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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
11:30 PM
Booked 34 times today
  • Lively
  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood gem
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 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
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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 2,232 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Mexican

  • Austin

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Condesa in Austin captivates with its "outstanding service" and "creative menu." Patrons rave about the "amazing" food, particularly the margaritas and tacos. Despite some concerns over noise and pricing, the vibrant atmosphere, "fun vibe," and exceptional cocktails make it a favored spot for special occasions and group gatherings.

2,232 Reviews
  1. Michelle

    Austin

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Their happy hour is my favorite excuse to not cook dinner during the week. The Condesa margarita has to be my favorite cocktail in all of Austin, and my favorite weekday happy hour treat! The service here is always top notch, and the ingredients are always fresh!

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  2. Arnab

    Austin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Their service was bit on slower side took long time to attend at our table, food was good but not extraordinary compared to the price. The two things I really liked was huarache de huitlacoche and the Tres de Leches cake.
    La CondesaResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Arnab, We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you enjoyed our huarache and tres leches. We always strive to provide our guests with exceptional service and delicious meals at La Condesa, so it's great to hear when we've succeeded. We understand that our service was not up to par during your visit and we apologize for any inconvenience caused. We strive to make every dining experience a memorable one and your feedback helps us improve. Thank you for your review, and we hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Kareem Manager

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  3. Stephanie

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    GO! La Condesa is a bit hard to find without major signage (though at the corner) but DEFINITELY worth circling the block for a parking space! Every section of the menu has multiple, unique, delicious, options with layers and layers of flavors and beautiful presentations. Upscale versions of Mexican inspired dishes were a treat. If I lived in Austin, I’d go weekly for the chicken with reduction sauce made from butternut squash, lemon, cilantro and much more.

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  4. Daniel

    Houston

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Completely overrated. As someone who has eaten all over Austin at every price point, this is overpriced dog food. Service is slow and forgetful, at best. Do yourself a favor and hit up ATX Cocina’s new brunch and get quality food and service.
    La CondesaResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Daniel. We're sorry to hear that you found our food overpriced. We strive to provide quality meals and service, and we regret that we didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback on our service speed and food quality and will use it to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best, Kareem Manager

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  5. Rene

    San Antonio

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience. Food was amazing, authentic. Corn tortillas were homemade, service was great. Good selection of mezcal drinks.
    La CondesaResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Rene, We're overjoyed to hear about your great experience at La Condesa! It's wonderful to know that you found our food amazing, authentic, and homemade. We're also glad that you appreciated our selection of mezcal drinks. Make sure you stop by periodically to catch our rotating sections of the cocktail menu. We always strive to provide the best service and value, and your feedback is a great affirmation for us. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best regards, Kareem O. Manager

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  6. Christopher

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it!!!!! Bedt food, best atmosphere great service but need baileys snd coffee and whip cream
    La CondesaResponded 5 days ago
    Christopher, Hello! Thank you for your kind review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere at La Condesa. We’ve worked hard to create a warm and inviting space, so it’s wonderful to know that you appreciated it. We can’t wait to host you again soon, this time... we will have Bailey's in stock for you :). Kareem Manager.

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  7. Andrea

    Salt Lake City

    35 reviews

    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I am a vivid restaurant goer and I was very excited to go and experience La Condesa especially seeing that the restaurant was on the Michelin Star nominee list. We went last night. First impression: exciting. Second impression: hmmm.....the booth hardly fit my legs and the server spoke too fast. We all had to listen with a lot of intention because she mixed spanish with english. After her explanation of the menu, we had questions which she answered but also kind of laughed about. Especially the family style part, which after receiving the orders were not at all family style. 3 tacos for 2 people? should be offered 2 or 4, so no discussions on the 3rd. 1 Quesadilla? how do you split that with not making a mess. My appetizers got turned vegan and she snickered when i said no cheese or mayo on the corn, which made her say: well there will be only corn, which makes a vegan's heart sing but she did not understand that. the Food was great, dont get me wrong, but the lights were way to dim to actually see and appreciate the food / creation. The music was authentic but too loud. we all had to lean in to talk and i observed others had to do the same. after our meal our plates and napkins got cleared which left us without napkins for our dessert. But i want to point out one awkward moment: 2 servers showed up with 2 dishes at our table. they put it down, explained to us what it was and then we realized, this is not our order. too fast the dishes got lifted up and gave us all a pause..at Loro's korean smokehouse is a rule as soon as it is on the table, it stays there. Restaurants' fault. so that was odd. so overall i think you should experience la condesa even though i will not go back. in today's time i expect at least one fresh menu item to order, a salad or guac with crudités...but when i inquired about the guac with fresh veg the server looked at me and said: oh no...we dont offer that. so for me its not even a recommendation for folks coming to visit us....
    La CondesaResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Andrea. We're thrilled to hear that you found value in our food and enjoyed the atmosphere of La Condesa. We're sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with our service and the noise level. We strive to create a comfortable and enjoyable dining environment for all our guests, and we're sorry if we fell short. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly work on these areas for improvement. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide a more enjoyable experience. If you would like to talk in more detail about this, please feel free to give us a call at 512-499-0300. Best, Kareem Manager

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  8. Chanele

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an awesome experience! The wait staff was so friendly and prompt, gave great recommendations and took great care of us! We are visiting Austin and truly enjoyed the experience!
    La CondesaResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Chanelel! Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an awesome experience at La Condesa and that our staff made your visit enjoyable. It's great to know that our team was able to provide you with great recommendations and take great care of you. We're excited to welcome you back to Austin and look forward to your next visit! Kareem Manager

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  9. Johnny

    Austin

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for high end mex food. Polite staff. Sensitive to gluten allergy. Very very good over all.
    La CondesaResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Johnny, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our traditional cuisine and appreciated our attention to dietary restrictions. We strive to provide a high-quality dining experience for all our guests, and it's great to hear that we hit the mark for you. We look forward to welcoming you back to La Condesa for more delicious Mexican cuisine, and hopefully some new specials, too. Best, Kareem Manager

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  10. Sydney

    Austin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious, but in general, service was lacking. We checked in at the host stand early for our reservation and grabbed a drink at the bar while waiting. Host never came to seat us, checked back in and was provided a table. Server at the table was not attentive and clearly busy/stressed. Overall a lack luster experience for a restaurant with recent Michelin accolades.

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FAQs

La Condesa does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

La Condesa is rated 4.6 stars by 2232 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
11:30 PM
Booked 34 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
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • 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
  • 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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