Mexican Food in Round Rock (2025)

Family-run since 1988, La Margarita is the reliable classic for housemade tortillas, fajitas, and weekend breakfasts. Frequently highlighted by Eater Austin, it remains a community standby where service is warm and portions are generous.

Opened in 1993 by the Juarez family, this bakery-turned-restaurant is beloved for conchas, tres leches, tamales, and hearty breakfast plates. Community Impact has called it a Round Rock mainstay, and locals rely on it for scratch cooking.

A family operation focused on breakfast and lunch, El Rinconcito grinds out fresh corn and flour tortillas daily and cooks menudo, pozole, and costillas de puerco like home. Listed by the city’s visitor bureau for its from‑scratch approach.

A Round Rock original with San Antonio roots, Tio Dan is known for puffy tacos, tamales, and big breakfast tacos. The family history is proudly shared by the owners, and loyal regulars swear by the salsa and early hours.

Downtown’s taco-and-tequila hangout pairs live music with a Mexican‑inspired menu and late kitchen hours. Covered repeatedly by local news and loved for its patio and margaritas, it’s where the neighborhood gathers after dark.

Locally owned by the Hernandez family, La Tapatia relocated and reopened in August 2024 with tacos, tostadas, full plates, and breakfast. Community Impact covered the reopening, noting its neighborhood following and everyday value.

Run by the Esparza family with lineage to Austin’s historic Jaime’s Spanish Village, Santiago’s serves fresh tortillas, Tex‑Mex plates, and daily specials. It’s family‑owned, community‑minded, and steadily expanding within Round Rock.

A local birria specialist turning out quesabirria, birria ramen, and late‑night combos. With multiple Austin‑area trucks but a tight‑knit, independent feel, its Round Rock outpost keeps the consomé flowing into the early hours.

Opened February 2024, this independent spot serves sopes, gorditas, enchiladas, and aguas frescas with welcoming service. Community Impact reported the launch, and locals appreciate the straightforward, from‑scratch cooking.

A longtime, family‑run favorite recently refreshed as Casa More, still known for its menudo, ceviche, and a deep salsa bar. The official site confirms the rebrand and current hours; regulars come for ample plates at fair prices.