roasted Turkey w/Mole Amarillo -Coal Roasted Sweet Potatoes w/Habanero Honey Butter -Longaniza Stuffing -Sauteed Green Beans w/Labneh and Salsa Macha -Esquites -Pumpkin Quesada (mexican cheesecake) -Tortillas, Gravy This thoughtfully crafted meal delivers that comforting, home-cooked taste everyone craves. With easy pickup options and pre-arranged packaging, you’ll spend less time in the kitchen and more time around the table. Reserve your Thanksgiving package today and let us handle the cooking—so you can focus on making memories. Pickup 11/27
    Tomalo Thanksgiving! photo

Offers

  • Tomalo Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 17:00 - 18:00,Tue - Fri - 17:00 - 18:00
    Please join us for Happy Hour at Tomalo on the shore of Lady Bird Lake from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Tuesday - Friday and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Saturday and Sunday (*closed Mondays). Happy Hour Drink Specials Include: $2 off on our house made corn and flour tortilla tacos! $3 off Wines by the glass 50% off select bottles of wine $10 Margaritas $12 Mezcal Margaritas and Palomas $3 off all Signature Cocktails $12 Mezcal Flights $2 off Draft Beers

    Tomalo Happy Hour photo

Menu

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What 134 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tomalo offers an "elegant and cozy" atmosphere complemented by "phenomenal service." Guests rave about the "top notch" food, especially the spicy guacamole. The restaurant's ambiance is both "lovely and picturesque," making it a favorite spot for both regulars and newcomers. However, service speed can vary.

134 Reviews

  1. Lakeisha

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely Love this place. I had reservation as a solo guest and they made me feel so very welcomed. ALL the food was delicious and the chef personally came out to explain some of the meals.. AWESOME PLACE

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  2. Andres

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to dine! Super nice service and outstanding, shout out the bartender was also serving and going above and beyond. Totally coming again!

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  3. Brenton

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! Food was amazing! Service was over the top attentive. We had a group of 7 and there was at least 3 different people helping us and one of the chefs came out to us to make sure all was great and detailed some of the dishes. And the restaurant itself is contemporary and spotless with low lights and candles and looks amazing. Overall a great find! Worth every dollar and then some. We definitely will be back!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. Food was amazing. Very good service and ambience.

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  5. Aline

    Austin

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was nothing special and very expensive, the drinks were ok. We had a good time but I don't think I would go back. It was very noisy. The service was excellent.

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  6. James

    Greater Boston

    27 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    There is zero atmosphere in the place. They were out of alcohol that was on the menu. The food was surprisingly above our low expectations (following our one visit to Baccalar). Our server was very good. When she noticed mistakes in what was served versus what was ordered she adjusted bill. The place needs a real atmosphere. The setting is good inside and outside but it is always 80% empty. They might need a re-launch with a new restaurant/theme.

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  7. Jen

    Austin

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had our anniversary dinner here and it was wonderful. The service was outstanding and the ceviche and sweet potatoes were my favorite item on the menu. The cocktails are also great. Highly recommend and will be going back.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Mucha luz, linda decoración pero la iluminación arruina todo. La musica podria mejorar su playlist.

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  9. Lulu

    Austin

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ll come back and give it a try again since it’s a busy weekend. But it took a long time to get some simple egg tacos.

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  10. Alfonso

    Caribbean

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Jorge the bartender made all the difference in our visit. The ambiance was beautiful. The four stars are for limited menu and forgetfulness of the waiter.

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FAQs

Tomalo is rated 3.9 stars by 134 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Tomalo

44 East Ave 100, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–14:00 Happy Hour Tue–Fri 17:00–18:30 Sat, Sun 14:00–17:00 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Regional Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Collective
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.tomaloatx.com/
  • Phone number
    (512) 517-1656
  • Private party facilities
    We have a beautiful mezzanine lounge on the second floor of our restaurant. There is also a semi private dining room. The Private Dining Room has can accommodate up to 16 people very comfortably. Full A/V hookups. The top floor also has a lavish agave bar with 100+ various tequilas and mezcal as well as a full bar. Perfect for any occasion.
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