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Licha's Cantina

Licha's Cantina

Mexican Restaurant$$$$
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    Jennifer B.
    "... delicious (pozole and choriqueso) but we were having some serious dish envy..."(2 Tips)
    Marcela D.
    "The Paloma margarita was too strong and the vampiro was just ok."(2 Tips)
    Anastasia B.
    "Head back to the patio, sip on a spicy margarita and enjoy the food!"(6 Tips)
    Nay E.
    "Great food and ambiance oh and the best mole in the atx!"(4 Tips)
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  • Austin Chronicle
    Austin ChronicleJuly 8, 2014
    The 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
  • Eater
    EaterMarch 6, 2014
    Cazuelas and mezcal are on the menu crafted by longtime industry veteran Daniel Brooks. The Mexico City native worked a quick swicheroo in the old Papi Tino's space. Read more
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    Jenna FriedmanOctober 22, 2016
    Love, 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 W.
    Emily WarmothJuly 12, 2015
    Loved the Watermelon Jalapeño margarita. They have beautiful presentation! Had the roasted mushroom queso and it was good 😱
  • Anastasia B.heart icon on user image
    Anastasia BelozertsevaOctober 14, 2017
    Delicious 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!
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    Israel OrtizFebruary 14, 2016
    Basically 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 B.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer BooneJanuary 24, 2016
    Our 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 A.heart icon on user image
    Allison AbbottApril 20, 2016
    Pastor, bacon, and chorizo quesadilla made more than one of us at the table cry from happiness. Loved this little place!
  • Xela M.
    Xela MontesApril 2, 2015
    Skirt steak tacos were great, excellent flavor. it's definitely a sharing portion. My friend and I split it and it was just perfect.
  • Luke
    LukeDecember 27, 2016
    Good margaritas and fresh guacamole. Worth asking about the preparations for the mains if you don't like surprises and/or "concepts"
  • Nat E.heart icon on user image
    Nat EliasonAugust 23, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Great spicy drink with grapefruit and jalapeño, can't remember the name but you'll find it.
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    ChicAugust 9, 2015
    If there was a best mole in Texas competition, I would want to go to it. Oh. The mole here is pretty sick good too.
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    GrantMarch 24, 2017
    Everything was awesome. Drinks, food, service...all perfect.
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    MMay 18, 2018
    Your gonna have to wait for it, but they have the best drinks and food. Great atmosphere!
  • Justin H.heart icon on user image
    Justin HendersonFebruary 3, 2019
    Must go, the food is incredible
  • Oskar W.heart icon on user image
    Oskar WildlyMarch 16, 2015
    Authentic mexican food with epic drinks! Hit it up fo sho! Found it here: http://supper.mx/places/lichas-cantina-austin/
  • Amandine A.heart icon on user image
    Amandine AApril 22, 2018
    The food is delicious: go for the concha burger + huaraches.
  • Xavier V.heart icon on user image
    Xavier ValeroJune 24, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Everything is great!
  • Lauren M.heart icon on user image
    Lauren MacJuly 16, 2015
    Adorable space, attentive service, and cheap happy hour deals!
  • Melanie L.heart icon on user image
    Melanie LongFebruary 12, 2022
    Love the vibe, cool spot. Drinks and food are okay.
  • Alexander F.heart icon on user image
    Alexander FolsomMay 25, 2021
    Fantastic happy hour and lovely outdoor seating
  • Jeff H.heart icon on user image
    Jeff HarlanJuly 10, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Donna Giovanna Bianco de Salento white wine with your meal!
  • Dan P.heart icon on user image
    Dan PyatetskyFebruary 10, 2021
    Scallops, alambre taco. Suadero taco is also great.
  • Lazar S.heart icon on user image
    Lazar StojkovićMay 16, 2021
    Quesadillas are out of this world.
  • Marcela D.heart icon on user image
    Marcela DuronFebruary 2, 2016
    Choriqueso 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 ;)
  • Samantha M.heart icon on user image
    Samantha McGrandyJune 18, 2021
    Everything and especially the tacos
  • Nay E.
    Nay ElliMay 18, 2014
    Great food and ambiance oh and the best mole in the atx!
  • Amanda
    AmandaMarch 21, 2015
    We inhaled our Conchinita Pibil quesadilla! Delish!
  • Mahesh P.heart icon on user image
    Mahesh Paolini-SubramanyaDecember 13, 2015
    The pozole is really that good - if they have any, get it...
  • Bridget G.heart icon on user image
    Bridget GaelOctober 13, 2018
    Margaritas are amazing & queso/guac dip!!!!!
  • Kev S.heart icon on user image
    Kev SkinnyFebruary 22, 2015
    Coming 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.
  • Xavier S.heart icon on user image
    Xavier SnowmanFebruary 15, 2015
    Guacamole, salsa, service, and ambiance
  • Rossy B.heart icon on user image
    Rossy BenavidezOctober 11, 2016
    Lichas torta is a must have!
  • Hallie V.heart icon on user image
    Hallie Verrier SullivanJanuary 17, 2016
    Great service and ambiance
  • B W.heart icon on user image
    B WDecember 21, 2014
    Good happy hour, decent food, cool vibe.
  • Roger A.
    Roger AlbertJune 13, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    It's ALL good, ALL the time - Tlacoyos
  • Lance M.
    Lance MaddoxJune 21, 2014
    Happy hour menu was awesome
  • Ryan L.heart icon on user image
    Ryan LynchMarch 26, 2015
    Stellar margaritas and Palomas.
  • Brett B.heart icon on user image
    Brett BendeleAugust 9, 2015
    Things that are in the place
  • Holly H.heart icon on user image
    Holly HuddlestonFebruary 12, 2018
    Chilaquiles
  • Josh M.
    Josh MartinFebruary 24, 2023
    Seriously, it’s awful. You can do better than this place. Ceviche and tacos are so subpar. Skip!!
  • Eri B.heart icon on user image
    Eri BlackApril 22, 2018
    Soooo overpriced
  • Brian F.
    Brian FleenorAugust 23, 2017
    Never again.
  • Monica D.heart icon on user image
    Monica DiosdadoOctober 1, 2015
    El Huarache de Champiñon esta excelente!!! Al igual que la Quesadilla de Huitlacoche!!! :-)
  • Allison B.
    Allison BrooksAugust 12, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Pescado con papas bravas
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