El Alma South

4.6

184 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Healthy

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

What 184 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

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Austin
Mexican
Austin
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Alma South offers "amazing food and service" with standout dishes like duck enchiladas and mole sauce. The atmosphere is vibrant, though some find it "way too loud." The staff is attentive and friendly, enhancing the dining experience. The location provides easy parking, making it a convenient choice for delicious Mexican cuisine.

184 Reviews

M
Mary Lynn
Austin
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious, fun, original dining. My Austin favorite.
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TIM
Austin
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visited several times, food is always well prepared and tasty. Very solid choice for a quick bite after a movie.
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Sandy
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This my first time at El Alma. Lots of great menu items and drinks. I had a hard time deciding- ordered the Huenos Franceses, which was excellent. Service was great. Sat out on the patio- lovely! Definitely recommend El Alma South!
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Cristina
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Love the drinks, crab queso with added mushrooms, and the barbacoa flauntas!!!
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Scott
Austin
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food across 4 people. Roasted duck enchiladas with mole was delicious.
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Carmen
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat outside. Food, drink, service and company was excellent.
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Lynn
Houston
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
They did something to that space acoustically when it changed to el Alma and the restaurant is very loud now. Also, $1.50 wellness charge is added to each bill, which is not a problem, but the restaurant makes no mention of it at the table or on the menu, which isnt super transparent in my opinion. You’ll only see that charge when you get your receipt.
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Jpaps
Omaha
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The easy parking and noise almost makes up for the lack of ambiance compared to the original location (but not quite).
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Sean
Austin
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food took a while to get and wasn’t good. The service was slow and uninviting. I rarely leave reviews but I doubt we’ll be back.
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Virginia
Austin
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first visit to the new El Alma location. They kindly put us in one of the separated private areas and I will remember that for all future celebrations. Our waiter provided great menu advice and was funny. Great experience.
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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 4.6 stars by 184 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
https://www.elalmacafe.com/
Phone number
(512) 351-8010

El Alma South

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What 184 people are saying

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