Kalimotxo

Review №1

Rating: 5

Where do I start? This place is such hidden gem! Service is fast, and food is delicious. The bartender with long and dark hair worked on Tuesday night probably makes one of the best drinks in Austin! I will definitely come back with more friends. Highly recommend their pepper goat cheese pintxos, and croquetas!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №2

Rating: 2

Menu was at only about half of what is shown online, so that was disappointing. We ordered cocktails not on the menu and unbeknownst to us, they were each $21, for not even a top shelf liquor - the 6 cocktail choices on the menu were $16. We tried 3 tapas, and none of them were worth writing home about. The tortilla espanola was undercooked and cold.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Do one thing right for once in your life, get the cheesecake.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Kat sat us quickly and offered us blankets plus a fire pit & comfy chair! Music was oonnn point (funky and chill). Service with Cullen was effortless too! And all of the food (papas bravado, octopus, crudo, sandwich) and cocktails (Marbella gin and tonic and Pamplona) were DELICIOUS! Rock solid Spanish food and vibe.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Great small bite! Amazingly made cocktails and very cool vibe

Date: a year ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Came here on my last night in Austin. Food was a 10/10. I ordered two pintxo and we had a few shareable plates. The restaurant was adorable, good service and food was phenomenal. Definitely recommend if you love tapas style!

Date: a year ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №8

Rating: 4

Overall positive experience! We did sit outside and it was 105 degrees and you could hear the loud music from a restaurant across the street so not the best atmosphere. That being said, the food was great and friendly service. This is definitely a place with small plates and you order a handful of things to share.

Date: a year ago

Review №9

Rating: 1

I am from Spain and this bar is far from a Spanish bar with Spanish food. The tortilla de patatas is very small and yes, I know its a pintxo but in Spain they give you a large piece of tortilla with a basket full of bread and all the sauce you want (alioli). The bread with tomato was too burnt. The patatas bravas is the closest thing to real Spanish food but its still too sweet, and they even add more spices on top when thats not the case. The basque cheesecake same... too small. I was happy there were a Spanish food restaurant but this is not, although they do try. The service is fine but they are too insistent, in 5 minutes 3 waiters have come to ask if everything is okay, its a bit overwhelming. The food is very expensive for what they offer.

Date: a year ago

Review №10

Rating: 2

Food is just not good. Even with a very limited menu, the quality is sub par. Just doesn t match the price. Patatas bravas are decent, but sauce is too sweet. Octopus is a joke, can only taste the chicharrón on which it s served. They have a hamburger on the menu, really?? On the upside, shishito peppers are amazing. The place is really nice, good atmosphere and great service. Shame about the food, we were really pulling for a quality Spanish-tapas joint.

Date: a year ago

Review №11

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Food was great, definitely need to order 1-3 plates per person. Drinks were delicious. Highly recommend self parking at the recommended garage and get validation 601 W 3rd St Austin, TX 78701 United States Parking: Parking lot is around the corner from the restaurant. Validation of parking is only valid if you self park and valet was offered so we took it. Feel a little scammed about this, esp with the valet worker knowing we re going to this restaurant.

Date: a year ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Miles from the Basque Country for being our most famous drink restaurant! Kalimotxo 4ever!

Date: a year ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Very nice place,excellent service and delicious food and drink,thank you

Date: a year ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №18

Rating: 1

Whoever is giving this restaurant more than 2 or 3 stars, hasnt been in Spain or the Basque country! I dont have a problem if you want to serve microscopic portions of food, but when you market yourself as a Tapas and Pintxos restaurant, thats the problem. Been in Spain more than 15 times, San Sebastian and Basque country too never been served only a pinxto or tapa that is only a piece of bread and a small piece of fish $12. The tortilla española is mediocre as best. Octopus is only 3 or 4 microscopic fried pieces Im not kidding it just ridiculous. Totally forgettable and unnecessary waste of money.

Date: a year ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

So so delicious! We will be back for sure!!

Date: a year ago

Review №20

Rating: 3

Beware! They charge $3 for the salt on margaritas

Date: a year ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Polvos Downtown Central across the street skipped our group several times for seating us. Kalimotxo staff was very friendly and accommodated us to be seated immediately. It was a little chilly outside and the staff provided blankets for our group. The upscale style drinks tasted great, and the Kali Burger was one of the best wagyu burgers Ive ever tasted. Highly recommend this spot for a date or small group of friends.

Date: a year ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

My mother, sister, and I came to kalimotxo last Friday night and it was such a great experience. We sat outside and the atmosphere was really cool. Great drink and food recommendations from our server. It was a bit chilly outside and the manager noticed I was a little cold and he brought a blanket over. The staff was very thoughtful and attentive. Overall a really fun experience! Thanks again!

Date: a year ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Great space, great service, and great food! Very nice reception by the host who was also very nice on the phone. Great patio (Im not sure the heaters are necessary but, hey, the investors bought them so use em!) Z the manager is the man! Excellent wine choices, savant in his reading of customers, and gracious. I ordered the Spanish grenache which pairs so well with its little, skin tannins and no oak. The burger was love and the cheesecake spectacular. The vulcans (Roman mythology not Star Trek) in the kitchen are fire masters and have my respect. Yes, I will come again! (Parking is the downtown experience so plan for it.)

Date: a year ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

The chef tasting menu and the staff were quality.

Date: a year ago

Review №25

Rating: 3

Great concept but the portions are absurdly small even by tapas standards. If you go expecting to just have drinks and order food as extra you will be happier. This is not a place for a proper dinner.

Date: a year ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

After visiting Spain weve been on the lookout for a tapas bar in Austin. Kalimotxo (pronounced kali-moto) did not disappoint. The patatas bravas (called Papas Bravas here) were spot on and authentic. The Pan Con Tomate were also very good. We also got the Kalimotxo burger, the squid and the pork. Each dish was presented well and delicious. The service was fast and friendly. Seating options consists of indoor bar seating and tables in outdoor patio. Expect to order 4-6 shared plates for a party of 2. Add on a couple drinks and your total should be just under $200.

Date: a year ago

Review №27

Rating: 3

Overpriced, but delicious!

Date: a year ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №32

Rating: 1

Avoid it s a over rated spot with mediocre food & service. The staff is terrible. Go anywhere else downtown.

Date: a year ago

Review №33

Rating: 4

Unfortunately the rain interrupted what was the beginning of a wonderful experience. Well have to give it another shot and better weather, but from what I tasted this place has a long and promising future out of it.

Date: a year ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Excellent use of drunken verbiage! The beef is to die for!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №36

Rating: 4

I finally visited Kalimotxo after hearing positive reviews from people I know. The atmosphere was very relaxed and offered a nice environment to enjoy the company of others. The food was also very tasty with good drinks to go with. I ve dined at plenty of tapas restaurants before and know that the portions tend to be smaller, which allows you to try a wider variety of food during your meal. However I did not expect to leave this one quite literally still hungry. We ordered a handful of drinks and 5 different dishes. My favorite drink of the night was the Sandia Rita. It was refreshing and tasted wonderfully of watermelon. The Clear As Day was so clear it could ve been easily mistaken for water, but only before you take a sip of it since it was decently strong. The other two were also good but nothing special. The pan con tomate was what you d expect. There wasn t a pile of tomato sitting on top which I personally liked since it made eating it easier. The croquettes were some of the tastiest bites of the night. They were fried, light, and crispy, and I could taste the cod inside. They reminded me of crab cakes. The kampachi crudo was just alright. I could tell the fish was of good quality and tasted very fresh, but I ve had other kampachi crudos whose ingredients and components blended together and tasted better than this one. The octopus was nice and crispy on the outside and tender inside. It paired well with the grilled tomatoes and sauce provided. The last seafood dish was also tasty. The broth was savory and filled with pieces of ham, onions, tomatoes, and a variety of seafood that paired well with bread. Overall I d say the food was worth trying at least once and was definitely tasty in my opinion. Some of the drinks were also very good. I could see myself coming back to grab a few drinks and just relax in their outdoor space. However I would recommend those seeking a filling meal to eat beforehand.

Date: a year ago

Review №37

Rating: 4

Great patio to have drinks and tapas/appetizers. Beware that most tapas are very small. I liked the Patatas bravas and the eggplant bruschetta. The Spanish gin and tonic with rosemary and lemon was good. Their burger was also pretty good.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №38

Rating: 3

This USED to be one of my favorite restaurants in Austin. The blistered peppers are one of my favorite apps in town. I came this spring, and they were not on the menu. The waitress said that they were too spicy and people were complaining, so they took them off and they would be back shortly once they were less spicy. Bummer but not the end of the world. I checked the menu last week on the website, and was thrilled to see the peppers back on the menu! I m going to be traveling full time for the next 1-2 years and wanted to eat here one last time before leaving Austin. I made a reservation, came with a friend, and the waitress told us they discontinued the peppers. I said they were on the menu online, and she scoffed at me and told me that they ve been gone for quite a while and that I must be mistaken. This is very much a first world problem lol and I acknowledge that, but when you are really craving some thing for months, and you think you are finally going to get it, and to be let down like that and scoffed at If I wasn t with a friend I would ve honestly just walked out. The waitress did nothing to apologize or rectify this huge bummer. Sad to leave Austin with such a meh memory of one of my favorite spots. Please update your website.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №39

Rating: 2

The octopus was a disapointment. They only serve me 4 small pices. I count them and they put a lot of paprika and a whole raw onion on top. They took 30 min just to serve thoese 4 pices. I wont recomend this place. Super expencive for what is is.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

A fantastic place to land before hitting the bars in downtown Austin. The drinks are very creative and the cuisine is Spanish influence. A must do!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

best drinks and small plates restaurant in Austin

Date: 2 years ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

I so enjoy the creations of those passionate about food. Kalimotxo never disappoints!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Some of the best food and cocktails in Ausin. Great service and awesome atmosphere. The food was top notch. Small plates that you share with your family or friends. Ill be back!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №44

Rating: 3

Date: 2 years ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Such a great experience! Beautiful atmosphere, we sat on the patio overlooking Shoal Creek at sunset. Drinks and food were great, one of my faves was the patatas bravas (pictured). Service was also amazing, the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Can t wait to go back!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №46

Rating: 2

We were so excited to try this and had been wanting to come for so long. We love tapas and the atmosphere is so nice. It is a bit expensive for tapas and shared plates, however, the ingredients are fresh and the atmosphere is beautiful. I hate doing this for but the reasoning for leaving a low rating was solely due to the service. Our initial server was nice and recommended some more popular dishes. However, she was switched out by someone who didnt address us at all. Simply took our plates when it was nearing the 2 hour mark and then returned and just dropped a check off on the table. When we placed our cards there, she returned and ran our cards and interrupted our conversation by just blurting out our last names and saying nothing else. We also came with our infant baby and needed to change them near the end of our meal and there was no place in their bathrooms. When we asked they manager, they said yea I know its hard I have a 4 month old too and offered their office but then said I wouldnt change them there. So basically, offered no solution to help us out. After paying a $280 ticket, we went back to our car on street changed our baby and went on with our night at another establishment. A changing table is $250...our ticket along would have paid for it. Loved the ambiance, the food, the drinks, but the service was terrible.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Super fun. Complete with tapas, cocktails and friendly frogs

Date: 2 years ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

The drinks were tasty and strong. The Jamon was delicious. Our server (Albert?) was helpful and gave recommendations for a wonderful flavor experience!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №49

Rating: 4

Went in for a date night recently. Loved the tapas style menu, so we ordered a ton to share. We had the Patatas Bravas, Grilled Octopus, Jamon & Cheese Cracker, Spicy Beef bites with baguette, and the Mushroom. All of it was good, but the mushroom dish was absolutely outstanding. Good wine list and the staff is super knowledgable & made great recommendations.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №50

Rating: 3

Service was really slow, which overshadowed the great food and drinks.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №51

Rating: 4

Restaurant / food was awesome as we d expect from y all!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

A pleasant surprise. We ate outside, and ordered a bunch of stuff (as you do at this place). Was really happy with all the flavors. Probably would skip the sushitos, but thats personal preference. The best juice cocktail was (shockingly) good. As an aside, the inside is beautiful.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Great place for a few cocktails and small plates

Date: 2 years ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №55

Rating: 1

I do not take pleasure in giving any establishment a 1 star review and if you take the time to check my stats, you will see that this is super rare for me, however, our waiter was so bad and had the worst attitude that I cannot let her behavior slide. Hestia and Emmer and Rye are under the same group as Kalimotxo and I have given them both 5 stars. We have dined at both often, with Hestia being one of my favorite restaurants in Austin. Naturally, I was excited to dine at Kalimotxo as I was expecting the same experience. Out for a girls night, my gf and I were excited to catch up on life. When we checked in with the hostess, she was lovely and seated us inside, we wanted to sit outside instead and she accommodated us at a table facing Polvos. As soon as we were seated, within 10 minutes, Bridgett greeted us and at first, she seemed rather nice. We each ordered a drink and then we requested a small heater. We were told by the hostess that the heat could be adjusted at any time, so after about 10 minutes, the side of our faces were hot, so we asked Bridgett to turn it down and she did. Another 10 minutes went by and we were still quite hot, so we requested it lower. After a while, we requested it to be turned off as it was still burning the side of our faces. She turned it off, but because she was wearing a mask, we could not see her face, but we could tell she was rather annoyed. By this time, I noticed that tables that sat after us received their food and after 30 minutes, we were still waiting. I asked Bridgette if she could check when the order was entered and how much longer it was going to take. I felt like another 10 minutes went by before she came back to the patio with plates that looked like ours, however, she stopped at the table in front of us and began setting the plates down, when the patrons told her those were not their plates and then she realized her mistake and brought them to us. She said she would have the piquillo and mushroom remade since the plate touched the other table, but she was back within 5 minutes so I doubt they were fresh. Also, our pan con tomate and shishito peppers were lukewarm and not hot, but we ate them anyway as we were starving. We then asked her to turn the heat back on because the temperature had dropped and then she grabbed the heater and yanked it backwards and turned it on low. If I had known the heater could have been placed further back, I would have requested that instead of asking for a drop in temp several times. I know that can seem annoying, but again, when you are in the service industry, you still have to show some modicum of professionalism for your patrons. Not once did she ever ask if we wanted another drink and we were still quite hungry and were debating ordering more food but decided against it so we asked for the check and she pulled it right from her pocket! She had no intention of asking us if we wanted anything else. Rule #3 when dining, you NEVER give the customer the check until you confirm there is nothing else you can get them. Rule #2, the more they order, the more they spend. As a result, our tab was small and so was her tip. Useful Funny Cool

Date: 2 years ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Absolutely delicious and very prompt, friendly, knowledgeable service. Be aware: no indoor tables, its bar seating inside or patio tables only. Service moves fast, too, so its a great place to go if youre looking for a quality meal but dont have a lot of time to linger. The Basque cheesecake might be the best cheesecake Ive ever had (which is saying something)!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Kakigori was a life changing kind of dessert. Staff was incredibly generous with the time our 10 lady table needed to place orders, iterate on them, and keep the drinks coming. We were appropriately seated out on the patio away from other groups, and it felt like a private dining experience.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Amazing little spit tucked away at the Ed of a could de sac, with indoor and outdoor seating. Definitely a lively spot with a solid playlist going all night long. Really great food, they actually have the best burger in Austin Ive tried so far. Their drinks are also exceptional. Of course they have amazing customer service. 10/10 recommend you give this place a visit.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №62

Rating: 4

Solid place to come have small bites with friends. Some dishes were better than others but worth checking out - the drinks are on point

Date: 2 years ago

Review №63

Rating: 1

Bad experience with our waitress, at numerous interactions. But maybe she was just having a bad day. Bug in our food which at some degree is outside of their control, but someone s reaction to a case like that is everything.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Fantastic!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Excellent food and service

Date: 2 years ago

Review №66

Rating: 3

Cocktails were ok at best. Staff was curt and unfriendly. Food was good

Date: 2 years ago

Review №67

Rating: 3

Great vibe and atmosphere, friendly staff, and good drinks, but the food quality to price ratio just isnt there. I am a big fan of Emmer and Rye and Hestias food so I was hoping this would be the same. Unfortunately, I found their small plates extremely overpriced for what youre getting. I didnt have anything memorable that wouldve justified the price paid.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Food: 10/10 Drinks: 10/10 Atmosphere & vibe: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Music: 10/10 I visited for the first time with one of my friends and it s the perfect place for a date night, girls night, or celebration. The food and drinks are absolutely delicious!!! The servers were awesome at giving us recs based on what we were feeling that night. All the ladies that work there are so sweet, professional, accommodating, and attentive. I ve found that service has declined at a lot of places since covid hit, but I m glad to see that Kalimotxo is not using that as an excuse. Such a great dining experience. Can t wait to go back!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Food + drinks were absolutely impecable.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №72

Rating: 3

Wanted to try Kalimotxo for their Spanish tapas and cocktails. We came in at around 6 PM with a reservation but it was pretty empty. Pan Con Tomate: (3/4) This was one of the top recommendations but I thought it got soggy within 10 minutes of it arriving. I wasnt exactly wowd by this dish but I think the idea is that its very simple. Probably good to slowly snack on. Flatbread: (4/5) For some reason I was expecting this to be more similar to a pizza than it actually was. This was pretty good - also very simple. Kali Burger: (5/5) Wow this burger is good. Our server cut it in half for us so it was easy to share. I devoured my half in a matter of seconds but I regret nothing. Tee Time: (4/5) Recommended by our server because I wanted something refreshing. It wasnt too sweet so I happily sipped away in the summer heat. There is a lot of outdoor seating but also a ton of flies. Like I was basically just feeding the swarm of flies because I got tired of trying to shoo them away. That was pretty disgusting. Service was a little tooo attentive. We were asked about 10 times if the food + drinks were good which was a little overkill. Each time, we had to pause our conversation to confirm that everytbing was alright. Between 2 people, the total was around $70ish. Not bad for downtown!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №73

Rating: 3

The food wasnt authentic Spanish tapas. The quality for the price wasnt great. Good views though and I enjoyed our wine and conversation. Not sure I will go back.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Olive plate and craft cocktails make this a unique spot

Date: 3 years ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Everyone must try the Kalimoxto drink. It sounds insane-- red wine and coke-- but as a summer slushie it cant be beat. The food is good, but I wouldnt plan on eating dinner here since its a limited menu of tapas

Date: 3 years ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №78

Rating: 4

I read about the burnt Basque cheesecake somewhere, so grabbed a slice to go while we were passing through Austin. The topping was a pear compote, not usually my thing, but was actually delightful!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Enjoyed our time, food and service. The pricing is on the high end of the spectrum for what you get.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Wow...so good! Everything was amazing. Will definitely be back and would highly recommend.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Every single dish we tried was delicious. The flavors were amazing and the presentation great -- and the staff was great. I really look forward to going back.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Great drinks

Date: 3 years ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Very cool place, both outdoor spaces were awesome. Ordered the small shareable plates and everything was amazing. Staff were so friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. I highly recommend this place!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Some of the best food I ve had in Austin. Had a few tapas and a dessert. Also one of the best patios I ve been to. The back patio overlooks the riverbed.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №89

Rating: 4

Our server was amazing. Vegetarian option food was OK. Cocktails were great. Interesting Spanish digestif (various sherries) options. Would go back for a cocktail at sunset

Date: 3 years ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Awesome place, and awesome dinner at Kalimotxo. Ribs and patatras bravas is the best combo I have ever eaten. The service was friendly and helpful.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №94

Rating: 1

Rude security. I was looking at the creek from their patio, and this guy starts yelling at me, names Leef or Neaf, very threatening, very unnecessary. I didnt notice Id accidentally crossed over from the sidewalk, just after business hours. He needs anger management before he assaults someone.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Okay, Im back!!! I had to try the other place which feels like the previous one but wooooooooow!!! I grew up with red win and lemonade!!! Great food and the best patio in downtown. Perfect !!! No Baklava again but its okay

Date: 3 years ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №97

Rating: 1

I honestly wanted to like this place but our encounter and time here left us disappointed. I had made a reservations for a date night and requested a patio a week before our arrival. I was extremely excited after doing my research here on their food, ambiance, and hospitality. When my boyfriend and I got here, we were placed in the tiniest corner, AWAY from everyone and I honestly can t help but felt discriminated. I brought this issue back to our host which she then seated us outside on the patio which should have happened in the first place because there was plenty of space. The food was great but our initial encounter left us so disturbed, we couldn t enjoy it. This is my first review of this encounter and I must share this to keep y all accountable and to stand up for ourselves.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Nice place to hang out in downtown. Love the cocktails.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

The service was good and the food was outstanding!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Kudos! to the Kalimotxo team, service unmatchable, food tasty, ambiance warm and relaxing. Awww the desert.... taste still in my mouth, enjoyed every moment. Satisfied

Date: 3 years ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №103

Rating: 3

Great location and superb service! I wanted to have a 5 star experience, but the dishes were not consistently seasoned and the glass of wine was only about 3 oz. (gone in 5 sips). Perhaps it was an off night in the kitchen. Will try it again in a few months.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №104

Rating: 4

Date: 3 years ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Kalimotxo is somewhat hidden and offers a peaceful place to grab drinks on an outdoor patio with a cool bridge view. Their drinks are comparably priced for a downtown bar and all of their menu offerings are high quality. This place is great for small groups.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №106

Rating: 2

Extremely disappointing dinner. Read so many good reviews, that we were really looking forward to eating here - not to mention we wanted something different, like the Basque experience they promote. Im not sure if our waitress was stretched too thin, but we had to keep calling her over to our table to order more things, get silverware, get water, anything. She also could not explain the chicken dish. We asked if it was half a chicken, or a piece, and the answer was a non-answer, so we didnt know what to expect. The appetizers came out relatively quickly, but dinner, which was a tortilla and the chicken dish took more than an hour to arrive at the table. That was the straw that broke the camels back: the chicken was very bland. It was a piece of a breast with two pieces of a wing - all of which had jiggly white skin. In other words, it wasnt even properly crisped like a grilled chicken should be. The tortilla had no flavor and was ice cold. Giving it two stars: one for the super sweet hostesses, and one for the amazing crispy and flavorful patatas bravas. The place looks cute from the outside, but simply did not deliver.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Opened when no one else was during the mass power outages and they had fantastic food and a friendly smile.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

We are still at Kalimotxo and yall need to know this.. Food.. amazing...Drinks/Wine.. perfection... Service... RIDICULOUS!! Tommy and Lauren made our night. Such wonderful evening. Weve been here 3 it 4 times and this has been the best yet. XO

Date: 3 years ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Excellent food!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №111

Rating: 4

Nice wine but pretty small menu.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №112

Rating: 4

I made a reservation for a high top and I assumed it will be indoors but was surprised that it was outdoor and it was chilly for me, they were very accommodating and sat us inside, which I really appreciated! They have the BEST wagyu burger and bravas that I ever had, it as so moist and flavorful! I gave it four stars only because we tried multiple of tHe small plates, and they were just OK. The dessert was really good as well!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Been here a few times. Never been disappointed. Good place to grab a cocktail.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №114

Rating: 2

Date: 3 years ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

This place was even better than we d heard. My girlfriend and I decided to do a dinner date as one of our first excursions since Covid. Our waiter Jackson was knowledgeable and helpful. The Kali Burger was by far the best Wagyu beef I ve ever had and Jackson told us all about how it s locally sourced. Lastly, Taylor was amazing, offered to take a photograph of us as we were attempting to take a selfie, and made our dinner special. We will be returning!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

My wife and I had an impromptu date night and decided to go to Kalimoxto. Jordan our server made it memorable with her warmth and personality. She was engaging and very attentive to our dining experience. Im a klutz and spilled my water glass; instead of making me feel bad, she quickly cleaned it up and made a joke about it so I was less embarrassed. The food was amazing as usual, one of our favorite dishes is the sweet finish. The Kakigori, a mountain of shaved ice, preserved cherries, toasted bran ice cream, vanilla cream, white chocolate and hibiscus caramel. The perfect way to finish off a wonderful date night!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

This place is fantastic! Their patio has quite the view, and combined with the weather this time of year, makes for a delightful time! Also, the bread with tomato is delicious! In the photo, you see ham sandwich, and patatas bravas.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Jordan and the whole team at Kalimotxo took incredible care of us. All the drinks were fantastic and the Kalimotxo is perfect on the rocks or frozen. I highly recommend the burger with papas bravas. Cant wait to come back!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №123

Rating: 4

Nice atmosphere! Great service! Cool unique view of the river. The only downfalls they are not socially distancing their tables. So youre a little to covid close to your neighbor. The menu is not allergen friendly. You can ask for basic items but theres no alternative menu for ppl with multiple food allergies. Nice place! Pricey but of what I saw of the food. It looked worth it. If you can eat it. Upon leaving we met the chef who said oh man I would have made you something we have an entire walk-in in the back. He said next time just to ask and they will make something. This was the perfect answer as most often I am rejected by the chefs due to my allergies and paleo way of eating due to these allergies. GO AND ENJOY YOURSELF!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Great hidden gem in Austin. The bartenders do a great job with excellent cocktail drinks. Very vibrant atmosphere good for drinks in or outdoors.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №126

Rating: 1

Do not go to this restaurant if you are African American. This place is a white as they come. I was there with my friends for a birthday party and you could tell that our kind were not welcome just by the way we were greeted. We were the only black people there, other than one black waitress. You could tell they had little to no black staff and the white staff seemed uncomfortable. I was told that two white customers complained that they felt uncomfortable, that we were loud, because we were discussing the racial tensions happening currently within our group. Do not spend your money at this place! Support black businesses and businesses that support the African American community!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Enjoyed wonderful cocktails and service outside at Kalimotxo. Jordan took wonderful care of us while we waited to have dinner at Hestia.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Staff was excellent and we enjoyed everything we tried.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №129

Rating: 4

Great for bites and creative cocktails. Very hip.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №130

Rating: 4

Date: 4 years ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Love the Spanish Tapas bar atmosphere. Good food and cocktails. Met Rand, owner, such a nice guy.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №133

Rating: 3

Good small eats and cocktails. We did order a vegan small plate that took about 30min after our other food arrived.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

We had a great time here. Service was prompt and informative, food was great and cocktails were good.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №138

Rating: 3

Date: 4 years ago

Review №139

Rating: 1

I m a New Yorker now Austinite! If this place thinks they are going to serve one little piece of appetizer for 13$, then forget plates, napkins and utensils! Bad service through the night and I went home and ate by the way. They have a lot of growing pains is all I can say.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Its part of the restaurant Hestia, but it offers a different selection of Spanish Tapas. Most of the items in the selection are either vegetarian or pescatarian. I highly recommend visiting with a group and trying lots of bites. Most plates are enough to share. Their cocktails are good as well.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №141

Rating: 4

Date: 4 years ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Great new restaurant and the vibe is nice street-side. We came by to check out things at happy hour and drank a bit--awesome G&Ts--as well as trying some small bites from the menu. Well be back again for sure and Ill chime in more then.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

We had a great time here. Their cocktails are top notch and staff very pleasant and talented. If you end up here, make sure to try a parron!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Beautiful outside seating, good drinks, and great location.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №146

Rating: 4

Best tapas in town! Great execution.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago