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La Condesa

Name: La Condesa
Address: 400 W 2nd St, Austin, TX, United States, 78701
Telephone: (512) 499-0300
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

19 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 52 times today

Innovative
Lively
Great for creative cocktails

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
Website
http://www.lacondesa.com/
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.

Location
400 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
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

Popular dishes

Sikil PakUSD 16.00
pumpkin seed hummus, grilled habanero, escabeche, sunflower seeds, tostada
Queso FlameadoUSD 19.00
black beans, dos lunas clasico, avocado, salpicón, rajas
CamaronesUSD 24.00
grilled shrimp, lemon, smoked paprika, cilantro
EsquitesUSD 14.00
grilled corn, cotija, mayo, aleppo
GuacamoleUSD 16.00
pico de gallo, tostadas

Hecho by Hand

Huarache de HuitlacocheUSD 18.00
black beans, dos lunas clasico, mushrooms, epazote
Carnitas TacosUSD 16.00
avocado, salsa cruda, joe's microgreens
Quesadilla de Short RibUSD 18.00
dos lunas clasico, black bean mole, salsa verde, pickled onion
SopesUSD 16.00
cauliflower chorizo, black beans, escabeche
EntomatadasUSD 20.00
braised chicken, tomato broth, epazote, cotija

Frio

Aguachile TatemadoUSD 21.00
shrimp, smokey salsa, avocado, jalapeño
CoctelUSD 23.00
rockfish, valentina, citrus
Tostada de AtúnUSD 21.00
tuna, avocado, salsa macha, scallion
CrudoUSD 26.00
hiramasa, bluefin tuna, lemon, capers, escabeche

Platos Fuertes

HongosUSD 38.00
grilled mushrooms, chimichurri, black beans, chile de árbol
Cochinita PibilUSD 38.00
braised pork, achiote, black beans, escabeche
Pollo en MoleUSD 40.00
mole negro, sesame, chocolate, pasilla
Grilled PescadoUSD 48.00
lemongrass, sweet potato, basil, coconut milk
Carne AsadaUSD 72.00
mole amarillo, guajillo, tomatillo, potatoes

What 2,243 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

Noise • Moderate

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Austin
Mexican
Austin
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Condesa dazzles with its "truly delicious margaritas" and "original flavorful menu." This vibrant spot offers a unique dining experience with "top notch staff" and a lively atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Despite some critiques on portion size, the "great ambiance and service" keep patrons coming back for more.

2,243 Reviews

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Doug
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated our 13th anniversary there last night & loved our experience. Lots of GF options on the menu plus the drinks were fab! Highly recommend!
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Ashley
VIP
Dallas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed brunch here and would definitely return for another meal.
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BRETT
Gold Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food, very good service. Authentic and well priced.
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NC
VIP
Austin
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious, one of Texas’ bests all around. I will dream of that meal until I visit again. Everything from apps to dessert was original and delicious - and the service was world class. Queso dish with mini tortillas was the best I’ve had, ever! The chicken dish was perfectly seasoned with flavors blended so well. Dessert and warm chocolate drink were amazing. It’s warm, cozy, interesting and welcoming. Dining here was like a big hug you don’t want to end! Ramses was a great server. It was so refreshing to hear him so excited about the food and chef — and every team member shared that type of enthusiasm and warmth. Thank you all for a fantastic experience!
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Doug
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was one of the top 10 meals of my life. I loved every single dish. They were creative and comforting and spicy and colorful and uniquely presented. I couldn't love this restaurant more. The service was fantastic, the cocktails were spicy and smokey (and half-off because of happy hour). LOVE LOVE LOVE this restaurant.
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Sarah
VIP
San Antonio
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb food and service with great ambience in a great location.
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Chip
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place. Been there 100 times. One of the best in Austin. Get the Sikil Pak and the Queso with short rib and the Cochinita Pibil
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Thamson
Austin
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I took a risk on booking a restaurant I have not been to before for a business dinner. The goal was to bring authentic nicer dinner option to celebrate and end the year after my team accomplished some big goals. Overall experience was subpar at best. Service we were neglected for extended periods of time with 0 refills in the over 2 hrs dining experience. I wasn’t allowed a chance to order all at one time but asked to wait to order entrees and items later versus placing an order and having it all spread out. Dining experience was 2hrs not by choice but speed of service. Several items were over salted and corn chips were too dense to eat. Few items were tasty but over the 15 items we order most were bland and not authentic as stated. I would have opted for other options knowing what were would have received. I would remove this from a Michelin Guide recommendation as ATX has a lot more better options
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Lauren
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service and friendly staff. The homemade tortillas are incredible and their happy hour specials were a fun surprise.
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Bruce
VIP
Dallas
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service was not very good….food was not described adequately to know what we were getting and the wait staff did a very mediocre job.
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FAQs

La Condesa does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

La Condesa is rated 4.6 stars by 2243 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 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 52 times today

Order delivery or takeout

400 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Guadalupe
Area
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

Website
http://www.lacondesa.com/
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.

La Condesa

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Los Snacks

Sikil PakUSD 16.00

Queso FlameadoUSD 19.00

CamaronesUSD 24.00

EsquitesUSD 14.00

GuacamoleUSD 16.00

Hecho by Hand

Huarache de HuitlacocheUSD 18.00

Carnitas TacosUSD 16.00

Quesadilla de Short RibUSD 18.00

SopesUSD 16.00

EntomatadasUSD 20.00

Frio

Aguachile TatemadoUSD 21.00

CoctelUSD 23.00

Tostada de AtúnUSD 21.00

CrudoUSD 26.00

Platos Fuertes

HongosUSD 38.00

Cochinita PibilUSD 38.00

Pollo en MoleUSD 40.00

Grilled PescadoUSD 48.00

Carne AsadaUSD 72.00

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