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Licha's Cantina
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Austin
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Austin Chronicle
"... delicious (pozole and choriqueso) but we were having some serious dish envy..."(2 Tips)
"The Paloma margarita was too strong and the vampiro was just ok."(2 Tips)
"Head back to the patio, sip on a spicy margarita and enjoy the food!"(6 Tips)
"Great food and ambiance oh and the best mole in the atx!"(4 Tips)
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Austin ChronicleJuly 8, 2014The small menu is packed with inventive cuisine, a combo of street-food staples and popular cantina dishes. Order a zippy cocktail (we like El Zorro), sit back, and soak up Licha's lovely, homey vibe. Read more
Jenna FriedmanOctober 22, 2016Love, love, love! I want to eat the menu this place is so good. Most of menu is gluten free and on point! Just don't eat all the chips before your food comes 😜
Emily WarmothJuly 12, 2015Loved the Watermelon Jalapeño margarita. They have beautiful presentation! Had the roasted mushroom queso and it was good 😱
- Anastasia BelozertsevaOctober 14, 2017Delicious mexican spot with an extensive menu. We loved our queso, tacos, lamb and duck in mole. Head back to the patio, sip on a spicy margarita and enjoy the food!
Israel OrtizFebruary 14, 2016Basically one of my favorite go to places in ATX. Authentic upscale Mexican cuisine that makes me proud of my heritage at a very affordable price.- Jennifer BooneJanuary 24, 2016Our dishes were delicious (pozole and choriqueso) but we were having some serious dish envy with the plates around us. We will definitely be back!
Allison AbbottApril 20, 2016Pastor, bacon, and chorizo quesadilla made more than one of us at the table cry from happiness. Loved this little place!
Xela MontesApril 2, 2015Skirt steak tacos were great, excellent flavor. it's definitely a sharing portion. My friend and I split it and it was just perfect.
LukeDecember 27, 2016Good margaritas and fresh guacamole. Worth asking about the preparations for the mains if you don't like surprises and/or "concepts"
Great spicy drink with grapefruit and jalapeño, can't remember the name but you'll find it.
ChicAugust 9, 2015If there was a best mole in Texas competition, I would want to go to it. Oh. The mole here is pretty sick good too.
MMay 18, 2018Your gonna have to wait for it, but they have the best drinks and food. Great atmosphere!
Oskar WildlyMarch 16, 2015Authentic mexican food with epic drinks! Hit it up fo sho! Found it here: http://supper.mx/places/lichas-cantina-austin/
Try the Donna Giovanna Bianco de Salento white wine with your meal!
- Marcela DuronFebruary 2, 2016Choriqueso and tlacayos were yum! The Paloma margarita was too strong and the vampiro was just ok. Chelas were really cold as they are supposed to be ;)
Mahesh Paolini-SubramanyaDecember 13, 2015The pozole is really that good - if they have any, get it...
Kev SkinnyFebruary 22, 2015Coming from the northeast I run into a lot of bad Mexican food. On my trip to Austin I tried a lot of good Mexican food I never knew existed. Licha's Cantina was far and away the best I've ever had.
Josh MartinFebruary 24, 2023Seriously, it’s awful. You can do better than this place. Ceviche and tacos are so subpar. Skip!!
Monica DiosdadoOctober 1, 2015El Huarache de Champiñon esta excelente!!! Al igual que la Quesadilla de Huitlacoche!!! :-)
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A casual restaurant inspired by a traditional Mexican cantina.
Closed until 4:00 PM (Show more)
- Tue–Thu
- 4:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 4:00 PM–Midnight
(512) 480-5960
View menu on http://lichascantina.com/#menu-item-2701
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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