Maudie's Milagro
Austin, TX 78746
Phone: (512) 306-8080
- Price:
- $$
- Best of Citysearch:
- Margarita 2005
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 9am-10pm, Fri-Sat 9am-10:30pm
Editorial Review for Maudie's Milagro – by Susan Kirr
In Short
This Maudie's has an uptown, yet casual vibe, with textured yellow walls set off by a terra-cotta exterior. Stripped cedar logs form a checkerboard across the ceiling, and leather chairs sit with the stark wrought-iron tables. The Westlake crowd, young and old, makes this a lively spot. The caldo de pollo is stocked with chicken, rice, avocado, onions and cilantro. Tamales el Jefe are more typical Tex-Mex fare, swathed in chili con carne and queso.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitAsk for outdoor patio seating, especially the tables surrounding the burbling fountain fashioned from glazed adobe bricks. Long ceiling heaters take the chill from the cool winter nights.
Know Before You GoMaudie's only takes reservations for parties of 10 or more.
User Reviews for Maudie's Milagro
02/08/2008 Posted by m0nkeyb0y
Maudie's has never billed itself as a "Mexican" restaurant. Look at the titles in this listing. Maudie's has always been a "Tex-Mex" restuarant. And the ENCHILADA (from Spanish "enchilar" = "to add chili pepper to", not "enchalada") topped with chili con carne (beef chili) is pretty much the quintessential Tex-Mex dish. In the 1940s and 50s my grandfather used the recipes beloved by his family and friends as the foundation for a small restaurant in south Texas. The most fundamental and favored menu item was the enchilada topped with chili. But when times were very tough and beef was a luxury, such as during World War II, my grandfather might have to forego homemade chili and make do with canned Wolf brand. It wasn't haute cuisine, and was never meant to be. It was affordable, satisfying food beloved by south Texans. Call it poor man's food, call it comfort food, but it is basic Tex-Mex, and Maudie's does it very well.
Pros: Basic, no-frills Tex-Mex
Cons: Westlake
01/03/2008 Posted by shaft28
We do love the setting and porch here even if it is crawling with some people cheesier than the food served! Ha, always a wait usually made 10x better with the fantastic margaritas. Perfect for families, groups or just 2. Maudie's has quite a few great plates on their menu although some duds and inconsistent but with that kind of traffic...well better then most. Staff works hard to take care of you, they have on more than one occassion changed things up for my picky wife!
Pros: hopping, fun, good food
Cons: crowded
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