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(512) 458-2531
5405 N IH 35
Austin,
TX
78723
30.3138
-97.708
Neighborhoods: Windsor Park, University Hills and Windsor Park
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Amaya's Taco Village
Last updated 4.01.09
What People Are Saying About Amaya's Taco Village
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – It's a big utilitarian-looking room, but people pack the place for the food, not the decor. The clientele reflects a cross section of Austin's population. On weekends you'll no doubt find a line. The Mexican plate comes loaded with a taco, a tamale, a cheese enchilada, refried beans and rice. For meat lovers, the combo platter comes loaded with tender beef fajitas, huge pork and beef ribs, a roasted chicken breast, grilled onions and peppers.
12/17/09
Best fajitas in town!
by Big Ham at Citysearch
Since 2000, we've come to Amaya's for the fajitas and the fajitas only. We get the fajitas plate for two, which is enough food for four people, then take home whatever is left. The homemade chips and salsa are great, the service is acceptable (depending on who you get), and the prices are reasonable for the amount of food you get. I used to say that the fajitas were the only good thing on the menu, but this year the day after Thanksgiving we came here for breakfast and were pleasantly surprised to find it quite delicious. Everytime a visitor comes from outside Texas, we bring them here for some tex-mex, then to The Spaceship (Los Jaliscienses) for some mex-tex. No complaints so far!
- Pros: Fajitas are to die for, price is reasonable
- Cons: The rest of the menu is so-so...
08/03/09
Completely and utterly disgusting.
by lmendolia at Citysearch
This is by far the worst plate of cheese enchilada's I have ever had. The tomatillo sauce was basically cheap, green-colored corn oil. ZERO flavor. Cheap cheese and thick, chewy tortillas. Aside from this, it was highly overpriced even though the menu said the enchiladas were the special for Monday at $5.99 (and it was actually Monday), my bill was over $10 after tip.
First and absolutely the last trip! If you appreciate AUTHENTIC Mexican cuisine, this is NOT the place for it!
- Pros: None
- Cons: "Tomatillo mystery sauce"
08/10/08
Best cheese enchilladas
by silverlights58 at Citysearch
Great cheese enchilladas and home made corn tortillas. This place is busy on the weekdays for lunch so get it to go. Make sure you get an order of the chips and hot sauce....it's fantastic.
- Pros: The food
- Cons: The Wait
The Details on Amaya's Taco Village
When to Go:
This place is packed for Saturday and Sunday brunch. Breakfast, including the egg dishes, plus menudo, machacado con huevos, is served until 11:30am Monday through Friday, until 3pm Saturday and Sunday.
Save Money:
Great lunch specials are served from 11am to 3pm. Try the albondigas de salmon (salmon patties) on Tuesday, the shrimp enchiladas on Wednesday or fish on Friday.
Know Before You Go:
A half-order is enough to feed two people. Add in sides of rice, aromatic charro beans and all the fixings and you'll be taking home a to-go box.
Save Time:
Get your order to-go and pick it up at the back door.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Breakfast, Family-Friendly Dining, Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats
General Info:
Open 7 Days
