Spanish for “cycle,” Ciclo is a modern Texas kitchen featuring locally inspired flavors and ingredients with a Latin influence, all brought to life through a unique collaboration with world-renowned chef and restaurateur, Richard Sandoval. Ciclo’s name reflects its focus on seasonal dishes, from grilled and smoked meats, ceviches and crudos to inventive craft cocktails. In addition to offering year-round outdoor dining, this downtown restaurant offers an ever-changing dinner menu, serving breakfast, lunch, and brunch year-round, with all menus providing gluten-free and vegan options.
While many customers praised the deliciousness of specific dishes like empanadas and seafood, others felt the overall food quality did not justify the high prices.
Service Excellence
Numerous reviews highlighted the attentive and friendly service provided by staff, with specific mentions of individual servers who enhanced the dining experience.
Atmosphere
The restaurant's ambiance, particularly the outdoor patio and lakeside views, received positive feedback, contributing to a pleasant dining experience.
Pricing Concerns
Several customers expressed dissatisfaction with the pricing, feeling that the quality of food and service did not align with the high costs, particularly for brunch and buffet options.
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Rudy Reynoso
Feb 16, 2026
5.0
This has to be one of the most beautiful views in all of Austin. Great service, great atmosphere, and sit outside if you can. Try out the Yumka! We enjoyed a post Valentine’s date surrounded by beautiful roses. Highly recommend!
JS
Jake Smith
Feb 16, 2026
5.0
Ate dinner & breakfast here and we got to have Grace as our hostess both times! Grace is so sweet! Breakfast with Edwin & YuHee the wonderful servers who got our kids crazy order exactly the way they wanted to try it and they loved it!!
Order the Wagyu tomahawk chop extra rare bc it's served on a 500 degree salt block and is so freaking delicious!!!! Flambéed table side and we could cook each piece to our liking on the salty slab. I seared the heck out of crunchy fat cap pieces and it was salty crispy juicy pure joy in my mouth. Wonderful service! Beautiful space!
Best breakfast dish I've ever had: French toast with macadamia butter (freshly ground macadamias in butter) vanilla butter and maple syrup. bacon was so good. Great great restaurant!
KS
Keerthana Srinivasan
Jan 8, 2026
4.0
The few vegetarian dishes they have are really good. Must try their empanadas! cocktails are so good!
KK
Kahleia (KdubComics)
Jan 4, 2026
5.0
Went for the Sunday brunch buffet it was amazing. That staff are very friendly and helpful.
JR
Jose antonio Ramirez
Nov 26, 2025
5.0
Un lugar extremadamente excelente un ambiente muy acogedor la comida muy deliciosa y los trabajadores del lugar son muy profesionales