VIVO
Tex-Mex restaurant · Highland
6406 N Interstate Hwy 35 Ste 2343, Austin, TX 78752
Highlights
Inventive Tex-Mex with great margaritas and puffy tacos
Inventive Tex-Mex with great margaritas and puffy tacos
"This Tex-Mex restaurant in the Linc is particularly passionate about margaritas, so the drinks are beautifully garnished with flowers and crafted with a variety of tequilas, ice, and fruit puree mix-ins. Vivo also features a beautiful pergola-covered patio where you can sip your drink, whether you prefer it on the rocks or frozen. Takeout orders can be placed online. If you want a drink to pair with a plate of Tex-Mex, hit the no-frills dining room and go wild." - Kayleigh Hughes
"The Linc Tex-Mex restaurant is steeped in San Antonio traditions, which means puffy tacos (beef picadillo, shredded chicken, shrimp, and beans and vegetables are among the filling options) alongside enchiladas and fajita tacos on the menu, plus plenty of tequila and mezcal options. The dining room nods to the colorful culture of coastal Mexico, and the boisterous patio is always a good time. If for some wild reason you don’t want to stay, you can order it to-go or for delivery online." - Nadia Chaudhury
"Despite being in a strip mall next to an Office Depot and an indie film theater, Vivo is a remarkably cozy spot with an interior that will instantly transport you to an old house in Hyde Park. And if that doesn’t take you there, the margaritas certainly will. You’ll find most of the classic Tex-Mex staples here, but you’ll also find a few house specialties that are a little less common in Austin, like some very good puffy tacos, pambazos, and sopapillas. " - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion
"Quality-wise, Vivo’s margaritas bat above their price. They even come dressed with an orchid that makes the whole experience feel more premium than the strip mall location would suggest. And during Happy Hour, margaritas get knocked down to $5, making them one of the best value drinks on this list. " - nicolai mccrary
"While the Linc Tex-Mex restaurant is known for its very pretty margaritas, the extensive bar menu includes two Mexican martini options, one house and the other with Don Julio Reposado tequila. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas." - Darcie Duttweiler
