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(512) 478-2520
101 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin,
TX
78701
30.262729
-97.742126
Neighborhoods: South River City, Greater South River City
Hours:
Mon-Thu 8am-9pm Fri-Sat 8am-11pm Sun 11am-9pm
Price:
$$
Parking:
Street Valet
Dona Emilia's South American
Last updated 12.19.09
What People Are Saying About Latin Cafe
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – This lively spot across from the Four Seasons, boasts a tantalizing menu. Start with seviche or grilled tuna with tarragon aioli. More affordable lunch options include a hearty sobrebarriga a la criolla (stewed brisket) and grilled chicken breast in garlic sauce. Standouts on the New Latin menu include grilled pork loin served with a mojito chimichurri and the sizzling churrasco tenderloin. Don't miss the restaurant's outstanding selections of spirits and desserts.
04/27/09
What have you done to our beloved Doña Emilia's?
by AustinMB at Citysearch
We used to love going to Doña Emilia's to enjoy their Mojitos and the wonderful ajiaco (a Colombian 3-potato soup; I am from Colombia and their Ajiaco was the closest I've ever found in the U.S. to the real thing). We went back last week to find it had been "rebranded" as Latin Cafe. The ambiance went from a nice restaurant to a glorified Taco Bell: tex-mex food, paper tablecloths, blinking neon, lousy service and worst of all: No ajiaco! How about a nice 10 Cane Mojito? "Sorry, we don't got that anymore." I will never be going back. Doña Emilia's consistently ranked in my top-10 for best restaurants in Austin. I truly believe we've lost the only authentic Latin American restaurant in town.
- Pros: None that I can see
- Cons: Ruined the best Latin restaurant in town
02/26/09
Best Mojitos and Caipirinhas
by cobra00 at Citysearch
I went there for my luch break the other day and I really enjoyed the food, the blackened salmon was outstanding. Then I went back for dinner and drinks with my girl, and the food was delicious and their drinks even better, the mojitos were the best I have ever had in my life and the caipirinhas were really tasty! The server was checking on us every five minutes making sure that we were ok. I am definitely going back again.
02/26/09
MOJITOS ARE #1
by monkeyando at Citysearch
2 weeks ago my girlfriend and I went to Latin cafe because it was an hour wait down the street. We had never seen it before and were a little skeptical. But the food and service was great. I have worked in restaurants my entire life and know that this can be deceiving. Sometimes you win the lotto at a terrible place. Well I have gone back 4 times since then. 1 time with my girl and 3 times by myself for lunch and this place is a winner. I already feel like a regular the staff remembers you and make you feel at home. I highly recommend the beef skewers on the appetizer menu they are my favorite. LATIN POWER!!!!
- Pros: great atmosphere
- Cons: none
The Details on Latin Cafe
When to Go:
Kick back on Dona Emilia's shaded outdoor patio during the daily happy hour (5pm-7pm), or head to the atrium upstairs.
The Extras:
Weekends include live music.
When to Go:
Kick back on Latin Cafe Austin shaded outdoor patio during the daily happy hour (5-7pm) or head to the atrium upstairs.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Romantic Dining, Fine Dining, Outdoor Dining, Lunch Spot, Live Music, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
At the bar
