La Condesa: A Trendy Mexican Bar Experience in Austin

Food and atmosphere are always amazing. We have been here 3-times and always leave bubbly and happy. It’s fun to people watch and share good eats and drinks. I love the heat.

Great brunch at La Condesa! We arrived right at opening and the service was fast, friendly, and very knowledgeable. The chicken chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, churro waffles, and queso flameado were all hot, fresh, and full of flavor. Agua Frescas were super tasty and refreshing. They were very accommodating about us not eating pork and the brunch menu is surprisingly vegetarian‑friendly. Do note that the queso is authentic Mexican queso (not Tex‑Mex), rich and delicious. So if your expecting Tex-Mex, it may not be for you, but we thought it was delicious. Eggs were cooked perfectly, and the chilaquiles had some good spiciness but was a bit salty, however it was still excellent. Generous portions, great quality, and overall a fantastic experience. Highly recommend.

Great spot to eat and socialize. The food is very fresh and tasty. The service was great considering we had to sit in the bar. Had the La Condesa margarita. It was delicious. Guacamole was great. The Green Goddess, a new menu item got rave reviews. The Tostado De Tinga was great.

Incredible Mexican fare that truly sings. The flavors are exceptionally bright and fresh, but the real showstopper was the chicken mole—rich, complex, and perfectly executed. A standout meal!

Walked in on a Saturday evening hoping to get a table for two and were initially told there would be a two-hour wait. We decided to check the bar area and, after about 15 minutes, were able to grab a table there instead. Overall, the food was good, though I enjoyed some dishes more than others. The short rib quesadilla (6/10) was my least favorite — it was quite greasy and lacked flavor. The tostada de tinga (8/10) was much better: very flavorful and well-balanced. The queso flameado (7/10) was also tasty and came in a generous portion. The churros were the highlight of the meal (9/10) — absolutely delicious. I’d definitely recommend making a reservation next time to avoid the long wait, but overall it was a solid dining experience.

INCREDIBLE! We chose this restaurant to use an OpenTable benefit we had. So glad we picked this restaurant! Happy Hour is 5-7:00 with 1/2 off ALL drinks from the bar. It's worth going just for Happy Hour! I had the Manzana Clara... delicious. My husband had a Moscow Mule also delicious. We started with the guacamole starter with chips, restaurant made masa. Mmmm. We ordered two separate dishes then shared. They were both so flavorful! The pork belly tacos were 10/10 as was the short rib quesadilla. We tried the desserts too! Tres Leches Cake and Pot de chocolat with banana ice cream. Oh! My! Goodness! The service was awesome! Meagan (I think) gave great recommendations and answered all of our questions. We asked her to bring another drink when ours got low...she was on it! I can't say enough about La Condesa. You must give it a try!

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!

Came for happy hour on a Monday at the bar with a friend and it was such a cozy and wonderful experience. Neha was our server and was extremely attentive and friendly! For food, I highly recommend the queso and the green beans(the dip surrounding the green beans was so zesty and had amazing umami)!! Don’t skip. For a cocktail, I had the Alma Blanca and it was perfect. It was sweet and spicy at the same time (so a great balance) and so smooth. Every detail, even the candle lit in the bathroom which smells amazing, created a comforting experience.