Cantina Laredo
(512) 542-9670
201 W Third St
(at Colorado Street)
Austin,
TX
78701
30.2656
-97.7453
Neighborhood: Downtown
Hours:
Sun-Thu 11am-10pm
Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
Price:
$$
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In Short
Hand-rolled enchiladas and signature sauces (chipotle-wine with portobello mushrooms or sauteéd artichoke hearts and roasted red peppers) make this upscale, white-tablecloths eatery a hit for usiness lunch and casual dinner. Lunch-goers rave about enchiladas Veracruz, stuffed with chicken, spinach and monterey jack cheese or the asada, mesquite-grilled topped with sauteed poblano peppers and onions. For dinner, the jumbo shrimp basted in garlic butter satisfies, as do shrimp flautas--easy on the jalapenos.
User Reviews
ZoeLynn
January 09, 2009
My husband and I have lived on the north side of Austin for 2 years now and we looked for months before we were able to find a Mexican restaurant in this town with a lot of flavor and spice. We eventually found Cantina Laredo and now it's our favorite Mexican restaurant ever! It's well worth the drive into downtown. There may not be a place to park for free during the day, but on evenings (after 5:30) and weekends, you can usually find a metered spot (which are free during those times). Their warm salsa has a unique, smokey flavor, but it still has a spicy-ness that goes well with Mexican food. If you like a more traditional salsa, you may prefer their cold salsa. Both are brought to the table, but we usually ask if we can get some of the warm salsa to go. We haven't tried their guacamole yet, but we've seen others have it prepared at their table and it looks good! The portions are large and I'd recommend the quesadillas (on the appetizer menu), any of their salads, or the fajitas (my favorite). Their rice is a little bland, but it doesn't taste loaded down with butter like some restaurants. I also love their sizzling apple pie/ice cream. Try it out for yourself!
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ashleysheffield
October 03, 2008
This is by far my favorite authentic mexican restaurant in Austin. Whenever I have family or friends in town I always bring them to this restaurant. One of my favorite things about this restaurant is that have amazing homemade salsa. They also will prepare guacamole right at your table to your liking. I would definitely recommend the carne asada! That's my all time favorite dish that keeps on bringing me back for more. The only problem with this restaurant, as with any restaurant down town, is that there is NO parking. They do however have valet parking available right in front of the restaurant if you are willing to pay.
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courtnie414
June 04, 2008
Cantina Laredo is an awesome place for dinner or for happy hour with friends. The ceviche is the best I"ve ever had and the margaritas are to die for. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for a great environment with awesome food and service.
read full reviewThe Details on Cantina Laredo
When to Go:
Cantina Laredo's Sunday brunch (11am-3pm) packs them in for exceptional carne asada and eggs and a killer chicken fajita omelet.
Parking:
There is usually a valet in the evening and on the weekends. The cheapest lot in the area is across Third and Colorado.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Lunch Spot, Special Occasion Dining, Live Music
