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Interior dining room at La Condesa Austin - La Condesa, Austin, TX
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La Condesa

$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
  • Innovative
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
La Condesa is a two-times James Beard-nominated modern Mexican restaurant located in Austin’s vibrant 2nd Street District. Helmed by Executive Chef Rick Lopez, La Condesa’s menu features interior Mexican dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, plus a renowned bar program with one of the largest collections of tequila, mezcal and other Mexican spirits in the city.

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Executive chef: Rick Lopez

From the OpenTable editors: With several James Beard Award nominations under its belt, La Condesa is firmly an Austin favorite. It's ideal for group celebrations, happy hours, and feasting on comforting Mexican fare, thanks to executive chef Rick Lopez, who puts out plates of queso, short rib quesadillas, and cochinita pibil with housemade tortillas in a buzzy, fun environment. Happy hour is especially popular here, when there are $3 tacos and the entire drink menu is half off.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 499-0300
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Let us bring the fiesta to you with catering by La Condesa. Available for pick-up or delivery, we’re doin’ it Texas style with buffet-style proteins off the plancha, house-made tortillas, sides, dessert & cocktail kits. To inquire about La Condesa catering, please visit lacondesa.com/catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Malverde is the indoor/outdoor private event space at La Condesa. Perched above 2nd Street, Malverde offers skyline views of downtown Austin and looks directly into Austin City Limits. Malverde features craft cocktails, an artisanal beer and wine selection and is catered exclusively by La Condesa. To learn more about hosting your event at Malverde or schedule a venue tour, please visit lacondesa.com/malverde.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Guadalupe
  • Parking details
    Paid street parking can be found surrounding the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,254 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Mexican

  • Austin

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Condesa offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious" Mexican cuisine, "superb" service, and an "authentic" atmosphere. Highlights include the short rib quesadilla, unique cocktails, and delightful desserts like the tres leches cake. The restaurant provides a lively setting for celebrations and is renowned for its "amazing" happy hour specials.

2,254 Reviews
  1. Brandon

    VIP

    Naples

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was delicious but service was a mess. Dropped our food, three different servers not communicating to each other, not sure what was going on but very poor experience for my birthday.
    La CondesaResponded today
    Brandon, We are so thankful you chose to celebrate your special evening with us and it is disheartening to hear that the experience was less than stellar. We always strive to grow and continually improve the service we provide for our guests and appreciate you taking the time to aid us in reaching this goal. If you would like to share more about your visit with us and how we can improve, please do not hesitate to reach out to us! We will discuss your feedback with our team and continue to grow. We hope to host you again in the future and show you all that we strive to be! Jayce Service Manager

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  2. Christiana

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our evening was wonderful from the service to the food. You could tell how much the staff cared about each detail and connecting with us too. The menu is beautifully crafted and you really cannot go wrong! I don’t think there was a single thing we ordered that everyone didn’t love! Fantastic!
    La CondesaResponded 5 days ago
    Christiana- Thank you so much for leaving a positive review of La Condesa! We love to hear that you enjoyed all of the food and the service you received. We strive to ensure you are taken care of and have a great experience with us. We hope to host you soon at La Condesa! Erin General Manager

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  3. Patrick

    VIP

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and presentation. Menu choices were great!
    La CondesaResponded today
    Patrick, Thank you for visiting with us and especially for taking time to share your kind words about your experience with us and our team! We take great pride in curating the dishes on our menu and completely agree with you that they are great! We hope to host you again soon, and welcome you to come and enjoy our happy hour specials from 5 PM to 7 PM every Monday through Friday. Jayce Service Manager

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  4. Lindsey

    VIP

    Austin

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for brunch and the food was delicious! We had the queso flameado, carnitas, torta, and concha. We loved everything that we ordered and the tortillas made in-house are amazing! The service was awesome, and they have a new special for brunch with $4 house margaritas which is such a good deal. We’ll be back!
    La CondesaResponded on December 30, 2024
    Lindsey, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your brunch.. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back to La Condesa for more delicious meals and great service. Best, Erin General Manager

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  5. Robert

    Houston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great cocktails. The ambiance was lovely and the service was knowledgeable, courteous, and attentive. The queso flameado with short rib mole was sumptuous and delightful. The seafood tostadas (atun and la vida vuelta) were light and delicious, perfectly balanced with piquant spice and velvety avocado. The tlacoyo is a must try. Happy hour cocktails are half price and are all excellent. We have been coming to La Condesa since it opened in 2009, the year we got married. We no longer live in Austin, but we come back to La Condesa for special occasions when we are back in town. Highly recommend.
    La CondesaResponded on December 28, 2024
    Hi Robert- Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your wonderful experience at La Condesa! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, cocktails, and ambiance during your visit. It means the world to us that La Condesa holds a special place in your hearts, especially as a part of your anniversary traditions since 2009 We truly appreciate your loyalty and can't wait to welcome you back the next time you're in Austin. Thank you for recommending us, and here's to more special occasions at La Condesa! Cheers 🌟 Erin General Manager

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  6. Justin

    VIP

    Austin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great happy hour deals, half off drinks and $3 tacos in the bar area
    La CondesaResponded on December 28, 2024
    Hi Justin- Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our happy hour deals and happy hour atmosphere. We're glad we could meet your expectations. We hope to see you again soon at La Condesa for another great experience! Best, Erin General Manager

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  7. Laura

    New York City

    66 reviews

    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Forest was excellent and the food was delicious. My only suggestion is for the water severs to stop wasting water - they refilled all the glasses just when we were ready for our checks. Austin/central Texas is a water-short environment, so we shouldn't be wasting water, and all this water that was poured after our meal was wasted.
    La CondesaResponded on December 28, 2024
    Laura- Thank you for your glowing review of our food and service by Forrest - we will be sure to pass along this info to them. We appreciate your concern about water conservation. Refilling water glasses is part of our commitment to providing attentive service to all guests throughout their meal. We always want to balance excellent service and mindful practices, and your feedback helps us reflect on how we can continue improving. Thank you so much again and we hope to host you soon! Erin General Manager

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  8. Dan

    Corpus Christi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and service the waiters suggestions were spot on really enjoyed the experience
    La CondesaResponded on December 28, 2024
    Hi Dan, We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience at La Condesa! Your kind words mean a lot to us and we're looking forward to your next visit. Best, Erin General Manager

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  9. Julia

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food quality has really improved in recent years. It was outstanding!
    La CondesaResponded on December 28, 2024
    Julia- Thank you so much for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food quality at La Condesa over the years. We strive to continuously improve our dishes and service, so your feedback is much appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Erin General Manager

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  10. Alyssa

    San Antonio

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant and food itself was very nice. I would definitely recommend the food and ambiance! I had the chilaquiles and they were a 10/10. However, our service was horrible. We walked in with a coffee cup and were asked to throw it away. We kindly asked if they can at least hold it at host stand while we eat and then we can grab it on our way out and they said no and we had to throw it away. Second, our server Riley was not in great mood and everything felt rushed, despite us being the only table. When it came time to get the bill, he didn’t even ask us how we wanted to split it (there were 4 of us) and he just slapped down the bill and walked away before we could even get a sentence out. The only option he gave us was to split the bill evenly amongst the 4 of us which was a huge mess. His attitude and the service style of the restaurant made the service not enjoyable.
    La CondesaResponded on December 23, 2024
    Hi Alyssa, Thank you for your valuable feedback. It is great to hear that you enjoyed our chilaquiles and found the food and ambiance to your liking. However, we are disappointed to hear about your service experience. We strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience for all our guests, and it is clear we fell short this time. We will definitely address this with our team to ensure it does not happen again. We invite you back to dine with us so we can provide you with the high-quality service we are known for. Please call us at 512-499-0300 should you be interested in joining us, we would happily take great care of you. We hope you give us another chance! Warm regards, Erin General Manager

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FAQs

La Condesa does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

La Condesa is rated 4.6 stars by 2254 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Condesa

400 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Guadalupe
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Paid street parking can be found surrounding the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (512) 499-0300
  • Catering
    Let us bring the fiesta to you with catering by La Condesa. Available for pick-up or delivery, we’re doin’ it Texas style with buffet-style proteins off the plancha, house-made tortillas, sides, dessert & cocktail kits. To inquire about La Condesa catering, please visit lacondesa.com/catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Malverde is the indoor/outdoor private event space at La Condesa. Perched above 2nd Street, Malverde offers skyline views of downtown Austin and looks directly into Austin City Limits. Malverde features craft cocktails, an artisanal beer and wine selection and is catered exclusively by La Condesa. To learn more about hosting your event at Malverde or schedule a venue tour, please visit lacondesa.com/malverde.
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