05/18/09

The place for Mexican Martinis!

by jillianhives

I love this place. Every time I come to Austin I go to the Cedar Door - their Mexican Martinis are amazing. They're are a little spendy, but totally worth it. So tasty on a hot Texas day! Their food is good too, nothing too fancy but excellent pub grub/bar type food (nachos, burgers, etc.) The drinks and nice outside seating make it all totally worthwhile. Service has always been quick and friendly even when happy-hour busy.

I just wish they were open at lunchtime during the week!

• Pros: mexican martinis, deck, downtown
• Cons: not open for lunch, hours strange?

01/28/09

Worst Service Ever

by 4merpartier

Went to Cedar Door with a friend. We both had a long history going to there. We asked for Nachos which took over an hour to get. When we refused them, the waitress got an attitude and demanded a tip. This is worst service I have ever gotten in my life. The excuse why the food too long? Their kitchen is too small and they didn't have enough staff. We were still expected to pay for our Margaritas, which were too expensive. When I called to talk to the manager, they hung up on me! I used to love going to this place. Unfortunately, they don't seem to care about their customers.

• Cons: Bad service, overpriced drinks, wait for food way too long

09/07/07

Best Experience in Austin

by alexb02

I went to Cedar Door with a large group of friends for a birthday. I'd been to Cedar Door a few years ago and was impressed by the wonderful service. Our server Nichole? was an absolute joy and was very helpful (definitely try the Mexican martinis). The bar was a little busy and crowded, but the atmosphere is great- very down to earth and fun, not at all pretentious like some places. The food was ok, but there are a lot more pro's than con's. Highly recommended for it's charm and great crowd.!

• Pros: service, atmosphere, parking and Mexican martini's
• Cons: food menu could use more healthy items

Popular local bar known for minimal attitude and great drinks.

by Contributor

In Short
Although it's seen many locations, this has been a beloved Austin spot for over 30 years. It sports an expansive happy-hour deck and a beer garden. Local office workers pour out of the buildings nearby to soak up the conversation and standard pub decor. This self-proclaimed home of the Original Mexican martini certainly makes its argument well by using the smoothest tequilas. The favorite house shot is the Red Snapper--bourbon-based, with amaretto and cranberry.

11/14/05

Great porch

by mark

Went to the Cedar Door with a group of co-workers and sat on the porch. Fun crowd, good service and excellent drinks. A peer raved about the "mexican martini." Check it out.

01/31/05

Austin's Favorite Spot

by hellodolly101

The Mexican Martini is the same great recipe as the other location. I've been out of Austin for several years and was so happy to find this place still alive and looking and feeling the same!! Austin has changed so much but the Door has remained the same great neighborhood bar it has been for decades.

• Pros: staff, inexpensive, parking

10/13/03

Best Mexican Martinis

by cgalindo

The absolute best. Fresh squeezed lime and the best tequila. You can't beat them!

• Pros: great crowd, no mix - all fresh

06/28/03

Better Thing

by nynyfun

Strong drinks at cheap prices. Service is great but most of the time the place is too busy for excellent service. Try the Mexican Martini, the best in Austin. The deck is awesome too.

• Pros: friendly, location, parking

06/22/03

The Rocks

by pinnacle

First time in at the new location. All good if not better than prevous location. Same great drinks and laid back atmosphere. A must see if you're tired of the same old clubs.

• Pros: parking, tradition

06/04/03

New district

by beer30

We had a great time at the Cedar Door before and after dinner at Roy's. The Mexican's are always great and the atmosphere is more sophisticated than the Warehouse distrcit. Maybe someone should tell the guys that the women to guy ratio is 5 to 1. That's probably why the hang out at the Door!

• Pros: nice people, parking, Mexican Martini