La Popular Austin
Restaurant · East Oak Hill
7415 Southwest Pkwy building 5 suite 100, Austin, TX 78735
Highlights
Elevated Mexican fare, craft cocktails, artisan spirits, chic interiors
Elevated Mexican fare, craft cocktails, artisan spirits, chic interiors
"A Mexico City–inspired taqueria and cantina serving elevated staples like guacamole topped with rib-eye chicharrones, hearty tacos, ahi tuna tostadas, and large fajita-style plates; cocktails are theatrical and well-crafted, including a sugar-skull-lit showpiece and a silky, milk-washed punch that drinks better than it looks." - Nadia Chaudhury
"The swanky Lantana Place outpost of a Mexico City restaurant focuses on pan-Mexican food and agave-forward cocktails; one standout is the Oaxacan Jellyfish, presented in a colorful sculptural glass whose blue conical bowl sprouts rosy, curled stems like tentacles. The rum-, pineapple-, lime- and coconut cream–based drink includes blue lemongrass and an elaborately placed lemongrass smoke bubble that pops into a wispy cloud for dramatic effect." - Eric Webb
"After successful runs in Mexico City and Northern California, La Popular opened a space in Oak Hill, right near . The menu is taco-heavy, with fancy versions of classics served mostly on housemade corn tortillas (a few come on flour), plus a small menu of plates and desserts. The cocktail menu is almost entirely agave-based, and there’s a large selection of tequilas, mezcals, and sotols for sipping. " - Nicolai McCrary
"La Popular is opening its second American location in Austin, featuring classic Mexican food, a variety of tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, appetizers, desserts, and a focus on agave spirits in their cocktails. The restaurant is designed by Nolan and Bell Design Studio with a live-fire kitchen and neon light fixtures. Behind La Popular are Grupo Carolo and Eureka!. The executive chef is César de la Parra, and the cocktail menu was developed by Trevor Tyler." - H. Drew Blackburn
"Another Mexico-based restaurant is making its way into Austin this year as well. Mexico City taqueria La Popular opened its first Texas location in the city in April." - Nadia Chaudhury
