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El Alma South, Austin, TX

El Alma South

4.8
4.8
219 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
El Alma's menu is a vibrant take on the contemporary flavors of Mexico, that also features local ingredients like redfish, lamb, and Texas quail. Chef Alma Alcocer-Thomas approaches the food as if you were a guest dining in her own home.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 351-8010
  • Website
    https://www.elalmacafe.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    4521 West Gate Blvd, Austin, TX 78745-1409
  • Neighborhood
    South Austin
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 219 people are saying

El Alma South reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Mexican

  • Austin

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Alma South shines with "amazing middle Mexico cuisine" and "excellent service" in a vibrant atmosphere. Diners appreciate the "expansive menu" featuring standout dishes like duck enchiladas and mole. While the ambiance is lively, it can be "a bit noisy," but the dedicated staff and ample parking make it a favorite dining spot.
219 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was amazing from start to finish. Our server was so sweet, and we really felt taken care of. I’ll for sure be coming back more! ☺️

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing middle Mexico cuisine,amazingly priced and masterfully made! We frequent El Alma South often and love bringing family and friends here. The waitstaff are excellent and work as a team and from what I’ve asked, are treated and compensated fairly by their employers. I find value in that integrity. I’m not even acquainted with owners or management; just an honest assessment of my opinion and what I observe.

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  3. CAROLINE VIP

    Austin6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Love that El Alma expanded to the south location. Same great food with more parking and seating. Will be going back often.

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  4. Meg VIP

    Austin19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and drinks. Our server (Mark?) entertained us and kept the food and drinks coming. We were here for a birthday and had fun messing with him and he handed it back in the best way. Desserts were okay but the mains and appetizers were much better. The torte and tiramisu tres leches were very dry. All in all a great time and will definitely go back.

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  5. Sabrina VIP

    Austin11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really love El Alma's Westgate. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable and offered great suggestions. I loved the duck enchiladas with the pasilla mole. The duck was prepared perfectly and was absolutely delicious. We ordered a queso blanco appetizer as well which was yummy. The chips and salsa were also really fantastic. The ambience was beautiful and drinks were lovely -- I had a mocktail which was excellent. We had the chocolate torte for dinner and it was surprisingly light and satisfying. Overall, I had an incredible experience and will definitely want to keep going there.

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  6. Susan

    Austin1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food and the service were excellent. The sound was so lively that it was difficult to have a conversation at the table without shouting.

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  7. Eric VIP

    Austin11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time going to the new location down south. Big fan of the one on barton springs. the food here is fantastic and the server was very attentive. Glad they're closer to my house.

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  8. KarenC VIP

    San Antonio12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Really like the spaced out seating, food was yummy and service was good. There chips and salsas were endless and really good quality. Would definitely come back.

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  9. Linda

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place to go for a good meal. Always have great food and exceptional service

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  10. Matthew

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite and delicious. Homage to history and culture. Bright fresh flavor!

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FAQs

El Alma South offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 351-8010.

El Alma South is rated 4.8 stars by 219 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 29 times today
Google Map for El Alma South

4521 West Gate Blvd, Austin, TX 78745-1409

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    South Austin
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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