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El Arroyo

El Arroyo

Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Old West Austin, Austin
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El Arroyo
7.7/10
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    Ranked #7 for enchiladas in Austin
  • Stars
    The Mexican food at El Arroyo is a can't miss
  • Tips
    Megan K.
    "The stuffed avocado and the del mar enchilidas are AMAZING!"(3 Tips)
    @TexasSuperAngel
    "BBQ chicken enchiladas are terrific!"(3 Tips)
    Dave F.
    "The Cozumel is magically delicious."(3 Tips)
    Social News Network
    "... hour deals, and the Del Mar Enchiladas are to die for! Plus, the atmosphere is..."(3 Tips)
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  • Shani S.
    Shani SMarch 3, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    $6 margarita pitchers on Tuesdays & Thursdays!!!!
  • Peter G.
    Peter GonzalezNovember 18, 2011
    The Ceviche goes great with a dollar marg
  • Dave F.heart icon on user image
    Dave FloydOctober 29, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Go Floyd Style and ask for chicken fajitas with no veggies.
  • Colby R.
    Colby RingeisenFebruary 15, 2014
    Great queso
  • Austin K.
    Austin KinghornJanuary 23, 2013
    Try the pulled pork tacos.
  • Allen V.
    Allen VelasquezSeptember 27, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Two for one burgers on Monday. The Cuban is awesome!
  • Amusa C.
    Amusa CapitalAugust 5, 2011
    Great owner; great restaurant!
  • Chuck C.
    Chuck CanningJuly 29, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Try the watermelon infused tequila
  • Betsi R.
    Betsi RiveraMarch 19, 2011
    Thursday $1.00 Ritas 2to6 1.99 from 2 to 7pm.
  • Eduardo C.
    Eduardo ContrerasApril 21, 2013
    Bring your pup
  • atxrich
    atxrichJanuary 9, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Cozumel steak ROCKS
  • Thomas
    ThomasAugust 1, 2013
    $1 margaritas
  • Liliana Andretti H.
    Liliana Andretti HinojosaMay 7, 2011
    The Cuban Burger is amaziiiiing
  • LifeSize C.
    LifeSize CommunicationsMay 26, 2010
    $1 Margaritas on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-6pm.
  • Huntley
    HuntleyApril 22, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the brisket-y tasting classic beef fajitas!
  • Aaron M.
    Aaron MassockOctober 1, 2011
    Music is great!
  • Matt E.
    Matt EngJune 4, 2010
    Enchilades del mar is creamy cheesy heaven
  • Sam W.
    Sam WalshMay 6, 2017
    Specialty: Cold Beans. El arroyo is an innovative restaurant. It's the first in Austin that aims to serve their food cold! We waited for one hour and 30 minutes for this tasty, brown looking mush.
  • Ben T.
    Ben ThomaAugust 16, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    "Casual quality"
  • Lauren A.
    Lauren AbramMarch 24, 2011
    Love the Cozumel!
  • Rocky T.
    Rocky TranJuly 8, 2010
    $1 margaritas from 4pm-7pm!
  • c3hoosier
    c3hoosierNovember 8, 2010
    The best in Austin!
  • Travis
    TravisMarch 31, 2012
    Del Mar Enchiladas were disappoint
  • Duane S.
    Duane ShermanJanuary 1, 2012
    Holiday menu sucks no burger and overpriced Enchiladas with no beans and rice. TNT is better at these prices
  • Jose G.heart icon on user image
    Jose GarciaJune 17, 2017
    Jueves de margaritas!!!
  • Claire G.
    Claire GrantAugust 29, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Barbecue chicken quesedillas extra crispy!
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El Arroyo
1624 W 5th St (at Campbell)
Austin, TX 78703
United States
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An Austin tradition since 1975, El Arroyo is the place to go for great Tex-Mex and great times!
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Closed until 10:00 AM (Show more)
  • Mon–Wed
    • 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
  • Thu–Fri
    • 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
  • Sat
    • 10:00 AM–11:00 PM
  • Sun
    • 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
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(512) 474-1222
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@elarroyoaustin
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Reservations
No
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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Full Bar, Cocktails
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