El Alma South

4.7

190 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Great for happy hour

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 190 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.3Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Austin
Mexican
Austin
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Alma South delights with its "amazing food and service," offering a diverse menu with standout dishes like duck enchiladas with mole. Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive" staff and the cozy patio dining option. While some mention noise levels, the "great atmosphere" and easy parking make it a neighborhood favorite.

190 Reviews

E
Ellen
Austin
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best meal we've had in South Austin...........EVER!
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Raphael
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great to see an outpost of El Alma in South Austin. Same menu and food quality...
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Grace
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great service and really good food and drinks! We have been several times, with kids and without, and it's always a great option! My only complaint is that it can get really loud and harder to hear people at your table if you are with a larger group.
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Mary
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for lunch and the food and ambience was great!
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Dustin
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Nice dinner and some great food! Will definitely be a return customer. Food is GREAT!
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Chris
San Antonio
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was fantastic. We wanted a long dining experience with lots of conversation and she was great to give us time but did check in on us periodically. Food was fantastic. Carne asada tacos, crispy shrimp tacos, and a corn pudding. All so good.
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Mary Lynn
Austin
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
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
11 reviews
4.0
11 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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FAQs

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

El Alma South is rated 4.7 stars by 190 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

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 26 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 190 people are saying

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