La Condesa

4.3
1978 reviews

About

Mexican RestaurantCocktail LoungeBrunch RestaurantBar
Two-times James Beard-nominated, and MICHELIN Recommended Mexican restaurant in downtown Austin, Texas.

Location

La Condesa
400A West 2nd St, Austin, TX
78701, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.3
1,978 reviews
5 stars
1,254
4 stars
349
3 stars
168
2 stars
100
1 star
107

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Overall, customers praised the food for its deliciousness and authenticity, particularly highlighting dishes like tacos, ceviche, and the tres leches cake.

Service Experience

Service received mixed reviews; while many praised specific servers for their attentiveness and knowledge, others reported poor service and lack of management response during issues.

Ambiance

The restaurant's atmosphere was frequently described as lively and enjoyable, making it a popular spot for celebrations and casual dining.

Portion Sizes

Several customers expressed disappointment with portion sizes, feeling that they were too small for the price.

Happy Hour

The happy hour offerings were well-received, with many customers enjoying the value and quality of the food and drinks during this time.
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    Fernando Mejia
    Nov 16, 2025
    5.0
    We had a lovely night at La Condesa, the food was amazing, and their drinks were great as well! but what really made our night was our server Blake, he had excellent recommendations and was very knowledgeable over the menu. He was very friendly and attentive and made us feel welcome! We’ll definitely be back for him.
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    Cade Chegin
    Nov 15, 2025
    5.0
    I had an amazing experience at La Condesa in Austin! The quesadillas were perfectly crispy and flavorful, the guacamole was incredibly fresh, and the banana bread was the perfect sweet finish. Our server Megan was absolutely awesome—attentive, friendly, and made the whole meal even better. Can’t wait to come back!
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    Natalie
    Nov 15, 2025
    5.0
    Wow, where do I even start? Brandon, who was running the host stand and serving as the manager on duty, was absolutely incredible and truly the highlight of our visit. He made sure we were well taken care of from the moment we arrived, offered fantastic dish recommendations, and was a major reason we'll keep coming back. We came for brunch and ordered the $4 palomas, banana bread, breakfast quesadilla, and short rib hash. I wish I had taken more photos, but trust me everything was so good we devoured it immediately. Highly recommend!
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    Kacey Taylor
    Oct 28, 2025
    5.0
    My husband Kyle and I went in this past Sunday for our 10th wedding anniversary!!❤️ Mike T. The manager greeted us with a warm welcome at the door and sat us next to a window as we had requested. He then proceeded to bring us out two glasses of champagne 🥂 to celebrate the occasion which we thought was really thoughtful. Daniel Garcia was our server and he came over immediately and greeted us and proceeded to ask us if we’ve ever been there before. We let him know that we had not and he walked us through the culture of the restaurant and the different types of food that he recommended. We were so impressed with everything that we got, which was the queso flameado, the ceviche, and the breakfast quesadillas along with the four different salsas they offer. They brought out churros on the house, which was the icing on the cake and really finished the experience. Not to mention the margaritas, they were all super fresh made with real fruit juices and fresh lime. We will definitely be back and we will definitely request Daniel and maybe even invite Mike to come sit at our table.😊😊😊
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    Abigail Silva
    Oct 26, 2025
    3.0
    La Condesa is a beautiful restaurant — nicely decorated with a stylish, modern vibe. The bar is cute and offers a good variety of cocktails. The appetizers like the guacamole and the queso fundido with peppers were good, though the esquites were not our favorite. We ordered a huarache, sopes, zucchini tostadas, a short rib quesadilla, and cochinita. The food was just okay overall — the sopes and quesadilla were decent, but nothing that really stood out. Service was average. We mentioned we were celebrating a birthday, but the waiter said they didn’t offer any complimentary dessert. When we ordered one, he also said they didn’t have candles so if you’re planning to celebrate, bring your own! Overall, the place is lovely and the ambiance is nice, but honestly, the food didn’t impress me. I’d much rather go to Suerte the food and cocktails there are much better, and you can tell the difference right away: Suerte is always packed, while at La Condesa you can easily get in without a reservation.

Frequently Asked Questions About La Condesa

Does La Condesa accept reservations?

Yes, La Condesa accepts reservations which can be made on their website.

What are the opening hours of La Condesa?

La Condesa is open from 5 PM to 10 PM Monday through Friday, and from 11 AM to 10 PM on weekends.