La Condesa

"The downtown Mexican restaurant offers up a great margarita lineup. The Margarita La Condesa is made with grilled pineapples and a salted rim made up of cactus and lemongrass. The frozen is made with a reposado and features rotating seasonal flavors. The colorful decor in the explosive wall art and the multi-stringed light fixture are captivating here, so you’ll want to dine in if possible — or at one of the few outdoor tables while watching folks stroll by." - Kayleigh Hughes

"The Deal: Half off all alcoholic beverages Austin has many, many margaritas. La Condesa’s is one of the best in town. During Happy Hour, you can get it for half off, along with anything else off the drink menu (including mezcal flights)." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion

"La Condesa offers a menu inspired by Mexico City and features an extensive selection of mezcal, contributing to Austin's growing mezcal trend." - Clara Wang

"When you’re planning a big birthday dinner for some friends, a good move is the modern Mexican restaurant La Condesa with its attractive space, shareable dishes, and strong mezcal cocktails. The prices can add up quickly, so order a few heavier things like the cochinita pibil and esquites so no one leaves hungry (or too drunk). And if you want an excuse to use the word “spelunking,” ask about their secret subterranean dining room that seats 20." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion

"In a city full of great Mexican food, La Condesa’s modern takes on classic dishes (combined with some of the best tortillas in Austin) make it one of our favorite spots to grab a meal Downtown. Snag a table on the cozy sidewalk patio when the weather is nice, and enjoy some half-priced drinks before a movie at Violet Crown Cinema next door. Or just stop in for some excellent tortas, tamales, tlacoyos, and huaraches. " - nicolai mccrary