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El Alma South, Austin, TX

El Alma South

4.6
4.6
183 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 19 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Healthy
El Alma's menu is a vibrant take on the contemporary flavors of Mexico, that also features local ingredients like redfish, lamb, and Texas quail. Chef Alma Alcocer-Thomas approaches the food as if you were a guest dining in her own home.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 351-8010
  • Website
    https://www.elalmacafe.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    4521 West Gate Blvd, Austin, TX 78745-1409
  • Area
    South Austin
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 183 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Mexican

  • Austin

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Alma South offers "amazing food and service" with standout dishes like duck enchiladas and mole sauce. The atmosphere is vibrant, though some find it "way too loud." The staff is attentive and friendly, enhancing the dining experience. The location provides easy parking, making it a convenient choice for delicious Mexican cuisine.

183 Reviews

  1. TIM

    Austin

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited several times, food is always well prepared and tasty. Very solid choice for a quick bite after a movie.

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  2. Sandy

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This my first time at El Alma. Lots of great menu items and drinks. I had a hard time deciding- ordered the Huenos Franceses, which was excellent. Service was great. Sat out on the patio- lovely! Definitely recommend El Alma South!

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  3. Cristina

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the drinks, crab queso with added mushrooms, and the barbacoa flauntas!!!

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  4. Scott

    Austin

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food across 4 people. Roasted duck enchiladas with mole was delicious.

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  5. Carmen

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat outside. Food, drink, service and company was excellent.

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  6. Lynn

    Houston

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    They did something to that space acoustically when it changed to el Alma and the restaurant is very loud now. Also, $1.50 wellness charge is added to each bill, which is not a problem, but the restaurant makes no mention of it at the table or on the menu, which isnt super transparent in my opinion. You’ll only see that charge when you get your receipt.

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  7. Jpaps

    Omaha

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The easy parking and noise almost makes up for the lack of ambiance compared to the original location (but not quite).

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  8. Sean

    Austin

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food took a while to get and wasn’t good. The service was slow and uninviting. I rarely leave reviews but I doubt we’ll be back.

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  9. Virginia

    Austin

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first visit to the new El Alma location. They kindly put us in one of the separated private areas and I will remember that for all future celebrations. Our waiter provided great menu advice and was funny. Great experience.

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  10. Stephanie

    Austin

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    WAY too loud at this restaurant. The food was good, our server was excellent (all staff was friendly and hustling). But they need to do something about the loudness. (and I am not old).

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FAQs

El Alma South offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 351-8010.

El Alma South is rated 4.6 stars by 183 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Alma South

4521 West Gate Blvd, Austin, TX 78745-1409

Additional information

  • Area
    South Austin
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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