Authentic Mexican
fusion. Real Texas spirit.

Fantastic brisket queso and the service was great even though we were here to watch the Spurs lose the finals. Seed oil free too.

Robert B.

Cincinnati, OH

The atmosphere is awesome with the food being above your standard Mexican restaurant. The fajitas came out sizzling. Service was very friendly. Top choice.

J B.

Floriston, CA

We had a fantastic meal here. I had the Pollo Relleno and my partner had the fish tacos. Everything was cooked perfectly and had delicious, unique flavors. Service was excellent, prices fair.

Dina M.

Florida

Great food and service! Loved the guacamole too. Lobster tacos and grilled romaine salad were a hit.

Sara P.

Dallas, TX

The paloma is the move — fresh grapefruit, salt rim, not too sweet. Came back the next night just for another one.

Joe H.

Louisville, KY

Fantastic brisket queso and the service was great even though we were here to watch the Spurs lose the finals. Seed oil free too.

Robert B.

Cincinnati, OH

The atmosphere is awesome with the food being above your standard Mexican restaurant. The fajitas came out sizzling. Service was very friendly. Top choice.

J B.

Floriston, CA

We had a fantastic meal here. I had the Pollo Relleno and my partner had the fish tacos. Everything was cooked perfectly and had delicious, unique flavors. Service was excellent, prices fair.

Dina M.

Florida

Great food and service! Loved the guacamole too. Lobster tacos and grilled romaine salad were a hit.

Sara P.

Dallas, TX

The paloma is the move — fresh grapefruit, salt rim, not too sweet. Came back the next night just for another one.

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From the Grill

Cast-iron sizzle.

Steak & chicken fajitas, hickory salmon, camarones a la parrilla — fired over open flame in pure avocado oil.

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30 years perfecting the art of Tex Mex

Menus

Lunch & Dinner

Tableside guac, fajitas, baja fish tacos, paella — the full kitchen.

San Antonio Sunday Brunch

River Walk Brunch

Mimosas overlooking the river, every Sunday.

Bar & Tequila

Top-10 US Tequila Bar

100+ tequilas, fresh-squeezed margaritas, mezcal flights.

Mon–Fri · 3–6PM

Happy Hour Specials

$7 regular house margaritas and $7 chile con queso. Both locations.

Austin · 6th Street

Downtown Austin

Rooftop over 6th Street. 606 Trinity. Reservations welcome.

San Antonio · River Walk

On the River Walk

200 River Walk. Walk-in dining, brunch, and the Tequila Cruise.

Private Events

Book Your Event

20 to 500 guests. Rehearsal dinners, corporate, weddings, buyouts.

San Antonio

Tequila Cruise

Floating bar on the River Walk. Up to 35 guests.

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THE MARGARITA BAR

Handcrafted cocktails & 100+ tequilas

Fresh-squeezed lime, top-shelf agave, and the Iron Cactus Double Barrel built on Herradura Reposado. Pulled, shaken, and poured every night on 6th & the River Walk.

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THE POUR LIST

Signature drinks

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The Wrangler$13
Corralejo Silver, Magdala orange liqueur, fresh lime, agave.

Z Best$13
Pepe Z Blanco, Naranja orange liqueur, jalapeño, fresh lime, agave.

Ranch Water$13
Dulce Vida Blanco, fresh lime, sparkling water.

Silver Spur$13
Campo Bravo Plata, Naranja orange liqueur, fresh lime, agave.

Blood Orange$13
Dulce Vida Blanco, blood orange, fresh lime, agave.

Passion Fruit$13
Lunazul Blanco, passion fruit, fresh lime, agave.

Spicy Watermelon$13
Silver tequila, watermelon, jalapeño, chile-lime salt

Iron Cactus Double Barrel$16
Herradura Double Barrel Reposado, Cointreau, fresh lime, agave

Strawberry Cactus$13
El Jimador Silver, Cointreau, strawberry, prickly pear purée

Paloma$13
Corazón Blanco, fresh lime, grapefruit soda, touch of salt

El Pepino$13
Milagro Silver, cucumber, jalapeño, fresh lime, cilantro

Spicy Mango$13
Camarena Silver, mango, jalapeño, chile-lime salt

Prickly Pear$13
Sauza Hacienda Silver, Naranja, agave, prickly pear purée

Blueberry$13
Altos Plata, fresh blueberry, lemon, simple syrup

Family Owned for 30 years.

Thousands of guests across Austin and the River Walk — thousands of verified reviews across Google, Tripadvisor and Yelp.

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900+ reviews

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Joe H.

Louisville, KY

Fantastic brisket queso and the service was great even though we were here to watch the Spurs lose the finals. Seed oil free too.

Robert B.

Cincinnati, OH

The atmosphere is awesome with the food being above your standard Mexican restaurant. The fajitas came out sizzling. Service was very friendly. Top choice.

J B.

Floriston, CA

We had a fantastic meal here. I had the Pollo Relleno and my partner had the fish tacos. Everything was cooked perfectly and had delicious, unique flavors. Service was excellent, prices fair.

Dina M.

Florida

Great food and service! Loved the guacamole too. Lobster tacos and grilled romaine salad were a hit.

Sara P.

Dallas, TX

Seed Oil Safe
Verified Kitchen

The paloma is the move — fresh grapefruit, salt rim, not too sweet. Came back the next night just for another one.

Tableside guacamole crafted in a stone molcajete

Baja fish tacos with citrus crema and cabbage slaw

Fajitas · Tableside Molcajete Guac · Baja Fish Tacos — all cooked in avocado & EVOO

A First for Texas Restaurants

We raised the bar.
No seed oils. Ever.

Both our Austin and San Antonio kitchens now cook exclusively with premium oils like avocado and extra virgin olive oil. No canola, soybean, corn, or other industrial seed oils.

From sizzling fajitas to handmade tortillas to fresh dressings — every bite is crafted with cleaner, more natural ingredients. You never have to sacrifice flavor for cleaner cooking.

Seed Oils

100%

Fresh Ingredients

30yr

Texas Legacy

Proudly Serving
Siete Blue Corn

See the Dishes Up Close

The full lineup.

Starters, tacos, enchiladas, mains, brunch and dessert — tap any tile for the photo and details, or hit the caret to peek at the ingredients.

Starters11

Soups & Salads8

Tacos & Enchiladas8

Sandwiches & Burgers4

From the Grill11

Brunch5

Desserts6

See the Full Menu

Mon–Fri · 3–6PM

Happy Hour

$7 regular house margaritas and $7 chile con queso. Both locations.

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Catering

Off-Site Catering

Tex-Mex spreads delivered or staffed. 20 to 500 guests.

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Joe H.

Louisville, KY

Fantastic brisket queso and the service was great even though we were here to watch the Spurs lose the finals. Seed oil free too.

Robert B.

Cincinnati, OH

The atmosphere is awesome with the food being above your standard Mexican restaurant. The fajitas came out sizzling. Service was very friendly. Top choice.

J B.

Floriston, CA

We had a fantastic meal here. I had the Pollo Relleno and my partner had the fish tacos. Everything was cooked perfectly and had delicious, unique flavors. Service was excellent, prices fair.

Dina M.

Florida

Great food and service! Loved the guacamole too. Lobster tacos and grilled romaine salad were a hit.

Sara P.

Dallas, TX

The paloma is the move — fresh grapefruit, salt rim, not too sweet. Came back the next night just for another one.

Joe H.

Louisville, KY

Fantastic brisket queso and the service was great even though we were here to watch the Spurs lose the finals. Seed oil free too.

Robert B.

Cincinnati, OH

The atmosphere is awesome with the food being above your standard Mexican restaurant. The fajitas came out sizzling. Service was very friendly. Top choice.

J B.

Floriston, CA

We had a fantastic meal here. I had the Pollo Relleno and my partner had the fish tacos. Everything was cooked perfectly and had delicious, unique flavors. Service was excellent, prices fair.

Dina M.

Florida

Great food and service! Loved the guacamole too. Lobster tacos and grilled romaine salad were a hit.

Sara P.

Dallas, TX