El Arroyo
(512) 474-1222
1624 W Fifth St
Austin,
TX
78703
30.2741
-97.7637
Neighborhood: Old West Austin
What People Are Saying About El Arroyo
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In Short
Patrons are lured in by the daily commentary featured on the sign, and then captivated by pavilions and open decks reminiscent of the Swiss Family Robinson compound. This is the kind of place where diners kick back after work or spend a balmy Saturday night in conversation with friends. Starters include a spinach con queso. Entree highlights include enchiladas del mar: folded tortillas filled with shrimp and crab and doused in light cream sauce.
User Reviews
LonseomeDove
February 05, 2009
Did you know El Arroyo has a special just about every night of the week?! Below are their listed specials: Mondays- $1 Tecates 5- close 2 for 1 Half Pound, Never Frozen, Black Angus Burgers Tuesdays: 2 for 1 Cheese Enchiladas Wednesdays- $5 selected martinis and half priced selected appetizers 3-7pm. Thursdays- 99 cent margaritas 2 to 6pm, and $1.99 margaritas 6-7pm. Saturdays and Sundays: $2.50 Bloody Marys/ Mimosas/ Screwdrivers/ Poinsettias 10am-3pm Brunch 10am to 3pm
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new2atex
January 10, 2009
I have only been in Austin now 11 months and I eat out about 5 times a week. By far I have had the best experiences at El Arroyo on 5th St near Mopac. I Have been going there on Thursdays for their $.99 margaritas. They are good! So far the service has been good. I like to try different things when I go there just as I do at other restaurants. The only thing I don't care for are the refried beans. I love their fajitas. I do recommend them to anyone new to Austin.
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huskyduck
October 14, 2008
I had heard lots of good things about El Arroyo but I was mildly disappointed over their very average Mexican Tex-Mex food. The chips and salsa was obviously from a bag and jar respectively, always a bad sign for any Mexican restaurant. The prices are great but I guess you get what you pay for. The portions were pretty small too which surprised me. The margarita I had, however, was top notch and the bartender was obviously heavy handed in his tequila pour, no complaints from me on that.
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The Extras:
Owner Clay McPhail added Atkins-friendly, low-carb menu choices, including Ditch chicken and ranchero pescado.
Happy Hour:
Happy hour runs from 2pm to 7pm weekdays and features discounted margaritas and beer, plus daily specials like $1 Tecante Mondays.
Category:
Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Catering
Payment Methods:
Carte Blanche, American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Breakfast, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Cheap Eats
