El Naranjo - South Lamar

Mexican restaurant · South Lamar

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"The Mexican finer-dining restaurant in the South Lamar neighborhood delivers the best taste of interior Mexico in Austin, thanks to co-owner Iliana de la Vega, the James Beard Award-winning chef in the first-ever Texas category, and her daughter chef Ana Torrealba. The menu focuses on fare from Oaxaca — where de la Vega is from — like rich moles (the duck is a must-order) and hearty cochinita pibil. Takeout orders can be placed over the phone; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury, Erin Russell

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2717 S Lamar Blvd STE 1085, Austin, TX 78704 Get directions

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