Licha's Cantina

Restaurant · East End

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Mexico City soul food in a lively bungalow with a mezcal-forward bar and shareable botanas. Praised by The Austin Chronicle and beloved by locals for patio hangs and happy hour. Don’t miss the cochinita and huitlacoche dishes.

https://www.austinchronicle.com/first-plates/year%3A2021/neighborhood%3Alower-east/winner%3Alichas-cantina/
Mexican Food in Austin (2025)

1306 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702 Get directions

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