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Arriba Abajo, Austin, TX

Arriba Abajo

4.3
4.3
55 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Hot spot
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Innovative
Nestled on the 4th floor of our iconic establishment, Arriba Abajo emerges as a haven where flavors dance amid panoramic views and leisurely ambiance. From sizzling fajitas to handcrafted tacos bursting with flavor, each dish tells a story of tradition, innovation, and unparalleled quality. Our bartenders shake cocktails better than a rattlesnake shakes its tail. Experience the fun and ease of the Mexican lifestyle in our little slice of paradise. Heat up or cool down poolside in one of our daybeds or cabanas with a margarita in hand.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Outlets Event Manager: (737) 257-3026

Private dining

What 55 people are saying

Arriba Abajo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Arriba Abajo offers a unique culinary experience with its "cool rooftop patio" and "great views." Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "amazing vibes." The "beautiful location" and "friendly staff" enhance the dining experience. Despite some service hiccups, the "margaritas were delicious" and the "lobster quesadilla and shrimp fajitas" are standout dishes.
55 Reviews
  1. Lynne VIP

    Los Angeles36 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Poor chicken fajitas and tasteless margarita so I wouldn’t recommend.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience at Arriba Abajo. There was a mixup with our food order but Kelsey (KLC, like Kentucky Fried Chicken with an L) went out of her way to make it right. Cool vibes, live music. Lots of lounge seating (deep sofas. & stools) so if sitting at a table is more comfortable to you, make sure you note that on your reservation. Overall a good experience & would come back again.

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  3. Adam

    Seattle29 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was horrible and quite. I kept asking her to repeat herself. She got 2 of my orders wrong after I asked 5 times. Another annoying note. I asked for onions or cilantro and she said they didn’t have any and then proceed to bring pico de gallo which is onions, cilantro and tomatoes…. GO FIGURE. Idiots!!

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  4. Emma

    Jacksonville23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the best time sitting at the bar, enjoying Happy Hour margs courtesy of Seth and the incredible Guacamole.

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  5. Caroline VIP

    Houston8 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Family of 3 . Son ordered soda , and twice the Dr Pepper and coke was flat . Ordered fajitas - zero flavor . Ordered beef tacos - zero flavor . Only the taquitos as a starter was decent . Food not worth the $200 tab . Don’t do to eat , just for the city views

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  6. kelsie

    Kansas City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great experience for a friends birthday! Our server was amazing and so kind, I believe her name was Chloe but I’m not 1000% sure. We came on a Tuesday and it was pleasantly packed + they had discounts on tequila all day. A friend and I split the chicken fajitas and they were delicious, with chips, salsa and queso I felt like splitting was the right choice. Will definitely be back, I love this place!

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  7. Ahna VIP

    San Antonio6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great experience every time! I would only recommend having heaters available on the patio outside by the pool. The evening chilled off fast and we ended up leaving early because we were cold but great food and beautiful restaurant.

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  8. Rudy

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Soooo amazing! So accomodating and extremely friendly staff. You made my husbands graduation celebration so great thank you

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  9. Janneth

    Chihuahua1 review

    2.0

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We felt rushed by the staff to leave our table, even though the restaurant was nearly empty, with no more than eight tables occupied. It took a long time to receive our drinks, and the food took even longer. While the food itself was good, the service left much to be desired.

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  10. Donna VIP

    Austin2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    I was so disappointed in this experience. The food was mediocre at best. Atmosphere was dark and boring. I was so excited to try this place. Bummer
    Arriba AbajoResponded on November 17, 2024
    Hi Donna, Thank you for sharing your feedback, and I'm sorry to hear that your dining experience didn't meet your expectations. I would truly appreciate it if you could share more details by emailing me. Your insights will help me address any specific concerns and support our team's growth to ensure we create memorable experiences for all our guests. lillie.frankowski at thompsonhotels.com

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FAQs

Arriba Abajo is rated 4.3 stars by 55 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Arriba Abajo

506 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Outlets Event Manager: (737) 257-3026
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