La Popular Austin

Review №1

Rating: 5

Date: 7 hours ago

Review №2

Rating: 4

Date: 3 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 3

Stunning aesthetics, solid 10/10, really wanted the rest of the experience to match but it was just bad. They took exceptionally long to bring the wrong appetizer, then an incredibly dry chicken enchilada (which they were kind enough to exchange for a fantastic ahi tuna tostada). Ordered the same drink twice yet it was a different color and flavor profile each time. The place has potential but at that price point there s a reason they re half empty on a Saturday night.

Date: 5 days ago

Review №4

Rating: 1

Date: 6 days ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Amazing place. I go frequently now and still have experienced only minimal mistakes. Aurora behind the bar really knows how to bring the light down from the heavens with her marg making skillz.

Date: a week ago

Review №6

Rating: 1

Waited for 15+ minutes, and no one showed up to take our order or offer drinks...

Date: a week ago

Review №7

Rating: 3

This place was good but a little pricey for what you got. I had to tell the waiter to get my drink a little more peppy. For $15. I want to taste my tequila

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №8

Rating: 1

I love this place... but seems they got a new cool or something that doesnt know what seasoning food is ... I felt bad for the steak I ordered because it was not cooked right and no flavor at all..... NO FLAVOR AT ALL... try seasoning the food add flavor.. beans and rice are dead.. no flavor.. yall need to get a new cook..I wont be going back

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №9

Rating: 4

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Amazing place the patio is cozy and comfortable Parking: My first time and was lovely. Food : 5/5 |

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 2

Amazing service. Editing to add we went for Austin Restaurants Week and whoever is in charge of the menu upped the price by $20 from what was advertised with Austin Restaurants Week (from the original $40 to $60) and as a result it now costs more for the food to do the promo then it would to order off the regular menu ($53 if you did regular menu for the exact same items). Thankfully our waiter was great and honored the promo advertised online. However there is no telling how many people were duped into paying the premium for the promo. Just as an FYI, Perry s charges $60 for Austin Restaurants Week and that s Perry s lol. You get an 8 oz filet. at La popular you pick tacos or enchiladas

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Management and staff were fantastic Food was amazing, had the baja tacos and tortilla soup everything was fresh and tasted so good Highly recommend Food : 5/5

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

This place was amazing! Food was authentic and so good, and our server was so sweet and helpful. Would definitely go back!

Date: a month ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Cantina-ish. The food was good. Probably fun in the evening. Service good too.

Date: a month ago

Review №16

Rating: 3

I live across the street and have dined in once, ordered to-go 3x. Overall the restaurant is a nice place to be, nice decorations and layout. Music is pumping like you are at a club. Food is decent, but overpriced. I showed up right on time to pick up enchiladas last weekend and they were cold by the time I got home- which is less than a 5 min drive. Barely any meat inside the enchiladas, way overpriced. Today I ordered chicken tacos and they reminded me of old cafeteria at work. Sauces are great! Just overall price for quality is lacking. Would be a good spot for cocktails and an app, but not $30 dinner plates that leave you wanting more.

Date: a month ago

Review №17

Rating: 3

Omg let s start off by saying this is a cute restaurant very nice looking on the inside. So took my girlfriend here this weekend to celebrate her birthday with the family and friends. The welcoming wasn t so welcoming. It was giving very much races because it was too many colored folks. That was my group. I didn t really see or feel welcomed the waiter. He basically he was nice, but he had a very smart mouth, but he redeemed himself Aaron at the end of our dining so it was fine. The food I would not give it five stars quantity versus the value is not giving taste when I go back probably not manager followed us out to the parking lot afterwards wasn t very welcoming. It was giving very much racist

Date: a month ago

Review №18

Rating: 3

Overpriced, underportioned protein on the tacos. The ribeye tacos were good but total of 1oz meat per taco...completely ridiculous. Chips were dripping in grease. And no more of the complimentary 4 diff salsas served with chips. I used to love laPopular but now I wonder what has changed?? I had gastro issues for 2 days after this lasted there. All the prices have risen and the portions shrunk. Margaritas prices way too high also. It was empty for a Saturday lunch and these issue might be why. I do not claim to know. Our servers were great!

Date: a month ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №20

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №21

Rating: 3

I was looking forward to a satisfying meal but unfortunately, my medium steak salad arrived well done. While the staff was kind enough to replace it , the second attempt was nearly identical. Also the restaurant no longer offers chips and salsa, a previous staple.Perhaps with more attention to detail, this restaurant could improve its 3.9 star rating!!!

Date: a month ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №23

Rating: 1

This place is an absolute disgrace. Overpriced and flavorless. $19 for ribeye tacos, there was less than 1 ounce of thinly sliced steak on the plate with no flavor. Margaritas just take like lime juice. The rice and beans were extremely bland. Just overall this place is awful, never go.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 4

I enjoyed lunch with a friend here last weekend, we ordered the cerviche and guacamole for appetizers. The cerviche was very fresh they used a white fish. For entrees I had the chicken mole, sauce was rich and meat was seasoned well. My friend tried the chicken Chile relleno, which had a pretty tangy sauce. Also, the relleno was on the spicy side. The drink menu is pretty interesting. Drinks are strong but very well made. For dessert, we had the flan, which was served with ice cream, which I didnt really enjoy as I am used flan being served warm. Overall service was good and so was the food

Date: 2 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Aurora was awesome!! Best waitress!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

The food was outstanding, and our waitress Aurora was even better! She was attentive, quick and met all of our needs. I am definitely coming back.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Aurora was an amazing server! Very knowledgeable, attentive and personable! The food and atmosphere were A+!! Will definitely be coming back!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Great food and drinks! Service was 10/10, shout out to Aurora, you are fantastic and I ll be back!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 3

Wow! We saw this on a best new restaurants to try list and it certainly didn t disappoint! The plants and overall interior design are very trendy and attractive. Everything was flavorful with a lovely presentation. We got the Ahi Tostadas as an appetizer and they were delicious. I got the Quesabirria Tacos they were absolutely incredible, so flavorful and filling! The Esquites were very good as well. The beans and rice side did come out room temp/a bit cold, but they still tasted good. The cocktails came in very cute glasses and were delicious! Overall, a great place for an amazing meal and cute pics for the social.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 1

I wish I had food, no one came to take my order. The waiters didnt bring water until after awhile of waiting. When he did, he put the cup down and just walked away after I said I was ready to order

Date: 2 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

We had an amazing experience here this evening. We got the ceviche, which was delicious and the ribeye and pastor tacos, which were all great Our server was extremely friendly even though we came in for dinner 30 minutes before close. The ambiance of this place is an absolute 10/10. We will definitely be back for drinks and dinner.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 1

Atmosphere is delightful. Food beyond mid. Service okay for a Monday evening. Avocados felt like rubber and the ceviche also tasted like plastic. Maybe we came on a bad day but the cutlery was beautiful and the cactus mugs were very cute. However, $80 plus tax without having a full entree is kind of absurd.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Absolutely loved this place! Found this restaurant from TikTok, food was great & service was impeccable from Ana R. The aesthetic is soooo cute and love they re pet friendly!! I m visiting from Houston I d come again .

Date: 2 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Excellent salsa and tacos

Date: 2 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Outstanding Dining Experience at La Popular I have to give a huge shout-out to La Popular for making our last-minute lunch with a party of 9 absolutely fantastic! From the moment we arrived, they were incredibly accommodating and went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable meal. Marty, the manager, deserves special recognition for his exceptional customer service. When he overheard my autistic brother expressing discomfort with the queso, he took immediate action. Despite there being nothing wrong with the queso (it was actually delicious), Marty personally arranged for a custom-made queso with a different texture that suited my brothers preferences, and he did it at no extra cost. His genuine concern for my brothers comfort truly touched our hearts. Our server, Chey, was also outstanding. She provided us with excellent recommendations and her service was top-notch throughout our meal. Her friendly demeanor and attentiveness added immensely to our dining experience. Thank you, La Popular, for not only serving delicious food but also for your exceptional hospitality and understanding. You made our lunch so enjoyable, and we cant wait to dine with you again! Rating: 5/5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 2

I would not recommend this place due to the expensive prices and the little food you get. I got the watermelon hibiscus margarita which was good. Of course it tastes mostly like juice, but it was pretty good. We got the pastor tacos and the ribeye tacos. It came with a very small portion of rice and beans. Half of the taco options are more expensive and only come with 2 tacos. Some dishes (like the fajitas) also don t even come with rice and beans. Overall between 4 people who got tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, and the Cesar salad we were all pretty disappointed.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 1

I just left and the portion sizes are so small its actually crazy. Under NO circumstances should you get the Ribeye tacos unless you want LITERALLY one sliver of meat on the taco. Very overpriced and not even flavourful for the price not even talking about just the Ribeye tacos (all of them are scarce at best). NO complementary chips and salsa for us (maybe it was just us) and if it was just us my review for service should be lower.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

They thought about the detail and flavor

Date: 3 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 3

Date: 3 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

My husband and I love visiting for dessert and a cocktail. Great service, very yummy churros.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Amazing atmosphere, food and drinks. We had the LP Margarita which was perfectly made and dressed. We met Angel (bartender), well mannered. Enjoyed the Campechano Enchiladas. No wait, we decided to sit at the bar. Highly recommend this place. This is the 3rd visit and have had an amazing experience. Their happy hour and music, are awesome too!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 2

It is clear that it is a restaurant not for Latinos. We ordered two drinks that we did not like at all. I was celebrating my birthday with my partner. We ordered food and drinks and the place had only 3 tables occupied when we arrived, as a joke, the restaurant began to fill up. , they served my partner and I waited 40 minutes for some meat tacos that looked like an x-ray of meat and one of avocado. I didnt know whether to cry or laugh. I asked the waiter to take the plate away, and I didnt even touch it...they were tacos. Simply put, I am Mexican and this place is anything but for Mexicans or Latinos, the Anglo-Saxon community with all due respect, but you have to know that this is not Mexican food, no matter how Gourmet they want to make it... the worst birthday meal, in fact, the only thing that He saved the payment of the ticket, it was a bitch and the tuna toast, apart from that, everything was a disaster ..

Date: 3 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

We ordered a dozen items for take out and they were all great. Fajitas were good, probably not the best for take out. But the tacos, enchiladas, ceviches were all so good. We multiple of each.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

We came for a business lunch and of 8 meals and several apps all the food was delicious. Service was also great!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

A bit slow but worth the wait.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 1

Overpriced food that was mediocre tasting at best. Small portions to boot. Terrible service. At one point our waiter argued with a member of our group because he insisted that he had served her a second glass of wine that she had ordered. Clearly he had not. I was sitting right next to her. We spent hundreds of dollars there and he causes a stink about a glass of wine?!? It was a special occasion so we asked the waiter to take a group photo which he reluctantly did. It turned out to be a terrible photo so I looked around and finally found another employee to retake the photo. It was the hostess and she flat out refused to oblige us! She just walked away.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 3

Reasonable atmosphere: The tuna tostada was excellent, and the dip/salsa plate was great. The drinks were not of the caliber you would expect from a place that presents itself the way it does. The margaritas were below average for a mexican restaurant, which was disappointing. Not a terrible evening, but also would go out of my way to revisit.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 1

Date: 4 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

The Tuesday happy hour is great! Very tasty food and drinks!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

This place authentic Mexican food. Very very good!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Marty, if you re seeing this it s the guy who sat in your patio with the two dogs. First and foremost, the food was spectacular. Second, the ambiance and atmosphere was stunning. Both my significant other and I ordered the al pastor and chicken tacos and Marty suggested us to make our tacos con costre the true authentic Mexico City style. Marty I told you this after we finished but you need to train your staff to upsell costre tacos. My gf who doesn t love tacos and thought San Antonio had delicious tacos said with extreme confidence these are the best tacos she s had. We will be coming back next time we re in Austin.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

My husband and I have been to la popular probably close to 10x since they opened last year. It s one of our favorite spots. The food is consistently delicious, staff has always been attentive and friendly and the vibe is great. We typically go for happy hour and we always walk out saying how much we love this place. We ve tried so many Austin restaurants with 5 star reviews and are baffled bc they re some of the worst places. I don t understand the not so great reviews. If you like good food definitely check out la popular. It might not be on a must try in Austin list but it s one of our favorites.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Best Mexican restaurant in town

Date: 4 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 3

Food was ok and service was slow.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 3

Date: 4 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Victoria was pleasant and chatty and helpful with the menu! The food was great! I wasnt overwhelmed with a million choices, but a good variety to try a few things if that was desired, sometimes quality is sacrificed with the amount of items on a menu, this wasnt the case! Everything was fresh, hot and tasty and came out in a timely manner. Perfect for date nights or for meeting up with friends. Ill definitely be back!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Thank you so much ... well definitely be back! It was all very, very good. Especially the Baja Shrimp Tacos!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

This was our second time visiting La Popular and each time the servers have been amazing. The food always comes out hot and fresh and the establishment is extremely clean. Marty and Cameron were amazing and stopped by to make sure everything was going well. My husband and I love the flavors of the fresh salsa. They pear perfectly with our group margaritas every time. We will definitely be returning.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Delicious Mexican food and margaritas. Really friendly staff. Nice decor in the restaurant.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Amazing food! The vibe was very sexy and intimate. Great for a birthday dinner or date night! Drinks were fairly priced.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Tiny portions , a tad pricy but loved the vibes

Date: 5 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Amazing place. Food was great the service was good. Drinks were amazing. Try it out.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Food, ambiance and service was great.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 4

Most of the food items were great. Tacos are really good. Some of the starters were okay. Cocktails are average. I liked this place but it was not the best Mexican food Ive had in Austin.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Lovely place to eat,fantastic tacos and churros to die for. Service was very friendly and exceptionally efficient. The perfect end to a day where we saw a total eclipse! Would highly recommend.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

A must visit for folks looking for a trendy place serving good Mexican food. We dined there for the first time last week and were very impressed with the food and the service. The nachos starter was wonderful - right balance of spices. But the stars of the show were the tacos - especially Quesabirria - it was hands down one of the best tacos we ever had. The Carnitas and Campechano were also wonderful. The flavor of the meat was outstanding and stood on its own - did not need a lot of condiments to add flavor. We will definitely be back.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Very nice place, excellent attention and service, highly recommended the melted cheese, tortilla soup and the unbeatable flan!! Thank you for your attention Tammy and Antonio!!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 4

Very good Mexican Restaurant. I was there for the day s tacos special in which I had the chicken tacos.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

We were there on a Sunday night and it wasn t too crowded, music was a good volume, waitress Aurora was excellent. We ordered guacamole, ceviche, campechanos tacos, shrimp fajitas, and the house salad. All were excellent! The only thing I didn t love was the rice and beans that came with the tacos. They were still good just not quite up to par with the rest of the food. Cocktails were great as well.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 4

Food and drinks were amazing, staff was kind and helpful, and the service was fast! The prices are a bit high, especially for the portion sizes. The drinks are really tasty, but $18 for a drink is steep. I definitely would recommend the food though, absolutely loved it and the service. The atmosphere and decor is beautiful as well.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Dietary restrictions: They had vegetable tacos , great accommodation. Food

Date: 6 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 4

Mild creamy mole and imaginative freshwater

Date: 6 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 2

Cute place but the food is just not good

Date: 6 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

OMG. Great food, great environment, so far best place in Austin. Highly recommended

Date: 6 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

l o v e la popular! fantastic food and service! the tuna tostado is the best i ve ever had, and the tacos are delicious!!! shane provided amazing service and super menu tips. marty, the general manager is a sweetheart.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 4

La Popular marries the elegance of fine dining with everything we love about Mexican flavors. Their fajitas were a symphony on a sizzling plate. The drinks were crafted by what must be the cocktail equivalent of a sombrero-wearing wizard. This place doesn t just serve food; it serves experiences wrapped in tortillas and garnished with unforgettable experiences. Go there. Eat. Drink. Be merry. Repeat.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 3

It s been bothering me for a few days and I felt maybe reading a few reviews could help them learn and grow from their missteps. Being in the service industry and new to the area this place didn t leave a good taste in my mouth. The night before I stopped in in hopes of grabbing a drink because I saw that they were open. I walked in to a man that I assume was the manager, who did not greet me. I asked if they were still open and what time they closed. He said midnight, it was 11pm at the time. He wasn t inviting, very off putting and insulting to me as a guest - not to mention someone who s in the industry. My plan was to grab a marg (or two or three, maybe they re good enough to have multiple) and a taco and head home for the night. I felt he looked at me, made a judgement and decided I wasn t worth the $100 I was planning to spend so he could leave for the night. I don t know I m just speculating on how this person who s either a host or a manager could allow such a thing. My friend decided we should go back the next day. Service was very slow; they re obviously understaffed. The manager was running food, host was clearing tables and either a cook or expo was also running food. I get it, I ve been there. Food was great but unfortunately what draws people back to the restaurant is its full package which yields its value and with the slow service, awful first experience and price point, it didn t meet the measure. I will give them another chance and maybe sit at the bar because the concept has potential and the ambiance is nice. But also I know what it s like to have a bad night in addition to being understaffed but you never know who you re dealing with and everyone deserves to be treated well.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 3

Went for early dinner this past Sunday and very disappointed. Margaritas were ok, queso flamada didnt have chorizo in it which was on the menu as having. Had to ask for appetizer plates, silverware and serving spoon for appetizers. We have been there twice in the past and it was pretty good but way off this past Sunday.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 3

I have been to La Popular 5-6 times now. Absolutely love the salsa offering and I feel like it gets better each time. When I have made a reservation I never had an issue. I usually just walk in and grab a seat at the bar, but keep in mind, people in the SW area have been waiting for places like this to open. So it will get crowded, there is a large hotel in the same shopping center so La Popular can be popping at any random moment depending on whats going on. If its a Friday/Saturday prepare to wait. Happy hour? Yeah its gonna be a bit busy. The sense of entitlement is high, and not to brigade against customers, when the price is high you may get some entitled personalities, it comes with the dollars. With that being said, grow some patience and understanding (customers), hate to see a legitimate great restaurant get railed for wait times or reservations. Back to the good stuff. Great tequila selection and really good tacos. I have the food a 4 because Ive had some hit and miss items, if a taco is going to cost 16 dollars it better be a top 3 taco and unfortunately, its not. Not saying the taco is bad, but were talking about value here. A 16 dollar good ribeye taco doesnt beat a 4 dollar great azada taco. I would love to see more value from La Popular, an elevated mini taco plate or something would really fill that void. The staff and bar are fantastic. I usually get my tequila on the rock or neat depending on how I feel that day, but their mixed drinks are super damn good. The Perlas has become my go to before I switch to straight and its always good and strong. Mistakes happen yall, dont treat staff like they are beneath you and it goes way smoother for everyone. I havent experienced any communication issues but hopefully they have worked those out. Enjoy yall! Update: Had to change the food score. Ceviche and Salsa are fantastic. Everything else needs flavor.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

If you re looking for a nice night out for date night or for a birthday, this place is a perfect spot! Their drinks were so good! And their appetizers and entrees were delicious. The guacamole and chips hit the spot. You also have to try their ribeye tacos - they were so tasty! Tacos were smaller than what I was expecting, but the taste was amazing. Can t wait to go again!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 4

Went out for a team lunch on a weekday so didnt have any wait times. The menu is limited on the variety of items but the quality overall was good. I did feel the items were quite overpriced for what they are but the location likely plays a part in that. The ambience was fine as well.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

This place is great!! The mole is spot on. Highly recommend

Date: 7 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 2

Food is just ok way over priced for what you get and flavor they add their own spin to things. Service was decent but slow on a Wednesday night. Desert was great though. Kid-friendliness: Don t have high chairs

Date: 7 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Great ambience and fantastic food and drinks. Tuna tosdados, ceviche, shrimp tacos, and my sons Birria tacos were knocked out! Well be back

Date: 7 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Bar tender service was excellent. The Chile relleno was delicious. Light with amazing flavors.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Loved it! A must try in ATX!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 3

Great place , great atmosphere, service not where it should be

Date: 7 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Good Mexican restaurant.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Excellent service and amazing happy hour deals. Please don t stop the HH deals. Chicken tacos were the best I ve had in a very long time. But the Churros .so yummy. I want to go back for all of it again.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 4

We dont really go here for the food but they have very good, very different veggie taco. But its the margaritas for me, they really are the best Ive ever had.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 1

Date: 7 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Incredible food and service was great

Date: 7 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Food is outstanding. Sat at the bar for lunch, my bartender was friendly & knowledgeable about the menu. Will definitely be back with friends!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 1

Unfortunately we never had the opportunity to dine here because the hostess wouldn t seat us for our reservation. We were running late and arrived exactly 15 min behind schedule. The hostess explained that they hold tables for 15 min and that we lost our reservation. Our table sat empty the entire time we were waiting for the next first available table. We waited for about 15 min and then left because they wouldn t seat us. I still don t understand it and we will never go back!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 3

If you are coming here for excellent food and a full stomach this is not the place. This place is strictly nice for cute cocktails and vibes. I wouldn t personally return back unless I wasn t hungry. Honestly speaking there are a lot of cute bars in Austin I would check some of the other ones out.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 1

Fajitas had no flavor for $35 nasty

Date: 8 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 2

Restautant is an insult to CDMX. Enchiladas in flour tortilla. No beans/rice on plate. Drinks over priced. Any local Mexican restaurant has better food than this place

Date: 8 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Hip-ish restaurant serving tex-mex like food choices, also close to AMD site. Grabbed lunch here while traveling for work. Just watch out for their green sauce that can pass for avocado... its pretty darn spicy!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 2

Very disappointed. As a local, I was so excited when this opened. Brought friends, recommended it to my clients, etc I hadn t been for a couple months because of life, holidays, etc. Finally went for Friday HH. It was dead, service at the bar was inattentive and not as I remembered. Was not offered chips and salsa (it appeared no one was) as before. The guacamole in the past had sautéed onions on the top which I loved now some salsa. Not like it was and will not recommend.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

I dined in and let me you this place was amazing. I m confused why they don t have a 5 star rating haha the food was so good and the drinks were too! I recommend !!! 10/10

Date: 8 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 1

if i could leave 0 stars i would. We ve been here 5 times before and the food is honestly really good - especially the ahi tuna tostadas. However, tonight we encountered the most disgusting service we have ever had before. The manager and both of the host were so terribly rude and disrespectful. Before, we would rave about this place to friends and family - now this place is crossed off of our lists forever lol and we will forever talk negatively about this restaurant. I wish i got there to warn all of you. lol don t go here.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Im from Mexico city. Trust me. I know my food.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 3

La popular is one of the best mexican food restaurant in Austin. The ambience is so beautiful and the interior designs are very attractive with comfortable seating. We ordered Chicken Tacos and Fish Tacos with Nachos.. The dishes looks colorful and nicely decorated. The taste is okay but, I expected a lot, and needs little bit improvement in taste wise. They staff are always helpful and ready to guide us to select the menu based on our recommendations. Definitely a perfect place for friends to chillout. Overall, We had a lovely dinner experience. Parking: There is no Veg options

Date: 8 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Good food, great drinks nice spot!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 4

I had to go with 4 stars based on the excellent service, welcoming atmosphere and manager making the rounds in front of the house. Food: the salsa with fresh made chips were very good. The ahi tuna tostadas were tasty but a little too salty. The Quesabirria had delicious brisket, the cilantro was missing and the consommé large bowl was a little confusing to me. Also salty sadly. Note that the expected sides are all add-ons that with the price should be included. The fajitas did not come with usual sides. Disappointed: the tres leches we looked so forward to was like a grainy cake from the freezer camouflaged with a merengue on top with a misters sprinkle again salt sprinkle was unnecessary.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 4

Date: 8 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Food is EXCELLENT and DELICIOUS !!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Awesome food. Amazing vibe. Their Brisket Birria Tacos is to die for and the Baja Shrimp tacos totally rocked. Alexandro was amazing with the service ! Their Chips with salsas were amazing !!! To the Restaurant Owner: Bro, you gotta give them back for free ($5 now) !!! People will spend willingly on other items !!! I will come back regardless

Date: 8 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 1

Service was lacking and food was mid at best. It was not busy at all when we sat for dinner (very few tables and servers doing side work). Maybe it was because we were a larger table (we had 10) or because they are newer, but the service and timing was just off. To start, no one took our drink orders. We were only able to order drinks once our server came over to take our food order, we had been sitting for a while at that point, and that was the first time he d checked on us. And then we were barely checked on the rest of the night. I would have ordered another drink but we were never asked again. Our food came out one by one over the course of 15 minutes and was sub par for the price. Very salty. Definitely do not recommend the ribeye tacos, order the ribeye fajitas instead if you have to. Another note: As the food was dropped off my husband picked up his soup appetizer plate to give the food runner space to put down the dinner plate. The food runner dropped his food and then ran off, leaving my husband still holding his dirty soup plate with no where to put it down, as there was no more room on our table. He just sat there holding for several minutes before our server noticed and ran over to take it to the kitchen.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Excellent food.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Food and service was great!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 3

First time visit, looking for authentic Mexican food. Atmosphere is an odd cross between LA Night Club and Sports Bar. Food was a mixed bag. Carnitas were very fatty, to the point we sent an order back. Everything else we ordered was good and came promptly. Server was very attentive and comped our returned taco order, which we greatly appreciated. Might go back for Happy Hour Margaritas, but probably not for dinner

Date: 9 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 3

Date: 9 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 1

Date: 9 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 1

Food was served cold and extremely greasy. Not authentic at ALL. Mediocre Tex mex at best. Only got served one salsa for some reason instead of the sampler. Beans were so overly seasoned (straight cumin) we could not even eat them. Every one s meals were terrible. Will not be going back. Unfortunately, add this to your list of new overly hyped restaurants in Austin that continue to disappoint.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 4

Went here for a quick work lunch, very nice atmosphere and great service. Food came out very fast and tasted great. Parking: Small strip mall style parking. May need to walk a little to get the restaurant.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 4

Date: 9 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 3

Not for vegetarians. Not many options. Vegetarian options: Not much veg options Food : 3/5 |

Date: 9 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №141

Rating: 2

This spot was really great looking. Amazing decor and vibes, great music. I came here originally because I live in downtown and wanted to get away from the city vibes, but its exactly that. Now to be fair, the food options were great, but there was no flavor. Now that I look at the reviews, I was seeing that the chips come with 4 salsas, we only got 1. Again, no flavor on the salsa. The drinks options were good got both Aguas frescas, extremely watered down. With the little bit of flavor i tasted, it was good. Got ahi tuna tostada, and it was very disappointing. I finished it in 4 bites. It comes with 2 but I shared. Then got ribeye tacos dish with vegetables, and it literally came with 6 slices. Not even big, I mean enough for 3 tacos. IT DIDNT EVEN COME WITH RICE AND BEANS!! For $35?? I might as well should have stayed in downtown Austin and payed more for less food, but at least they have great flavors. Overall, I cant knock it because its really great presentation, the place looks amazing with the design and environment. But I could never come back to eat. I feel like I got extremely ripped off for a taste of food with no flavor.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

The complimentary salsa flight was sooo good! We got the guacamole with chicharones to start and were not disappointed. The birria tacos were my favorite entree. Do not skip the tres leches cake

Date: 9 months ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

You feel inside the one in Mexico, great place

Date: 9 months ago

Review №146

Rating: 2

Date: 10 months ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Had a great experience here on a Tuesday around 130pm. Very fancy cocktails that are deliciously strong. Wonderful design choices from architecture to drink and food. Delightful and attentive staff keeps you wanting for nothing and full of everything.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №149

Rating: 4

Date: 10 months ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Took the hubby here for his birthday and it was exactly what we were looking for. The vibe was chill, the food was great, the drinks were better. The only thing that fell a tiny bit short for me on service was that they brought the complimentary chips and salsas and we dug in without realizing we didn t have water. We had to stop and wait (what felt like) a pretty long time for the waiter to bring water and offer other refreshments. That being said, they made up for it during service and even brought him a little ice cream bday treat at the end. Overall, the experience was fantastic and we plan to return. Favorite dish: Baja Tacos Favorite drink: Perlas Ada G. Fernandez - Realtor

Date: 10 months ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

The drinks were strong and the food was amazing. Real spicy salsas, coming from a Hispanic means alot, I loved it. The nachos with steak were delicious. We shared the tacos and ribs. Our new favorite place in Austin. Kid-friendliness: Kids were at dinner with their parents

Date: 10 months ago

Review №154

Rating: 4

This is a really fun spot for cocktails and tasty bites. Everyone was friendly and I love the atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

I was surprised by the whole flight of salsas and chips that they give you, which by the way were so great. We also tried some tacos and enchiladas. The food tastes authentic and will definitely be returning.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Very good food, service is good also. Was here three times during my stay, never an issue. Food

Date: 10 months ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №159

Rating: 2

Saw some influencers post about this place, so we tried it. The food was awful. Service wasn t great. We sat at the bar. Menus and bar were dirty and sticky. Server didn t know much about the menu. There were a couple standard items that they couldn t serve because they were out of parts of the item (ceviche being one of them). We went on a Friday at 6pm so to be out of multi items before a weekend seemed very odd.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №160

Rating: 3

Bland food like others have said. Came here with a group of people. None said they d suggest this place again other than for the salsa and chips. Service was also slow during lunch though only 30% full. I think they need to change the chef or find a way to add more seasoning/marinade their entrees. Great looking place though. I wish them well.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Came here for lunch on a weekend. Seated quickly and really enjoyed our service and meal. Chips and salsas were excellent. Tacos were decent, margaritas were absolutely perfect. Service was fast and helpful, will absolutely be back.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №162

Rating: 3

The atmosphere is incredible, beautiful bar, and sexy lighting. The drinks are top notch and the service very friendly. The food does not fit the atmosphere what so ever. It s as if Serrano s Tex mex was served in an upscale building but the food isn t as good the mole sauce was burnt and the corn was way over cooked and just turned to mush in your mouth. The space calls for an elevated food experience and it falls very short of that. The tables are extremely small for the size of the plates served, and what s up with the water glasses? they re so tiny! Also there is a weird film on the floor where you almost slip just walking to the bathroom. When I was leaning on the bar while seated, my chair would slowly slide away from the bar because of the slick floor. Would only recommend going here for the margaritas.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №163

Rating: 4

The salsas they bring to the table are dank! I really like the spicy salsa llorona with soy sauce! I wasn t a big fan of the chicken enchiladas. I think instead of having 4 on a plate, it should be two and then come with rice and beans.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Great, truly Mexican food. Glad to go to a real Mexican food from Mexico city, my home town.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №166

Rating: 4

Excellent vibe, good food, excellent salsa sampler.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №167

Rating: 3

I love the atmosphere. The food is bland.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Went on a weekday, happy hour was great!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №170

Rating: 3

Ok place. We went for team dinner. Too much noise

Date: 11 months ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

The whole experience was magnificent!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №172

Rating: 3

Food was so-so and the services less so Parking: Plenty of parking Food : 3/5 |

Date: 11 months ago

Review №173

Rating: 3

All the food we had was great. We had baja tacos, carnitas tacos, al pastor tacos, and shrimp fajitas. The watermelon hibiscus margaritas were really good as well. Unfortunately, it seems the restaurant was very understaffed, and we didnt get our drinks until we had eaten half our meals. We also didnt get the rice and beans we ordered with our tacos.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №174

Rating: 3

Just okay. Service was good but slow. Food was just okay. The first two items I ordered were out. Finally settled on a third choice. Next time give people a heads up to which items aren t available. Rice was good. Drinks were okay. Way too cold in the restaurant. I watched several people asked to be moved outside. Also watched multiple people looking to see where the cold air was coming from. The disco ball needs to go. Hated watching red and blue light hitting our table while trying to eat. There s just too much going on in the restaurant. Good vibe but could be better if they toned it down a bit. The music is way too loud. I won t likely return. Way better places to eat in Austin and especially on the east side.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Everything is so delicious! The cocktails are so fancy and tasty. We love this place! They have al pastor trompo!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

I loved everything

Date: 11 months ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Such a amazing atmosphere! The food was delicious! We really enjoyed their queso fundido with chorizo, guacamole and fajitas. Not a fan of jalapeños as it s too spicy for me but they were still so delicious. The meat was nice and tender. I can t wait to be back with my friends!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Great for a date night and has such a cute vibe! There was a little wait even with our reservation but we sat at the bar for the time being and we enjoyed some fun drinks until our table was ready. I am such a huge chip/salsa fan and I love how it came with 4 different flavors. We had an amazing server as well cannot wait to go back. Parking: Not too much opening parking in front but can find additional parking at the back of the building.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №179

Rating: 3

It s a great Mexican place for a team lunch where you re distracted and having a good time but not somewhere you go for the food. The salsa and chips flight at the start is the best part. The food is definitely better than most Tex mex places but it s not delicious for a Mexican mean.. it lacks sazón.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №180

Rating: 3

Most of the Food was okay. Would say the (expensive) tacos were way too greasy compared to street cart ones. Music on patio was crashingly loud. Real downer was how our waiter S repeatedly interrupted our conversations. He felt entitled to interject his views, and stood around despite really obvious body language from us. I had to keep saying okay then a bunch to get him to leave us. Please focus on being a great SERVER instead of an unwelcome participant.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №181

Rating: 1

I had big expectations for this place, but sadly the service sucks!! Server only came to check on us once and it was after a while, then when it was tine to paid she took forever to bring our change back and tickets were all mixed up. Dont think ever coming back.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №182

Rating: 2

Awful beef Old tomatoes Good atmosphere and friendly service Food : 1/5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №183

Rating: 3

We went to have an upscale mexican dinner on a Friday evening. The place was pretty packed as we had foreseen. We sat at the bar for maybe 10 min while out table was getting ready. I feel our experience was not a total fail. Our evening started at the bar while we waited and ordered drinks. We ordered the margarita for five Its hard to wrong with margaritas..... Flavor was good but it was definitely NOT for five. We barely got 4 drinks out of the decanter they served it in. The food was OK, We had ceviche and the pastor enchiladas. Presentation a 10! Flavor maybe a 6. We returned the ceviche and ordered chicken tacos to replace it. They were ok. They were chicken tacos. They were good but nothing special. The pastor enchiladas were ok. Flavor was a bit different, but ok was the best I can say. We also had a side order of beans and rice.($6 a piece mind you). They should give up on making beans and stick to the rice. The rice was good. As for the service, it was top notch. Our server was knowledgeable and just plain sweet. No hesitation returning our unwanted ceviche and we received a complimentary drink. She was attentive and not over our shoulder as we ate. Not sure if we would return to just eat on our own, but we would not turn down an invite from friends to spend some time having cocktails and good conversation. Pluses were the chips and salsa flight, the ambiance, and excellent service. Negative was definitely lackluster food.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Excellent

Date: 11 months ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Our favorite Mexican restaurant in Austin! Great food and drinks. Danny is an exceptional bartender! Always kind and remembers a friendly face :)

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Apparently the lower reviews out there didn t eat the White Fish Ceviche! Oh my goodness so delicious and definitely authentic. We shared it and it was more than enough for two people and reminded us of fresh ceviche we ve had in Mexico! The Salsa Flight was delicious as well we absolutely loved the burn from the Salsa Llorona! The Mango Pineapple Agua Fresca was the perfect compliment to the meal! Zell provided us with wonderful service with a smile! Perfect delicious lunch! Makes me wish I lived in the area!

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

This place was great. The food was absolutely outstanding. Service was even better. Im not normally one to converse with the bartender when Im dining at the bar alone, but Danny was great. We had a good conversation that in a short period of time covered a wide variety of life issues as well as some of the greatest movies of all time. His food recommendations were spot on fantastic. On top of that food came out quickly. It was really an enjoyable experience and Id go back in heartbeat. Food is important, but great service and great staff is what makes a place memorable!

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Folks you have an AWESOME relaxing place and the ladies that I saw here, OMG...i thought i was in Heaven. The service was Great and the food is excellent. Totally loved the Atmosphere of this place. Look forward to going again! Gente go check this place out, you will enjoy

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 1

This restaurant screams Dallas paradise. Conveniently located in a shiny strip mall, La Popular greeted me with blasting techno music, a disco ball, and The Simpsons playing on every television with no closed captioning enabled. The pastor was the color of Dobby the House Elf (let that baby cook a little plz) and the secret ingredient for at least a couple of the dishes was soy sauce. Hmmm. Guac is usually one of the things that you always wish you had a little more of but here it came in a molcajete that was the size of a 15 lb bowling ball cut in half. We didn t finish it. I like the Simpson s, Mexican food, disco balls, and soy sauce but maybe I m not in a place in my life where I can appreciate them all in one super XXXL guac bowl.

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Dannny is MVP 10/10

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Like eating in Mexico!

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

The waitress was very nice, smiling always, and helped us with care. Well continue coming to this place, highly recommend it

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Meet Danny the bartender! Great spot, great food, great service! Bring your movie line quotes with you though, Danny is good! We ll be back many times.

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

The atmosphere is great and the food is really, really, good. I had the Baja tacos and between the fresh Pico and then the crema sauce it is an explosion of flavors in your mouth.

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 3

I had campechano tacos they weren t good.

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 1

Went to try this restaurant for the first time with my family this past Friday sep 15 I ordered the Ribeye fajitas and everything was okay until I got home one hour later I feel stomach cramps and bloated, terrible pain and couldnt sleep Next day I went to the doctor and he said I had food poisoning I contacted the restaurant and they didnt seem to care, If you want to get sick go and order this food

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

La Popular is a very lively authentic Mexican restaurant. Three of us went there for dinner. We had made reservations; I don t know how long it would have taken to be seated ! The service was a little slow but very friendly. The (free) chips are served several different salsas- from very hot to less spicy. We had different Tacos- creamy prawn, Baha - tempura prawns, and Carnitas. All were were very delicious. The noice level was quite high - with everyone talking quite loudly. But overall good place worth checking out.

Date: a year ago